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From: ismael...@parks.nyc.gov
Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2022 3:00 PM
Subject: Bronx Newsblast September 2022

FREE Webinars on Equity and for Spanish Speakers!
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Dear Bronxites and Parks Community,

It's been a pleasure working with you as your PfP Senior Outreach Coordinator for the Bronx the past 8.5 years. I recount with fondness all the great community members present and participating in the PfP program, creating change and elevating engagement and stewardship with their local parks and playgrounds. I'll be in the boro working at the Civic Engagement Commission working a wider scope of community development. This isn't goodbye but see you around.

OC Ismael.Guzman will be overseeing CB districts 2 and 9 and OC Karl Vetter will cover CB districts 7 and 8.

Wishing you continued enjoyment with civic engagement in your parks and green spaces.

Leenda

HIGHLIGHTS

OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE PARK EQUITY IN YOUR COMMUNITY Partnerships for Parks & NYC Parks discuss how our City promotes park equity.

Expert speakers will discuss several equity initiatives and will share opportunities for community members to get involved. Guest speakers include Jesslyn Moser – Planning, NYC Parks.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 FROM 6:00 - 7:30 PM—REGISTER NOW

CONTRIBUYA A SU PARQUE Alguna vez se ha preguntado ¿cómo puede contribuir al mantenimiento de un parque cerca de tu comunidad? Este curso virtual servirá como una introducción a las maneras en que usted puede apoyar a su parque local y a NYC Parks.
EL MIÉRCOLES, 28 DE SEPTIEMBER A LAS 6:00 - 7:00 PM
BRINGING ART TO LOCAL PARKS: THE NYC PARKS' ART IN THE PARKS PROGRAM. Check out this recorded webinar where PfP teams up with NYC Parks’ Art in the Parks program to showcase the ways you can navigate the public art process to enrich your local park.
Featuring NYC Parks Art & Antiquities and local artist Yvonne Short. VIEW WEBINAR HERE.
PARTNERSHIPS FOR PARKS AND CITY PARKS FOUNDATION ARE HIRING! Many people contribute their considerable skills and energy to make City Parks Foundation and Partnerships for Parks great. We’re currently looking for strong candidates to join our team across our programs.
We offer full-time, part-time, and seasonal job opportunities. CHECK OUT WHAT'S AVAILABLE HERE.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Bronx Sole Hosts Historic Run/Walks Starting at Franz Sigel Park
Join this local group for free Bronx history running and walking groups activities and more follow them for more information.
Date/Time: Every Tuesday at 6:00pm & Saturdays at 9:00am
Location: Franz Sigel Park entrance at E. 153rd St. & Grand Concourse
More info: Register at www.eventbrite.com/o/bronx-sole-30575605448
Check out their handles: @Bronxsole on instagram or linktr.ee/bronxsole
Contact: bron...@gmail.com

Free Yoga Class at Franz Sigel Park
Friends of 4 Parks hosts a free yoga class every morning at 9:00am on Saturdays at Franz Sigel Park. Meet at the northern end and bring a mat. Class is free.
Date/Time: Every Saturday 9:00am through Sept. 24.
Location: Franz Sigel Park (Northern End)
More info: https://www.friendsof4.org, https://www.facebook.com/Friendsof4ParksAllianceInc
Contact: Reynaldo Punzalan, Jr., 646-388-0738, friendsof4p...@gmail.com

Garden Community Farmers Market at the James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center
Date/Time: Every Saturday (through October 29) 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Intersection of Goulden + Sedgwick Aves and Mosholu Pkwy South (near Meg's Garden + Edible Forest)
More info: Live music and community events. Farm fresh produce, vegan + vegetarian food, homemade goods, local vendors. All are welcomed.

South Bronx Street Tree Care
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City.
Date/Time: August 27, 10am-1pm
Location: Pontiac Place and Jackson Avenue, next to Pontiac Playground
Contact: Stewardship, stewa...@parks.nyc.gov
Info: https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewardship/12891

Four Parks 5K Race starting at Franz Sigel Park
Run or walk through the four parks of the historic lower Grand Concourse. Starting at Franz Sigel Park, run past the Bronx Supreme Court House, the Lorelei Fountain of Joyce Kilmer Park, the Rose Gardens at Mullaly Park, Yankee Stadium, and the track at Macombs Dam Park. All participants get a race shirt, finisher's patch, bib and live timing results! Registration is $18 until the end of July.
Date/Time: Saturday, September 24, 9:00am
Location: Franz Sigel Park (Southern restrooms)
More info: https://www.friendsof4.org/5k, https://www.facebook.com/Friendsof4ParksAllianceInc
Contact: Reynaldo Punzalan, Jr., friendsof4p...@gmail.com, 646-388-0738

Gardening Thursday at Starlight Park
Join the Bronx River Alliance to help steward native habitat by weeding and removing invasive species that can harm our native trees and shrubs.
Date/Time: Sept. 01, Sept. 08, Sept. 15, Sept. 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Starlight Park, 1490 Sheridan Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459
Contact: Jennifer Seda, jennif...@bronxriver.org, 718-542-4124
Info: bronxriver.org/calendar, registration is encouraged

Project WASTE at Muskrat Cove Park
Help Bronx River Alliance Ecology staff count, assess and remove trash from the Muskrat Cove trash boom so that we can investigate the sources of trash and keep the river clean.
Date/Time: Sept. 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Muskrat Cove Park, Bronx, NY 10470
Contact: Christian Murphy, christia...@bronxriver.org, 718-542-4124
Info: https://bronxriveralliance.secure.force.com/volunteerEventRegisterPageBootstrap?cid=7015a000000zf7oAAA, registration required

Movie Under the Stars: "Luca" at Starlight Park
Grab a blanket and join us for a FREE screening of Disney and Pixar’s Luca at 8:30pm at Starlight Park! Come early at 6pm for a free family friendly art activity.
Date/Time: Sept. 02, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Location: Starlight Park, 1490 Sheridan Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459
Contact: Victoria Toro, victor...@bronxriver.org, 718-542-4124
Info: https://bronxriver.org/event/movie-under-the-stars-luca, no registration required

Monarch Celebration at Concrete Plant Park
Join the Bronx River Alliance for a day all about the Monarch butterfly. Plant giveaways, butterfly observation station, arts and crafts, butterfly tagging, “nectar” hydration station, raffle, cooking demonstration by Gustiamo, and more! Sounds provided by DJ HasCan. There will also be free canoeing on the Bronx River on a first come, first served basis from 12p-3p at the Concrete Plant Park boat launch.
Date/Time: Sept. 03, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Concrete Plant Park, Westchester Ave, Bronx, NY 10472
Contact: Nathan Hunter, Foo...@bronxriver.org, 718-542-4124
Info: https://bronxriver.org/event/monarch-celebration-a-day-dedicated-to-the-monarch-butterfly, no registration required

Community Paddles at Concrete Plant Park
Join the Bronx River Alliance for free canoeing and kayaking on the Bronx River on a first come, first served basis from 12p-3p at the Concrete Plant Park boat launch.
Date/Time: Sept. 03, Sept. 10, Sept. 24, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Concrete Plant Park, Westchester Ave, Bronx, NY 10472
Contact: pad...@bronxriver.org, 718-542-4124
Info: bronxriver.org/paddle, no registration required

Special *Tuesday* Pitch In to Pick Up!
Join the Bronx River Alliance on the Tuesday after the holiday weekend to help clean up Starlight Park, and prevent litter from entering the Bronx River.
Date/Time: Sept. 06, 9:00am - 12:00pm
]Location: Starlight Park, 1490 Sheridan Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459
Contact: Jennifer Seda, jennif...@bronxriver.org, 718-542-4124
Info: https://bronxriveralliance.secure.force.com/volunteerEventRegisterPageBootstrap?cid=7015a000000zdl8AAA, registration is encouraged

Pitch in to Pick Up at Starlight Park
Join the Bronx River Alliance on Monday mornings to help clean up Starlight Park, and prevent litter from entering the Bronx River.
Date/Time: Sept. 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Starlight Park, 1490 Sheridan Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459
Contact: Jennifer Seda, jennif...@bronxriver.org, 718-542-4124
Info: bronxriver.org/calendar, registration is encouraged

Foodway Volunteer Days at Concrete Plant Park
Lend a hand at the Bronx River Foodway on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Help us weed the gardens, lay mulch/wood chips, and care for the plants at the Foodway. Learn about the medicinal and edible plants growing. Bring home some foraged fruit, herbs, and nuts!
Date/Time: Sept. 03, Sept. 06, Sept. 10, Sept. 13, Sept. 20, Sept. 24, Sept. 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Concrete Plant Park, Westchester Ave, Bronx, NY 10472
Contact: Nathan Hunter, Foo...@bronxriver.org, 718-542-4124
Info: bronxriver.org/calendar, registration is encouraged

International Coastal Cleanup Day at Soundview Park
Join the Bronx River Alliance for one of our biggest cleanup events of the year, International Coastal Cleanup Day! Volunteers will break up into teams and head to the Soundview Park shoreline (at the mouth of the Bronx River) together for the cleanup.
Date/Time: Sept. 23, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Soundview Park, near Lafayette and Morrison Ave entrance, Bronx, NY 10473
Contact: Victoria Toro, victor...@bronxriver.org, 718-542-4124
Info: https://bronxriveralliance.secure.force.com/volunteerEventRegisterPageBootstrap?cid=7015a000000ze0NAAQ, registration is required

Movie Under the Stars: "Encanto" at Bronx Park
Grab a blanket and join us for a FREE screening of Disney's Encanto at 8:30pm at Bronx Park! Come early at 6pm for a free family friendly art activity.
Date/Time: Sept. 23, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Location: Bronx Park, near Bronx Park East and Lydig Ave entrance, Bronx, NY 10462
Contact: Victoria Toro, victor...@bronxriver.org, 718-542-4124
Info: https://bronxriver.org/event/movie-under-the-stars-encanto-2, no registration required

Movies Under The Stars
Movie: Sonic 2
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This fall, NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
Location: Soundview park (Burke Ballfield)
Date/ Time: 09/01 at 7:56pm
Contact: Noelba....@parks.nyc.gov

Movies Under The Stars
Movie: Luca
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This fall, NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
Location: Starlight Park
Date/ Time: 09/02 at 7:54pm
Contact: Noelba....@parks.nyc.gov

Movies Under The Stars
Movie: Spider-Man: No Way Home
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This fall, NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
Location: Kwame Ture Recreation Center
Date/ Time: 09/06
Contact: Noelba....@parks.nyc.gov

Movies Under The Stars
Movie: DOG
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This fall, NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
Location: Mulally Park
Date/ Time: 09/08 at 7:44pm
Contact: Noelba....@parks.nyc.gov

Movies Under The Stars

Movie: Spider Man No Way Home
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This fall, NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
Location: Soundview Park (Metcalf)
Date/ Time: 09/09 at 7:42pm
Contact: Noelba....@parks.nyc.gov

Back to School Event at Williamsbridge Oval
Children and families are invited to join the Annual Back to School event at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center in partnership with Tiga Pediatrics. Activities will include family games, sports, fitness, arts & crafts, and more.
Location: 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx N.Y.
Date/Time: 9/10/2022, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Sara....@parks.nyc.gov

Movies Under The Stars
Movie: Fatherhood
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This fall, NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
Location: Ferry Point Park
Date/ Time: 09/10 at 7:41pm
Contact: Noelba....@parks.nyc.gov

Movies Under The Stars
Movie: Soul
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This fall, NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
Location: Clason Point
Date/ Time: 09/15 at 7:32pm
Contact: Noelba....@parks.nyc.gov

Movies Under The Stars
Movie: Jungle Cruise
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This fall, NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
Location: Playground 52
Date/ Time: 09/16
Contact: Noelba....@parks.nyc.gov

Movies Under The Stars
Movie: Sing 2
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This fall, NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
Location: St. James Park
Date/ Time: 09/17
Contact: Noelba....@parks.nyc.gov

Movies Under The Stars

Movie: Grease
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This fall, NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
Location: Bufano Park
Date/ Time: 09/22
Contact: Noelba....@parks.nyc.gov

Movies Under The Stars
Movie: Encanto
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This fall, NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
Location: Bronx Park East
Date/ Time: 09/23
Contact: Noelba....@parks.nyc.gov

Skate Party in the Bronx
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Amanda Farias for a Skate Party at Caserta Playground. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of music, dancing, and skating. Skates will be provided while supplies last or feel free to bring your own.
Location: 2151 Raymond Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. (Basketball Court)
Date/ Time: 09/24, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Noelba....@parks.nyc.gov

Movies Under The Stars
Movie: Addams Family 2
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This fall, NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
Location: Half Nelson Playground
Date/ Time: 09/24
Contact: Noelba....@parks.nyc.gov

TRAININGS

ioby Previously Recorded: Webinars
ioby
Check out any of the upcoming or previously recorded informative and engaging webinars ioby offers such as Crowdfunding for Communities, Bringing the Green: Crowdfunding for Community Gardens, Vacant to Vibrant, and Storytelling 101.
Location: Webinar
Link: Check them out here!

Greenthumb
GreenThumb hosts diverse and engaging events and workshops that support community garden groups in NYC. The workshops are free and located across the city. Check and see if there is one near you!

GRANTS AND RESOURCES

Con Edison’s Power of Giving Program
Con Edison
Con Edison supports Environmental Stewardship grants that Empower citizens and communities to be stewards of the local environment through programs that focus on habitat and species conservation, as well as climate resiliency and adaptation. Your organization must be a 501c3 to apply.
Date/Time: Rolling Deadline through October 1, 2022
Link: Learn more here

Daily Grants
The Pollination Project
The Pollination Project offers seed funding of up to US$1 thousand to compassion-driven individuals, informally organized groups and organizations, and formally registered or incorporated non-profit organizations based anywhere in the world. Topics for projects include education, clean water, afforestation, animal advocacy, and many others.
Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Link: Learn more

The Resiliency and Recovery Fund
The Pollination Project
The Resilience & Recovery Fund (RRF) will provide fast, small one-time grants of $1,000 to support grassroots volunteer responses to natural disasters, pandemic, humanitarian crises, or similar emergent events. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and existing TPP grantees in good standing who have not previously received RRF funding are eligible to apply.
Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Link: Learn more

Gardens for the City Program
New York Restoration Project
Is there a community space in your neighborhood you’d like to see transformed? If so, apply for NYRP’s help. NYRP provides support for projects of various scales — from building a few vegetable beds to large-scale restoration work. NYRP helps provide materials, horticultural knowledge, environmental education, and construction expertise in order to help create community gardens and accessible landscapes in under-resourced neighborhoods.
Date/Time: Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Link: Learn more

Good Sports Equipment Donations
Good Sports
All interested programs must submit an application in order to be considered for an equipment donation. All applicants must directly serve youth between the ages of 3-18, serve youth in an economically disadvantaged area, and provide access to play for kids. Good Sports is not able to donate to short term events such as sports camps, running/walking events or tournaments. Please review the eligibility guidelines before applying.
Date/Time: Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Link: Learn more

The Awesome Foundation
The Awesome Foundation
The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of awesome in the universe, $1000 at a time. Each fully autonomous chapter supports awesome projects through micro-grants, usually given out monthly.
Deadline: Reviewed monthly
Link: Learn more here!

Additional Opportunities

NYC DOT’s Open Streets Application
NYC DOT
NYC's Open Streets program allows communities to embrace new public space and support small businesses. Open Streets prioritize pedestrians and cyclists by transforming streets into public space. New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) works with community-based organizations, educational institutions, and groups of businesses to execute Open Streets citywide.
Link: Learn more

For questions or concerns, contact your borough outreach coordinator:

Ismael Guzman | Bronx Outreach Coordinator
Community Districts: 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12
718.430.4667 | Ismael...@parks.nyc.gov

Karl Vetter | Bronx Outreach Coordinator
Community Districts: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
718.430.1815 | Karl....@parks.nyc.gov

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