Join The Mission Continues and the Bronx River Alliance for a for a cleanup of Concrete Plant Park on Saturday, May 6, 2017 for the 6th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep, a day of service for the waterways of New York City and the Hudson Valley. Volunteers should meet at the benches near the big red tower at Concrete Plant Park. This Sweep project is best accessed by public transportation. This site is suitable for elementary-aged children with proper adult supervision. Questions? Contact Riverkeeper at sweep@riverkeeper.org or site leader Marcos at mdominguez@missioncontinues.org. Originally, a source of fishing and fresh water to the Mohegan Native Americans, the historic Bronx River, became an attraction for industry and trade. Unfortunately, with the industry, came heavy amounts of pollution, degrading the waterway. Concrete Plant Park is one of many green spaces that now the line river creating a platform for outdoor recreation like row boating, biking, and sports. This clean-up event will prevent trash from being washed down the Bronx River into Long Island Sound. We hope to see you there! Public Transportation Information: 6 Train to Whitlock Avenue, Bx4, Bx4a, Bx27 to Corner of Westchester Ave / Home Street
Type
Service Project
What To Wear
We ask all Sweep volunteers to wear sturdy shoes or boots, clothing that they can get dirty.
What to Bring
Bring a hat, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and snacks.
Event Contact
When and where
Date
May 06, 2017
Time
09:45 AM - 02:00 PM (EDT)
Location
Concrete Plant Park
1372 Westchester Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
Parking Information
Not much street parking, The 6 train is across the street from the park.
