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SUMMARY:Bike Ride to Fungus Festival
DESCRIPTION:Ride to Fungus Festival with El Barrio Bikes! Meet up at Thomas Jefferson Park in Harlem and enjoy a scenic ride along the riverfront and through the park\, ending at the Festival! \nFree Citi Bikes will be provided thanks to our partnership with Citi Bike\, and we can offer a limited number of free helmets. In order to reserve a bike and helmet\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org. \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Citi Bike Station at the NW corner of Thomas Jefferson Park – 114th and 1st Avenue \nAfter the festival\, enjoy some time exploring the park’s 9+ miles of cyclist and pedestrian pathways! \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/bike-ride-to-fungus-festival
LOCATION:Citi Bike: E 114th Street and 1st Ave
CATEGORIES:Festival,Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251008T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20251007T155234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T155235Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Team RIVER Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/team-river-3
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251008T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250224T174328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T143606Z
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SUMMARY:Wetland Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to explore the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh during Wetland Wednesdays!  \nThe salt marsh is one of our most beloved natural areas\, and is a vital ecosystem that protects nearby areas from flooding and erosion and creates habitats for many different species of animals.  \nFrom 2:30-4:30PM on the second Wednesday of every month\, the marsh pathway gates on the boardwalk will be open and members of RIPA’s Natural Areas Team will be on site to answer questions\, share interesting facts and show off some of the unique species of plants and animals that call this amazing and dynamic ecosystem home!  \nLocation: Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/wetland-wednesdays/2025-10-08
LOCATION:Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education
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GEO:40.79162;-73.926796
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251010T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251010T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250722T163501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T163501Z
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SUMMARY:ATHLOS NYC25
DESCRIPTION:ATHLOS NYC is the first women’s-only professional track and field competition and is blazing a trail forward in the sport. At the intersection of music\, sport\, and culture\, ATHLOS brings together the most electrifying women in track & field competing for record-breaking prizes—plus a live musical performance—for an unforgettable night in the heart of New York City.\n\nIn addition to the purse\, all participating athletes benefit from our giveback program\, which redistributes 10% of ticket\, sponsorship\, and broadcast revenue directly to the field—cementing ATHLOS as the most rewarding women’s track-only event in history.\n\nPrepare for an elite lineup of women athletes—including Olympic medalists Gabby Thomas\, Tara Davis-Woodhall\, Keely Hodgkinson\, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden\, Masai Russell\, Marileidy Paulino\, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn\, and Brittany Brown—all ready to put on a show to remember this October.\nPurchase tickets here! \nLocation: Icahn Stadium
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/athlos-nyc25
LOCATION:Icahn Stadium
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Icahn Stadium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250221T160644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T184608Z
UID:10001344-1760176800-1760184000@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program - Fall
DESCRIPTION:Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for springs and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like the long jump\, hurdles\, and long-distance running. \nRegistration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation! \nLocation: Thomas Jefferson Park (East Harlem) \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/2025-jesse-owens-track-field-youth-program-spring-2/2025-10-11
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson Park
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250922T132313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T132314Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Urban Farm Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:This event has been CANCELLED due to the holiday weekend.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/urban-farm-volunteers-4-9
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Urban Farm,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251014T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20251001T191159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T191159Z
UID:10001695-1760436000-1760446800@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Composting with Big Reuse
DESCRIPTION:Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm! \nWe will be breaking down paper bags/sticks/yard waste into appropriate sizes for composting\, decontaminating food scraps and chopping whole fruits or vegetables in preparation for the compost pile\, turning phase 2 compost piles\, as well as sifting out finished compost. \nYour volunteer work with us helps divert food scraps and organic waste away from land-fill which decreases greenhouse gas emissions as well as creates a soil amendment out of that organic waste which goes back into parks\, gardens\, and public green spaces in our local area. This work all goes toward making a more just ecologically sustainable community! \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Urban Farm \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/composting-with-big-reuse
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Urban Farm,Volunteer
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GEO:40.783753;-73.925686
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250108T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T150543Z
UID:10001270-1760520600-1760531400@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Team RIVER Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team\, volunteers care for the many gardens\, green streets and meadows\, every second Wednesday of each month. Team RIVER also works with our Sports Field and Operations teams\, keeping our park clean and maintained. If you are only able to volunteer on a limited basis\, you are still very much welcome! \nThis volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: Volunteers@RandallsIsland.org \nVolunteers must be at least 11 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian before starting any work. Children under 16 must also have an adult with them while volunteering. A downloadable volunteer waiver can be found at this link: General Volunteer – Randall’s Island \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Volunteers will be notified after registration. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/team-river/2025-10-15
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250924T202620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T190423Z
UID:10001700-1760779800-1760790600@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Team RIVER Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Join our Team RIVER on a Saturday morning to support your park and the community! \nIn late Autumn\, Randall’s Island Park Alliance hosts a volunteer event most Saturdays. Volunteers will work in different areas of the park to clean and beautify this important community resource. \nThese events have limited capacity and if you have a group larger than 5 persons you must contact us at volunteers@RandallsIsland.org and give us the specifics of your group size. \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Different locations throughout the park. Register for specifics. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/team-river-saturdays/2025-10-18
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250221T160644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T184608Z
UID:10001345-1760781600-1760788800@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program - Fall
DESCRIPTION:Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for springs and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like the long jump\, hurdles\, and long-distance running. \nRegistration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation! \nLocation: Thomas Jefferson Park (East Harlem) \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/2025-jesse-owens-track-field-youth-program-spring-2/2025-10-18
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson Park
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250923T131213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T131213Z
UID:10001312-1760868000-1760878800@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Urban Farm Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:This event has been CANCELLED.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/urban-farm-volunteers-4-10
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Urban Farm,Volunteer
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GEO:40.783753;-73.925686
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250108T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T150543Z
UID:10001271-1761125400-1761136200@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Team RIVER Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team\, volunteers care for the many gardens\, green streets and meadows\, every second Wednesday of each month. Team RIVER also works with our Sports Field and Operations teams\, keeping our park clean and maintained. If you are only able to volunteer on a limited basis\, you are still very much welcome! \nThis volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: Volunteers@RandallsIsland.org \nVolunteers must be at least 11 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian before starting any work. Children under 16 must also have an adult with them while volunteering. A downloadable volunteer waiver can be found at this link: General Volunteer – Randall’s Island \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Volunteers will be notified after registration. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/team-river/2025-10-22
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20251022T132907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T132908Z
UID:10001346-1761386400-1761393600@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program - Fall (Location Change)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for springs and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like the long jump\, hurdles\, and long-distance running. \nRegistration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation! \nLocation: White Garden at Randall’s Island Park \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/2025-jesse-owens-track-field-youth-program-spring-2-2
LOCATION:The White Garden
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness
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GEO:40.783007;-73.926694
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250221T163441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T163441Z
UID:10001446-1761393600-1761404400@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Boo Bash
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Halloween park-style at Randall’s Island free\, family-friendly Halloween Boo Bash! Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with themed activities\, crafts\, music\, treats\, and more! We’ll dance to our favorite music\, both spooky-themed and year-round hits\, enjoy pastries from a local bakery\, hear a Halloween story\, and celebrate fall in our beautiful White Garden. We can’t wait to see your awesome costumes and dance moves!  \n Location: White Garden by Field 74 \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.  
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/halloween-boo-bash-2
LOCATION:White Garden
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251026T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250916T183346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T183346Z
UID:10001685-1761472800-1761483600@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Close the Farm Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will help close out the season by clearing planting beds\, placing mulch on cleared beds\, taking down signs and many other tasks to close the farm for the winter months. Volunteers will also celebrate another successful season. \nLocation: Urban Farm \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/close-the-farm-volunteer-day
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Urban Farm,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251029T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251029T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250108T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T150543Z
UID:10001272-1761730200-1761741000@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Team RIVER Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team\, volunteers care for the many gardens\, green streets and meadows\, every second Wednesday of each month. Team RIVER also works with our Sports Field and Operations teams\, keeping our park clean and maintained. If you are only able to volunteer on a limited basis\, you are still very much welcome! \nThis volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: Volunteers@RandallsIsland.org \nVolunteers must be at least 11 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian before starting any work. Children under 16 must also have an adult with them while volunteering. A downloadable volunteer waiver can be found at this link: General Volunteer – Randall’s Island \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Volunteers will be notified after registration. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/team-river/2025-10-29
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250221T160644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T184608Z
UID:10001347-1761991200-1761998400@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program - Fall
DESCRIPTION:Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for springs and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like the long jump\, hurdles\, and long-distance running. \nRegistration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation! \nLocation: Thomas Jefferson Park (East Harlem) \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/2025-jesse-owens-track-field-youth-program-spring-2/2025-11-01
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson Park
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness
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GEO:40.793886;-73.935355
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251102T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250924T201755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T192431Z
UID:10001696-1762077600-1762088400@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Winter Composting with Big Reuse
DESCRIPTION:Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm! \nWe will be breaking down paper bags/sticks/yard waste into appropriate sizes for composting\, decontaminating food scraps and chopping whole fruits or vegetables in preparation for the compost pile\, turning phase 2 compost piles\, as well as sifting out finished compost. \nYour volunteer work with us helps divert food scraps and organic waste away from land-fill which decreases greenhouse gas emissions as well as creates a soil amendment out of that organic waste which goes back into parks\, gardens\, and public green spaces in our local area. This work all goes toward making a more just ecologically sustainable community! \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Urban Farm \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/winter-composting-with-big-reuse-2/2025-11-02
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Urban Farm,Volunteer
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GEO:40.783753;-73.925686
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251105T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250108T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T150543Z
UID:10001273-1762335000-1762345800@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Team RIVER Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team\, volunteers care for the many gardens\, green streets and meadows\, every second Wednesday of each month. Team RIVER also works with our Sports Field and Operations teams\, keeping our park clean and maintained. If you are only able to volunteer on a limited basis\, you are still very much welcome! \nThis volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: Volunteers@RandallsIsland.org \nVolunteers must be at least 11 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian before starting any work. Children under 16 must also have an adult with them while volunteering. A downloadable volunteer waiver can be found at this link: General Volunteer – Randall’s Island \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Volunteers will be notified after registration. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/team-river/2025-11-05
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251105T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20251002T192539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T192539Z
UID:10001698-1762351200-1762358400@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Wild Oyster Survey
DESCRIPTION:Wild oysters are a key indicator of ecosystem health in the New York Harbor. Randall’s Island Park Alliance is partnering with the Billion Oyster Project to conduct a wild oyster survey in the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh! Volunteers will have the opportunity to identify oysters and take multiple parameters to determine the abundance\, size\, and health of the wild oyster population. \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/wild-oyster-survey
LOCATION:Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education
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GEO:40.79162;-73.926796
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250904T214214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T185814Z
UID:10001683-1762594200-1762603200@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Fall Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and our Natural Areas Team for one last push to cleanup the park while the weather is still agreeable. Volunteers will not only help with picking up litter and debris but also remove invasive species\, clean walking trail paths and other duties to put us on a good path for the winter months.  \nGloves\, tools and instructions included.  \nAll participants must sign a Waiver of Liability. Teens aged 16 and 17 years old may volunteer without adult supervision but they must bring a waiver found at this link\, signed by a parent or guardian.  \nMinors under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or adult and bring the attached waiver signed by a parent or guardian. This waiver should be given to those at the registration table.  \nPlease find a Liability Waiver for minors here: General Volunteer – Randall’s Island \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Meeting at Icahn Stadium \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org. 
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/fall-cleanup-2
LOCATION:Icahn Stadium
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250108T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T150543Z
UID:10001274-1762939800-1762950600@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Team RIVER Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team\, volunteers care for the many gardens\, green streets and meadows\, every second Wednesday of each month. Team RIVER also works with our Sports Field and Operations teams\, keeping our park clean and maintained. If you are only able to volunteer on a limited basis\, you are still very much welcome! \nThis volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: Volunteers@RandallsIsland.org \nVolunteers must be at least 11 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian before starting any work. Children under 16 must also have an adult with them while volunteering. A downloadable volunteer waiver can be found at this link: General Volunteer – Randall’s Island \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Volunteers will be notified after registration. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/team-river/2025-11-12
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250924T201755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T192431Z
UID:10001688-1763200800-1763211600@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Winter Composting with Big Reuse
DESCRIPTION:Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm! \nWe will be breaking down paper bags/sticks/yard waste into appropriate sizes for composting\, decontaminating food scraps and chopping whole fruits or vegetables in preparation for the compost pile\, turning phase 2 compost piles\, as well as sifting out finished compost. \nYour volunteer work with us helps divert food scraps and organic waste away from land-fill which decreases greenhouse gas emissions as well as creates a soil amendment out of that organic waste which goes back into parks\, gardens\, and public green spaces in our local area. This work all goes toward making a more just ecologically sustainable community! \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Urban Farm \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/winter-composting-with-big-reuse-2/2025-11-15
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Urban Farm,Volunteer
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GEO:40.783753;-73.925686
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251119T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250108T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T150543Z
UID:10001275-1763544600-1763555400@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Team RIVER Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team\, volunteers care for the many gardens\, green streets and meadows\, every second Wednesday of each month. Team RIVER also works with our Sports Field and Operations teams\, keeping our park clean and maintained. If you are only able to volunteer on a limited basis\, you are still very much welcome! \nThis volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: Volunteers@RandallsIsland.org \nVolunteers must be at least 11 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian before starting any work. Children under 16 must also have an adult with them while volunteering. A downloadable volunteer waiver can be found at this link: General Volunteer – Randall’s Island \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Volunteers will be notified after registration. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/team-river/2025-11-19
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251122T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250924T202620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T190423Z
UID:10001692-1763803800-1763814600@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Team RIVER Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Join our Team RIVER on a Saturday morning to support your park and the community! \nIn late Autumn\, Randall’s Island Park Alliance hosts a volunteer event most Saturdays. Volunteers will work in different areas of the park to clean and beautify this important community resource. \nThese events have limited capacity and if you have a group larger than 5 persons you must contact us at volunteers@RandallsIsland.org and give us the specifics of your group size. \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Different locations throughout the park. Register for specifics. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/team-river-saturdays/2025-11-22
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250924T201755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T192431Z
UID:10001689-1763805600-1763816400@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Winter Composting with Big Reuse
DESCRIPTION:Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm! \nWe will be breaking down paper bags/sticks/yard waste into appropriate sizes for composting\, decontaminating food scraps and chopping whole fruits or vegetables in preparation for the compost pile\, turning phase 2 compost piles\, as well as sifting out finished compost. \nYour volunteer work with us helps divert food scraps and organic waste away from land-fill which decreases greenhouse gas emissions as well as creates a soil amendment out of that organic waste which goes back into parks\, gardens\, and public green spaces in our local area. This work all goes toward making a more just ecologically sustainable community! \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Urban Farm \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/winter-composting-with-big-reuse-2/2025-11-22
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Urban Farm,Volunteer
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GEO:40.783753;-73.925686
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20251124T162623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T190147Z
UID:10001702-1764410400-1764421200@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Winter Composting with Big Reuse
DESCRIPTION:Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm! \nWe will be breaking down paper bags/sticks/yard waste into appropriate sizes for composting\, decontaminating food scraps and chopping whole fruits or vegetables in preparation for the compost pile\, turning phase 2 compost piles\, as well as sifting out finished compost. \nYour volunteer work with us helps divert food scraps and organic waste away from land-fill which decreases greenhouse gas emissions as well as creates a soil amendment out of that organic waste which goes back into parks\, gardens\, and public green spaces in our local area. This work all goes toward making a more just ecologically sustainable community! \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Urban Farm \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/winter-composting-with-big-reuse-2-2/2025-11-29
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Urban Farm,Volunteer
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GEO:40.783753;-73.925686
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251203T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250108T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T150543Z
UID:10001276-1764754200-1764765000@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Team RIVER Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team\, volunteers care for the many gardens\, green streets and meadows\, every second Wednesday of each month. Team RIVER also works with our Sports Field and Operations teams\, keeping our park clean and maintained. If you are only able to volunteer on a limited basis\, you are still very much welcome! \nThis volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: Volunteers@RandallsIsland.org \nVolunteers must be at least 11 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian before starting any work. Children under 16 must also have an adult with them while volunteering. A downloadable volunteer waiver can be found at this link: General Volunteer – Randall’s Island \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Volunteers will be notified after registration. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/team-river/2025-12-03
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20250924T202620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T190423Z
UID:10001693-1765013400-1765024200@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Team RIVER Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Join our Team RIVER on a Saturday morning to support your park and the community! \nIn late Autumn\, Randall’s Island Park Alliance hosts a volunteer event most Saturdays. Volunteers will work in different areas of the park to clean and beautify this important community resource. \nThese events have limited capacity and if you have a group larger than 5 persons you must contact us at volunteers@RandallsIsland.org and give us the specifics of your group size. \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Different locations throughout the park. Register for specifics. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/team-river-saturdays/2025-12-06
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195800
CREATED:20251124T162623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T190147Z
UID:10001690-1765015200-1765026000@randallsisland.org
SUMMARY:Winter Composting with Big Reuse
DESCRIPTION:Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm! \nWe will be breaking down paper bags/sticks/yard waste into appropriate sizes for composting\, decontaminating food scraps and chopping whole fruits or vegetables in preparation for the compost pile\, turning phase 2 compost piles\, as well as sifting out finished compost. \nYour volunteer work with us helps divert food scraps and organic waste away from land-fill which decreases greenhouse gas emissions as well as creates a soil amendment out of that organic waste which goes back into parks\, gardens\, and public green spaces in our local area. This work all goes toward making a more just ecologically sustainable community! \nRegistration is required here. \nLocation: Urban Farm \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/winter-composting-with-big-reuse-2-2/2025-12-06
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Urban Farm,Volunteer
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GEO:40.783753;-73.925686
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