May Partnerships for Parks Staten Island News
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
PUPPETMOBILE SHOW REQUEST APPLICATION
The PuppetMobile is taking performance requests for the Fall 2016 season! Please note that PuppetMobile performances can only take place in New York City parks, recreation centers and schoolyards and all performance must be open to the public. The PuppetMobile is not available for private functions.
Deadline: June 1
Link: Fall PuppetMobile Request
MOBILE RECREATION VANS APPLICATION
Description: Permit applications are now available online for the Mobile Recreation Program which offers organized activities at events that are free and open to the public. Teams of trained Parks staff travel throughout the five boroughs in our Play Mobiles and Fitness Mobiles that are stocked with games, toys, and exercise equipment.
Date/Time: Available May through October
Link: About the Mobile Recreation Program
CITY OF WATER DAY IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
The Waterfront Alliance is asking all organizations interested in participating in “In Your Neighborhood” events for City of Water Day to sign-up online though our website by May 1. Activities should highlight the amenities that are derived from the public use of our harbor, river, shores, and also various community activities along your waterfront. Examples of past activities include sailing, kayaking, wet labs, waterfront walking tours, dancing, music, poetry readings, face painting, children’s crafts, etc.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
IT’S MY PARK PROGRAM
Description: Partnerships for Parks invites you to get involved in It’s My Park hands-on service projects in all five boroughs. Our It’s My Park program offers year-round volunteer opportunities — from painting benches and planting bulbs, to weeding and cleaning, and much more!
Time: Applications are due the first day of the month before the proposed project date.
Link: http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/partnerships-for-parks/its-my-park-day/
For other volunteer opportunities please check the NYC Parks website or contact your local Outreach Coordinator.
STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS | NYC PARKS STEWARDSHIP
Description: Volunteers can help with forest and wetland restoration, planting and pruning street trees, harvesting and propagating native seed and monitoring local wildlife. By becoming a steward of NYC’s green spaces, you can help ensure that our city’s natural resources are kept safe for future generations.
Link: NYC Parks Stewardship
NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Description: Volunteers needed for the Start of the TCS NYC Marathon
Date/Time: Sunday, November 6 4 am- 11 am
Location: Fort Wadsworth, free off-site parking,
Cost: Free
Link: https://mynyrr.nyrr.org/
TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS
PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS
Time: Tuesday, June 7, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Ocean Breeze Complex- Meet upstairs in the Atrium, 625 Father Capodanno Blvd.
Description: Would you like to have more support for your community group? In this workshop, participants will gain the skills to build strong relationships with businesses, government, and other organizations. You will leave knowing what type of organization you are going to approach next, and how to get them on board.
Cost: Free, but please register here.
PARK AND GARDEN WORKSHOPS |GREENTHUMB
GreenThumb will be hosting the following (and more) FREE workshops in May. Register now! Space is limited.
- Event Planning for Volunteer Work Days | GreenThumb – Saturday May 14
GROW A MINI-MEADOW |BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN
Time: Tuesday, May 24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Brooklyn Botanic Garden- Administration Building Classroom 236
Description: Learn how to create a beautiful botanical banquet to attract foraging native butterflies, birds, and other pollinators. You’ll make a custom seed mix to plant this year.
Cost: Free, but please register here.
COMPOSTING IN THE CITY |NYC COMPOST PROJECT HOSTED BY BROOKLYN BOTANICAL GARDEN
Time: Tuesday, May 24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Description: This class explains the outdoor composting process, how to use finished compost, and how to avoid common composting problems.
Cost: $5, RSVP here or email compost@bbg.org.
SACRED COWS:SHOWING YOUR FUNDRAISING EVENTS WHO’S BOSS |FOUNDATION CENTER
Time: Thursday, May 26, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Location: 32 Old Slip, 24th Floor, NY, NY 10005
Description: Learn how to analyze your special events, and how to rethink, recharge, or replace an event that is not so special anymore.
Cost: Free, but please register here.
GRANTS & OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
CAPACITY FUND GRANT
Description: Grants up to $5,000 to strengthen outreach, membership, and program-planning capacity of citywide community groups who care for their neighborhood parks. Please contact your local Outreach Coordinator if you are interested in applying for the Capacity Fund Grant.
Deadline: Wednesday, June 1 at 11:59 pm
Link: About the Capacity Fund Grant
COMMUNITY PARTNERS GRANT | LOWES
Description: Lowe’s Community Partners gran helps build better communities by providing monetary assistance to nonprofit organizations to support high-need projects such as building renovations/upgrades, grounds improvements, and technology upgrades.
Deadline: Monday, May 23
Link: http://www.cybergrants.com/lowes/start_app.html
GARDENS FOR THE CITY | NEW YORK RESTORATION PROJECT
Description: Apply for help from NYRP to transform a community space in your neighborhood
Deadline: Rolling
Link: About “Gardens for the City”
HOME DEPOT COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS PROGRAM
Description: Planting trees, community gardens, and or landscaping community facilities that serve veterans.
Deadline: Rolling
Link: Community Impact Grants
Sign-up and check the Grants and Resources box to receive trainings and other grant-related information each month.
PROGRAMMING & EVENTS
GREENING THE GLOBE BEGINS AT HOME
Date/Time: Friday, May 13, 9 am – 3 pm
Location: The College of Staten Island- 2800 Victory Blvd Performing Arts Center, Building 1P, Staten Island, NY 10314
Description: Join The Greenbelt Conservancy for this special event to explore environmental advocacy through environmental education, green career paths and initiatives for creating sustainable communities.
Link: http://www.nycgovparks.org/news/daily-plant?id=23606
Cost: Free, but please register here.
2nd ANNUAL DAFFODIL FESTIVAL
Date/Time: Saturday, May 14, 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Faber Park, 2200 Richmond Terrace, 10302
Description: A fun family event with recreational activities available.
Cost: Free
NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS OPEN RUN:
Description: Join New York Road Runners for free weekly runs in your neighborhood! Open to all ages and experience levels. Walkers, strollers, and dogs on leash are welcome.
Cost: Free, no advance registration required.
Link: http://www.nyrr.org/openrun
SILVER LAKE PARK
Date/Time: Tuesdays, 7 pm
Location: Silver Lake Park, Staten Island, meet at the lake bridge, down the hill from the intersection of Victory Blvd. and Eddy St.
CONFERENCE HOUSE PARK
Date/Time: Saturdays, 9 am
Location: Conference House Park, Staten Island, meet off Hylan Blvd., next to the parking lot, on the path that leads to the water
