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$500,000 to University Woods
With the efforts of Friends of the Woods, University Woods was allotted $500,000 to begin much need restoration at the site. Members of the University Heights Presbyterian Church, Morris Heights Health Center, the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, Bronx Community College, Community Board 5, the Parks Department, Maria Baez's office and various community members showed up to discuss what they wanted to happen with the money. Below you will find footage of the meeting. This is an ongoing process so if you were not able to attend the meeting, feel free to let us know what you'd like the see.
FOTW Efforts Make Front Cover
The most recent edition of the Mount Hope Monitor features, Friends of the Woods efforts and accomplishments at University Woods. Thanks James for your continued support of our group, Rob for writing an amazing article and Alma for getting some cool pictures.
Ghost Stories at the Woods
Friends of the Woods presents "Ghost Stories at the Woods." On October 31, 2008 from 4-6pm, come, enjoy a spooky afternoon of scary tales and ghostly stories. You won't want to miss this hair- raising event. Click for more information.
Fall 2008 It's My Park Day at University Woods
On October 25, 2008, join Friends of the Woods as we prep the park for our "Ghost Stories in the Woods" event. Carve pumpkins, make scare crows, hang spider webs and much more. The event begins at 11am. Stay turn for more details...
University Woods Block Party
On August 30, 2008, the University Heights Block Party was hosted by Friends of the Woods and co-sponsored by the University Heights Presbyterian Church, Morris Heights Health Center and the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition. We'd like to thanks everyone who helped us to make this event a huge success. Pictures from the event can be found here. Our meeting to plan next years block party will take place on October 16 at 7pm. More details here.
Our New Press and Announcement Sections
With all of the recent media activity and changes happening with our group, we decided that it was time to give press and announcements their own section. Enjoy!
Friends of the Woods in the Bronx Times
Friends of the Woods has landed another article on the work we have been doing at University Woods. Check it out!
Inside University Woods
Save the Woods II is now available for viewing. The second installment in our multipart visual plea for preserving the beauty of University Woods has been released. It shows a meeting and and an inside look of University Woods. Enjoy!
University Heights Block Party
August 30, 2008
11am-4pm
For details click below
Friends of the Wood in the NY Times
Friends of the Woods has landed its first article about the work we have been doing at University Woods. Check it out!
University Heights Block Party
Friends of the Woods is co-hosting the University Woods Block Party that will take place on Sat, August 30, 2008 from 11am-4pm. Live performances, arts and crafts, a play, games, food and much more. Details are still being set and will be posted as they come. If you are interested in participating in anyway, please contact Friends of the Woods for more details. Our next planning session is Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 11:30am. For more details...
The Friends of the Woods Network
Friends of the Woods has created a NING page. NING.com allows you to create a social network that allows like minded people to link up. Check out our page and become a friend.
Creative Ways to Save University Woods
Friends of the Woods supporter and long time University Woods enthusiast, David West, is exploring new ways to combines technology and media to incite change at University Woods. Recently West created a short film expressing his interest in preserving and restoring this park. His idea sparked conversation in our group that may result in an ongoing series regarding the importance of Saving the Woods!
It's My Park Day Spring 2008
Thanks to everyone who came out to support Friends of the Woods on Saturday, May 17, 2008. We appreciate your support.
It's My Park Day
Spring 2008 at University Woods
Come and join Friends of the Woods on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 11am-3pm. Take a tour of the park, let us know what you want to see at the park and plant a flower at the park.
Friends of the Woods Received It's First Grant
Friends of the Woods is happy to announce our first grants! Partnerships for Parks has awarded us a grant for the 2008-2009 year to implement Project LINK, a program that will expose the University Height Community to that available community groups in the neighbor, including Friends of the Woods. This program will expose the community to the arts, other organizations and strengthen residents sense of community. We are very excited about this project and send a special thanks to Partnerships for Parks for believing in us! Check back for more details about Project LINK coming soon.
It's My Park Day! October 20, 2007
Join Friends of the Woods Saturday October 20,2007 from 10am-3pm as we work to turn NYC's worst park, University Woods, into our local natural escape. We will paint, plants trees, drop grass seeds and much more. Refreshments will be served and it will be a ton of fun.
Come enjoy music and good conversation while making a major impact. This is our last event of the year; don't miss it! Refreshments will be served.
For more information call 718-509-6342, email us at thewoods@inbox.com or visit our website www.uniwoods.20m.com
See you at the woods!
Summer Clean Up 2007 Kick Off