Mine Kill State Park to Host I Love My Park Day Event on Saturday, May 2 - Volunteers Participating at State Parks and Historic Sites Across New York

NORTH BLENHEIM – Mine Kill State Park will welcome volunteers for I Love My Park Day from 9am to 12pm on Saturday, May 2. 

The event, a partnership between Parks & Trails New York, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the Department of Environmental Conservation, is the largest statewide volunteer event to enhance parks, historic sites and public lands and raise awareness and visibility to the state outdoor recreation assets and their needs. Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in cleanup events at over 120 state parks, historic sites and public lands. 

Volunteer registration begins at 9am at Mine Kill State Park. Projects include planting flowers and trees, performing trail maintenance and removing invasive species.

Volunteers should bring closed toe shoes, weather appropriate attire, environmental protection (sunscreen/bug spray), work/garden gloves and a water bottle. 

After their hard work, volunteers will be treated to a barbecue lunch courtesy of park staff and Stewart’s Shops. 

Those interested in volunteering at Mine Kill can register online at https://www.ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day/. 

Local sponsorships and partnerships help make this event possible including Stewart’s Shops, Lowe's and The Home Depot. 

For more information about I Love My Park Day at Mine Kill State Park, call the park office at 518-827-6111 or email MinekillSP@parks.ny.gov. 

Located in the scenic Schoharie Valley, Mine Kill State Park overlooks the NY Power Authority's Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project. Cascading 80 feet through a narrow gorge is the picturesque Mine Kill Falls for which the park is named. With free year-round admission, the park offers a pool complex, fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking and winter activities.  

About the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, and welcomes over 86 million visits annually. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518.474.0456. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, the OPRHP Blog or via the OPRHP Newsroom.

About Parks & Trails New York

Parks & Trails New York is New York's leading statewide advocate for parks and trails, dedicated since 1985 to improving our health, economy, and quality of life through the use and enjoyment of green space for all. With thousands of members and supporters across the state, PTNY is a leading voice in the protection of New York's magnificent state park system and the creation and promotion of more than 1,500 miles of greenways, bike paths, river walks and trails. More information can be found on the Parks & Trails website.