About the Foodway
The Bronx River Foodway is a pilot project at Concrete Plant Park developed by NYC Parks Department in 2017 to examine how a sustainable food landscape can be integrated into a public park. The goal is to jump-start the imagination and think about new ways to use land within the city.
Currently the Foodway offers access to a variety of edible plants including medicinal plants like echinacea, nut trees like the chestnut, an assortment of native berries, as well as a section dedicated to kitchen herbs and recognizable veggies. Take a stroll through the Foodway and learn about all the edible beauties.
Volunteering Opportunities
Visit the Bronx River Alliance Events Page for complete list of upcoming volunteer events including those happening at the Foodway.Â
Volunteer with the Foodway Team to help set goals and priorities for the project and implement public programming. Meet neighbors, foragers, and community gardeners as we activate and advocate for this community resource. Meetings take place every 2nd Wednesday from 5:30-6:30pm. Use LINK HERE to register!Â
The Foodway offers private volunteer days with groups interested in staff bonding or team building events. Interested in booking a private volunteer day with your organization or corporate group please contact Foodway Coordinator, Nathan Hunter at Nathan.Hunter@parks.nyc.gov or by calling 718-542-4124. Â
Foodway Tours
Explore the Foodway with friends and family year round by visiting Concrete Plant Park located at 1370 Westchester Ave. Attend a scheduled public foodway tour by visiting our event page HERE.
Looking to book a private tour of the edible food forest for your group or team? Please contact Foodway Coordinator, Nathan Hunter at Nathan.Hunter@parks.nyc.gov or by calling 718-542-4124. Â
Public ProgrammingÂ
Plug into public events and programming related to the Bronx River Foodway year round. Visit BronxRiver.org/calendar to see upcoming Foodway related public programming.Â
Sign up for the Bronx River Alliance newsletter HERE to stay in the loop with weekly news and annoucements related to the Foodway!
Follow the Bronx River Foodway on Instagram @BXRAFoodway. To get involved contact Nathan Hunter, our Foodway Coordinator, at foodway@bronxriver.org.