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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

We were stopped in our tracks by this unexpected color combo! 🪺 At Riverside Park Conservancy, working alongside NYC Parks, we’re constantly caring for and strengthening the Park for people, plants, and wildlife alike. See everything we have in the works across the Park at riversideparknyc.org

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the volunteers who help care for all six miles of Riverside Park, from 59th to 181st St. From tending gardens to snow removal and trash pick-ups, their work keeps the Park resilient, beautiful, and welcoming for all. Get involved: riversideparknyc.org/volunteer

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Caption this dynamic duck duo 🦆🦆 We're so happy to see everyone enjoying this spring weather!

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Today our Advocacy Club got ready for Monday’s Play Fair Rally at City Hall. Meet us there at 10:30am, hold some signs, and make your voice heard! We’re standing up for fully funded NYC Parks which means more sustainable parks, working restrooms, and safe, green spaces for everyone.

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Advocacy Club is back! Join our first virtual meeting tomorrow 3/11, 5:30pm to discuss the NYC FY27 Preliminary Budget & what it means for parks funding. RSVP: riversideparknyc.org/event/advocacy-club/ Then meet us on 3/20, 12–1pm for a sign-making session ahead of the Play Fair Rally on 3/23!

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

This morning we got our tools spring-ready! ✂️ Park staff and volunteers met at the Field House to clean and sharpen pruners, loppers, and trowels. Thanks to everyone who came out to help prep for the season ahead!

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Hamilton Fountain is looking magical today ✨ Here are some stunning blizzard moments in Riverside Park and as always, stay warm and safe out there! ☃️

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Love for the early bloomers!🌼Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) lights up the understory with yellow blooms and supports swallowtail caterpillars as spring approaches.🦋PSA: Keep an eye out for signs of Laurel Wilt, a fungal disease, and report any concerns!

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

South Park moods captured on film 📷 The second photo features the park's historic 69th Street Transfer Bridge which once carried rail cars across the Hudson River to Weehawken Yards in New Jersey. Today it is retired and part of the National Register of Historic Places. Photos: Adam Ninyo

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Witch Hazel update!💥 Blooms are continuing to develop in the beds by 116th Street, known as "Roberts’s Garden" as well as along the 148th Street tunnels. You can also adopt a Witch Hazel (or another native bloom) for Valentine’s Day Details at riversideparknyc.org/riverside-bl...

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Our compost compound was steamy yesterday🔥Turning the pile keeps microorganisms thriving and creates anaerobic conditions where temps can reach 135–160°F, which is hot enough to neutralize pathogens. We're so proud to be the first compost facility of its kind in an NYC park!

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We love spotting these ice-cold works of art around the park ❄️👀 With icy temperatures ahead this weekend, layer up, stay safe and have fun!

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

This fall, after 2 years of solarization, Meadow Lab's native wildflower sod was installed on a slope overrun by an invasive plant, knotweed. Here is Jessica Kaplan, Dir. of Hort., sharing this journey with other NYC green space stewards at the Restoration Practitioners' Meeting at Snug Harbor.

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Yesterday was our annual bee egg count 🐝🌼 Our team collected bee house tubes from across the park & checked them carefully to make sure they’re healthy & parasite-free. 181 healthy cocoons will be reintroduced to Riverside Park this spring to support our park's ecosystem!

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Have you ever seen the Hudson move like this? Nature's reminder to ~snow~ down and keep safe and warm ❄️

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

From safely sledding to happily cross-country skiing to joyfully experiencing familiar spots blanketed by snow, we love seeing everyone enjoying a Riverside winter wonderland 🌨️🎿

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Parks are a pillar of affordability. The Play Fair Coalition wrote to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social urging investment in @nycparks.bsky.social : restore staffing cuts, fund basics like safety, trees and bathrooms, and chart a path to #1Percent4Parks. ✍️ playfair.nyc

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Thanks to our crew for all their time and energy tackling snow removal across the park! Over the weekend and into today, Conservancy staff and volunteers worked alongside NYC Parks workers in challenging conditions to keep Riverside Park accessible for those who need it.

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Serene moments as storm Fern moves through Riverside Park ☃️ Stay safe, warm, and enjoy!

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The park after last week’s snowfall ❄️ Hope you enjoyed today’s sun and park time. A little calm before we brace for this weekend's snowstorm!

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

The @nytimes.com polled New Yorkers on what issues @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social should prioritize and increasing @nycparks.bsky.social funding swept first place with 35k+ votes! These findings underscore how essential vibrant parks are to a livable, affordable city. 📷See the results: bit.ly/3ZfSCEI

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Congratulations to Tricia Shimamura on her appointment as the new NYC Parks Commissioner. All of your friends and coworkers in Riverside Park are rooting for you! Thank you for your partnership and for working side by riverside with us.

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

The Witch Hazel is waking up! This native shrub is known for blooming in the depths of winter. Several are just starting to pop in Robert’s Garden (by 116th Street), and you can look for more along the 148th Street tunnels, and at Neufeld Playground at 76th Street.

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Last night’s volunteer dinner was our biggest one yet! It brought together nearly 140 volunteers for an evening of joy, gratitude, and community. 💛 Our heartfelt thanks to our volunteer team who sustain the park in myriad ways year-round. Visit riversideparknyc.org/volunteer/ to get involved.

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Thank you very mulch to everyone who volunteered at MulchFest with us this past Saturday! There's still time to treecycle, drop off your Christmas tree at any park entrance before January 31.

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

The holidays are over 😢 but that means it’s time for the best smelling event of the season 😁…. Mulchfest! Volunteer with us this Saturday, January 10th to help “tree-cycle” Christmas trees. You can even take a tote bag of Christmas tree mulch home with you! 🎄💚

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Happy New Year! From all of us here at the Conservancy, we wish you a fantastic 2026 ahead. 💛

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

We're pleased to share a @westsiderag.bsky.social article heralding the launch of our long-awaited drainage project, which has been expertly designed by our colleagues at @nycgovparks.org to help alleviate some of the terrible flooding in Riverside Park. Read more at tr.ee/t6xGD97H6C

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

The Play Fair Coalition's "First 100 Days for Parks" agenda outlines steps Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani can take to reverse historic disinvestment in NYCParks and immediately improve quality of life citywide. Read more: bit.ly/48KCBuI #ParksPower #NYC

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Thank you to Evercore volunteers for their work in Riverside Park this year! Volunteers worked alongside staff to paint fence lines, remove invasive plant species, and collect trash from the Hudson River coastline. This essential work helped make the park greener and cleaner!

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

We have exciting news! The first $100,000 donated this week will be matched by the Conservancy's Board of Directors. Make a year end gift today and your donation will go twice as far to care for the 400 acres of green space we all love and rely on 🌳💛 riversideparknyc.org/donate

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Keep warm by staying cool on this snowy day 😎 📸 Gabriel Cruz

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate what you helped us accomplish in 2025. While we have much to celebrate, please make a year-end gift to ensure that we can continue this vital work caring for our neighborhood park. riversideparknyc.org/donate

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

We’re counting down to the most wonderful time of year: the #ChristmasBirdCount! All are invited to participate in this century-old tradition ❄️🦆 Learn more and register for our Riverside Park North #CBC count here: nycbirdalliance.org/cbc2025

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Shop Riverside gifts and merchandise this holiday season! All purchases support the year-long care of your neighborhood park. 💸 Holiday discounts (December only!): • All shipping is $4.95 • 2026 Paws & Hooves Calendar is discounted to $15 shop.riversideparknyc.org

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Celebrate the season with a holiday tree lighting, live music, decoration making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last) this Saturday at West Harlem Piers Park. Tree lighting at 5:30pm. *Help us cut down on waste and bring your own reusable mug!

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Riverside Park Conservancy has 10 exclusive slots available to join the TD Five Boro Bike Tour – a one-of-a-kind opportunity to ride car-free through all five boroughs of New York City! 🚲 Join the team at riversideparknyc.org/cycling-side...

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

This #givingtuesday, we’re celebrating everything your support made possible—critical repairs, more trees, new gardens, and expanded free programs. None of it happens without you! 💛Riversideparknyc.org/donate

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

We have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving! Thank you to everyone who makes Riverside a special place of respite, recreation, and community 💚

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Trees clean our air, cool our streets, and save lives in heat-vulnerable communities. #Parks2030 is a vision for the future of @NYCParks, including expanding the city's tree canopy to build climate resilience. Sign on at playfair.nyc #ParksPower #UrbanForest

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Fall joy at Leaf Lift 🍂✨ Shout out to everyone who joined us on Saturday for a day raking leaves in the park! Thanks to their efforts, we cleared heavily trafficked pathways in the park, contributing to a safer park experience for all 💛

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Join us for our monthly Advocacy Club! Our team will give updates on the Parks Power campaign and provide resources on how to advocate both for Riverside Park’s current needs and all city parks. 🗓️Friday, November 14, 12:00-1:30pm 📍 Peter Jay Sharp Volunteer House

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Join us this Saturday, November 15th from 2-3:30pm at the 102nd Street Field House for a discussion with art historian, Akela Reason about the complex history of Riverside Park’s Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/hidden-in-...

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

🍁Leaf Lift: November 15, 10am-12:30pm Help rake leaves in Riverside Park 💪 Let’s work together to keep our park looking its best! Head to our website to sign up ➡️ riversideparknyc.org/events

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

We couldn’t bee prouder of our Riverside runners! 🐝 Our dedicated Running Side by Riverside team completed the NYC Marathon yesterday- an incredible feat! They also raised thousands of dollars in support of the Conservancy.

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

With the cooler temperatures, leaves are starting to fall and settle under the trees. We follow the “Leave the leaves” practice to protect insect habitats, nurture the soil, and prevent erosion. Any leaves removed from high traffic areas will be processed into leaf mulch!

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Our 2026 Paws & Hooves Calendar is available for purchase! Each month features a Riverside Park community pup and goat 🐶 🐐 All purchases support Riverside Park’s dog runs and maintenance crew. ➡️ shop.riversideparknyc.org

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

From cooling our streets to connecting neighbors across divides, @nycparks.bsky.social are essential infrastructure for a livable city. 📰Read about #Parks2030, a bold vision for green jobs & vibrant parks: bit.ly/4nrmOas ✍️Learn more and add your name: playfair.nyc #ParksPower #NYC

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Riverside Park Conservancy @riversideparknyc.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

A huge round of “a-paws” for every pup that participated in our Halloween parade last Saturday. You can view all the photos from the event on our Flickr. A special shoutout to everyone who made this event possible, including our wonderful staff, band, emcee, judges and sponsors.

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