Broad Channel Beautification Day

On Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to noon, come out to the Broad Channel median along Cross Bay Blvd. to help plant flowers to beautify the neighborhood. For info, contact Judy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    

Belle Harbor Cleanup

On Saturday, May 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., meet at the beach wall at Beach 134th Street to join the Belle Harbor Property Owners Annual Beach cleanup. They’ll be cleaning the beach from 130th to 141st. Limited bags provided

Team Up to Clean Up

On Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., there will be a Broad Channel Beautification Day to clean up the center malls long Cross Bay Blvd. Bring a broom and dustpan. Bags will be provided. For more info, reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

An Intro to Climate Change

On Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to explore the past, present, and future of climate change in National Parks with a walk to Jamaica Bay’s

Spring Half Marathon or 5K

On Saturday, April 16, Rockaway Track Club is hosting a spring half marathon and 5K. Check in at Cuisine by Claudette (143 Beach 116th Street) starting at 8 a.m. The runs begin at 9:30 a.m. on the boardwalk. Medals, t-shirts and smoothies for all participants. Pre-register at: www.rockawaytc.org/ 

The NPS - A History

On Saturday, April 16 at 1 p.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and join a ranger to explore the history and mission of the National Park

Native Neighbors Gallery Opening

On Friday, May 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., head to the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Office (114-04 Beach Channel Dr.) to celebrate the gallery opening of Native Neighbors, featuring botanical watercolor illustrations of Jamaica Bay and Rockaway’s native plants and their pollinators by Valentina Gallup Salerni. Must RSVP by emailing: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Belle Harbor Cleanup

On Saturday, May 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., meet at the beach wall at Beach

Earth Day Community Planting

On Friday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., head to the RISE Center (58-03 Rockway Beach Blvd.)  for a spring planting to help make your community a better place! Transplant and plant native shoreline shrubs. This event is rain or shine, so please dress accordingly and expect to get your hands dirty. All ages. Kids can receive community service hours.

Earth Day Spring Bird Walk

On Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife

BCAC Shamrock Shootout Signup

The 2022 BCAC Shamrock Shootout Season is on with plenty of basketball nights this summer. For boys and girls ages 4 to 15. $35 per child or $90 per family. Register at the Broad Channel Athletic Club (125 Cross Bay Blvd) on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or Wednesday, April 12 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Community Cleanup

On Sunday, April 10 at 10 a.m., join Rock Lean n Clean at Beach 95th Street under the bridge by Beach Channel High School for a