ROOTS

The ROOTS (Restoration of the Outdoors Organized by Teen Students) program is for individual teens in grades 9 through 12, and it provides a longer-term engagement and deeper level of education. It is a fun way for high school students to learn about the environment, meet teens with similar interests and develop leadership skills.

Led by environmental educators, ROOTS students learn about urban forests and ecology by participating in the ecological restoration and management of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, a 3.5-acre woodland set aside for wildlife and closed to the public since 1934. Projects include the removal of invasive plants, planting native plants, and the construction and maintenance of woodchipped trails. Students earn community service hours for their time and regular attendance is required. Get your application online!

• Months: April and May
• Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
• Hours: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Application Deadline: February 28 

For more information please call 212-360-1439 or e‑mail .

 
Woodlands Youth Education Programs: ROOTS, Saturday ROOTS, and Woodlands Youth Crew are sponsored by The Heckscher Foundation for Children.