Humans of LIC - Betsy Mills

Hunter’s Point Parks Conservancy is beginning a new series called “Humans of LIC” to highlight our volunteers, park-goers, and park workers. We want to show why they make our Park so great. It is because of them, that we are all able to enjoy the beautiful park each and every day.

Today, we are kicking off our series with a feature on a long-time HPPC volunteer, Betsy Mills. We are happy to share her experience and have her be a part of the “Humans of LIC” campaign. Keep reading to find out more about Betsy’s journey with us!

Full Name: 

Elizabeth (Betsy) Mills 

Title/Involvement with the parks/HPPC

Volunteer

How long have you been involved here?

I participated in my first Bulbfest in 2018, shortly after moving to NYC, and have participated in it every year since. I became more involved in 2020 participating in the weekly group volunteer events, as well as working with Heather (the NYC Parks gardener) on Sunday mornings. 

 Why do you volunteer?

I really enjoy spending time immersed in green spaces, and am very grateful to have the opportunity to participate in volunteer events at HPPC. As anyone who has worked with me at an event can attest, I really love weeding! I find it to be immensely satisfying, as it provides me a way to utilize my excess energy in a productive manner which benefits the ecological health of the park. Though, I must admit that I have come to admire the tenacity of the weeds.