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New York City's parks are a natural classroom. Enjoy this opportunity to learn through free and hands-on lectures on nature, history, gardening, and much more.
Education Events
Monday, August 24, 2026
Trees Count at Cambria Playground
at Cabbell Park (in Cambria Playground), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count!
Free!
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Foragers in the Foodway
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come outside and learn how to forage alongside NYC foragers and herbalists at the Bronx River Foodway!
Free!
Event
StoryTime at Bryant Park Reading Room
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan 
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our free children's storytime events bring imaginative stories and the magic of live "Meowsic" to kids ages 2–8
Free!
Kids
NYPL Storytime Under the Trees
at East Alcove Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our friends from The New York Public Library’s Hudson Branch bring the library to you. Designed for little ones, sing songs and read books together under the trees.
Free!
Kids
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!
Trees Count at Clove Lakes Park
at Clove Lakes Park park house (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count!
Free!
Stargazing on the High Line
at On the High Line at 13th Street (in The High Line), Manhattan, under The Standard, at 13th St. (in The High Line), Manhattan
8:15 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the night sky every Tuesday on the High Line!
Free!
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Open Farm Day at Battery Urban Farm
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Stop by Battery Urban Farm on Saturday mornings (and Wednesday mornings in August) to learn about what we're growing, taste some produce, and maybe even get your hands dirty!
Free!
Kids
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!
Reading Together in Community
at Success Garden - East New York, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Through stories, songs and activities we'll introduce your families to some fun and easy tips to get your young readers learning and growing on this journey.
Free!
Kids
Non-Fiction at Bryant Park Reading Room
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m.
Lectures and conversations with historians, authors, and thinkers.
Free!
Event
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Trees Count at Cypress Hills Playground
at Park House (in Cypress Hills Playground), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count!
Free!
Event
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!
Trees Count at Beach 17th Street Playground
at Beach 17th Street Playground (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count!
Free!
Event
Art Meets Books
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join local artist and educator Taejung Kim from the Portable Museum Project in collaboration with our friends.
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 28, 2026
Trees Count at Callahan-Kelly Playground
at Fulton Street and Callahan Kelly Playground
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count!
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!
Nature Talks at Bryant Park Reading Room: NYC Wildlife Rehabilitation with The Wild Bird Fund
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Step outside and explore the natural world with free outdoor lectures led by local experts.
Free!
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Open Farm Day at Battery Urban Farm
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Stop by Battery Urban Farm on Saturday mornings (and Wednesday mornings in August) to learn about what we're growing, taste some produce, and maybe even get your hands dirty!
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Meet the Fleet
at 95th St. Compost Compound (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us at the 95th Street Compost Compound for a behind-the-scenes look at the Conservancy’s diverse fleet of vehicles.
Free!
Trees Count at Van Cortlandt Park (Sachkerah Woods Playground)
at Sachkerah Woods Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count!
Free!
Vegan Social in the Garden
at Sugar Hill Hope Garden, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come to Sugar Hill Hope Garden for a Vegan Social! The garden group will be introducing vegan food and juices!
Free!
Herbal Medicine Workshop
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This hands-on workshop will guide you through plant identification, the history of botanical medicine, harvesting techniques, and a variety of herbal remedies.
Free!
Follow-up on Cana Lilies Workshop
at Vogue Community Garden, Bronx
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Vogue Community Garden is hosting a follow-up workshop on how to maintain and care for Cana lilies.
Free!
Soul of a Paint and Jam
at Success Garden - East New York, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Come to Success Garden - East New York to enjoy painting, music, nature, and community engagement. All are welcome!
Free!
Trees Count at Riverside Park
at Dinosaur Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count!
Free!
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Trees Count at Pelham Parkway
at Pelham Parkway and Williamsbridge Rd
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count!
Free!
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Sketch Jam
at Garden Peoples Garden (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Bring your favorite art supplies to this observational drawing event led by artist and illustrator Ishita Jain. Some basic supplies provided.
Free!
The Glam Collective: Back to School Drive
at Kosciuszko Street Learning Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come to Kosciusko Street Garden and Learning Center for a back-to-school drive!
Free!
Kids
Trees Count at Willowbrook Park
at Willowbrook Park, Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count!
Free!
Battle of Brooklyn: 250th Anniversary
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Come to the garden for a special event to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn with presentations from local experts and time for Q&A afterword.
Free!
Sungazing in the Park
at Cloisters Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Safely observe the Sun with local astronomer Novaughn Miller using solar-filtered telescopes and discover sunspots, solar science, and astronomy in Fort Tryon Park!
Free!
Monday, August 31, 2026
Trees Count at Bronx Park
at Bronx Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count!
Free!
Back to School, Health and Wellness Fair
at Damiana Pizarro Community Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Back to School, Health and Wellness Fair for the community. Worldwide Chaplains Workers Federation will be supplying backpacks, while supplies last. All are welcome!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
NYPL Storytime Under the Trees
at East Alcove Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our friends from The New York Public Library’s Hudson Branch bring the library to you. Designed for little ones, sing songs and read books together under the trees.
Free!
Kids
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!
Trees Count at Devoe Park
at Devoe Park, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count!
Free!
Rat Academy for Community Gardeners
at Virtual/Online Workshop
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Learn more about rat management during this virtual session.
Free!
Stargazing on the High Line
at On the High Line at 13th Street (in The High Line), Manhattan, under The Standard, at 13th St. (in The High Line), Manhattan
8:15 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the night sky every Tuesday on the High Line!
Free!
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!
Trees Count at Holcombe Rucker Park
at Play Area (in Holcombe Rucker Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count!
Free!
Non-Fiction at Bryant Park Reading Room
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m.
Lectures and conversations with historians, authors, and thinkers.
Free!
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Fungi Hike
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
September is National Mushroom Month, learn more about fungi!
Free!
Gardening Thursday at West Farms Rapids
at West Farms Rapids Park (in West Farms Rapids), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us in stewarding a rain garden in West Farms Rapids!
Free!
Trees Count at Brookville Park
at Brookville Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count!
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!
Trees Count at Crocheron Park
at Buz O' Rourke Playground (in Crocheron Park), Queens
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count!
Free!
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