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Mastercard is teaming up with the Westchester Parks Foundation to “adopt” Cranberry Lake Preserve, a 190-acre park located on Old Orchard Street, between North White Plains and West Harrison. Volunteers took part in their first community service day on August 22, launching a graffiti mitigation initiative on the quarry using a painting technique that restores the natural look of the rock. Mastercard volunteers from their Purchase office will continue to visit the Preserve throughout 2024 and plan to maintain and beautify the park’s most-utilized areas by protecting native plants and removing invasive species such as Wisteria floribunda and rosa multiflora.

The “ADOPT-A-PARK” program is run by the Westchester Parks Foundation and provides public and corporate involvement in the maintenance, improvement, and support of the 50+ parks within the Westchester County Park system. By adopting a park, a group commits to enhance and maintain a designated park within the county park system through clean-up efforts, trail maintenance, tree plantings, weeding, and any other approved projects that would enhance the beauty of the park. The adopter completes at least 120 hours of service per year in their adopted park.

For more information about the Westchester Parks Foundation, visit www.thewpf.org or follow them on Facebook.com/WestchesterParksFoundation and Instagram @thewpf.

Westchester Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, philanthropic organization that provides private support to preserve the County’s Park system and improve the quality of life in our communities. Westchester Parks Foundation’s mission is to invest in, advocate for, and enhance the over 50 parks of the Westchester County Parks system. Visit http://www.thewpf.org for more information.