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Fort Tryon Park

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741 Fort Washington Ave
New York, NY 10040 United States

September 2019

Parks Revitalization – Fall ‘It’s My Park’ Day at Fort Tryon Park

September 15 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fort Tryon Park, 741 Fort Washington Ave
New York, NY 10040 United States + Google Map
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Join Street Project and the Friends Committee of the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks at a monthly Beautification Day. This event is great for groups! Plants, tools, gloves and refreshment will be provided. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. We will meet at the Entrance to the Heather Garden at 11AM on Sunday, September 15, 2019. All volunteers will need to sign in upon arrival at the table at the entrance. For public transportation to the Park, take…

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October 2019

Parks Revitalization – Beautification Day and Bulb Planting at Fort Tryon Park

October 27 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fort Tryon Park, 741 Fort Washington Ave
New York, NY 10040 United States + Google Map
Free 19 spots left

Join Street Project and the Friends Committee of the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks at the annual Bulb Planting Day. This event is great for groups! Plants, tools, gloves and refreshment will be provided. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. We will meet at the Entrance to the Heather Garden at 11AM on Sunday, October 27, 2019. All volunteers will need to sign in upon arrival at the table at the entrance. For public transportation to the Park,…

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