The Sixth Street and Avenue B Community Garden is a lush, green oasis offering beauty, peace, education and entertainment to hundreds in the East Village of New York City.

The Alley Pond Striders are a running and walking club open to all walkers or runners of all abilities. The Striders have been meeting for 20 years in Northern Queens, New York. The focus of the club is to promote activities in Alley Pond Park.

TASCA's program is designed to qualify you for the American Red Cross Basic Sailng Certificate. During seven on-the-water sessions and two classroom lessons, you learn a number of sailing skills and concepts including rigging and de-rigging a boat; the points of sail; tacking; jibing; picking up a man overboard; mooring; docking, and rules of the road.

ARROW is a community-based volunteer organization dedicated to improving the environment of its Western Queens neighborhood. ARROW's main project is the operation of a community garden and NYC Park in Long Island City, Queens. ARROW cleaned up an empty lot to establish a garden and provide a recreational and environmental learning area for the public in a neighborhood with little park space. Log on to this site to learn about events in the park and how to get involved.

Newtown Barge (Terminal) Playground and Greenpoint Playground (Park) is also known as "Barge Park". Barge Park is located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn along the East River waterfront at the mouth of Newtown Creek. There is a great deal going on around Barge Park these days so check their website for details.

A great resource of high quality photographs of New York City parks, trees, waterways, natural areas, and the border zones where nature and the city come together in interesting ways. Many of the pictures on the Partnerships for Parks website were taken by Benjamin Swett.

Over the past several decades, our volunteer organization, composed of residents, merchants and property owners who are concerned with the beauty and livability of their neighborhoods, have taken it upon themselves, with the assistance of New York City's Parks Department, to become responsible for planting new shrubs and flowers and maintaining and transforming all the Malls, starting at Columbus Circle and proceeding north through the Upper West Side, Morningside Heights, Harlem and into Washington Heights.

The Bronx Council for Environmental Quality is a non-profit group located in the Bronx. We promote clean air and water. We are against habitat destruction. We believe in preserving nature. We think globally and act locally. We hold symposia, tree plantings, restoration activities, beach clean ups and more!

New York's renowned Broadway has narrow islands with garden plots and comfortable benches that run down its center, starting at Lincoln Center and proceeding north through the Upper West Side, Morningside Heights, Harlem and into Washington Heights.

The Bronx County Historical Society provides tours and educational resources to highlight the history of the Bronx. Click here for a photo montage of "The Great Bronx River Expedition" of April 1999.

The Bronx River Alliance serves as a coordinated voice for the river and works in harmonious partnership to protect, improve, and restore the Bronx River corridor and greenway.

Visit the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens to find out more about events and opportunities to enjoy the Botanic Gardens this season.

The Brooklyn Bridge Park Coalition seeks to build a world-class park on the Brooklyn waterfront through advocacy and public education. The coalition comprises 60 civic and environmental groups and more than 1,000 individuals supporters. Founded in 1989 it has developed a political and community-based consensus that such a park is both necessary and feasible.

Volunteers Gardeners are needed to help grow vegetables and herbs here on this 350 year old farm site. Stop by or call 718.629.5400. The Wyckoff Farm House is located at 5816 Clarendon Road in Brooklyn, NY.

The Carl Schurz Park Association is the oldest community-based volunteer park association in the city of New York. In the 1970s, concerned parents banded together and organized a funding campaign to supplant drastic parks budgetary cuts and save the Carl Schurz Park playground from further ruin. Cut to 2003, and you'll find an Association still very much driven by the impact of a drastically reduced parks budget. However, for the past year and a half the Association has set its sights not only on saving our Park from further decline but also on designing a master Improvement Plan for the long-term restoration, renovation and maintenance plan for an admittedly very special corner of Manhattan.

BrooklynX is the official website of BRIC/Brooklyn Information & Culture, a non-profit organization founded in 1979 to present cultural, educational, and informational programs that reflect Brooklyn's diverse population; support the borough's growing neighborhood and economic revitalization; and provide programs that enhance the quality of life for residents of Brooklyn.

The Central Park Conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization that manages Central Park under a contract with the City of New York/Department of Parks and Recreation.

Founded in 1978, the Clinton Community Garden serves the community of people living and working from 34th Street to 59th Street between 8th Avenue to the Hudson River. Log on here to read the history of the garden, learn about upcoming events, and volunteer.

The Coalition for the South Beach Pond Park Preserve provides public forums that educate Staten Island residents about wetlands and develop new friendships with volunteers from communities all over Staten Island, who are concerned, and want to help make positive changes together.

This site offers a schedule of events, including the summer Film Festival, fall Haunted House, monthly Committee meetings and a schedule of cleanups. If you sign the guest book, you will also receive information about the Committee to Improve Carroll Park.

The Committee for the Restoration of Fort Greene Park is a member organization of the Fort Greene Association, a Not For Profit Organization 501(c)(3), established in 1970. During its history it has successfully secured landmark status for both the Fort Greene and BAM historic districts, and continues to serve as a community preservation organization.

The Council on the Environment of New York City is a privately funded citizens organization in the Mayor's Office that promotes environmental awareness and solutions to environmental problems.

Log on here to learn about one of the Bronx's most spectacular parks. Read about the latest activities at the Crotona Park Nature Center, join the Friends of Crotona Park, and learn about upcoming events in the park.

The Downtown Boathouse is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to providing free public access to the Hudson River in New York City. Facilities on Piers 26 and 64 are open from mid-May to mid-October and offer free kayaking and lessons on the weekends. The group's objective is to provide an example of waterfront use that will lead to increased availability of waterfront recreation access through more waterfront parks.

Earth Day is more than a one-day event or annual environmental wake-up call. It is a catalyst for ongoing education, action, and change.

Click above to view our new website, or check out the photo album of volunteer activities on this website for the East Village Parks Conservency.

An online resource for the conservation of Mount Morris Fire Watchtower in Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park, New York, NY.

The volunteer-based Fort Greene Park Conservancy has been in existence for almost ten years, working to improve and restore our historic park and community. The Conservancy is currently in the midst of a multi-million dollar restoration and improvement of the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument and the surrounding area on top of the hill in the park - partially funded through Conservancy donors. Check out their website and online Newsletter for the latest information on what's happening in the Park.

Visit the website of the Fort Greene Park Users and Pets Society (P.U.P.S.), a collective group of responsible dog owners who regularly use Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn. PUPS are responsible dog owners who believe that in order to enjoy the park's beautiful grounds and many resources, we must clean up after our dogs, keep our dogs under control, and prevent our dogs from harming the park's landscape.

222 acre Blue Heron Park is a New York City Department of Parks natural areas park which surrounds wetland ponds, swamps and streams which drain into the Raritan Bay. Do come and visit, see the Park's new million dollar Nature center and Handicapped accessible trail, and participate in the Park's free programs.

Log on here to learn the rules of the dog run, meet the dogs who play there, or post messages and announcements for the dog run community. See pictures of recent events and clean-ups, and join the group!

Duane Park is the second oldest public park in New York City. It is located in lower Manhattan, at the intersection of Duane and Hudson Streets, in the heart of Tribeca. Friends of Duane Park is a not-for profit organization founded in 1994 to maintain and restore the park.

It is our aim of the Friends of Fort Tryon to involve the entire community surrounding the park in maintaining and improving the park's appearance and condition and promoting its use by the public. Such involvement and cooperation should help solidify and enliven this community and make it and the park more attractive, safe and desirable.

Friends of the High Line is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and reuse of the High Line, an elevated rail structure on the West Side of Manhattan.

Hudson River Park is a five-mile-long, 500-acre park in development between Battery Park City and 59th Street along the Hudson River. The Friends work to promote and publicize the park, build a park constituency, promote maximum park usage and public access throughout the park and its waterways, promote public activities in the park and its waterways, and provide resources that benefit all park users.

A volunteer community-based coalition of residents and institutions dedicated to preserving and improving one of Manhattan's most important historic parks. This web site has won 21 awards! Check their website for events happening in their park.

An organization of concerned Hudson Heights, Washington Heights and Inwood residents, primarily dog owners, who enjoy Ft. Tryon Park daily. As members of the New York Council of Dog Owners Groups, we are dedicated to improving our community by promoting the establishment and maintenance of humane off-leash recreational opportunities, responsible dog ownership and respectful park stewardship.

The Gowanus Canoe Club advocates for the dredging of the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn to make it safe for recreational, natural and commercial use. This team of volunteers have started the latest recreational boating club in Brooklyn with the philosophy that as more people use the waterfront, they will learn to respect it and fight for the renewal of our natural resources.

The Greenbelt is comprised of 2800 acres of parks and natural areas in the heart of Staten Island. The Conservency is dedicated to sustaining Staten Island's natural legacy for future generations. Check their website for events happening in those parks.

Green Guerillas works with hundreds of grassroots groups throughout New York City to strengthen underserved neighborhoods through community gardening.

The largest community gardening program in the country--there are over 600 member gardens serving 20,000 city residents--GreenThumb was founded in 1978 to support community gardens in New York City. The group works to strengthen gardens, strengthen gardener skills, and strengthen communities. GreenThumb's services take the form of materials, grants, and technical assistance, including educational workshops. Check their website for events happening in gardens across the city.

Tucked away in some of New York's most developed areas, New York's historic houses speak of times past, when orchards covered the hills of northern Manhattan and oyster boats crowded the waters around Staten Island.

The Horticultural Society of New York enhances New York City's environmental and cultural life by providing unique educational, vocational, and therapeutic outreach programs, library resources, and art exhibitions.

Ever wonder what goes on at the northern tip of Manhattan? Log on to this community-run site to learn more about the history of the park, recreation opportunities, or to volunteer.

This was the first community garden in New York City. In 1973, a local resident named Liz Christy and a group of gardening activists known as the Green Guerillas were planting window boxes, vacant lots and tree pits in the area. They saw the large rubble-strewn lot as a potential garden and in December went to the City to find a way to gain official use of the land. Volunteers hauled the garbage and rubble out, spread donated topsoil, installed a fence, and began planting.

The McCarren Pool Town Square Project is dedicated to the development of McCarren Pool as a recreational and cultural resource for residents of the Greenpoint/Williamsburg community. We advocate the development of a public/private partnership which will build, maintain and provide programming for the McCarren Pool Town Square. We welcome participation from everyone who shares our vision of a better North Brooklyn community

This web site was put together by the artists who created the Bronx River's Golden Ball, Mags Harries & Lajos Heder, to display the public art work in which they have been involved.

The Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance's new online summer calendar has hundreds of cultural and recreational events in and on the water.

Nestled between beautiful Shore Road and the sparkling waters of The Narrows, in the welcoming community of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, four and a half acres of rambling parkland have been transformed by the inspiration and nurturing of a community of volunteers into the Narrows Botanical Gardens.

NYC SWCD is a part of a national system of 3000 districts. Our mission is to assist New Yorkers and local decision-makers in making wise use of the city's soil, water and related resources.

Participate in underwater and coastal clean-ups with the Northeast Aquanauts, an active Dive Club of New York & New Jersey which also provides guided tours, scuba instruction, and underwater salvage.

NYC Softball, a non-profit organization, was founded by New York Women's Sports League. Established in 1975 as one of the first women's softball leagues to further the support of women in sports in New York City, a Co-ed League was added in 2000 to allow men and women to be able to compete equally together.

The Pier Park & Playground Association seeks to enhance opportunities for youth sports. The Current focus is Pier 40, a 15.5 acre site which is part of the Hudson River Park. This web site includes a presentation about a plan for a park at this extraordinary pier.

Founded in 1964 by a group of concerned residents interested in improving their neighborhood, PACC has grown to develop a multipronged approach to maintaining neighborhood diversity and stability while battling rampant displacement and gentrification. This approach incorporates community organizing, tenant and homeowner services, and housing and economic development.

PPS is a non-profit organization that helps communities grow their public spaces into vital community places, with programs, uses and people- friendly settings that highlight local assets, spur rejuvenation, and serve common needs.

The Prospect Park Alliance is a public/private partnership with the City of New York, which, through fundraising and advocacy, furthers the restoration and preservation of Prospect Park and the development of the Park as a resource for the people of New York City.

Q4U is a non-profit group based in Northeast Queens in New York City. Our mission is to organize and promote fun sports and leisure activities in the public parks of Northeast Queens and other local venues

Unlike most other community gardens, The Riverside-Inwood Neighborhood Garden does not give out plots and expect individuals to maintain those plots. RING has always been a botanical garden, with everyone working together with a common vision of the whole garden. RING relies heavily on volunteers for carrying out the ongoing garden maintenance, garden sitting, events, publicity, artistic endeavors, and special projects that add up to create the garden.

An organization of 5,000 families working to protect and improve Riverside Park--New York's narrowest park and one of the City's premier waterfront green spaces.

The Salt Marsh Alliance is a private, not-for-profit group that promotes stewardship of the salt marsh located in Marine Park. Through fundraising and advocacy, we hope to preserve this unique and fragile ecosystem for all New Yorkers to enjoy.

The Queens Botanical Garden has a section set aside for Seniors only. They supply the tools, seeds, and fertilizer and you supply your time and expertise a few mornings a week. Please call Betty Scott at (718) 886-3800 x230 for more details or to join on or visit their website!

Seward Park is a vibrant park on the Lower East Side, with a huge playground and an active friends of the park group. Check their website for upcoming activities.

Shorewalkers' mission is to enhance, enjoy and protect the parks, promenades, and paths along the waters in and around New York City, Down State New York, and North New Jersey.

Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to protecting our oceans, waves, and beaches. Surfrider NYC has the unique oppoirtunity to draw upon the thousands of businesses and special interests that are based in New York City.

Turn Around Friends works to transform open spaces in Staten Island. Their first project transformed 30 acres of vacant property, which is now part of parks, to creat the "Seaside Wildlife Nature Park".

Founded in 1998, The Urban Divers is a registered non-profit grassroots environmental organization of volunteer scientific divers, waterway stewards and citizen monitors, committed to the active participation in the public education, restoration, conservation, protection of our rivers, oceans, and marine wildlife, with a special focus on the restoration of NY/NJ Harbor Estuary.

An advocacy group that was created to improve and enlarge the play areas in Union Square Park. Email UnionSquareMom@aol.com for more information.

This Web site aims to be the most comprehensive source of information on Washington Heights and Inwood and is dedicated to providing residents with a space where they can share information. Its mission is to encourage communication, empower our citizens, and build community.

A dynamic grass-roots volunteer organization serving the Washington Heights neighborhood between West 179th and West 183rd Streets, between Fort Washington Avenue and the Hudson River.

The Working Waterfront Association is an advocate for environmentally sound uses of the New York - New Jersey Harbor Estuary that are compatible with traditional maritime activities.