Riverside Park Conservancy: Teen Corps Recently Updated

Founded in 1986 by a small group of community activists, today Riverside Park Fund is a strong nonprofit partner with both the City and the community in conserving, improving and beautifying Riverside Park's 330 acres.

Riverside Park Conservancy provides an experiential learning program for high school interns interested in basic horticultural and environmental restoration. Interns will work closely with our zone gardeners to care for NYC’s essential open space by maintaining key horticultural sites, managing woodland areas and keeping the park safe, clean, and healthy.

To be eligible to apply, teens must live in the West Harlem neighborhoods of Morningside Heights, Manhattanville, or Hamilton Heights – extending from 110th Street to 155th Street, between Riverside Drive and St. Nicholas Ave/Morningside Ave.

Teen Corps Interns:

• Assist in caring for diverse plantings of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, grasses and bulbs.
• Assist with seasonal landscaping work including weeding, watering, removing ‘invasive’ species, mulching, aerating tree pits, and general park cleanup.
• Assist with preparation, staffing, and cleanup for community volunteer groups.
• Assist in maintaining equipment and supplies needed to perform weekly tasks.

Visit the website to apply and learn more.