EVENTS

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World Wetlands Day Cleanup
Feb
22

World Wetlands Day Cleanup

Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy for a cleanup at Plumb Beach in honor of World Wetlands Day. Help remove harmful debris from this important shoreline and wetland. For more information about World Wetlands Day visit https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/.

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.

Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Council Members Joann Ariola and Mercedes Narcisse.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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Canarsie Pier Cleanup
Mar
8

Canarsie Pier Cleanup

Help remove trash and debris from Canarsie Pier’s important shorelines and wetlands while enjoying incredible views of Jamaica Bay!

Volunteers will meet near the public restrooms at the Canarsie Pier entrance.

Gloves, bags, and 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.

Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Council Members Joann Ariola and Mercedes Narcisse.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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Spring Clean at Brant Point Wildlife Sanctuary
Mar
22

Spring Clean at Brant Point Wildlife Sanctuary

Join the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy for a "Spring Clean" at Brant Point Wildlife Sanctuary!

Gloves, bags, and 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.

Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Council Members Joann Ariola and Mercedes Narcisse.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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Earth Day Cleanup at Broad Channel American Park
Apr
19

Earth Day Cleanup at Broad Channel American Park

Volunteers will help remove trash and debris from the shoreline and surrounding park while enjoying incredible views of Jamaica Bay!

Gloves, bags, and 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.

Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Council Members Joann Ariola and Mercedes Narcisse.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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Rockaway Refresh
Jun
30

Rockaway Refresh

Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for weekly Rockaway Refresh! boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanups. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 am - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.

Weekly locations are announced each Sunday afternoon on our Instagram page. Follow @jbrpc for more info.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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Rockaway Refresh
Jul
7

Rockaway Refresh

Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for weekly Rockaway Refresh! boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanups. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 am - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.

Weekly locations are announced each Sunday afternoon on our Instagram page. Follow @jbrpc for more info.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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Rockaway Refresh
Jul
14

Rockaway Refresh

Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for weekly Rockaway Refresh! boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanups. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 am - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.

Weekly locations are announced each Sunday afternoon on our Instagram page. Follow @jbrpc for more info.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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Cleanup at Hamilton Beach Park
Jul
19

Cleanup at Hamilton Beach Park

Volunteers will help remove trash and debris from the shoreline and surrounding park while enjoying incredible views of Jamaica Bay!

Gloves, bags, and 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.

Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Council Members Joann Ariola and Mercedes Narcisse.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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Rockaway Refresh
Jul
21

Rockaway Refresh

Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for weekly Rockaway Refresh! boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanups. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 am - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.

Weekly locations are announced each Sunday afternoon on our Instagram page. Follow @jbrpc for more info.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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Rockaway Refresh
Jul
28

Rockaway Refresh

Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for weekly Rockaway Refresh! boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanups. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.

Weekly locations are announced each Sunday afternoon on our Instagram page. Follow @jbrpc for more info.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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Rockaway Refresh
Aug
4

Rockaway Refresh

Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for weekly Rockaway Refresh! boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanups. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.

Weekly locations are announced each Sunday afternoon on our Instagram page. Follow @jbrpc for more info.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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Rockaway Refresh
Aug
11

Rockaway Refresh

Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for weekly Rockaway Refresh! boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanups. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.

Weekly locations are announced each Sunday afternoon on our Instagram page. Follow @jbrpc for more info.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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Cleanup at Frank Charles Park
Aug
16

Cleanup at Frank Charles Park

Volunteers will help remove trash and debris from the shoreline and surrounding park while enjoying incredible views of Jamaica Bay!

Gloves, bags, and 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.

Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Council Members Joann Ariola and Mercedes Narcisse.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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Rockaway Refresh
Aug
18

Rockaway Refresh

Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for weekly Rockaway Refresh! boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanups. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.

Weekly locations are announced each Sunday afternoon on our Instagram page. Follow @jbrpc for more info.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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Rockaway Refresh
Aug
25

Rockaway Refresh

Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for weekly Rockaway Refresh! boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanups. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.

Weekly locations are announced each Sunday afternoon on our Instagram page. Follow @jbrpc for more info.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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International Coastal Cleanup Day at Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary
Sep
20

International Coastal Cleanup Day at Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary

In honor of in honor of International Coastal Cleanup Day, join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy for a cleanup at Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary!

Volunteers will meet near the public restrooms to help remove trash and debris from Canarsie Pier’s important shorelines and wetlands while enjoying incredible views of Jamaica Bay!

Gloves, bags, and 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.

Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Council Members Joann Ariola and Mercedes Narcisse.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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Cleanup at Bayswater City Park
Oct
18

Cleanup at Bayswater City Park

Volunteers will help remove trash and debris from the shoreline and surrounding park while enjoying incredible views of Jamaica Bay!

Gloves, bags, and 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.

Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Council Members Joann Ariola and Mercedes Narcisse.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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November CleanSweep
Nov
1

November CleanSweep

As the winter months progress, the prevailing winds and tides bring major debris into Jamaica Bay. Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) for the November CleanSweep, an effort by volunteers and students to remove marine debris from our shoreline! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and end the year with the gift of clean shorelines!

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

JBRPC Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Council Members Joann Ariola and Mercedes Narcisse.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here

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November CleanSweep
Nov
8

November CleanSweep

As the winter months progress, the prevailing winds and tides bring major debris into Jamaica Bay. Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) for the November CleanSweep, an effort by volunteers and students to remove marine debris from our shoreline! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and end the year with the gift of clean shorelines!

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

JBRPC Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Council Members Joann Ariola and Mercedes Narcisse.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.

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November CleanSweep
Nov
15

November CleanSweep

As the winter months progress, the prevailing winds and tides bring major debris into Jamaica Bay. Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) for the November CleanSweep, an effort by volunteers and students to remove marine debris from our shoreline! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and end the year with the gift of clean shorelines!

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

JBRPC Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Council Members Joann Ariola and Mercedes Narcisse.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here

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November CleanSweep
Nov
22

November CleanSweep

As the winter months progress, the prevailing winds and tides bring major debris into Jamaica Bay. Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) for the November CleanSweep, an effort by volunteers and students to remove marine debris from our shoreline! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and end the year with the gift of clean shorelines!

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

JBRPC Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Council Members Joann Ariola and Mercedes Narcisse.

Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here

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World Wetlands Day, with Eastern Queens Alliance
Feb
1

World Wetlands Day, with Eastern Queens Alliance

World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year to raise awareness about the importance of marshes, estuaries. peatlands and swamps — some of the world’s most productive ecosystems. This year’s agenda includes:

Youth in Action: Hear from Easter Queens Alliance’s “Roots & Shoots” youth (ages 13-20) about the Idlewild Wetlands and how to get involved in this environmental leadership program.

Jamaica Bay Wetlands Fellowship Opportunity: Anil Pasram, Stewardship Programs Manager at Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy will present on our workforce development program, its past accomplishments and how to get involved in 2025.

ECO Bingo: Play a wetlands-themed game of bingo for a chance to win a prize!

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