In advance of the Dec. 15 holiday tree lighting at MacNeil Park, co-sponsored by CPN and Sen. John Liu, we need to string the lights onto the tree! We will have people in a boom truck hanging the lights way up high, but could use a few volunteers on the ground to get the lights […]
Join CPN and State Senator John Liu for the first annual Holiday Tree Lighting at MacNeil Park! Enjoy some free hot chocolate and watch as we turn on the lights! The tree will light up the night for about two weeks, and will be the start of a festive tradition. Start time will be sometime […]
Volunteers are needed for the “Brick Brigade” this Saturday, Feb. 1, starting at 10 am at Powell's Cove Park, at the SEVENTH AVE. entry, on 130th St. We will remove concrete and bricks from the coastline that have been dumped there over the decades. There’s sand under all that debris, we promise! Get dirty and […]
Join us at our annual public meeting of Coastal Preservation Network. CPN will review our achievements and highlights from 2019, and share plans for new adventures in 2020. Confirmed guest speaker: City Councilman Paul Vallone. Invited guest speakers: Queens Parks Commissioner Mike Dockett, State Sen. John Liu, State Assemblyman Dan Rosenthal. Hear our ideas, and share […]
Coastal Preservation Network and The Mission Continues are partnering to clean a very polluted beach that has long been neglected, at the dead end of 28th Ave. on Flushing Bay. (it is next to Met Metals). Please join us to remove the extensive trash and keep it from polluting our coastline and our waterbodies. We […]
We have 300 crocus bulbs - come help us plant them! We will rake the area and then plant. Tools, gloves, and hot chocolate will be provided , along with free reusable straws. Due to Covid, masks and social distancing are required. We will plant in small groups at multiple locations. Bring your own water […]
Join us for a much-needed coastal cleanup at Powell's Cove Park in College Point. This event is in partnership with Queens Borough President's office and the Rotary Club of NY-Queens, with tools & supplies from the NYC Parks Department. We will meet at 137th st. and 11th ave. Masks are required; we will split into […]
On Oct. 24, we are continuing our exciting partnership with The Mission Continues to improve the beach at the dead end of 28th Ave. and 119th street, just downhill of Met Metals. It is known to some as "Big Rock Beach." Together we will reinforce the stairs, remove debris, and improve the seating and table […]
Join us Saturday, Nov. 14, 1:30 pm for our North Beach Cleanup at Powells Cove Park in College Pt. We will remove large boat parts and soooo much plastic & trash. Many hands needed; community service credits available for students. Enter at the 7th ave. and 130th St. entry to the park, veer left […]
Save the date for the second annual Holiday Tree Lighting at MacNeil Park in College Point! Waiting for final approval but we're confident it's going to happen :) Dec. 4, Friday, at 5 pm. Enter MacNeil Park at 119th street and follow the signs! Cosponsored by CPN, State Sen. John Liu, and A Better College […]