Jul 15, 2026Wed

Water Stewardship

Time: 4:00 PM
Price: Free

Protect our freshwater wetlands! Snug Harbor’s natural areas need your help. Come to clear trails, safeguard community access, and restore the ecological balance. Invasive plant species are a major concern in Snug Harbor’s wetlands and waterfront. Their fast growing, nutrient depleting adaptations disrupt the ecosystem by reducing plant diversity, decreasing food and shelter for wildlife. Invasive plants also aid in the increased rate of erosion in the riparian zones. Stewardship focuses on identifying invasive species and utilizing techniques to either slow their growth or remove them.

We will be outside getting dirty and doing physical work. Wear appropriate clothes you do not mind getting dirty and bring a water bottle. Event will happen rain or shine! We welcome youth over 14 years of age. Anyone 13 years and younger must be under the direct supervision of a caregiver. Registration preferred, walkups are welcome!

WHEN:

March 22 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
May 10 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
May 17 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
May 22 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
May 23 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
June 21 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
June 25 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
June 27 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
July 15 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
July 28 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
August 16 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
September 20 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
September 26 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
October 4 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
December 5 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Where: Compost Demo Site (View Directions and Site Map)

Admission: Free (Registration Required)

This program is made possible with funding provided by the New York City Council through A Greener NYC, a program of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Snug Harbor thanks the Staten Island City Council Delegation for their generous allocations.

This program is also made possible in part with funding provided by the Civic Impact Fund initiative of NYC Service, a division of the Mayor’s Office. Their mission is to provide meaningful access, opportunity, and resources for communities to come together and answer the call to serve NYC.