Spring Clean Up 2010

Norwood Neighborhood Association
First Annual Spring Clean Up

April 24, 2010

What a great turnout. Thank you all for making NNA's first ever spring clean up such an amazing success!

We want to express appreciation and thanks to each and every person for their commitment and hard work. Over 25 people attended (only partial group in photo above) and helped to make today a triumph. 35th, 36th and 37th Streets look especially beautiful after the sweep through, litter and graffiti removal. Click on last image for link to photo album of Norwood's Gardens.

A huge thank you goes out to the NNA member who donated brooms, bags, gloves, containers and graffiti removing spray. We couldn't have accomplished today's clean up so smoothly and effectively without such generosity and the essential supplies.

Once again, thank you all! This first Spring Clean Up exhibited high spirit and a great neighborhood feeling! It was wonderful to see everyone and a hearty welcome to the many new faces.

Bravo!

Member of the sweeping teams

One of the sweeping and litter teams


Weeding and trimming tree sprouts


Graffiti and litter patrol


Beautiful, clean streets

Click on photo to see
album of Norwood's Gardens

Get Ready For Spring 2011

It's hard to believe but spring is just around the corner!

Norwood Neighborhood Association is planning ahead and hoping to have another successful Spring Clean up on Saturday, April 30th, 2011. So please mark your calendars (rain day May 1, 2011). Let's show we can do it again**, come on out and help make our neighborhood look beautiful.

In an effort to do more in spring 2011, NNA has applied for a Love Your Block award to provide funds for basic materials: Steel fencing for 39 tree pits - to keep doggies off the newly planted trees provided by the city this past spring - as sadly not every pet owner picks up; 5 flats of 50 ivy plants for tree pits that have enough dirt for planting - plants help absorb excess water run off from heavy rains as well as provide greenery; non- latex gloves for our volunteers and lastly "Pick Up After Your Dog" signs for our community to encourage awareness and cleaning up with local pet owners. NYC Parks Department will provide mulch, sanitation will provide cleaning supplies and trash removal, and there's even the possibility the the city can provide graffiti removal to our crews.

Have a well maintained block will help encourage those visiting our community to respect our streets and not leave behind so much careless trash. A cared for street also encourages those who are not picking up after their pets to be more conscientious. Creating a more beautiful neighborhood will encourage others to help us sustain a more cared for and livable community.


So, keep your fingers crossed and send some magic, body English and let's hope NNA will be awarded a Love Your Block Award, because "We Love Our Blocks!"

** See last Year's (2010) successful clean up!

April Spring Clean Up April 24th @ 12 Noon RSVP

Dear Neighbors -

Please join us for an April three-block spring clean up!
Come meet neighbors for some fun in the sun while helping to beautify.
Kids will received "Community Service" letters from NNA for their contribution.

Time: 12 Noon (if you are arriving later groups will be divided between 35th, 36th and 37th streets)
Place: 36th Street near 31st Avenue
Contact us: norwood.astoria@gmail.com

Response has been terrific with between 15 - 20 neighbors saying they'll be there.


Thank you!

Spring Trees Arrived!!

Norwood Gardens is so fortunate to receive many new spring trees! The trucks arrived before 7 AM this morning with equipment to enlarge old tree pits so mature trees will have better living quarters and be able to stay healthy.

Old pits, filled with rubble, concrete and dead tree stumps will be cleaned up, debris removed. Fresh soil will be added so young trees have a healthy start.

Trees are wonderful additions to our neighborhood. They help drain storm water, filter our air of pollution, cool the environment and add so much beauty.

Let's take care of them! Please help us help them thrive.

Take a moment to keep their home free of litter. Unfortunately some people do not clean up after their dog. Dog dropping are the most harmful as they sit and the chemicals are absorbed by the tree's root system and do not add to a tree's well being. Take a second when you pass by to pick up litter. Add water to quench its thirst so it will grow up healthy and strong.

Treat your new tree well and you will enjoy its beauty and benefits for many years to come.

JUNE 9th: 2012 Spring Clean Up!!

Date: June 9th, 2012

Time: 10 AM - 3 PM

Meeting place: 30th Avenue and 36th Street

Supplies: Brooms, trash cans, bags and gloves donated by friend of Norwood Gardenrs

If you can't make the whole day, stop by and say hello and see what's going on.

High School students will receive Community Service Certificate in recognition of their valuable contribution and volunteer work

Come meet friends, neighbors and have a great day celebrating community spirit and doing something to make our neighborhood more beautiful.