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Group Community Service
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"One is not born into this world to do everything,
The Group Community Service program provides the opportunity for youth groups to participate in an ongoing restoration project in the Hallett Nature Sanctuary. The Hallett Nature Sanctuary is a 3.5-acre preserve in the southeast corner of Central Park that was closed to the public and set aside for wildlife in 1934. Currently, teens are involved in the initiative to restore the area to a native forest habitat. Projects include invasive species removal, native species planting and the construction and maintenance of woodchip trails.
This program is free! April - October Tuesdays and Thursdays One 2-hour session available per day starting at 3:00 pm; 3:30 pm; or 4:00 pm Maximum of 15 students accompanied by at least 1 adult Students must be between the ages of 12 and 18 Advance registration is required Each session begins with a tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary and a lesson in forest ecology and invasive species. After a tool safety demonstration, students spend the remainder of the time doing some hands-on ecological restoration. Students should dress to get dirty and wear only boots or sneakers (no open-toed shoes or slip-ons). Gloves and tools are provided but each student is encouraged to bring a bottle of water. For more information or to register a group, please call 212-360-1439 or |
