Ladies and Gentlemen, the NYC & Tri-State Area Clemson Club needs your help. On Sunday, April 17, 2011 the Clemson University Tri-State Area Alumni Club will be partnering with The Riverside Park Fund for Clemson University’s National Day of Service. The event will be from 10:00am until 1:00pm with activities ranging from spreading woodchips, weeding, planting, and picking up debris to a whole host of other beautification efforts.
Time : 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Project Location: 138th and 12th Avenue
Directions : Take the 1 to 137th Street. Walk west on 137th until you hit Riverside Drive. Cross Riverside Drive go down a short set of stairs and then make a left at the at the base of the stairs and take a quick right down the ramp. The garden is across the street from the base of the ramp. You can also take the M5 Bus to 135th and Riverside Drive, cross to the West side of RSD Drive and walk down the ramp to the garden.
Attire : Dress comfortably and be prepared to get dirty! Best to remove jewelry, wear hair tied back, closed toe work shoes optimal. Do not bring additional bags, as there is really no place to store belonging
Riverside Park Fund nurtures Riverside Park’s well-being, helps preserve its historic nature and leads the community in developing active stewardship. Founded in 1986 by a small group of community activists, today Riverside Park Fund is a strong nonprofit partner with both the City and the community in conserving, improving and beautifying Riverside Park’s 330 acres.
Some more information on the Riverside Park Fund.
- Trains, guides and equips an extensive grassroots volunteer corps
- Helps neighborhood groups organize and make improvements to specific Park areas
- Raises private support for Park maintenance, safety and improvements
- Advocates with public officials to identify funding for renewal and restoration projects
- Offers environmental education experiences for schoolchildren and families
- Communicates with local residents about Park issues, needs and activities
- Sponsors and encourages creative, diverse events in the Park.
For more information on the about the Riverside Park Fund, please visit The Riverside Park Fund.
If you are interested in volunteering with Clemson University and the NYC & Tri-State Area Clemson Club, please RSVP at volunteer@nycclemsonclub.com.
