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Sunday Stewardship in Fort Tryon Park's Heather Garden at Fort Tryon Park, Margaret Corbin Circle entrance

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Sunday Stewardship in Fort Tryon Park's Heather Garden

Weed, clear debris and prep beds for planting with NYC Parks horticulture staff in Fort Tryon Park. Sign in at the Heather Garden's Margaret Corbin Circle entrance at 10 AM; tools and gloves provided. Groups of five or more should register.

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Why this place: Free · at Fort Tryon Park, Margaret Corbin Circle entrance, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
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SUN, NOV 15 · 10 AM–12 PM
Sunday, November 15 · 10 AM–12 PM
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No cost, no ticket · Free
Fort Tryon Park, Margaret Corbin Circle entrance
Margaret Corbin Circle, Fort Tryon Park, New York, NY 10040
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Weed, clear debris and prep beds for planting with NYC Parks horticulture staff in Fort Tryon Park. Sign in at the Heather Garden's Margaret Corbin Circle entrance at 10 AM; tools and gloves provided. Groups of five or more should register.

Sunday, November 15 · 10 AM–12 PM. Free. Check the official page before you go; details can change.

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