What are Friday Projects?

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Our crew is trained and ready to work with you!

On Fridays, the Conservation Corps works together on full day environmental, conservation, and/or historical service project located within the Rockland region.

Our hard-working Corps Members have accomplished many successful community projects over the years, including invasive species removal, trail building and maintenance, habitat restoration, tree planting, trash clean ups, and more!

Educational, municipal, or non-profit organizations can apply to mobilize our 20 – 25 Corps Members to take on a project that will make a tangible impact on our community.

RCSC Provides:

Project planning in partnership with host site
20 – 26 people, ready to work for 8 hours and supported by RCSC supervisors
Basic tools, personal protective equipment, and first aid supplies (depending on what is needed and available)
Enthusiasm!

Host Organization Provides:

Full planning support and collaboration on Friday project
Specialized tools, materials, and project supplies as necessary
Technical support as necessary
Supervision and mentoring of Corps Members throughout project day.
Enthusiasm!

Friday Project applications for the 2024 service year are being accepted until May of 2024, or until all dates are spoken for.

If you are interested in applying as a Host Site for a Friday Project, contact Kathy Galione, Project Coordinator at galionek@co.rockland.ny.us.

Past Friday Projects

Installation of box staircase
Landscaping, brush removal, beautification
Installation of demonstration rail exhibit
Therapeutic Trail Installation
Trail Installation
Art & Sculpture Trail Improvement
Grounds and Trail Improvement
Farm Team
Trees for Tribs
Invasive Species Removal
Hudson River Water Quality Monitoring
Lake Suzanne Clean Up
Minisceongo Creek Clean Up