NYC Parks Events Calendar
Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Celebrate Shorebirds
at Beach 17th Street and Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens 

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks' Piping Plover Team and other community partners for a day of educational activities and crafts focused on nesting shorebirds.
Category: Birding, Wildlife
Free!
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Introduction to Birdwatching Walks
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Every Saturday, join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club and Prospect Park Alliance on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife
Free!
Birding By Canoe Excursion (Advanced)
at Canoe and Kayak Launch (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays.
Category: Birding, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Greenbelt Birding Hike
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island 

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for a hike at High Rock Park and discover the different types of birds that call the Greenbelt home.
Category: Birding, Nature, Hiking
Free!
Saturday, August 6, 2022
Introduction to Birdwatching Walks
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Every Saturday, join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club and Prospect Park Alliance on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife
Free!
Birding Story Time
at Prospect Avenue and Brentwood Avenue (in Allison Pond Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we take our time in nature! We will begin our meet-up with a storytime circle under the trees, followed by a beginners birding nature hike.
Category: Birding, Best for Kids, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Introduction to Birdwatching Walks
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Every Saturday, join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club and Prospect Park Alliance on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife
Free!
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Summer Birding
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Observe the plants, insects, and habitats at Wave Hill that make it so appealing for such a wide variety of birds.
Category: Birding, Nature, Tours, Wildlife
Saturday, August 20, 2022
Introduction to Birdwatching Walks
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Every Saturday, join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club and Prospect Park Alliance on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife
Free!
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Introduction to Birdwatching Walks
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Every Saturday, join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club and Prospect Park Alliance on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife
Free!