Rotary Clubs to Sponsor Environmental Day of Service on May 17th

By Susan Johnson

May 14, 2025: The Bronxville, Scarsdale and Hudson Valley Rotary Clubs will partner on an EPIC Day of Service Saturday, May 17th (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.), rain date Sunday, May 18th at the same time, cleaning up and beautifying a section of the Bronx River Conservancy Reservation, located near the Tuckahoe duck pond at the cross section of Garrett Avenue and the end of Tuckahoe Road. The environmental service event is one component of a national grassroots initiative demonstrating how a collective effort by Rotary volunteers addresses critical needs in their communities; it is part of Rotary’s global movement dedicated to making a positive impact through hands-on service projects.

Volunteers will remove invasive vines and scrub brush that have developed a stranglehold on trees over the years and will ultimately kill them – and have some fun while doing it. Robert DelTorto, President of the Bronx River Parkway Reservation Conservancy, will train and supervise the volunteers also planting native trees and shrubs along the banks of the river to help restore its ecology, to preserve and protect a beautiful section of the local landscape. The Bronx River travels through Westchester and the Bronx to Long Island Sound and is currently the subject of major regional water-quality and environmental initiatives.

“This is a day when people can witness the true spirit of Rotary in action, to showcase the power of volunteerism” said Ruth Walter, who, along with Dr. Eduardo Saponara, are co-chairs of the project. “We’re proud that this is the Bronxville Rotary’s third annual event focused on the care and feeding of our beautiful park.”

The Bronx River Parkway was the first public parkway designed for automobiles, extending about 13 miles in Westchester County and about another two miles in NYC. Westchester County owns and maintains the road, pathway and extraordinary parkland created over 100 years ago. Robert DelTorto said “At the turn of the of the 20th century the polluted Bronx River was an open sewer, its water sickening animals at the Bronx Zoo. Tenements, outhouses, pig farms, factories and mills along the river all contributed to the pollution.”.

This year the BRPRC celebrates its centennial as an advocate for the protection and preservation of the unique character of the park listed in the National Register of Historic Places and will be fundraising for the design and installation of signs at the Southern and Northern entrances to the Parkway, denoting its historical significance.

The Rotary EPIC Day of Service has grown into an international movement, currently spanning seven countries – the United States, Canada, Brazil, Australia, England, The Netherlands and Bermuda. In 2023, this initiative brought together over 36,000 Rotarians and community members who completed 1,264 projects across 21 Rotary districts and 1,200+ clubs. This year’s projects in 10 U.S. states (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Colorado, Wyoming, and Michigan) addresses issues such as environmental sustainability, food insecurity, education and community revitalization.

The Bronxville Rotary Club is part of Rotary International’s network of 1.4 million problem-solvers in 46,000 clubs, the world’s largest non-profit and humanitarian service organization that provides service to others, builds international relationships, and promotes peace, to create a better world.

Learn more about local Rotary Clubs: Bronxville Rotary (https://bronxvillerotary.com/) Scarsdale Rotary (https://scarsdalerotary.org/) and Hudson Valley (https://www.rotaryhudsonvalley.org/).

Follow Bronxville Rotary on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bronxvillerotary) and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bronxville_rotary/.

The public can commemorate the Bronx River Parkway Reservation’s centennial honoring its preservation of scenic water bodies, preservation of several historic bridges, conducting a tree inventory and completing the pathway between Bronxville and Mt. Vernon by making a contribution here: (https://www.epicdayofservice.org/clubs/united-states-7230-bronxville/campaigns/5714).

 

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Bronxville Beautification Council

Organized in 1982 and incorporated in 1993, the Bronxville Beautification Council (BBC) is a not for profit organization administered by a Board of Directors. Its mission is to enhance and maintain the natural and man-made beauty of Bronxville Village, with emphasis on the downtown business district of Bronxville. The BBC uses the dollars raised in its annual spring solicitation letter to residents to fund the mum, tulip and summer flower plantings downtown and at traffic intersections, as well as the summer hanging baskets. Every few years the group spearheads such major endeavors as the renovation of Leonard Morange Square on the west side of the railroad tracks and the beautification of the Lawrence Hospital traffic circle, which included the addition of plants and the building of the fountain that now makes a gracious western portal to our town. The BBC also works with other civic groups to monitor the aesthetics of retail signage, the consistency of sidewalk materials, and litter and graffiti. During Beautify Bronxville Week, the BBC sponsors a poetry reading and works with Scout groups on the annual village clean-up. 

Bronxville Beautification Council
PO Box 127
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-779-6123


Bronxville Boy Scouts

The village of Bronxville has a long tradition of scouting. “The troops and packs of Bronxville have maintained the finest scouting organizations and have taught the boys of the Bronxville area to be leaders and outstanding members of the local, national and global communities.”

There are several Boy Scout Troops in Bronxville, including Troops 1, 2, 4, and 5. 

https://www.scoutcabin.org/


Bronxvillle Girls Scouts

The Girls Scouts is “the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.” In Girl Scouts, “girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scouts, they can grow courageous and strong.”


Bronxville Historical Conservancy

The Bronxville Historical Conservancy was founded in 1998 to further the understanding and appreciation of the history and current life of the village. The Conservancy furthers its mission through the presentation of programs, publications, lectures and special events that foster an awareness of the village's architectural, artistic and cultural heritage, and lends its support for projects designed to strengthen and preserve those legacies. Anyone who is interested in the Bronxville and its history can become a member; varying levels of membership are available. 

Bronxville Historical Conservancy
PO Box 989
Bronxville, New York 10708

http://bronxvillehistoricalconservancy.org/

 


Bronxville School Foundation

The Bronxville School Foundation, founded in 1991, is a non-profit organization independent from the school with the sole purpose of supporting the school. The Foundation raises money each year through donations from school families, community members, and alumni, among others.These contributions fund grants that provide cutting-edge technology, innovative programs and curriculum and other resources that are beyond the scope of public school funding.

177 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-395-0515 

https://www.bronxvilleschoolfoundation.org/


Bronxville Women’s Club

The Bronxville Women’s Club offers lectures, exhibits and concerts. It also has a beautiful clubhouse which is available for rental for events.

135 Midland Avenue
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3252
www.bronxvillewomensclub.org


Bronxville Youth Council

The Bronxville Youth Council provides volunteer and leadership opportunities for high school students in the village of Bronxville.

177 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-395-0500 ext 1789


Counseling Center

Founded in 1971, the mission of the Counseling Center “is to provide a wide range of psychotherapeutic and counseling services to individuals, couples and families by a staff of highly trained, experience and dedicated psychotherapists. 

The Counseling Center
180 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-793-3388
www.counselingcenter.org


Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester & Tuckahoe

The mission of the Community Fund is “to support broad social services in Bronxville 10708, Eastchester and Tuckahoe through grants and technical support to local agencies and community projects. All money raised here in our community stays here in our community.” 

15 Park Place
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-8808
www.thecommunityfund.org


Friends of the Bronxville Library

The Friends of the Bronxville Library is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to focus attention on the “Library’s services, facilities and needs” as well as sponsor projects and provide materials that are beyond the reach of the Library’s regular budget and perform other services. 


Junior League of Bronxville

The Junior League of Bronxville is “an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.”

www.jlbronxville.org


Rotary Club of Bronxville

The mission of the Rotary Club of Bronxville is to “encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and to encourage and foster (1) the development of friendships within the community as an opportunity for service, (2) high ethical standards in business and professions, (3) the application of the ideal of service of each member to his personal and business and community life and (4) the advancement of international understanding, good will and peace through a world fellowship.” 


Senior Citizens of Bronxville

Senior Citizens of Bronxville is a not-for-profit organization that provides services and programs to seniors within the 10708 zip code area. “Programs cover a wide range of activities from educational seminars and cultural enrichment, to community services, bridge classes and exercise.”

https://www.bronxvilleseniors.org/

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