Partnerships for Parks - Tree Care Workshops and More

 

Willow oak on Steinway Street in Queens. Photo courtesy of NYC Parks.

Tree Guards: Protecting Street Trees Webinar and DIY Installation Workshop

Did you know tree guards can improve the health and longevity of NYC’s street trees? These physical barriers discourage people and pets from walking over tree beds, reduce waste, and prevent both root damage and soil compaction. Join a virtual workshop to understand the role tree guards play in protecting street trees and how to get them installed plus a hands-on workshop to see what it’s like to install a tree guard yourself!  

Part 1: Protecting Street Trees
We’ll review DIY and professionally-installed options, the permitting process, and how to source and pay for materials, along with a Q&A with urban forest experts. Featured speakers will include James Kaechele, program manager at NYC Parks Tree Time; Maric Kusinitz, Tree Planting program coordinator at Big Reuse; and Anneliese Zausner-Mannes, Tree Team program director at Big Reuse. There will be a prize raffle for those who attend! 

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Virtual

Part 2: DIY Installation Demo

Join this workshop to see what it’s like to install a tree guard yourself! Our Urban Forest team will demonstrate installation using materials from Big Reuse. We’ll review tool safety and all the steps from start to finish. Attendees will participate in tree care afterwards. We'll also have coffee, snacks, and a toolkit giveaway!

Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
East 153rd St. & Walton Ave in Franz Sigel Park
Bronx, NY 10451

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Vital Parks for All

Help us build a robust community engagement map! NYC Parks is working to develop a comprehensive inventory of our park partner groups for our online Volunteer Group Directory. You'll be listed in the directory so New Yorkers seeking volunteer opportunities, elected officials, and potential funders or collaborators can know you exist. 

Add your group here with your preferred contact information: Group Update Form : NYC Parks. Your group will also get included in our comprehensive map of park partner groups in the Vital Parks Explorer, which elected officials and other decision-makers use to see where there is engagement with community partners. This information will also help support the Urban Design Forum’s Public Space Partners Survey to showcase the power of civic and public realm partners across the region. Use #ParkPartnerPower on social media to help spread the word!

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Partnerships for Parks is a joint program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks that supports and champions a growing network of leaders caring and advocating for neighborhood parks and green spaces. We equip people and organizations with the skills and tools needed to ensure these spaces are dynamic community assets.