Included below are a few photos highlighting the recent Heirloom Apple Grafting workshop led by CJ Reilly. The workshop spanned two weekends where participants worked and learned about the historical American heirloom apples and the “how-to” and “why” we graft apple trees. There were approximately 156 heirloom apple trees grafted that went out to new homes, yards, and properties. Stay tuned for more hands-on […]
Once again, the Rivertowns Pollinator Pathway Project is making it easy for you to choose great native plants to add to your yard for the coming Spring, connecting your garden with the fabulous Demonstration Gardens at the O’Hara Nature Center and supporting the great work of the Native Plant Center, all in one easy step. […]
Please know the rules for the Irvington Woods Park and Halsey Pond Park regarding trash. “Carry In and Carry Out”! Leave no trace behind, Trash cans do not work as they become dumping grounds for household trash, car trash and much more. Every time we put cans out they are abused. They are your parks, […]
Click Here to view the flyer for the program South End, last Thursday of the month Please come for a walk with us! Register in advance by sending an email to Laura Compagni, Education Specialist for the Old Croton Aqueduct State Park: laura.compagni@parks.ny.gov or call 646-670-3947 Our goal is to connect with other […]
To view the 2020 annual report and all that took place in the Irvington Woods Park this year CLICK HERE Thank you to everyone who played a role in all of our accomplishments!
Great News!!!! The Irvington Woods Committee and the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee are very excited about the news in the letter below. Great things ahead for The Irvington Woods Park!
The Old Croton Aqueduct In Westchester County A Zoom Presentation by Tom Tarnowsky The Croton Aqueduct allowed New York City to grow far beyond the limits of its own meager water resources by tapping the Croton River north of the City to supply 330,000 people with pure and wholesome water. A deadly cholera […]
Please remember the rules of the Irvington Woods Park is “Carry In Carry Out”. PLEASE do not leave your trash or pet waste for someone else to pick up.
Irvington Recreation and Parks Department announces The Irvington Woods Committee in partnership with the Irvington Green Policy Task Force “Invasive Species Volunteer Day in the Irvington Woods Park” Help our woods be healthier by removing invasive vines and Japanese barberry bushes from along our trails! Saturday December 12th 9:30 am – 11:30 am vine cutting […]