About this Event
Natural Areas Conservancy will host a Super Steward: Trail Maintainer training on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Blue Heron Park. If you are attending, please fill out this volunteer waiver. Note: Every attendee must fill out waiver. If you have others joining, please ensure they fill out the waiver above as well.
Location: Blue Heron Park Nature Center (Blue Heron Park, 222 Poillon Ave, Staten Island, NY 10312)
Time: 10am - 1pm
During this training you will learn:
- How to navigate using Citywide Trails Team trail maps
- How to identify and assess trail conditions
- Ways to mitigate trail concerns
- Plant identification and invasive/non-native species management techniques
- Standard trail corridor dimensions & how to prune native vegetation using basic arboriculture methods
What should you bring:
- A water bottle
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Long pants
- Sturdy, closed toe shoes
All participants are encouraged to attend the Super Steward Orientation prior to training. You can register for the Super Steward Orientation on the NYC Parks Super Steward website (there is one every month): https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/advanced-stewardship. You are required to attend this orientation before becoming certified as a Super Steward: Trail Maintainer.
If you have any questions about this specific training please contact Trails Volunteer Coordinator, Melissa Rosenthal at [email protected]. If would like to learn more about NYC nature trails or the Super Steward: Trail Maintainer Program, please contact Trails Program Manager, Josh Otero at [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
222 Poillon Ave, 222 Poillon Avenue, Staten Island, United States
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