Pollinator Paradise Garden needs new signs. Original signs were made by the New Paltz Middle School students and art teacher Mary Jane Nusbaum in 2021. Sadly, they have faded and weathered over time. Wood and paints can be provided, if needed. Please email Joanna at recreation@townofnewpaltz.org for more information.

Want to help our community lower our carbon footprint? We are looking for volunteers to help maintain the Community Center's compost bins. The bins need a weekly turning which will help create ideal conditions for microbes, speeding up the decomposition process, and resulting in odor-free and rich compost. If interested, please contact Joanna at recreation@townofnewpaltz.org and she will give further instructions. SUNY New Paltz students will join in this fall as well. UCRRA is always happy to help with signage. Thank you, UCRRA!

We are looking for volunteers to help run a free monthly crafting session at the Community Center. We have some craft supplies. We are working on a dedicated crafting closet. Please contact Joanna at recreation@townofnewpaltz.org if you have ideas or if you would like to help with these fun community events!

Volunteers wanted for maintaining and beautifying the pollinator garden. Activities can include mulching pathways, cutting back perennials for layered blooming, or weed identifying and pulling. If interested, contact Joanna at recreation@townofnewpaltz.org, and she will organize a work party.

The Pollinator Paradise Garden was installed in 2021 by the New Paltz Middle School Climate Club. Using only native plants, landscape designer Liz Elkin created the initial design. High schooler Nikola Salvestrini painted the mural. New Paltz Middle School art teacher Mary Jane Nusbaum assisted the students in making the original signs. (See Pollinator Paradise Sign Making for another volunteer opportunity.)