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Friends of West Point Foundry Preserve

Scenic Hudson
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Cold Spring, NY
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    • Details

    Date:
    October 8, 2025
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    34
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    We'll need you to sign a liability waiver.

    Description

    Join a dedicated team of volunteers at West Point Foundry Preserve in Cold Spring; they’ve already expanded the pollinator garden at this beautiful and historic 97-acre preserve on the Hudson River. Projects focus on invasive species removal and pollinator garden maintenance.

    This workday will complete site preparation and planting of a new native pollinator meadow. We will continue the day at the invasive management area to cut back invasive plant growth.

    Wear clothes you won't mind getting dirty, including long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and a hat. Also, bring gloves if you have them. We will provide all of the needed tools along with water and snacks. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

    Meet in the parking lot at West Point Foundry Preserve.

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
    • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
    • No Donation

    Watch our video to learn more: West Point Foundry Preserve

    1 shift available:

    • Wednesday October 08, 2025 - 13:00 to 16:00 EST

    Join a dedicated team of volunteers at West Point Foundry Preserve in Cold Spring; they’ve already expanded the pollinator garden at this beautiful and historic 97-acre preserve on the Hudson River. Projects focus on invasive species removal and pollinator garden maintenance.

    This workday will complete site preparation and planting of a new native pollinator meadow. We will continue the day at the invasive management area to cut back invasive plant growth.

    Wear clothes you won't mind getting dirty, including long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and a hat. Also, bring gloves if you have them. We will provide all of the needed tools along with water and snacks. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

    Meet in the parking lot at West Point Foundry Preserve.

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
    • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
    • No Donation

    Watch our video to learn more: West Point Foundry Preserve

    1 shift…

    Location

    On-site
    68 Kemble Avenue, Cold Spring, New York, US

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