As a resident, you might:
- Join a park group to stay informed of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities: Bushnell Park Foundation, Friends of Colt Park, Elizabeth Park Conservancy, Friends of Goodwin Park, Friends of Keney Park, and Friends of Pope Park, among others
- Sign up to plant a tree in your neighborhood or on your property
- Volunteer your time with a community organization like Elizabeth Park Conservancy, Knox Green Team, and Riverfront Recapture
- Report instances of improper dumping, vandalism, ATV riding, and tree trimming/removal to the proper authorities to the city or the police
As a business or building owner, you might:
- Sponsor activities in parks, such as Nightfall, Movies After Dark, community yoga, or any of the cultural and entertainment festivals and events taking place in Hartford parks each year
- Sponsor a park group, such as: Bushnell Park Foundation, Friends of Colt Park, Elizabeth Park Conservancy, Friends of Goodwin Park, Friends of Keney Park, and Friends of Pope Park, among others
- Improve landscape on your property: plant trees, designate low-mow areas, and convert unnecessary parking spaces into green space
- Become a corporate volunteer with Knox