Park Pitch In Events
Join Prospect Park Alliance on select weekends throughout the season to celebrate the park and our environment! Volunteers will tackle a range of projects from tree care to removing invasive plants and weeds, picking up trash and much more!
Park Pitch In: National Trails Day
Saturday, June 6, 11 am–2 pm
North Lullwater, Free, Registration Required
Prospect Park is home to several miles of trails, including areas such as the Peninsula, the Midwood and Lookout Hill. Join Prospect Park Alliance on National Trails Day to help support and care for our trails system on this national day of service. Volunteers will support trails in the North Lullwater area by mulching and widening trails to ensure safe and easy access. Volunteers may also assist with other tasks, such as litter removal, path edging and more. Appropriate for groups, teens and adults.
Register as an Individual or Register as a Group
Register online or call (929) 888-6826 for more information.
Park Pitch In: World Environment Day
Sunday, June 7, 11 am–2 pm
Wellhouse, Free, Registration Required
Join Prospect Park Alliance for World Environment Day to help care for Brooklyn’s Backyard. World Environment Day is celebrated annually in June and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. During this event, volunteers will mulch paths in the Peninsula forest. Appropriate for groups, teens and adults.
Register as an Individual or Register as a Group
Register online or call (929) 888-6826 for more information.
Park Pitch In: Invasive Species Week
Saturday, June 13, 11 am–2 pm
Midwood, Free, Registration Required
Volunteer with Prospect Park Alliance to fight against the spread of invasive plant species, make room for native plants and support the Alliance’s work to sustain our park ecosystem! Each year, Invasive Species Awareness Week educates New Yorkers about how to do their part to safeguard our environment. Appropriate for groups, teens and adults.
Register as an Individual or Register as a Group
Register online or call (929) 888-6826 for more information.
Park Pitch In: Pollinator Day
Sunday, June 14, 11 am–2 pm
Lookout Hill, Free, Registration Required
Pollinator Week is an annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. Join Prospect Park Alliance as we care for one of Prospect Park’s most important pollinator habitats, the Butterfly Meadow on Lookout Hill. We will be focused on removing invasive species such as garlic mustard and mugwort that can otherwise outcompete native flowering plants important for pollinators and other wildlife. Appropriate for groups, teens and adults.
Register as an Individual or Register as a Group
Register online or call (929) 888-6826 for more information.
Park Pitch In: Lake Appreciation Month
Saturday + Sunday, July 11–12 + July 18–19, 10–12 pm
Locations Vary, Free, Registration Required
Help Prospect Park Alliance care for Prospect Park’s 60-acre lake during our special clean-up series, Park Pitch In: Lake Appreciation. During the month of July, Prospect Park will host cleanup projects on select Saturdays and Sundays to show Brooklyn’s only lake some love. Volunteers will be given grabbers, nets, and bags to help fish out trash from along the shoreline of our Lake. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to remove invasive, unwanted wild growing plants from along the Lake, as well as apply mulch to paths.
Individual teens and adults can volunteer for any of the timeslots.
All participants aged 9-13 must be supervised by an adult.
Saturday July 11: Park Circle
Sunday July 12: Prospect Park Boathouse
Saturday, July 18: Parkside and Ocean Avenue Entrance
Sunday, July 19: Wellhouse
Register as an Individual or Register as a Group
Register online or call (929) 888-6826 for more information.
Park Pitch In: Lefferts Historic House Yard Renewal
Sunday, July 26, 10 am–1 pm
Lefferts Historic House, Free, Registration Required
Help Prospect Park Alliance prepare the Lefferts Historic House yard and garden for upcoming exhibits and events. Volunteers will have the opportunity to remove invasive, unwanted wild growing plants, apply mulch to paths, and complete other horticultural work.
Appropriate for groups, teens and adults.
Register as an Individual or Register as a Group
Register online or call (929) 888-6826 for more information.
Park Pitch In: Lefferts Historic House Yard Renewal
Saturday, August 15, 10 am–1 pm
Lefferts Historic House, Free, Registration Required
Help Prospect Park Alliance prepare the Lefferts Historic House yard and garden for upcoming exhibits and events. Volunteers will have the opportunity to remove invasive, unwanted wild growing plants, apply mulch to paths and complete other landscaping tasks.
Appropriate for groups, teens and adults.
Register as an Individual or Register as a Group
Register online or call (929) 888-6826 for more information.
Park Pitch In: Center Drive Spruce Up
Sunday, August 30, 10 am–1 pm
Center Drive, Free, Registration Required
Help the Alliance wind down from a busy summer season. Volunteers will be painting containers, clearing pathways and removing invasive plants. Appropriate for groups, teens and adults.
Register as an Individual or Register as a Group
Register online or call (929) 888-6826 for more information.
Park Pitch In: Green and Go
Select Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am–1 pm
Locations Vary, Free, Registration Required
Help Prospect Park Alliance keep our park green and vibrant! Explore the park while tackling litter and helping with other greening opportunities. Supplies can be checked out at various locations around the park and include all necessary tools for your volunteer experience. Green and Go Kits are Offered: June 28, July 25, Aug 8, Aug 16, Aug 23
Appropriate for groups, supervised youth ages 9-13, teens and adults.
Register as an Individual or Register as a Group
Register online or call (929) 888-6826 for more information.
