L3BA "BIG SPRING CLEAN" Street Tree Care

Calendar Happens On May 12, 2026
Time 3pm - 5pm
Expired

Description

Join Lex & 3rd Block Association (L3BA) + Gigi’s Playhouse* for a Big Spring Cleaning in East Harlem. We are seeking volunteers to help beautify our blocks & our local street tree beds. By cleaning our blocks, street tree beds, and planting seeds (flowers), we aim to transform these spaces from neglected areas into thriving focal points.

*Gigi’s Playhouse is an achievement center for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community in NYC

To Volunteer Email: L3banyc@gmail.com

Event Details Purpose: Block Clean Up + Street tree maintenance and beautification + Planting Flower Seeds in the Tree beds

Mission: To honor our neighborhood/city with a Big Spring Cleaning. To honor the trees by ensuring their beds remain clean and healthy, with lovely flowers that will keep the tree healthy and keep them company, plus reversing the mindset that tree beds are for trash.

Theme: NYC Big Spring Clean

Inclusivity: Families, students, youth groups, and individuals are all welcome. L3BA is a non-partisan organization dedicated to our common interest: a clean, green city.

Supplies: All necessary tools and materials will be provided. Thank you Sanitation Foundation for the tool grant!

Community Service Hours: Digital verification of community service hours is available upon request. We provide email confirmations suitable for schools and organizations.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with L3BA.

Details

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Get Connected Icon Register by May 12, 2026
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Inclement Weather Plan: Inclement Weather Policy Light Rain: The event will proceed as scheduled. Heavy Rain or Extreme Cold: The event will be canceled. Rescheduling: While there is no official rain date, we hold these events regularly—typically every month. If inclement weather stops us, we will return soon, likely the following month. We aim for monthly stewardship and usually only pause due to poor weather conditions.
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Get Connected Icon Gigi’s Playhouse NYC is an achievement center for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community in NYC

Location

Location Dot Shift 1834 3rd Avenue (102nd Street)
NYC, NY  10029