Blue Heron Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training

Natural Areas Conservancy will host a Super Steward: Pathkeeper training on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Blue Heron Park. If you are attending, please fill out this volunteer waiver. Note: Every attendee must fill out waiver. If you have others joining, please ensure they fill out the waiver above as well.

Location: Blue Heron Nature Center [Please use pinned location here and not eventbrite travel directions]

Time: 10am - 1pm

During this training you will learn:

• How to identify and assess trail conditions
• Ways to mitigate trail concerns
• Plant identification and invasive/non-native species management techniques
• Standard trail corridor dimensions & how to prune native vegetation using basic arboriculture methods

What should you bring:

• A water bottle
• Weather appropriate clothing
• Long pants
• Sturdy, closed toe shoes

All participants are encouraged to attend the Super Steward Orientation prior to training. You can register for the Super Steward Orientation on the NYC Parks Super Steward website (there is one every month). You are required to attend this orientation before becoming certified as a Super Steward: Pathkeeper.

If you have any questions about this specific training please contact Community Engagement Coordinator, Melissa Rosenthal at [email protected].

Host or Publisher Natural Areas Conservancy