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from October 1, 2020 to October 25, 2020
in Birding (x) category
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Fall Bird Walk
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Learn about the amazing adaptations of birds as they thrive in the Island’s restored habitats.
Category: Birding, Nature, Best for Kids, Tours, Hiking, Wildlife
Free!
Kids
Birding: Birds of Prey
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in New York City.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife
Free!
Sunday, October 4, 2020
Bird Tour at Freshkills Park
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
On this tour, you will learn about the different birds found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park.
Category: Birding, Nature, Waterfront, Wildlife
Free!
Birding: Fall Migrants
at Arch at Grand Army Plaza (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
The early bird catches the worm! Join the Urban Park Rangers on this morning birding tour as we look for fall migrants.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife
Free!
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Hudson River Virtual Walks
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live with HRPK’s River Project to enjoy virtual programs and connect with the Park’s Estuarine Sanctuary. Discover HRPK’s dynamic shoreline with guided tours!
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Tours, Talks, Waterfront, Hiking, Wildlife, Virtual/Online Events
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 9, 2020
Woodlands and Waterfowl: White Trail to Willowbrook Park
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for a meander along with White Trail through one of the Greenbelt’s oldest stand of trees. It’s a great time to look for seasonal migrants, and we are sure to see some waterfowl in the lake.
Category: Birding, Nature, Seniors, Hiking
Free!
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Birding: Fall Migrants
at Oakland Lake (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in New York City to see fall migratory birds.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife
Free!
Kayak Tour
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
This two-mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public.
Category: Birding, Nature, Fitness, Tours, Kayaking and Canoeing, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness, Wildlife
Free!
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Natural Areas Tour – Explore the Salt Marsh!
at Northeast corner of the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Enjoy views of beautiful wildflowers, birds, and other native wildlife while learning about some of the fascinating history that has shaped the natural areas on the Island.
Category: Birding, Nature, History, Best for Kids, Tours, Wildlife
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Bird Tour
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public. On this tour, you will learn about the different birds found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park.
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Tours, Wildlife
Free!
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