Beautiful Schiller Park with Onondaga Earth Corps

Join Onondaga Earth Corps for a hands-on community volunteer day to restore and improve the trails at Schiller Park!
About this Event

• Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Sign-in begins at 10:00 AM; Event starts at 10:30 AM)
• Location: Schiller Park (Lower Southern Slope / Bova Center area)

Volunteer Tasks:

• Trail Maintenance & Improvement: Trail establishment, mulch the path, widen the trail, install rolling grade dips for water flow, and reinforce steps.
• Habitat Restoration: Cut and remove invasive buckthorn along the trail.
• Tree Planting & Signage: Install 10 small potted trees and hang trail signs.

What to Expect:

• Gloves, PPE, and tools will be provided on-site.
• A brief safety debrief will take place before splitting into work teams.
• Close toed shoes, warm layers recommended.