Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources

08/25/2026

🌎 Nominate an environmental volunteer for the County Executive’s Outstanding Environmental Volunteer Award! 🌿

This award recognizes Rockland residents who go above and beyond to protect our parks, strengthen our watersheds, reduce waste, and care for our natural environment.

The honoree will be recognized at a tree dedication ceremony at Kennedy Dells Park in New City on October 8th.

✅ Nominations due by Friday, August 28th at 5 pm.
🔗Submit here: https://rocklandcountyny.jotform.com/261586329377975

For more information, contact the Division of Environmental Resources:
📞 845-364-2670 or 📨 [email protected]

08/19/2026

Towards the end of each summer, Monarch butterflies fly thousands of miles from northern latitudes as they migrate down to Mexico.

The Rockland County Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting an in-person training event where YOU can learn how to monitor and collect data on Monarch butterfly eggs and larvae as they complete this journey!

Join us!

📅 September 2, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Kennedy Dells County Park

Space is limited! Email [email protected] to register! 🦋🌱

08/11/2026

This summer, the Division of Environmental Resources hosted members from the Rockland Conservation & Service Corps at the Rockland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) monitoring for monarch butterfly larva and at the Parks Department performing trail assessments and reconstruction.

Last week, they celebrated the end of the season with their final project presentations. A big thank you to corps members, Micah, Dan, Kristen, Zeke, Matthew, and Charles, on all the work they accomplished this summer!

08/03/2026

This week on the Rockland Roundtable, hosts Jenna Nazario & Beth Cefalu explore the county’s parks and open spaces with Division of Environmental Resources Coordinator Kevin McGuinness & Park Operations Manager Scott Flanagan—and reveal the wild neighbors you might just encounter on your next outdoor adventure!

EP. 3 airs Wednesday, March 22nd @ 2p. on iHeartRadio - Spotify - Apple - Podbean - Youtube.

08/03/2026

🌍 On we’re celebrating the incredible work of Park Rangers who help protect and care for over 3,300 acres of county-owned parkland and open space🌳👟

From patrolling trails and maintaining natural areas for residents and community programs, our Rangers are at the heart of keeping Rockland’s parks beautiful, accessible, and safe for all.

Today, we join others around the world in recognizing the dedication of Rangers everywhere who protect the planet’s natural treasures with passion and purpose 💚

07/28/2026

Join us in celebrating the end of the season working with the Rockland Conservation & Service Corps! Members served with our Soil and Water Conservation District and Parks Department. Stop by the open house season finale to learn about the work they completed this summer!

Date: Thursday, August 6th, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm with remarks and awards at 2:00 pm
Location: Rockland County Fire Training Center Auditorium, 35 Firemen’s Memorial Drive, Pomona, NY 10970

Our Season Finale is almost here! Join us on Thursday, August 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Rockland County Fire Training Center as we wrap up another incredible summer with our Corps Members.

Take a look at the projects they've completed, hear about their experiences, and learn how they've made a difference in communities across Rockland County.

Stop by whenever you can. It's an open house, so you're welcome to come and go throughout the afternoon. We'll gather at 2:00 PM for awards and remarks to celebrate our Corps Members and all they've accomplished this summer.

We hope to see you there!

07/24/2026

📢REMINDER

Join us for a Guided Hike at Clausland Mountain Park in Upper Grandview.

🗓Wednesday, August 5th | 10am – 12pm
📍10 Nike Lane
Upper Grandview, NY 10960
✅Registration is required!
🔗https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list.cfm?season_id=35051
📞(845) 364-2670
📩 [email protected]

07/22/2026

🌿 Happy National Park and Recreation Month! 🌿

We could not let the month of July go by without celebrating our incredible Rockland County Parks team that works behind the scenes to keep our County parks beautiful, safe, and welcoming for everyone.

From maintaining trails and facilities to keeping our parks clean, protecting natural resources, and assisting visitors, our dedicated park staff work hard every day—often before the first visitor arrives and long after the last one leaves. Their commitment makes it possible for thousands of residents and visitors to enjoy our parks throughout the year.

Thank you to our amazing Rockland County Parks staff for your dedication, hard work, and pride in what you do. We appreciate everything you do to make our parks a place everyone can enjoy!

If you see one of our staff members in the parks this month, be sure to say thank you!

🔗Visit one our County parks: https://www.rocklandcountyny.gov/departments/environmental-resources/county-parks-dog-runs