Join the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, Bloomberg LP, American Littoral Society, Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers, and National Park Service - Gateway National Recreation Area for a planting at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Volunteers will plant native plants as a part of the Living Shoreline restoration project at West Pond.

The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, a part of Gateway National Recreation Area, includes over 12,600 acres of water, salt marsh, freshwater, and brackish water ponds, upland fields and woods, and open bay and islands. It is one of the largest bird habitats in the northeastern United States and is a great place to observe the seasonal bird migration as well as resident species.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/living-shoreline-planting-at-the-jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge-tickets-168466079579

The West Pond Shoreline Restoration Project aims to use natural features to protect West Pond and the adjacent loop trail, limiting erosion along this vulnerable shoreline while enhancing the shoreline with native plants and creating much-needed habitat in Jamaica Bay. To learn more visit jbrpc.org/westpond.

In order to ensure your health and safety, please make sure to follow the socially distant volunteer guidelines found at jbrpc.org/volunteer along with local, state, and federal guidance related to COVID-19. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available.

Gloves, bags, tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. Event is rain or shine.

Please review the Socially Distant Volunteer Guidelines before registering and only register if you are healthy and able to attend.

Questions? Email info@jbrpc.org.