The Conservancy's Sustainability team invites you to support us with compost processing and gardening work and at the 95th Street Compost Compound.
The compost that is currently in progress at our site is created right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting work, and when the compost is ready it will be applied to soil in the Park, thus retaining nutrients from the debris that enters the site and 'closing the loop'.
We will provide all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes.
NOTE: Volunteers who sign up on the weekend prior to the session may not receive last-minute updates. Please email lisa@riversideparknyc.org for late signups.
Directions to the Compost Compound for pedestrians from 100th Street & Riverside Drive entrance:
- Take the 1, 2, or 3 train to 103rd Street & Broadway stop
- Walk west on 103rd Street until you reach Riverside Drive
- Cross into the Park and turn left – walk south along Riverside Drive
- Alternatively, take M5 bus to Riverside Drive & 100th Street
- There is a staircase on 99th Street & Riverside Drive that goes into the Park – walk down staircase and keep right on the path
- You will reach a fork in the path - take a left and keep left at the fork, and walk under the overpass
- Once you cross under the overpass, you will be facing the river - take a left and walk along the river
- You will then see the Red Clay Tennis courts on your left
- Take a left on the path either before or after the courts – this is a U-shaped path so either will lead you to the compound entrance
