Invasives Strike Force Crew
Meeting Place: We work throughout the region. The park we will be working at is specified for each work trip. You will be provided with detailed meeting place instructions after you sign up. Please see upcoming events for details. Varies, depending upon trips. Please see upcoming events for details.
Work Days: Saturday, Sunday, or any Thursday or Friday. For Thursdays or Fridays, please reach out to Program Manager Ryan McClean at [email protected].
Frequency: Usually 1-2 workdays each month, July through October
About the Crew
Our dedicated volunteers protect native habitats by removing invasive species and planting native plants throughout the Lower Hudson Valley. No experience is needed — we provide on-the-job training, tools, and protective equipment! Just bring your work gloves and join us in making a real difference in the parks you love.
Get Involved
If you would like to volunteer, sign up for one of our scheduled work trips (see Upcoming Work Trips below and click on the More Details button to go to the sign-up page).
To receive notices of upcoming work trips, email [email protected] and ask to be added to our monthly Stewardship newsletter.
For all trips, bring work gloves, plenty of water, and a lunch you can eat on the trails. Trips will usually be canceled if it’s raining. To volunteer with the crew, visit our Events Page.
Where We Work
Throughout the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management jurisdiction, including Manhattan, Bronx, Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, and Ulster counties
Training
No experience is necessary, and beginners are encouraged to join us! We provide on-site training for each work trip.
Looking to learn a specific skill? Check out our workshop schedule for specialized courses being offered near you.
Learn More
See what the other Trail Crews are working on and learn more about how you can get involved!