Highbridge Park Super Steward: Trail Maintainer Training

Natural Areas Conservancy will host a Super Steward: Trail Maintainer training on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Highbridge 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: Adventure Playground (W. 164th St. & Park, Edgecombe Ave, New York, NY 10032)

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

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): https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/advanced-stewardship.

If you have any questions about this specific training please contact Trails Volunteer Coordinator, Melissa Rosenthal at melissa.rosenthal@naturalareasnyc.org. 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 josh.otero@naturalareasnyc.org.