Trees Count at Owl’s Head Park

When and Where

When: September 09, 2025
Timeline: 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm

Location: Owl’s Head Park

While Troop 23 will not be participating this event, we encourage anyone interested in trees, nature, or city-wide service to consider joining this exciting NYC Parks initiative at Owl’s Head Park.

About the Event

Trees Count is NYC Parks’ citywide tree census that depends on the help of thousands of volunteers. This effort ensures that every street and park tree in New York City is counted, measured, and recorded — data that informs care, preservation, and city planning.

During this event, volunteers will:

• Receive a free tote bag with all needed materials
• Participate in a 20-minute training session on tree identification and tree health assessment
• Use the Tree Census app to count and record trees in different zones of Owl’s Head Park

After attending this training, you’ll be eligible to continue tree counting independently in smaller parks across NYC.

📅 Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
• Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Owl’s Head Park, Brooklyn
• Meeting Point: Park entrance at Colonial Rd & 68th St

📝 Registration

Registration closes on September 5.
👉 Register here

Owl’s Head Park

Owl’s Head Park holds a special place in Troop 23’s heart — both as our first meeting site in the early 1900s and as a local community hub where we regularly host events. The troop originally met in a barn located on what is now part of the park, part of the historic Old Bliss Estate — the very land that became Owl’s Head Park. Today, the park remains a treasure in Bay Ridge, beloved for its rolling hills, meandering paths, and one of the best sunset vistas in Brooklyn. 

Covering roughly 24 acres, the park features shaded lawns, a playground, basketball courts, a skate park, and dog runs — making it ideal for everything from skill-building to troop gatherings. It’s also situated on the Sunset Park Greenway cycling route, making it accessible and bike-friendly.

Over the years, our troop has led several service and recruiting events here — from repairing trail depressions to annual pizza parties and Skills Day gatherings. Owl’s Head Park isn’t just a backdrop — it’s where we grow, serve, recruit, and make memories.