2026 Bronx River Blitz - Kensico Dam

Join Westchester Parks Foundation for the largest cleanup of the year of the Bronx River Pathway! During the Bronx River Blitz, volunteers will check in, get supplies and instructions from their Volunteer Coordinators, and then stroll the pathway collecting litter at their own pace.

What to know:

• Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
• Collect litter at your own pace, and return to the check-in table by 11:45 a.m. to weigh your trash!
• Volunteers will be collecting litter from the land only. Do not enter the river or riverbank under any circumstances. (Want to help in the river? Check out the Clean River Project when it returns next spring!)
• Never disturb anything that looks like it could be the belongings of an unhoused person (bags of collected bottles/cans, sleeping bags, clothing, tents, bikes)
• Some parts of the pathway follow the road. Be mindful of all signage and do not walk onto the roadway
• Be aware of bikes and other park users, especially around sharp turns
• Bring your own reusable water bottle
• All tools, gloves, and supplies will be provided
• This event is rain or shine. Check the forecast and dress for weather. In extreme weather cases, check your email before leaving for the event

Registration for this opportunity ends 24 hours prior to the project start time.

This activity requires all volunteers to complete a mandatory waiver:

1. Sign up below either as an individual or as a family, group, or team to record this activity in your Volunteer New York! profile
2. Click here to complete the mandatory waiver for each volunteer participating. Volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian's permission documented on the form

Westchester Parks Foundation engages the public to advocate for and invest in the preservation, conservation, use, and enjoyment of the 18,000 acres of parks, trails, and open spaces within the Westchester County Parks system.