Van Cortlandt Park Super Steward: Trail Maintainer Training

Natural Areas Conservancy will host a Super Steward: Trail Maintainer training on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Van Cortlandt Park.

If you are attending, please fill out this volunteer waiver. Note: Every attendee must fill out a waiver. If you have others joining, please ensure they fill out the waiver above as well.

Location: Riverdale Stables Parking Lot (6394 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471)

Time: 10am - 1pm

During this training you will learn:

• How to navigate using Citywide Trails Team trail maps
• 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

If you have any questions about this specific training please contact Trails Volunteer Coordinator, Melissa Rosenthal at [email protected]. If would like to learn more about NYC nature trails or the Super Steward: Trail Maintainer Program, please contact Trails Program Manager, Josh Otero at [email protected].

Host or Publisher Natural Areas Conservancy