It's spring cleaning time on the East River! Join us as we clean the polluted coast at Powell's Cove Park in College Point, and work shoulder to shoulder with like-minded people who want to make things better. We will meet at the NEWEST entrance to PCP - the northernmost entrance, at 7th Ave. and 130th […]
The beach at Powell's Cove Park is very polluted in several spots, and we will tackle two of the worst. Both are accessible from the "flagpole entrance" at 9th ave and 130th st.: the beach just east of the "painted rocks" overlook, and the beach whose entry path is a short walk from that overlook. […]
Join us Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 am-1 pm at Powell's Cove Park to rebuild the worn paths in the western half of the park. Today, we got a truckload of bluestone chips delivered to the park. We will work together to spread the chips throughout the path. Meet at the 11th Ave. and 133rd […]
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 […]