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Urban Park Rangers
Our Urban Park Rangers are full of knowledge about history, astronomy, animals, plants, and more. Attend a Ranger-led event with your family and see how much fun learning can be!
Urban Park Rangers Events
Saturday, June 2, 2012
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Jun 2
Jun 2
Birding: Hawk Watch
11:00 a.m.New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Parking Lot on Hoyt Avenue and 19 Street (in Astoria Park), Queens
Category: Birding, Nature
Cost: Free
Jun 2
Freshwater Fishing
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Mastering any new skill requires practice and patience. Fishing programs help develop these…
Location: Willowbrook Park, Staten Island
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Sports
Cost: Free
Jun 2
Intermediate Canoeing
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Very few experiences compare to being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm…
Location: Burnett Street and Avenue U (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Sports, Kayaking and Canoeing
Cost: Free
Jun 2
Family Camping
6:00 p.m.We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our…
Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Category: Nature
Cost: Free
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Jun 3
Basic Canoeing
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Very few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm…
Location: The Harlem Meer, outside of Lasker Pool (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Sports, Kayaking and Canoeing
Cost: Free
Jun 3
Mountain Biking
1:00 p.m.Are you stay cationing in New York City this summer? A cycling tour of one of New York…
Location: Wolfe's Pond Park Comfort Station (in Wolfes Pond Park), Staten Island
Category: Nature, Fitness, Sports
Cost: Free
Jun 3
Family Scavenger Hunt
1:00 p.m.We connect with nature to encourage active exploration of the natural world. Children who…
Location: Fort Totten Visitor's Center (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
Category: Nature, Kids
Cost: Free
Jun 3
Jun 3
Horseshoe Crabs
4:00 p.m.New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park-Orchard Beach), Bronx
Category: Nature, Tours
Cost: Free
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Jun 9
Jun 9
Biking Tour with Urban Park Rangers
10:00 a.m.Are you stay cationing in New York City this summer? A cycling tour of one of New York…
Location: Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park-Orchard Beach), Bronx
Category: Nature, Fitness, Sports, Tours
Cost: Free
Jun 9
Nature Exploration Hike (Moderate)
10:00 a.m.Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors and reduce stress. Regardless of the…
Location: Forest Park Visitor Center (in Forest Park), Queens
Category: Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Cost: Free
Jun 9
Kids Nature Hike (Light)
11:00 a.m.Children who spend time outdoors develop strong imaginations and learn to socialize better…
Location: Bloomingdale Park Playground (in Bloomingdale Park), Staten Island
Category: Nature, Fitness, Kids
Cost: Free
Jun 9
Jun 9
Family Camping
6:00 p.m.Camping creates lasting memories, connections with the natural world, and time to bond with…
Location: Marine Park, Brooklyn
Category: Nature, Kids
Cost: Free
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Jun10
Birding: Hawk Watch
10:00 a.m.New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: River Run Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
Category: Birding, Nature
Cost: Free
Jun10
Jun10
Freshwater Fishing
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Mastering any new skill requires practice and patience. Fishing programs help develop these…
Location: Clove Lake Parking Lot (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Sports
Cost: Free
Jun10
Historic New York Walking Tour: Estates of Pelham Bay
1:00 p.m.Ice-age glaciers, Native Americans, Dutch traders, British Redcoats, and the Underground…
Location: Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park-Orchard Beach), Bronx
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours, Culture, Talks
Cost: Free
Jun10
Historic New York Walking Tour: The General Slocum Disaster
1:00 p.m.Ice-age glaciers, Native Americans, Dutch traders, British Redcoats, and the Underground…
Location: Parking Lot on Hoyt Avenue and 19 Street (in Astoria Park), Queens
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours, Culture, Talks
Cost: Free
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Jun16
Jun16
Basic Canoeing
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Very few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm…
Location: Willowbrook Park, Staten Island
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Sports, Kayaking and Canoeing
Cost: Free
Jun16
Freshwater Fishing
11:00 a.m.Mastering any new skill requires practice and patience. Fishing programs help develop these…
Location: Rose and Oak Avenues (in Kissena Park), Queens
Category: Education, Nature, Sports
Cost: Free
Jun16
Basic Canoeing
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Very few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm…
Location: Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Sports, Kayaking and Canoeing
Cost: Free
Jun16
Jun16
Family Camping
6:00 p.m.We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our…
Location: Inwood Hill Nature Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
Category: Nature
Cost: Free
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Jun17
Jun17
Intermediate Canoeing
11:00 a.m.Very few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm…
Location: Fort Totten Front Gate (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Sports, Kayaking and Canoeing
Cost: Free
Jun17
Jun17
Insect Exploration
1:00 p.m.New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
Location: Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
Category: Nature
Cost: Free
Jun17
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Jun23
Jun23
Fitness Hike (Vigorous)
11:00 a.m.Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors and reduce stress. Regardless of the…
Location: High Rock Ranger Station (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
Category: Nature, Fitness, Tours
Cost: Free
Jun23
Intermediate Canoeing
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Very few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm…
Location: Inwood Hill Nature Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Sports, Kayaking and Canoeing
Cost: Free
Jun23
Basic Canoeing
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Very few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm…
Location: Van Cortlandt Park Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx, Van Cortlandt South and Major Deegan Expressway (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Education, Nature, Sports, Kayaking and Canoeing
Cost: Free
Jun23
Saltwater Fishing
12:00 p.m.Mastering any new skill requires practice and patience. Fishing programs help develop these…
Location: Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk, Brooklyn
Category: Nature, Kids
Cost: Free
Jun23
Family Camping
6:00 p.m.We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our…
Location: Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
Category: Nature
Cost: Free
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Jun24
Jun24
Birding by Canoe (Advanced)
10:00 a.m.Very few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm…
Location: Marine Park, Brooklyn
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Sports, Kayaking and Canoeing
Cost: Free
Jun24
Saltwater Fishing
11:00 a.m.Mastering any new skill requires practice and patience. Fishing programs help develop these…
Location: East River Esplanade, Manhattan
Category: Nature
Cost: Free
Jun24
Jun24
Puppet Show
1:00 p.m.We connect with nature to encourage active exploration of the natural world. Children who…
Location: Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Kids, Theater
Cost: Free
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Jun30
Jun30
Nature Exploration Hike (Light)
11:00 a.m.Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors and reduce stress. Regardless of the…
Location: Seton Falls Park, Bronx
Category: Nature, Fitness, Tours
Cost: Free
Jun30
Jun30
Summer on the Hudson: Fishing Festival with the NYC Urban Park Rangers
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.NYC Urban Parks Rangers connect you to the life living within the Hudson River. Equipment…
Location: West Harlem Piers Park, Manhattan
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Festivals, Kids, Environmental Awareness, Waterfront
Cost: Free
Jun30
Family Nature Crafts
1:00 p.m.We connect with nature to encourage active exploration of the natural world. Children who…
Location: Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Kids
Cost: Free
Jun30
Jun30
Family Camping
6:00 p.m.We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our…
Location: Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
Category: Nature
Cost: Free
