Saturday: Invasive Vine Removal and Garbage Cleanup Along Playland Parkway (Community Service Hours for Students)

Playland parkway clean-up

(PHOTO: Remove these invasive vines along Playland Parkway on Saturday.)

The Rye Sustainability Committee has organized a community cleanup day on Playland Parkway at 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 24. Participants will be removing invasive species along the parkway between Midland and Milton:

Invasive Vine Removal and Garbage Cleanup Along Playland Parkway
Saturday, March 24th, 10am-1pm
Meet at Playland Parking Lot

  • Gloves and protective eyewear will be provided
  • Garbage bags, snacks and water will be provided (thanks to City of Rye PBA)
  • Complimentary lunch will be ordered after cleanup for all participants courtesy of City of Rye PBA.
  • A limited supply of pruning shears will be provided, but bring your favorite pair of lopping or pruning shears, pruning/bow saw if you have them
  • Dress appropriately – long pants, long sleeves
  • This event qualifies for city of Rye schools COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

Please RSVP to Melissa Grieco, City of Rye Sustainability, at [email protected] or you can signup here.

Co-sponsored by City of Rye Sustainability Committee, Westchester County Parks Department, Bronx River Parkway Reservation Conservancy and City of Rye PBA.

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  1. Did anyone ask the homeowners who live on Beechwood Lane if they wanted the vines removed?

    The vines provide a blanket of botanical coverage and shade from the noise and sites of Playland Parkway.

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