PROSPECT PARK — Over 300 members of the Girls Scouts of Greater New York (GSGNY) gathered from every borough to lead a major clean up of Concert Grove in Prospect Park on Saturday, Nov. 23. 

“We have a contract with the Prospect Park Alliance for 100 years, and we are in our 34th year,” said Debbi Foreman, volunteer and troop experience manager at GSGNY. “The girls are raking the leaves, sweeping the walkway and collecting as many leaves as they can. They get a sense of community, give back to the community, and they understand that Prospect Park is their park so they’re cleaning up to take care of it.” 

The partnership between Prospect Park Alliance, NYC Parks and GSGNY provides Girl Scouts with opportunities to engage in environmental stewardship, conservation and community service. The group picked up litter and raked and bagged leaves, ensuring the park remains welcoming and usable to all New Yorkers.

“I’m not an outdoorsy person, but I like helping people and helping the environment,” said Girl Scout Madison.