Partnerships for Parks - Branding and Networking Workshops, City of Forest Day, and More

Building your Brand: Visibility for Groups Dedicated to Parks

Is your grassroots organization trying to become more visible in your community? Are you interested in learning how to speak publicly about your group’s efforts? Join experts from TD as they walk through the basics of building your brand for small nonprofits and community-based organizations dedicated to local parks. You’ll have a chance to connect with other park supporters as well as members of TD's Small Business team.

Thursday, July 30, 2026, 6-7:30 p.m.

1 Vanderbilt Ave., 21st Floor, New York, NY 10017

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Building your Network: Making Connections to Activate Parks

Looking for connections to inspire your efforts in local parks? Interested in learning strategies for networking? Join us for an evening workshop where we’ll review best practices for building a network with experts from TD, followed by time to discuss your experiences as community members activating green spaces. You’ll have the opportunity to share strategies for overcoming common challenges, learn insights from peers, and be inspired by the breadth of programming taking place across the boroughs. All attendees will be entered into a raffle for prizes as well!

Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, 6-7:30 p.m.
Queens Public Library
37-44 21st St., Long Island City, NY 11101

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Event Host Registration for City of Forest Day is Live! 

Did you know that New York City is home to over 7 million trees? Our urban forest is not only beautiful, it is critical to public health; cooling our temperatures, cleaning our air, and absorbing storm water.

Join us for City of Forest Day on Saturday, October 3, to celebrate New York City’s living infrastructure by hosting an official City of Forest Day event! You’ll receive a welcome kit and promotion on the Forest For All NYC coalition’s website. 

Register for City of Forest Day

Put Your Group on the Map

The Public Space Partners Survey is now open for groups that care for, manage, activate, or advocate for public spaces across the New York City Region. By completing the survey, your group can help volunteers, public agencies, funders, researchers, and other stewards find your work and learn what you do. Your response will also help count, map, and connect the community-based work that supports thriving public spaces across the region.

The survey takes about 15-30 minutes. Respondents will be entered into a raffle to win one of ten $100 gift cards. The survey is available in Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Bengali, and Haitian Creole.

Take the Survey

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.