Bronx River Alliance

We are honored to partner for another season of programming with . The North American Indigenous Center of New York will be leading indigenous art workshops in Bronx River Parks on select dates throughout the summer and fall, starting with our July 3 Community Paddle.

This family and kid-friendly event will offer participants an opportunity to learn traditional indigenous crafts and gain exposure to contemporary indigenous cultures. This activity is first-come, first-served. Check out the Link in Bio for more details, and visit naicny.org for more information about their work!

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts.

Calling all High School Artists: Help design our 2025 Community Banquet flyer for a chance to win $200! Learn more on our website at www.BronxRiver.org/2026postercontest

Due to last week's cancellation because of a waterbody advisory, our Paddle & Pick-Up has been rescheduled to Thursday, July 2nd!

Join us for a unique two-hour volunteer opportunity where you'll help remove litter from the Bronx River while paddling in a canoe. It's a great way to give back to the river, enjoy time on the water, and support ongoing restoration efforts. We hope to see you on the river!

Some paddling experience is recommended.
⚠️ Registration is required: https://bit.ly/3Sn9iKt

Join the Bronx River Alliance on June 25th from 5 PM to 6:30 PM on Zoom for our quarterly gathering of educators who are passionate about environmental learning.
We’ll share engaging curricula, hands-on training opportunities that use the Bronx River as a living laboratory, and create space to connect with fellow educators across NYC.

Sign up at bronxriver.org/calendar to join the team and receive the Zoom link.

For more information, email [email protected].

Floatable trash is one of the biggest problems the Bronx River faces. This trash flows into Long Island Sound and New York Harbor, polluting our water and harming wildlife.

To reduce the impact of plastic pollution, we host Pitch In park cleanups and Paddle & Pickup canoeing river cleanups, where volunteers help remove trash from the Bronx River and its parks before it can enter the water.

With the support of our dedicated volunteers, we have hosted 34 land-based park cleanups and 5 Paddle & Pickups so far in 2025. Together, these efforts have removed 484 bags of trash and nearly 9,680 pounds of litter from the environment.

This important work continues throughout the year, and we invite you to help keep the Bronx River clean. Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed about upcoming events and visit bronxriver.org/calendar to get involved.

Take action for parks!

Submit 1-click testimony calling for budget restorations/investment, visit: bit.ly/testify4parks

The Mayor must permanently fund 115 staff whose contracts will expire in July. And NYC Council must add 276 critical positions to ensure thriving parks.

Along the Bronx River and across NYC, parks support community health, climate resilience, recreation, and quality of life.

Join the Bronx River Alliance as a volunteer this year! Summer is here, and our event calendar is full of ways to get involved. Whether you’re into gardening, river cleanups or planting, there’s an event for you. We also offer community service letter sign-offs. Make a difference on the Bronx River with us! ⁠
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Please visit our website calendar for more information and to sign up. Link in Bio.⁠

bronxriver.org/calendar
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𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞!⁣
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Join us on the Bronx River this season. We offer a variety of paddling experiences for all ages and skill levels:⁣
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𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬: A short, beginner-friendly canoeing experience that is great for families. First come, first served.⁣
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𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 & 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤-𝐔𝐩𝐬: A 2-hour volunteer event where we clean the river from canoes. Some paddling experience is recommended. *Registration Required*⁣
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𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬: A 2-hour guided canoe tour along the Bronx River. These low-cost events vary in price depending on the tour. Tickets will be available for purchase on our website two weeks before each event.⁣
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𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞: Book a private paddle for your team, school, business, or community group. Learn more at bronxriver.org/paddletrip.⁣
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Swipe through to find the paddle that's right for you. We hope to see you on the river this year!⁣
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Questions? Email [email protected]⁣
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We're still thinking about what a beautiful day it was for our 25th Anniversary Amazing Bronx River Flotilla and Golden Ball Celebration!

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors and in-kind partners. Your support made this event possible and fuels our restoration work and free community paddle season from June through October, giving more than 1,000 Bronx children and families the opportunity to experience the Bronx River from the water each year.

Because of you, the Bronx River remains a place for recreation, environmental stewardship, education, and connection. We are so grateful. 💚