Friends of Pelham Bay Park
@pelhambaypark.org
501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to NYC Parks' largest park
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Another morning in New York City!!!! ☀️
It’s morning in other places too but come on, look at us. We’re New York City.
It’s morning in other places too but come on, look at us. We’re New York City.
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Another morning in New York City!!!! ☀️
It’s morning in other places too but come on, look at us. We’re New York City.
It’s morning in other places too but come on, look at us. We’re New York City.
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Congrats to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on the mayoral win! We look forward to working with Mamdani's administration to prioritize NYC's parks and natural areas. We're proud to amplify the #PlayFair coalition's #Parks2030 platform. Sign on here: bit.ly/47YTZN6
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Congrats to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on the mayoral win! We look forward to working with Mamdani's administration to prioritize NYC's parks and natural areas. We're proud to amplify the #PlayFair coalition's #Parks2030 platform. Sign on here: bit.ly/47YTZN6
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Join our team! 💚 The NAC is #hiring two full-time positions:
🌱 Restoration Ecologist
🌳 Senior Manager of Applied Science and Partnerships
Learn more and apply for these positions: bit.ly/NAC-jobs
🌱 Restoration Ecologist
🌳 Senior Manager of Applied Science and Partnerships
Learn more and apply for these positions: bit.ly/NAC-jobs
November 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Join our team! 💚 The NAC is #hiring two full-time positions:
🌱 Restoration Ecologist
🌳 Senior Manager of Applied Science and Partnerships
Learn more and apply for these positions: bit.ly/NAC-jobs
🌱 Restoration Ecologist
🌳 Senior Manager of Applied Science and Partnerships
Learn more and apply for these positions: bit.ly/NAC-jobs
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Horseshoe crabs are a vital species that support vulnerable birds—but they are at risk! Help us turn a proposed protections bill into law. Urge Governor Kathy Hochul to pass legislation through @nycbirdalliance.org's campaign: bit.ly/47Mw2Zs
October 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Horseshoe crabs are a vital species that support vulnerable birds—but they are at risk! Help us turn a proposed protections bill into law. Urge Governor Kathy Hochul to pass legislation through @nycbirdalliance.org's campaign: bit.ly/47Mw2Zs
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Join us as we join with NYC Parks Stewardship for a tree planting event on Saturday, November 15. Meet at the Rodman's Neck Parking Lot.
Register here:
www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewards...
Register here:
www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewards...
October 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Join us as we join with NYC Parks Stewardship for a tree planting event on Saturday, November 15. Meet at the Rodman's Neck Parking Lot.
Register here:
www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewards...
Register here:
www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewards...
Join us as we join with NYC Parks Stewardship for a tree planting event on Saturday, November 15. Meet at the Rodman's Neck Parking Lot.
Register here:
www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewards...
Register here:
www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewards...
October 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Join us as we join with NYC Parks Stewardship for a tree planting event on Saturday, November 15. Meet at the Rodman's Neck Parking Lot.
Register here:
www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewards...
Register here:
www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewards...
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This past summer, the NAC's Urban NEST fellows completed research projects which marked the end of an impressive year-long effort! Fellows conducted intensive research, data collection, and analysis in a wide array of topics. Read our summary blog post to learn more: bit.ly/4mExv8g
Urban NEST Fellowship Research Projects 2025 - Natural Areas Conservancy
This past summer, the Natural Areas Conservancy's Urban NEST fellows completed research projects which marked the end of an impressive year-long effort. Fellows conducted intensive research, data coll...
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September 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This past summer, the NAC's Urban NEST fellows completed research projects which marked the end of an impressive year-long effort! Fellows conducted intensive research, data collection, and analysis in a wide array of topics. Read our summary blog post to learn more: bit.ly/4mExv8g
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From cooling our streets to creating community, New York City Parks are essential infrastructure for a livable city.
📰Read about the #Parks2030 platform in City & State NY: bit.ly/4nrmOas
✍️Learn more and add your name: playfair.nyc
#ParksPower #NYC
📰Read about the #Parks2030 platform in City & State NY: bit.ly/4nrmOas
✍️Learn more and add your name: playfair.nyc
#ParksPower #NYC
September 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
From cooling our streets to creating community, New York City Parks are essential infrastructure for a livable city.
📰Read about the #Parks2030 platform in City & State NY: bit.ly/4nrmOas
✍️Learn more and add your name: playfair.nyc
#ParksPower #NYC
📰Read about the #Parks2030 platform in City & State NY: bit.ly/4nrmOas
✍️Learn more and add your name: playfair.nyc
#ParksPower #NYC
Join us this Saturday (10/04), and celebrate City of Forest Day with a clean up on Hunter Island! 10 am - 1 pm, wear long pants and long sleeves.
If you're interested in other City of Forest Day events in the city, visit forestforall.nyc/city-of-fore...
If you're interested in other City of Forest Day events in the city, visit forestforall.nyc/city-of-fore...
October 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Join us this Saturday (10/04), and celebrate City of Forest Day with a clean up on Hunter Island! 10 am - 1 pm, wear long pants and long sleeves.
If you're interested in other City of Forest Day events in the city, visit forestforall.nyc/city-of-fore...
If you're interested in other City of Forest Day events in the city, visit forestforall.nyc/city-of-fore...
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NAC is proud to have contributed to the development of the #PlayFair coalition's mayoral platform "Parks 2030"—which outlines what a future mayor could achieve by allocating 1% of New York City's budget to Parks. Read the @cityandstateny.bsky.social article to learn more: bit.ly/3IFhkJX
Will the next mayor finally allocate 1% of the NYC budget for parks?
Advocates with a new parks platform say it’s time.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
NAC is proud to have contributed to the development of the #PlayFair coalition's mayoral platform "Parks 2030"—which outlines what a future mayor could achieve by allocating 1% of New York City's budget to Parks. Read the @cityandstateny.bsky.social article to learn more: bit.ly/3IFhkJX
Join us this Sunday for the annual Bronx Native American Festival! This event is free and open to the public, but there will be items for purchase.
Dogs welcome, but they must remain on leash at all times.
Dogs welcome, but they must remain on leash at all times.
September 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Join us this Sunday for the annual Bronx Native American Festival! This event is free and open to the public, but there will be items for purchase.
Dogs welcome, but they must remain on leash at all times.
Dogs welcome, but they must remain on leash at all times.
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Catch the NAC's Senior Manager of Applied Research Jeffrey Clark live on air this Thursday at 5 pm on #CityWatch on @wbai.org. They'll be chatting with Jeff about the NAC's stormwater report, as well as connecting with Julie Tighe, President of @nylcv.bsky.social. Listen at wbai.org.
September 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Catch the NAC's Senior Manager of Applied Research Jeffrey Clark live on air this Thursday at 5 pm on #CityWatch on @wbai.org. They'll be chatting with Jeff about the NAC's stormwater report, as well as connecting with Julie Tighe, President of @nylcv.bsky.social. Listen at wbai.org.
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Mayor Adams promised 1% for NYC Parks but never delivered.
“That’s been, for a lot of us in this sector, one of the most disappointing outcomes of the past almost four years now,” Emily Walker, NAC's senior manager for external affairs told @insideclimatenews.org.
Learn more: bit.ly/41Es55J
“That’s been, for a lot of us in this sector, one of the most disappointing outcomes of the past almost four years now,” Emily Walker, NAC's senior manager for external affairs told @insideclimatenews.org.
Learn more: bit.ly/41Es55J
Mayor Eric Adams’ Unfulfilled Promise for New York City Parks - Inside Climate News
He promised that 1 percent of the city’s budget would go to the Parks Department. He did not deliver.
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September 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Mayor Adams promised 1% for NYC Parks but never delivered.
“That’s been, for a lot of us in this sector, one of the most disappointing outcomes of the past almost four years now,” Emily Walker, NAC's senior manager for external affairs told @insideclimatenews.org.
Learn more: bit.ly/41Es55J
“That’s been, for a lot of us in this sector, one of the most disappointing outcomes of the past almost four years now,” Emily Walker, NAC's senior manager for external affairs told @insideclimatenews.org.
Learn more: bit.ly/41Es55J
Join us at the City Island Oyster Reef's Viva La Sound Environmental Festival! Saturday, September 13 at Ambrosini Field on City Island from 10 am to 3 pm. More info:
www.cioysterreef.org/viva-la-soun...
www.cioysterreef.org/viva-la-soun...
September 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Join us at the City Island Oyster Reef's Viva La Sound Environmental Festival! Saturday, September 13 at Ambrosini Field on City Island from 10 am to 3 pm. More info:
www.cioysterreef.org/viva-la-soun...
www.cioysterreef.org/viva-la-soun...
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Beach Days | Riviera Nights returns, starting this Saturday! All events are free!
July 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Beach Days | Riviera Nights returns, starting this Saturday! All events are free!
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July 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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🚨 Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 2:27PM EDT until July 31 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Upton NY 🚨
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
July 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🚨 Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 2:27PM EDT until July 31 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Upton NY 🚨
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
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🚨 Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 2:53PM EDT until July 31 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Upton NY 🚨
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
July 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🚨 Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 2:53PM EDT until July 31 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Upton NY 🚨
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
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Our recently published #stormwater research shows that healthy forested natural areas—with intact canopies and understories— absorb almost 10% more stormwater than degraded forests, stressing the importance of management of these spaces. Read more: bit.ly/nac-stormwater
July 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Our recently published #stormwater research shows that healthy forested natural areas—with intact canopies and understories— absorb almost 10% more stormwater than degraded forests, stressing the importance of management of these spaces. Read more: bit.ly/nac-stormwater
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We’re excited to announce the publication of a new report! Explore how urban natural areas play a critical yet often overlooked role in mitigating stormwater impacts: lnkd.in/eUk3p7kM
Check out a blog post by lead author of the report Jeffrey Clark, for a breakdown of key findings: bit.ly/4fexMgf
Check out a blog post by lead author of the report Jeffrey Clark, for a breakdown of key findings: bit.ly/4fexMgf
Stormwater Management: Nature Steps Up Where City Infrastructure Falls Short - Natural Areas Conservancy
Although many people only think of stormwater when the city streets and subways begin to flood, even light rainfall can have major impacts on New York City’s stormwater infrastructure. Surprisingly, t...
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July 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We’re excited to announce the publication of a new report! Explore how urban natural areas play a critical yet often overlooked role in mitigating stormwater impacts: lnkd.in/eUk3p7kM
Check out a blog post by lead author of the report Jeffrey Clark, for a breakdown of key findings: bit.ly/4fexMgf
Check out a blog post by lead author of the report Jeffrey Clark, for a breakdown of key findings: bit.ly/4fexMgf
Beach Days | Riviera Nights returns, starting this Saturday! All events are free!
July 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Beach Days | Riviera Nights returns, starting this Saturday! All events are free!
Our first show is tomorrow (7/16)! Come experience the fun of Bollywood Dance!
July 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Our first show is tomorrow (7/16)! Come experience the fun of Bollywood Dance!
Join us under the gazebo in the Playground for All Children (in pelham Bay Park near Middletown Rd & Bruckner Blvd) for a fun series of performances aimed at children but fun for the whole family. We're kicking off the series with a Bollywood Dance workshop tomorrow (7/16) at 11 am. Free!
July 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Join us under the gazebo in the Playground for All Children (in pelham Bay Park near Middletown Rd & Bruckner Blvd) for a fun series of performances aimed at children but fun for the whole family. We're kicking off the series with a Bollywood Dance workshop tomorrow (7/16) at 11 am. Free!
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Join us for family-friendly films alfresco! Catch the live action Little Mermaid at Orchard Beach on July 11.
Bring a blanket or a chair! These events are free.
All dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Bring a blanket or a chair! These events are free.
All dogs must be on a leash at all times.
July 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Join us for family-friendly films alfresco! Catch the live action Little Mermaid at Orchard Beach on July 11.
Bring a blanket or a chair! These events are free.
All dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Bring a blanket or a chair! These events are free.
All dogs must be on a leash at all times.
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Join NYC Parks, WSZIO, and the Friends of Pelham Bay Park for an afternoon of family fun in Pelham Bay Park, starting at 12 pm!
Featuring:
John the Magnificent Magician at 12 pm
WonderSpark Puppets at 2 pm
face painting
and more!
Free!
Featuring:
John the Magnificent Magician at 12 pm
WonderSpark Puppets at 2 pm
face painting
and more!
Free!
July 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Join NYC Parks, WSZIO, and the Friends of Pelham Bay Park for an afternoon of family fun in Pelham Bay Park, starting at 12 pm!
Featuring:
John the Magnificent Magician at 12 pm
WonderSpark Puppets at 2 pm
face painting
and more!
Free!
Featuring:
John the Magnificent Magician at 12 pm
WonderSpark Puppets at 2 pm
face painting
and more!
Free!