PRIOR EVENTS
Prior events can also be found on our Blog page!
River Blessing on the Hutchinson River
10:00am-12:00pm
In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, Khalipha's Project Tileeh is hosting a Ramapough Lenape Nation-led River Blessing of the Hutchinson River at Willson's Woods Park, with support from HRRP, FCWC and Healing Art of Valor.
Come at 10:00 a.m. and enjoy a morning of nature, food, music, and activities for children. Rain or shine!
Project Tileeh, is an urban forest restoration project along the Hutchinson River in Mount Vernon that is focused on growing community stewardship, removing invasive plants, planting native trees and plants, and caring for the urban forest.
EcoTours, Oct 10 & 11
9:00am-11:00am
Join us on the water for a guided EcoTour of the Hutchinson River. Enjoy the river’s beauty while learning about its history, ecological significance, wildlife, and HRRP’s current restoration efforts to address long-standing environmental challenges. Tours are typically offered on weekend mornings from June through October. New dates are added regularly. If you have a group of five and would like to schedule a weekday tour, or if you would like to learn more, please email us at hutchinsonriver@gmail.com.
Sandford Sweep Cleanup
October 4, 9:00 am-1:00pm
This unique cleanup gives participants the opportunity to make a direct impact on the health of the Hutchinson River while experiencing the ecosystem up close. Volunteers will help clean the shoreline and also enter the river wearing waders to remove debris directly from the riverbed.
By removing litter from both the water and surrounding shoreline, we can help improve water quality, protect wildlife habitats, and prevent debris from traveling further downstream. Whether you are a returning volunteer or joining us for the first time, your help makes a real difference in restoring and protecting this important urban waterway.
Waders and boots are available to borrow, but supplies are limited. Please email melissasw@hutchinsonriver.org ahead of time to reserve equipment and include your shoe size so we can ensure proper gear is available for you.