Plant a Tree on Saturday to Restore Scarsdale's Green Spaces

Plant native trees to help restore a wetlands habitat in Scarsdale on Saturday May 2nd. The Village of Scarsdale Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department (PRC) is sponsoring a "Community Planting Day" on May 2 from 10 am to 4 pm. This event is being held in conjunction with The Friends of the Scarsdale Parks, which has obtained a substantial grant of hundreds of native shrubs and trees from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for planting at the Harwood Park-Fox Meadow Brook wetland on the Library and High School campuses.

PRC and FOSP representatives will be on hand as will a representative of the DEC who is delivering the plants. The PRC is arranging for a naturalist from the Weinberg Nature Center to conduct a nature program for children, who are welcome to join in the event, as are members of other local groups who have been invited including Rotary Club, Lions Club, Scarsdale Conservation Advisory Counsel, Boy and Girl Scouts, the village Neighborhood Associations, Scarsdale Forum, High School Garden Club, etc.

This is a hands-on event which will focus on planting. Disposable gloves, plants and some digging tools will be provided, but it is recommended to bring heavy-duty garden gloves and any of your favorite planting implements. Also remember to wear sturdy waterproof shoes, long sleeve shirts and brimmed hats for protection. Refreshments will not be provided, so please bring water bottles, especially for children.

Volunteers are asked to meet at the High School north parking lot located at Brewster Road, between 10:00am and 4:00pm. Street parking is available on Brewster Road.

If you are interested in conservation and restoring this important open space as parkland, you are requested to register here under 'Special Events' and then 'Community Planting Day' (it only takes a few minutes to sign up). Groups may register under one name for all individuals who plan to attend as long as you indicate the number of participants.

With the help of volunteers on May 2, you can continue protecting Village green spaces by restoring this natural wetland habitat and eventually creating a nature preserve for us and future generations to enjoy.