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from April 11, 2021 to May 12, 2021
in Wildlife (x) category
Sunday, April 11, 2021
Nature Exploration: Springfield Park
at Springfield Blvd and 146th Avenue Entrance (in Springfield Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. On our hikes, you may explore nature, discover our city’s urban forests, or just unplug from the world to clear your head.
Category: Nature, Hiking, Wildlife
Free!
Nature Exploration: Frogs
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island 
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we listen for frog calls and identify frog species in the Greenbelt. All the data we collect will contribute to a citizen science project called FrogWatch.
Category: Nature, Tours, Wildlife
Free!
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Historic Trees of Conference House Park Walking Tour
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join an NYC Parks arborist, naturalist, and historian for a guided tour of the historic trees of Conference House Park. The tour will highlight some of the great trees associated with this historic house and park.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Talks, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors, Hiking, Wildlife
Free!
Sunday, April 18, 2021
Birding: Spring Migration
at 130th Street and 11th Avenue (in Powell's Cove Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. To enhance your experience, we encourage you to bring field guides and binoculars.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife
Free!
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Growing a Wild Classroom: Designing Habitats for Outdoor Learning
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn how to create a habitat garden that cultivates curiosity and offers an array of rich educational experiences.
Category: Education, Nature, Wildlife, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events
Free!
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Bees Please: A Guide to Creating Habitat for Native Pollinators
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Urban Park Rangers as we demonstrate low-cost and sustainable ways to attract and house some of New York City’s most compatible, beneficial, and hardworking pollinators.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Wildlife, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events
Free!
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Earth Day Volunteer Event
at 10 Central Road (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Celebrate the 51st anniversary of Earth day with Randall's Island's Park Alliance’s Horticulture and Natural Areas teams. Get hands-on with our woodland and salt marsh restoration project.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Wildlife
Free!
Event
Saturday, April 24, 2021
Birding: Hawk Watch
at Saint Marks Place and Avenue A (in Tompkins Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. To enhance your experience we recommend bringing binoculars.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife
Free!
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Birding: Spring Migration
at Parking Lot (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife
Free!
Junior Arborist Day
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Learn some basic tree identification, trunk measuring, safety and proper planting of our wonderful arboreal partners.
Category: Education, History, Best for Kids, Tours, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Talks, Seniors, Hiking, Wildlife
Free!
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