Urban Park Rangers
Upcoming Events and Programs
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Feb11
Moses Mountain A-Z Hike
11:00 a.m.See if you can find something in nature to match each and every letter of the alphabet…
Location: High Rock Park, Staten Island
Category: Nature
Cost: Free
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Feb13
Early Morning Birding
8:00 a.m.Learn everything you need to know about birds with the Rangers.
Location: Marine Park, Brooklyn
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free
Feb13
Eagle Watch
8:00 a.m.Join us on a walk to the Hudson River as we look for bald eagles, which visit the city this…
Location: Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
Category: Nature
Cost: Free
Feb13
Duck, Duck, Goose
11:00 a.m.As the weather gets cold, the birding gets hot. Join us as we look for ducks, and…
Location: Highland Park, Queens
Category: Nature
Cost: Free
Feb13
Seasonal Crafts for Kids
11:00 a.m.With winter weather keeping us inside, come get creative by using all that winter has left…
Location: Fort Totten Park, Queens
Category: Kids, Nature
Cost: Free
Feb13
Valentine’s Day Eco-Crafts
11:00 a.m.Let your creativity flow and make a heart-felt craft using natural materials. Materials provided.
Location: Blue Heron Park Preserve, Staten Island
Category: The Arts, Kids, Nature
Cost: Free
Feb13
Valentine’s Day Eco-Crafts
1:00 p.m.Get the creative juices flowing as we look to nature to inspire crafts for your loved ones.
Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Category: Kids
Cost: Free
Feb13
Marylanders, Marble Headers, and Mad Men
1:00 p.m.The Battle of Brooklyn ripped through our backyard in August of 1776. Get to know the…
Location: Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn
Category: Cultural, Education
Cost: Free
Feb13
Wild Romance
1:00 p.m.Celebrate Valentine's Day by learning about how animals court each other. Bring your…
Location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Category: Cultural, Nature, Tours
Cost: Free
Feb13
Nature Story Time
2:00 p.m.Gather ‘round for the warmth of classic nature children’s stories read aloud by…
Location: Blue Heron Park Preserve, Staten Island
Category: Education, Kids, Nature
Cost: Free
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Feb14
Winter Waterfowl
10:00 a.m.Take a stroll around the Prospect Park Lake while we look for some winter visitors in…
Location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free
Feb14
Valentine's Day Poetry Hike
11:00 a.m.Express your love of nature as we hike to the most romantic spots around Central…
Location: Central Park, Manhattan
Category: Cultural, Nature
Cost: Free
Feb14
Valentine’s Day Eco-Crafts
11:00 a.m.Let your creativity flow and make a heart-felt craft using natural materials. Materials provided.
Location: Blue Heron Park Preserve, Staten Island
Category: The Arts, Kids, Nature
Cost: Free
Feb14
"Whooo Said That?"
1:00 p.m.Winter is the best time to see wild owls in New York City. Don't miss this opportunity!
Location: Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Category: Nature
Cost: Free
Feb14
Nature Crafts for Kids
1:00 p.m.Learn about nature as we explore the park for materials to use in our works of art. Geared…
Location: Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn
Category: Kids, Nature
Cost: Free
Feb14
History Club: The History of Valentine's Day
1:00 p.m.From Roman martyrs to gangland massacres to greeting cards and candied hearts, Valentine's…
Location: Marine Park, Brooklyn
Category: Cultural, Education
Cost: Free
Feb14
Four Elements of Survival: Food
1:00 p.m.In this four part series, you will llearn abou the four basic elements of wilderness…
Location: Forest Park, Queens
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free
Feb14
Nature's Sweet Treats
1:00 p.m.Many of our favorite seasonal treats are products of nature. Come learn about the…
Location: Fort Totten Park, Queens
Category: Cultural, Education
Cost: Free
Feb14
Winter Tree I.D.
2:00 p.m.How do you identify a tree when there are no leaves, flowers, or fruit? Come with us and…
Location: Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island
Category: Education, Nature
Cost: Free
Monday, February 15, 2010
Feb15
Kids' Week at the Fort: Colonial Kids
10:00 a.m.School's out and the kids are bored. What to do? Come to Fort Greene to…
Location: Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn
Category: Education, Kids
Cost: Free