Lake Revitalization
Summer Internships 2024

This year's summer internships have concluded. Please check back again in late spring 2025! If you have any questions please email volunteer@thewpf.org

With your help we can provide clean water for the return of native species, the use of the lake for recreation, and overall enhancement to the quality of life for our Westchester community members!

Greenterns

  • Remove Water Chestnut through hand-pulling in canoes and on land

  • Learn about invasive species and the work being done to address them

  • Meet other students and community members interested in caring for our environment

Choose one or both:

  • Session 1: Tibbetts Brook Park:
    July 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20

  • Session 2: Blue Mountain Reservation:
    July 25, 26, 27, Aug 1, 2, 3

Environmental Stewards

  • For students particularly interested in conservation

  • Remove Water Chestnut through hand-pulling in canoes and on land

  • Conduct park surveys and environmental field work

  • Gain hands-on work experience addressing priorities within parks

  • Opportunity to lead community volunteer days and educate volunteers about our work

  • All training will be provided and no experience is necessary. Orientation June 26, 27, 28

  • Internship: July 2-19

Location:

  • Tuesdays: Various parks around Westchester

  • Wed-Fri: Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers

  • Optional session at Blue Mountain Reservation: July 25, 26, 27, August 1, 2, 3

Check back later for application details!