First-Monday Volunteer Meetings & Seasonal Park Calendar
Consistent community presence is the heartbeat of Friends of Roy Wilkins Park, Inc. Since our earliest days, neighbors have gathered on the First Monday of every month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon to coordinate tree-belt care, picnic lawn cleanups, and neighborhood family days.
Roy Wilkins Family Center
Address: 177-01 Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434
Time: First Monday of each month, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Coordinators: Yvonne D. Richardson & President Mary Ramsuer — (917) 863-7356
Foch & Merrick Shaded Grove
Location: Shaded lawn near Foch Boulevard & Merrick Boulevard, St. Albans / Jamaica, NY 11434
Time: First Monday of June, July & August, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Bring: A folding lawn chair, sun hat, and neighborly ideas!
Upcoming First-Monday Meeting Schedule (Auto-Calculated)
The table below is dynamically generated by our client-side JavaScript date engine, calculating the exact calendar date of the first Monday for the next eight months:
| First-Monday Date & Time | Session Format | Meeting Location | Planned Stewardship Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Monday Monthly 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
Monthly Assembly | Roy Wilkins Family Center, 177-01 Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434 | Resident Horticulture, Picnic Grove Upkeep & Neighbor Outreach |
Interactive Filter: Year-Round Horticulture & Picnic Upkeep Work Parties
Perimeter Tree-Pit Weeding & Hardwood Mulching
Volunteers meet at the Baisley Boulevard & 177th Street corner to aerate compacted soil, clear winter twigs, and spread fresh wood-chip rings around 80+ perimeter shade trees. Lead: Yvonne D. Richardson & Mary Ramsuer.
Picnic Meadow Table Scrub & Bag Distribution
Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon patrols across the central and southeastern picnic groves to wipe down wooden tables, place extra trash liners near family reunions, and keep walking loops litter-free. Lead: William Gordan & Dorlita Bullock.
Annual Neighbor Appreciation & Youth Nature Walk
Guided tree-identification walks for local children, back-to-school youth encouragement supported by our $1,000 Form 990 outreach fund, and a shared neighborhood picnic on the central lawn.
Fall Leaf Raking, Composting & Bulb Planting
Neighbors rake fallen oak and maple leaves away from drainage grates, mulch perennial beds around the Family Center approach, and plant daffodil bulbs for early spring bloom.
