Join us at Sliver by the River to help beautify the site and prepare for our Block pARTy celebration. During the stewardship event, we will pick up litter around the site, prepare the fenceline for our Fence Art project, and paint four-square and hopscotch (weather dependent). 

Sliver by the River is currently a 3.6-acre vacant lot we are working to redevelop into a public waterfront green space. Be a part of this community-driven initiative at Sliver by the River, as we strive to transform this space into a community park for all to enjoy.  

No previous experience is required. Wear long pants, a long-sleeve shirt, and closed-toed shoes to protect against contact with plants and tools. Dress in clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a hat/visor and a reusable water bottle.

See the event flyer here.

RSVP HERE!

Join us at Sliver by the River to help beautify the site and prepare for our Block pARTy celebration. During the stewardship event, we will pick up litter around the site, prepare the fenceline for our Fence Art project, and paint four-square and hopscotch (weather dependent). 

Sliver by the River is currently a 3.6-acre vacant lot we are working to redevelop into a public waterfront green space. Be a part of this community-driven initiative at Sliver by the River, as we strive to transform this space into a community park for all to enjoy.  

No previous experience is required. Wear long pants, a long-sleeve shirt, and closed-toed shoes to protect against contact with plants and tools. Dress in clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a hat/visor and a reusable water bottle.

See the event flyer here.

RSVP HERE!

Join us at Sliver by the River to help beautify the site and prepare for our Block pARTy celebration. During the stewardship event, we will pick up litter around the site, prepare the fenceline for our Fence Art project, and paint four-square and hopscotch (weather dependent). 

Sliver by the River is currently a 3.6-acre vacant lot we are working to redevelop into a public waterfront green space. Be a part of this community-driven initiative at Sliver by the River, as we strive to transform this space into a community park for all to enjoy.  

No previous experience is required. Wear long pants, a long-sleeve shirt, and closed-toed shoes to protect against contact with plants and tools. Dress in clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a hat/visor and a reusable water bottle.

See the event flyer here.

RSVP HERE!

Join Groundwork Bridgeport in planting 25 trees at Seaside Park as part of a larger effort to expand Bridgeport’s tree canopy. No previous experience is necessary to participate, as all tools and instructions will be provided.

Seaside park is a 325-acre public park located along Long Island Sound in Bridgeport, Connecticut with a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. The park is enjoyed year-round by so many Bridgeport residents. The park caters to a variety of uses from walking and jogging, to family barbecues, recreational sports leagues and fishing. These tree plantings will eventually create a substantial tree canopy on the site, and offer many environmental benefits to the community at large and to park users by improving air quality, cooling the air, reducing flooding, and increasing people’s overall physical and mental wellness.

More information HERE

Sign up HERE

Join Groundwork Bridgeport in planting 25 trees at Seaside Park as part of a larger effort to expand Bridgeport’s tree canopy. No previous experience is necessary to participate, as all tools and instructions will be provided.

Seaside park is a 325-acre public park located along Long Island Sound in Bridgeport, Connecticut with a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. The park is enjoyed year-round by so many Bridgeport residents. The park caters to a variety of uses from walking and jogging, to family barbecues, recreational sports leagues and fishing. These tree plantings will eventually create a substantial tree canopy on the site, and offer many environmental benefits to the community at large and to park users by improving air quality, cooling the air, reducing flooding, and increasing people’s overall physical and mental wellness.

More information HERE

Sign up HERE

Join Groundwork Bridgeport in planting 25 trees at Success Park as part of a larger effort to expand Bridgeport’s tree canopy. No previous experience is necessary to participate, as all tools and instructions will be provided.

Success Park is located in Bridgeport’s Boston Ave-Mill Hill Neighborhood. It features athletic fields, a playground, and a newly constructed dog park area. These tree plantings will eventually create a substantial tree canopy on the site, and offer many environmental benefits to the community at large and to park users by improving air quality, cooling the air, reducing flooding, and increasing people’s overall physical and mental wellness.

More information HERE

Sign up HERE

Join Groundwork Bridgeport in planting 25 trees at Knowlton Park as part of a larger effort to expand Bridgeport’s tree canopy. No previous experience is necessary to participate, as all tools and instructions will be provided.

Knowlton Park is located in the East Side neighborhood of Bridgeport, along the Pequonnock River. The park is beloved by anglers and many more! These tree plantings will eventually create a substantial tree canopy on the site, and offer many environmental benefits to the community at large and to park users by improving air quality, cooling the air, reducing flooding, and increasing people’s overall physical and mental wellness.

View additional event details here.

Fill out this registration form to let us know if you can attend!

Groundwork Bridgeport, Henkel employees, and community members will join forces to plant 15 trees at BJ Brown Park as part of a larger effort to expand Bridgeport’s tree canopy. BJ Brown is a 1-acre public park adjacent to the newly opened Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, and Central High School. These tree plantings will eventually create a substantial tree canopy on the site, and offer many environmental benefits to the community at large and to park users by improving air quality, cooling the air, reducing flooding, and increasing people’s overall physical and mental wellness. No previous experience is necessary to participate, as all tools and instructions will be provided.

More Information HERE

Sign up HERE

Please come volunteer with us to steward the Helen Street Green Space this Fall! Stewardship events will be held on September 17th, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and October 15th, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Background: The Helen Street Green Space is a public green space located adjacent to Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School in Bridgeport’s East Side Neighborhood. Since Spring 2022, Groundwork has been working to revitalize this space, and activate it as a butterfly garden, educational space, and as a place of refuge for East Side residents to enjoy. Through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and TD Bank, Groundwork Bridgeport is hosting stewardship events as well as two tree giveaway events for East Side residents throughout this year. With this project, we will continue the revitalization of this space, and work to expand the urban tree canopy throughout the East Side neighborhood.

See more details about what to expect at the stewardship events HERE.

RSVP to either of the stewardship events HERE.

Groundwork Bridgeport has been working hard to plant and care for trees in the city but we need your help taking care of the trees in your neighborhood. 

Please join us for our Tree Care Training sessions on either Sunday, September 10th or Sunday, September 24th from 10AM-1PM at the Groundwork Bridgeport Office located at 1001 Main Street, Suite 18, Bridgeport, CT. 

The 3-hour interactive training session will discuss the importance of maintaining healthy trees and review basic tree care techniques. The training will include a hands-on field orientation and show participants how to successfully inventory trees to ensure they are receiving proper care. We hope to see you there! 

Please RSVP HERE

More information HERE

Please come volunteer with us to steward the Helen Street Green Space this Fall! Stewardship events will be held on September 17th, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and October 15th, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Background: The Helen Street Green Space is a public green space located adjacent to Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School in Bridgeport’s East Side Neighborhood. Since Spring 2022, Groundwork has been working to revitalize this space, and activate it as a butterfly garden, educational space, and as a place of refuge for East Side residents to enjoy. Through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and TD Bank, Groundwork Bridgeport is hosting stewardship events as well as two tree giveaway events for East Side residents throughout this year. With this project, we will continue the revitalization of this space, and work to expand the urban tree canopy throughout the East Side neighborhood.

See more details about what to expect at the stewardship events HERE.

RSVP to either of the stewardship events HERE.

Attention East Side residents!

Through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and TD Bank, Groundwork Bridgeport will be giving away 50 2-4’ trees on September 17th! All East side residents are eligible to receive a free tree. Reserve your free tree today through this link, and then pick up your tree at our tree giveaway event on September 17th. After you’ve reserved your tree, we’ll walk you through the whole process of picking up your tree, planting it, and caring for it after planting.

Thank you in advance for partnering with us to plant a tree near your home. As your tree matures, it will add value to your home, save you money on your energy bill, and benefit your whole community by helping expand Bridgeport’s urban tree canopy.

Groundwork Bridgeport has been working hard to plant and care for trees in the city but we need your help taking care of the trees in your neighborhood. 

Please join us for our Tree Care Training sessions on either Sunday, September 10th or Sunday, September 24th from 10AM-1PM at the Groundwork Bridgeport Office located at 1001 Main Street, Suite 18, Bridgeport, CT. 

The 3-hour interactive training session will discuss the importance of maintaining healthy trees and review basic tree care techniques. The training will include a hands-on field orientation and show participants how to successfully inventory trees to ensure they are receiving proper care. We hope to see you there! 

Please RSVP HERE

More information HERE

Please come volunteer with us to steward the Helen Street Green Space this year! Stewardship events will be held on July 16th, July 23rd and August 27th, 2023. The events will run from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on each of the dates.

Background: The Helen Street Green Space is a public green space located adjacent to Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School in Bridgeport’s East Side Neighborhood. Since Spring 2022, Groundwork has been working to revitalize this space, and activate it as a butterfly garden, educational space, and as a place of refuge for East Side residents to enjoy. Through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and TD Bank, Groundwork Bridgeport will host stewardship events as well as two tree giveaway events for East Side residents this year. With the stewardship events, we will continue the revitalization of this space, and with the tree giveaway events, we hope to expand the urban tree canopy throughout the East Side neighborhood.

See more details about what to expect at the stewardship events HERE.

RSVP to any or all of the stewardship events HERE.

Come enjoy summer and get outside! As part of the “On the Waterfront” series, the Trust for Public Land will be sponsoring a Birding and Boating event on Saturday, August 26th at Seaside Park.

From 8am to 10am, a representative from the Connecticut Land Conservation Council will lead an educational bird walk. Then from 10am to 2pm, CT DEEP will teach participants how to canoe!

This free event is a great opportunity to get out on the water and learn basic birding and boating skills.

You are encouraged to join us for one or both of these events!

Please RSVP HERE

Please join us on Saturday August 19th from 10am to 1pm at Knowlton Park for a fishing demonstration where you can learn the basics of baiting, casting, and fishing from a CT DEEP certified instructor. All ages are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Registration will include a free rod and tackle box to take home. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Register HERE!

Volunteer to help with mulching, staking, light pruning, and weeding of invasive species for the newly planted trees at Beardsley Park on Sunday, August 6, 2023 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. No experience necessary! All tools and equipment provided.

Background

Beardsley Park is a 125-acre public green space in North Bridgeport designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Groundwork Bridgeport and volunteers planted trees at the south side of the park that are in need of routine care and maintenance.

See more details about what to expect at the stewardship event HERE
RSVP HERE

Please come volunteer with us to steward the Helen Street Green Space this year! Stewardship events will be held on July 16th, July 23rd and August 27th, 2023. The events will run from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on each of the dates.

Background: The Helen Street Green Space is a public green space located adjacent to Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School in Bridgeport’s East Side Neighborhood. Since Spring 2022, Groundwork has been working to revitalize this space, and activate it as a butterfly garden, educational space, and as a place of refuge for East Side residents to enjoy. Through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and TD Bank, Groundwork Bridgeport will host stewardship events as well as two tree giveaway events for East Side residents this year. With the stewardship events, we will continue the revitalization of this space, and with the tree giveaway events, we hope to expand the urban tree canopy throughout the East Side neighborhood.

See more details about what to expect at the stewardship events HERE.

RSVP to any or all of the stewardship events HERE.

Please come volunteer with us to steward the Helen Street Green Space this year! Stewardship events will be held on July 16th, July 23rd and August 27th, 2023. The events will run from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on each of the dates.

Background: The Helen Street Green Space is a public green space located adjacent to Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School in Bridgeport’s East Side Neighborhood. Since Spring 2022, Groundwork has been working to revitalize this space, and activate it as a butterfly garden, educational space, and as a place of refuge for East Side residents to enjoy. Through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and TD Bank, Groundwork Bridgeport will host stewardship events as well as two tree giveaway events for East Side residents this year. With the stewardship events, we will continue the revitalization of this space, and with the tree giveaway events, we hope to expand the urban tree canopy throughout the East Side neighborhood.

See more details about what to expect at the stewardship events HERE.

RSVP to any or all of the stewardship events HERE.

Volunteer to help with mulching, staking, light pruning, and weeding of invasive species for the newly planted trees at Old Mill Green on Sunday, July 9, 2023 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. No experience necessary! All tools and equipment provided.

Background

Old Mill Green is an 8-acre public green space straddled by Boston Avenue, and bordering the East Side and Upper East Side neighborhoods of Bridgeport. Last year, Groundwork Bridgeport and volunteers planted a total of 60 trees at the site and this past Spring we planted an additional 45 trees at the site. These tree plantings will eventually create a continuous tree canopy on the site, and offer many environmental benefits to the community, by improving air quality, cooling the air, reducing flooding, and increasing people’s overall physical and mental wellness.

See more details about what to expect at the stewardship event HERE
RSVP HERE

Attention East Side residents!

Through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and TD Bank, Groundwork Bridgeport will be giving away 50 2-4’ trees on May 21st! All East side residents are eligible to receive a free tree. Reserve your free tree today through this link, and then pick up your tree at our tree giveaway event on May 21st. After you’ve reserved your tree, we’ll walk you through the whole process of picking up your tree, planting it, and caring for it after planting.

Thank you in advance for partnering with us to plant a tree near your home. As your tree matures, it will add value to your home, save you money on your energy bill, and benefit your whole community by helping expand Bridgeport’s urban tree canopy.

Groundwork Bridgeport, M&T Bank employees, and community members will join forces on Arbor Day Weekend to plant 15 trees at Old Mill Green as part of a larger effort to expand Bridgeport’s urban tree canopy. Old Mill Green is an 8-acre public green space straddled by Boston Avenue, and bordering the East Side and Upper East Side neighborhoods of Bridgeport. Last year, Groundwork Bridgeport and volunteers planted a total of 60 trees at the site and this Spring we’ll expand on that by planting an additional 55 trees at the site. These tree plantings will eventually create a continuous tree canopy on the site, and offer many environmental benefits to the community, by improving air quality, cooling the air, reducing flooding, and increasing people’s overall physical and mental wellness. No previous experience is necessary to participate, as all tools and instructions will be provided.

Please RSVP HERE

More information HERE

Groundwork Bridgeport, Aquarion employees, and community members will join forces to plant 15 trees at Old Mill Green as part of a larger effort to expand Bridgeport’s urban tree canopy. Old Mill Green is an 8-acre public green space straddled by Boston Avenue, and bordering the East Side and Upper East Side neighborhoods of Bridgeport. Last year, Groundwork Bridgeport and volunteers planted a total of 60 trees at the site and this Spring we’ll expand on that by planting an additional 55 trees at the site. These tree plantings will eventually create a continuous tree canopy on the site, and offer many environmental benefits to the community, by improving air quality, cooling the air, reducing flooding, and increasing people’s overall physical and mental wellness. No previous experience is necessary to participate, as all tools and instructions will be provided.

Please RSVP HERE

More information HERE

In partnership with the Waterfront Advisory Board and the Trust for Public Land, Groundwork Bridgeport will be hosting a Community Impact Day at Seaside Park on Saturday, April 22, 2023. 

From 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM we will be doing tree maintenance and cleanup activities and from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting free painting lessons. We will be meeting at the Perry Memorial Arch at Seaside Park.  

Bring comfortable clothes and sun protection and enjoy a fun day by the water making Seaside Park more beautiful!

RSVP HERE

Please come volunteer with us to steward the Helen Street Green Space this year! Four stewardship events will be held on April 12th, April 13th, July 16th, and August 27th, 2023. The events will run from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on each of the dates.

Background: The Helen Street Green Space is a public green space located adjacent to Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School in Bridgeport’s East Side Neighborhood. Since Spring 2022, Groundwork has been working to revitalize this space, and activate it as a butterfly garden, educational space, and as a place of refuge for East Side residents to enjoy. Through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and TD Bank, Groundwork Bridgeport will host four stewardship events as well as two tree giveaway events for East Side residents this year. With the stewardship events, we will continue the revitalization of this space, and with the tree giveaway events, we hope to expand the urban tree canopy throughout the East Side neighborhood.

See more details about what to expect at the stewardship events HERE.

RSVP to any or all of the stewardship events HERE.

Please come volunteer with us to steward the Helen Street Green Space this year! Four stewardship events will be held on April 12th, April 13th, July 16th, and August 27th, 2023. The events will run from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on each of the dates.

Background: The Helen Street Green Space is a public green space located adjacent to Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School in Bridgeport’s East Side Neighborhood. Since Spring 2022, Groundwork has been working to revitalize this space, and activate it as a butterfly garden, educational space, and as a place of refuge for East Side residents to enjoy. Through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and TD Bank, Groundwork Bridgeport will host four stewardship events as well as two tree giveaway events for East Side residents this year. With the stewardship events, we will continue the revitalization of this space, and with the tree giveaway events, we hope to expand the urban tree canopy throughout the East Side neighborhood.

See more details about what to expect at the stewardship events HERE.

RSVP to any or all of the stewardship events HERE.