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Wild NYC is at the other end of your doorstep! Explore New York's urban forests, streams, and wildlife with these fun outdoor activities.
Nature Events
Thursday, July 29, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan 
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Making Music
at Park Terrace East Traffic Circle entrance. (in Isham Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Engage with local musicians from Inwood and Upper Manhattan! Come with your listening ears, a picnic blanket, and every question you've ever wanted to ask a professional musician.
Free!
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: Run Club
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson's Run Club combines fitness and nature, taking you on a scenic journey through your west side backyard and making for a fresh and energetic way to stay active this summer.
Free!
Friday, July 30, 2021
Project WASTE at Muskrat
at Woodlawn Metro-North Station, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Help remove floatable debris from the river to improve its habitat as part of Project WASTE (Waterway And Street Trash Elimination).
Free!
Family Camping: Bronx
at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Please note: Registration has ended.
Free!
Event
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Mulch Ado About Parks and Recreation
at Pearson Street and Watson Avenue (in Schmul Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to support your public spaces through upcycling and community service.
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Lake Paddle
at 180th Street and Boston Road (in Bronx Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This guided paddle will take you through wooded sections of the river within the New York Botanical Garden and the Bronx Zoo.
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Great Hudson River Fish Count!
at 172nd Street Beach (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Help collect and catalogue our neighbors in the Hudson River using seine nets, minnow traps, or rods and reels!
Free!
Event
Beginner Fishing
at Brookville Boulevard and 147th Avenue (in Brookville Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our experienced Urban Park Rangers teach the ethics of fishing and the ecology of our waterways on every fishing program.
Free!
Event
Coastal Exploration Hike
at Cornelia Avenue and Chester Avenue (in Wolfe's Pond Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
You never know what you may observe on this exploration of clues left behind by some of the species that call this area their home.
Free!
Kids
Camp Kids
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join Bryant Park for a fun filled afternoons with music, magic, puppet shows, and science projects, plus arts and crafts between shows!
Free!
Kids
Community Rowing and Birding
at Hunts Point Riverside Park, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Through Community Rowing, guests of all ages explore the Bronx River aboard student-built wooden row boats, accompanied by staff who teach them about the local waterways. Community Birding brings birdwatching to the shores of the Bronx River.
Free!
Kids
All About Bats
at 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an evening of fun-filled facts about these amazing mammals.
Free!
Kids
Sunset Hike
at Corner of Furman and Old Fulton Streets (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
As the sun hangs low over on the horizon, the park morphs into a magical realm. Witness the wonder of sunset with the Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Event
Sunday, August 1, 2021
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Sensory Perception Hike
at The Overlook Parking Lot (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Use all of your senses and explore the park, searching high and low for clues with the Urban Park Rangers as your guide.
Free!
Nature Exploration: Plants and Pollinators
at Soundview Park Butterfly Meditation Garden (in Soundview Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Without pollinating animals, most of our flowering plants would be unable to reproduce. Learn about the connections between plants and pollinators and how to encourage them in urban landscapes.
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Camp Kids
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join Bryant Park for a fun filled afternoons with music, magic, puppet shows, and science projects, plus arts and crafts between shows!
Free!
Kids
Central Park Super Hike
at Central Park, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Traverse the entirety of Central Park from the forever wild preserves of the North Woods to the sculptured promenade of the Mall in the south
Free!
Event
Art Workshop: Alchemy; Trash to Art with Dominika Ksel
at Poppa & Momma Jones Historical Garden, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Poppa and Momma Jones Garden will host a series of free art workshops for all ages through the month of August 2021.
Free!
Monday, August 2, 2021
PhotoFit! - Walking The Trails
at Shorakkpoch Rock (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Explore the beautiful trails of Inwood Hill Park as a group and learn to take compelling photos of nature on your phone or personal camera. No photography experience necessary!
Free!
Pen Tales: Creative Writing
at Muscota Marsh (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore different forms of expression with these creative writing workshops.
Free!
Photo Scavenger Hunts
at Muscota Marsh (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Inwood Hill Park with your family and neighbors with themed Scavenger Hunts. Match all of the pics on your list and walk home with a prize. This course is intended for all ages!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
PhotoFit! - Walking The Trails
at Shorakkpoch Rock (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Walk the beautiful trails of Inwood Hill Park as a group and learn to take compelling photos of Nature on your phone or personal camera. No photography experience necessary!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Pen Tales: Creative Writing
at Muscota Marsh (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore different forms of expression with these creative writing workshops.
Free!
Resume Writing
at Muscota Marsh (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Stand out with a clear, concise, and visually appealing resume. Build or rebuild your resume as you learn how to assess and convey your strengths.
Free!
Sunset Meditation
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy meditation sessions at Socrates Sculpture Park on Tuesday evenings in the spring, summer, and fall.
Free!
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
River Project: Diversity Digest
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m.
During Diversity Digest, you'll learn what it means to be a naturalist, cataloging local wildlife with the free iNaturalist app and sharing your observations with the HRPK community!
Free!
Kids
PhotoFit! - Walking The Trails
at Shorakkpoch Rock (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Walk the beautiful trails of Inwood Hill Park as a group and learn to take compelling photos of Nature on your phone or personal camera. No photography experience necessary!
Free!
Finding the Alphabet
at Muscota Marsh (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Kids take pictures of nature and architecture resembling the different letters of the alphabet, and put them together in Stop Motion Studio to spell their names.
Free!
Kids
Music on the Green
at Oval Lawn (in Madison Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Carnegie Hall will curate a series of musical performances inspired by nature to provide visitors with a meditative experience of Maya Lin’s Ghost Forest. Each performance, part…
Free!
Event
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: High-Intensity Interval Training
at Hudson River Park's Pier 46
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Bringing fresh and stimulating workouts to HRPK's Pier 46, Healthy on the Hudson's HIIT class is here to keep you active in a fun and refreshing way, all summer long.
Free!
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Greenbelt Summer Adventure (ages 12-15)
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Using an adventure based platform, youth will work collaboratively on team and community building activities, while learning essential outdoor skills, and develop their own leadership styles.
Kids
Mobile Media Workshop
at Park Terrace East Traffic Circle entrance. (in Isham Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn about your own technology! Come in and ask about your product. Whether it's a cellphone, laptop, or tablet, a Media Education coordinator can help! All ages are welcome!
Free!
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Pen Tales: Creative Writing
at Park Terrace East Traffic Circle entrance. (in Isham Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Explore different forms of expression with these creative writing workshops.
Free!
Making Music
at Park Terrace East Traffic Circle entrance. (in Isham Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Engage with local musicians from Inwood and Upper Manhattan! Come with your listening ears, a picnic blanket, and every question you've ever wanted to ask a professional musician.
Free!
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: Run Club
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson's Run Club combines fitness and nature, taking you on a scenic journey through your west side backyard and making for a fresh and energetic way to stay active this summer.
Free!
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Ocean Breeze Green Team Volunteer Event
at Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Ocean Breeze Park is a beautiful 140-acre park consisting of wetlands, grasslands, and shrub forests. This area is home to innumerable species of wildlife needing your caring hands as we work together in stewardship and restoration of our beloved park.
Free!
Sensory Garden Tour
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This tour invites participants to enjoy our gardens in ways beyond sight.
Free!
Basic Canoeing
at Willowbrook Park, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. All canoe programs are for ages 8 years and older. Participants are chosen by lottery.
Free!
Historic New York: Bronx River History
at East 174th Street and Sheridan Boulevard (in Starlight Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a guided walk along the Bronx River to learn about the rich history behind the formation of the parks through which it flows.
Free!
Camp Kids
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join Bryant Park for a fun filled afternoons with music, magic, puppet shows, and science projects, plus arts and crafts between shows!
Free!
Kids
Art Workshop: Off the Wall; A mural workshop with Salpy Samerdijian
at Poppa & Momma Jones Historical Garden, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Poppa and Momma Jones Garden will host a series of free art workshops for all ages through the month of August 2021.
Free!
Community Rowing and Birding
at Hunts Point Riverside Park, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Through Community Rowing, guests of all ages explore the Bronx River aboard student-built wooden row boats, accompanied by staff who teach them about the local waterways. Community Birding brings birdwatching to the shores of the Bronx River.
Free!
Kids
Nature's Workshop: Sounds of Nature
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in discovering music in nature by using natural materials and exploring the sounds inside the park.
Free!
Nature Explorers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Kids will have fun exploring the farm and nearby gardens through guided nature activities.
Free!
Kids
Family Camping: Manhattan
at Central Park, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on July 28-31.
Free!
Event
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Birding: Early Birding
at Wolfe's Pond Park House (in Wolfe's Pond 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.
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Nature Exploration: Plants and Pollinators
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they explore the ways pollinators help to beautify Marine Park.
Free!
Great Trees of Astoria Park
at Parking Lot (in Astoria Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn about some of the many and varied tree species that can be found in this neighborhood park and learn some ways to identify them on this walk.
Free!
Doggie Day Hike
at Palisade Avenue and Spaulding Lane (in Riverdale Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Take a stroll through the forest with your four-legged friend on this dog friendly hike. Dogs are required to be on-leash.
Free!
Camp Kids
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join Bryant Park for a fun filled afternoons with music, magic, puppet shows, and science projects, plus arts and crafts between shows!
Free!
Kids
Harlem Rocks! Geology Hike
at 110th Street and Morningside Drive (in Morningside Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join our park rangers on a geology walk of Harlem to explore the dramatic rock outcroppings. Registration required.
Free!
Kin to the Cove August Beach Gathering
at Hallets Cove (in Socrates Sculpture Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Artist Sarah Cameron Sunde hosts this community-powered environmental public art project connecting people to the water at Hallet's Cove Beach.
Free!
Monday, August 9, 2021
PhotoFit! - Walking The Trails
at Shorakkpoch Rock (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Explore the beautiful trails of Inwood Hill Park as a group and learn to take compelling photos of nature on your phone or personal camera. No photography experience necessary!
Free!
Pen Tales: Creative Writing
at Muscota Marsh (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore different forms of expression with these creative writing workshops.
Free!
Photo Scavenger Hunts
at Muscota Marsh (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Inwood Hill Park with your family and neighbors with themed Scavenger Hunts. Match all of the pics on your list and walk home with a prize. This course is intended for all ages!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
PhotoFit! - Walking The Trails
at Shorakkpoch Rock (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Walk the beautiful trails of Inwood Hill Park as a group and learn to take compelling photos of Nature on your phone or personal camera. No photography experience necessary!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Pen Tales: Creative Writing
at Muscota Marsh (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore different forms of expression with these creative writing workshops.
Free!
Resume Writing
at Muscota Marsh (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Stand out with a clear, concise, and visually appealing resume. Build or rebuild your resume as you learn how to assess and convey your strengths.
Free!
Sunset Meditation
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy meditation sessions at Socrates Sculpture Park on Tuesday evenings in the spring, summer, and fall.
Free!
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
River Project: Ask a Scientist
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Dive into a fascinating science topic each month, explore current Park research with a local STEM expert and ask your burning science questions during a live Q&A session!
Free!
Kids
PhotoFit! - Walking The Trails
at Shorakkpoch Rock (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Walk the beautiful trails of Inwood Hill Park as a group and learn to take compelling photos of Nature on your phone or personal camera. No photography experience necessary!
Free!
Finding the Alphabet
at Muscota Marsh (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Kids take pictures of nature and architecture resembling the different letters of the alphabet, and put them together in Stop Motion Studio to spell their names.
Free!
Kids
Music on the Green
at Oval Lawn (in Madison Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Carnegie Hall will curate a series of musical performances inspired by nature to provide visitors with a meditative experience of Maya Lin’s Ghost Forest. Each performance, part…
Free!
Event
Hudson River Tours: Tide Deck
at Hudson River Park's Pier 26, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn all about our Tide Deck's ecological communities that represent the Park's native landscapes, including woodland forests, rocky tidal zones and the Hudson River itself.
Free!
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: High-Intensity Interval Training
at Hudson River Park's Pier 46
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Bringing fresh and stimulating workouts to HRPK's Pier 46, Healthy on the Hudson's HIIT class is here to keep you active in a fun and refreshing way, all summer long.
Free!
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Indigo Dye Workshop with Iviva Olenick
at Outdoors at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–9:45 a.m.
Join artist Iviva Olenick for this hands-on workshop. Learn how to naturally dye silk with indigo leaves!
Free!
Greenbelt Summer Adventure (ages 12-15)
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Using an adventure based platform, youth will work collaboratively on team and community building activities, while learning essential outdoor skills, and develop their own leadership styles.
Kids
Mobile Media Workshop
at Park Terrace East Traffic Circle entrance. (in Isham Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn about your own technology! Come in and ask about your product. Whether it's a cellphone, laptop, or tablet, a Media Education coordinator can help! All ages are welcome!
Free!
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Pen Tales: Creative Writing
at Park Terrace East Traffic Circle entrance. (in Isham Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Explore different forms of expression with these creative writing workshops.
Free!
Making Music
at Park Terrace East Traffic Circle entrance. (in Isham Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Engage with local musicians from Inwood and Upper Manhattan! Come with your listening ears, a picnic blanket, and every question you've ever wanted to ask a professional musician.
Free!
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: Run Club
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson's Run Club combines fitness and nature, taking you on a scenic journey through your west side backyard and making for a fresh and energetic way to stay active this summer.
Free!
Friday, August 13, 2021
Biodiversity Walk
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park researchers will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public.
Free!
Kids
Adult Hike - Greenbelt Nature Center
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Want to take a walk but don’t want to go alone? Join us for a hike through the serenity of the Greenbelt. We will explore different trails and enjoy the experience of nature.
Free!
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway and the Alpine Garden!
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Nature Meditation Hike
at Rochester Avenue and Eastern Parkway (in Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S. Somers Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on our leisurely meditation hike and enjoy the serenity nature offers.
Free!
Staten Island BioBlitz 2021: Pond Ecology
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This community science event will survey some of the biodiversity within the boundaries of Blue Heron Park with the help of scientists, naturalists, educators and the public.
Free!
Event
Nature Exploration: Powell's Cove
at 130th Street and 11th Avenue (in Powell's Cove Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore this unique waterfront park.
Free!
Island Hopping by Canoe (Advanced)
at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Spend a day exploring the islands that surround the Orchard Beach Estuary by canoe. Participants are chosen by lottery. Participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens Aug. 4-7.
Free!
Event
Camp Kids
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join Bryant Park for a fun filled afternoons with music, magic, puppet shows, and science projects, plus arts and crafts between shows!
Free!
Kids
Community Rowing and Birding
at Hunts Point Riverside Park, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Through Community Rowing, guests of all ages explore the Bronx River aboard student-built wooden row boats, accompanied by staff who teach them about the local waterways. Community Birding brings birdwatching to the shores of the Bronx River.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Sunday Stewardship Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Park horticulture staff at a volunteer event to improve the ecology of Fort Tryon Park! Activities will include some or all of the following: painting, planting preparations, planting, weeding, and more.
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Outdoor Skills: Orienteering
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on our Orienteering program and learn how to read a compass and map to help guide your way in the forest.
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Nature Exploration: Clove Lakes Park
at Park Drive and Clove Road (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
On Nature Exploration Hikes we will discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest.
Free!
Camping 101
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Thnking about camping soon? Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn everything you need to know to be confident spending your first night in the woods.
Free!
Camp Kids
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join Bryant Park for a fun filled afternoons with music, magic, puppet shows, and science projects, plus arts and crafts between shows!
Free!
Kids
Intermediate Canoeing
at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
All canoe programs are for ages 8 years and older. Space is limited and participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on August 4-7.
Free!
Monday, August 16, 2021
Monday Morning Pitch-In and Urban Park Ranger Nature Exploration Hike at Inwood Hill Park
at 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Show your park some love and join a Monday Morning Pitch-In! New York City’s parks are being used more than ever before as a result of the pandemic, which often means more litter.
Free!
PhotoFit! - Walking The Trails
at Shorakkpoch Rock (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Explore the beautiful trails of Inwood Hill Park as a group and learn to take compelling photos of nature on your phone or personal camera. No photography experience necessary!
Free!
Pen Tales: Creative Writing
at Muscota Marsh (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore different forms of expression with these creative writing workshops.
Free!
Photo Scavenger Hunts
at Muscota Marsh (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore Inwood Hill Park with your family and neighbors with themed Scavenger Hunts. Match all of the pics on your list and walk home with a prize. This course is intended for all ages!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
PhotoFit! - Walking The Trails
at Shorakkpoch Rock (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Walk the beautiful trails of Inwood Hill Park as a group and learn to take compelling photos of Nature on your phone or personal camera. No photography experience necessary!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Pen Tales: Creative Writing
at Muscota Marsh (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore different forms of expression with these creative writing workshops.
Free!
Resume Writing
at Muscota Marsh (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Stand out with a clear, concise, and visually appealing resume. Build or rebuild your resume as you learn how to assess and convey your strengths.
Free!
Sunset Meditation
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy meditation sessions at Socrates Sculpture Park on Tuesday evenings in the spring, summer, and fall.
Free!
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
PhotoFit! - Walking The Trails
at Shorakkpoch Rock (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Walk the beautiful trails of Inwood Hill Park as a group and learn to take compelling photos of Nature on your phone or personal camera. No photography experience necessary!
Free!
Finding the Alphabet
at Muscota Marsh (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Kids take pictures of nature and architecture resembling the different letters of the alphabet, and put them together in Stop Motion Studio to spell their names.
Free!
Kids
River Project: Shell-ebrate Oysters
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join the HRPK River Project staff and learn how to monitor oysters, restore local habitat and understand the beneficial ecological impacts that oysters provide for the Park’s Estuarine Sanctuary.
Free!
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: High-Intensity Interval Training
at Hudson River Park's Pier 46
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Bringing fresh and stimulating workouts to HRPK's Pier 46, Healthy on the Hudson's HIIT class is here to keep you active in a fun and refreshing way, all summer long.
Free!
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Tidy Thursdays at Starlight Park
at Starlight Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Park Alliance for Tidy Thursdays at Starlight Park.
Free!
Mobile Media Workshop
at Park Terrace East Traffic Circle entrance. (in Isham Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn about your own technology! Come in and ask about your product. Whether it's a cellphone, laptop, or tablet, a Media Education coordinator can help! All ages are welcome!
Free!
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Pen Tales: Creative Writing
at Park Terrace East Traffic Circle entrance. (in Isham Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Explore different forms of expression with these creative writing workshops.
Free!
Making Music
at Park Terrace East Traffic Circle entrance. (in Isham Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Engage with local musicians from Inwood and Upper Manhattan! Come with your listening ears, a picnic blanket, and every question you've ever wanted to ask a professional musician.
Free!
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: Run Club
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson's Run Club combines fitness and nature, taking you on a scenic journey through your west side backyard and making for a fresh and energetic way to stay active this summer.
Free!
Friday, August 20, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Birding Tour
at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk. Who knows what birds we'll discover while taking in views of the Hudson River! In partnership with NYC Audubon.
Free!
Family Camping: Manhattan
at Riverside Park, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on August 11-14.
Free!
Event
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Ocean Breeze Green Team Volunteer Event
at Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Ocean Breeze Park is a beautiful 140-acre park consisting of wetlands, grasslands, and shrub forests. This area is home to innumerable species of wildlife needing your caring hands as we work together in stewardship and restoration of our beloved park.
Free!
Lake Ecology
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Curious to know what lives in your local lake? The Urban Park Rangers will take you around Van Cortlandt Lake while learning about local ecology.
Free!
Kids
Farmhouse Family Day; Beautiful Bees
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us in making arts and crafts for World Honey Bee Day and explore our historic farm and grounds all during Family Day!
Free!
Kids
Camp Kids
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join Bryant Park for a fun filled afternoons with music, magic, puppet shows, and science projects, plus arts and crafts between shows!
Free!
Kids
Community Rowing and Birding
at Hunts Point Riverside Park, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Through Community Rowing, guests of all ages explore the Bronx River aboard student-built wooden row boats, accompanied by staff who teach them about the local waterways. Community Birding brings birdwatching to the shores of the Bronx River.
Free!
Kids
Living with White-Tailed Deer
at Prospect Avenue and Brentwood Avenue (in Allison Pond Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Through an Urban Park Ranger-led hike, you will learn about the impacts and signs of deer on Staten Island, and maybe even see these majestic animals!
Free!
Art Workshop: Ballon Smash; fluid painting workshop with Barbara Oakley
at Poppa & Momma Jones Historical Garden, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Poppa and Momma Jones Garden will host a series of free art workshops for all ages through the month of August 2021.
Free!
Nature Explorers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Kids will have fun exploring the farm and nearby gardens through guided nature activities.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 22, 2021
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Fossil Exploration Workshop
at Bush Terminal Park Entrance on 43rd Street (in Bush Terminal Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
The rocks that make up the jetty at Bush Terminal Piers Park are full of tiny fossils. Learn how they formed, how they got to Brooklyn, and see them up close. Registration Required.
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Insect Exploration Hike
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Don't be afraid of getting your hands dirty as we explore high and low in search of amazing insects to discover their important connection to us.
Free!
Kids
Outdoor Skills: Primitive Survival Skills
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
If you were dropped into the wilderness with nothing but the clothes on your back, could you make a fire, build a shelter, or gather clean drinking water?
Free!
Kids
Camp Kids
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join Bryant Park for a fun filled afternoons with music, magic, puppet shows, and science projects, plus arts and crafts between shows!
Free!
Kids
Great Trees of Tompkins Square Park
at Saint Marks Place and Avenue A (in Tompkins Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Trees have a special place in our environment. Join us for a hike of Tompkins Square Park in search of different species and learn some ways to identify these trees during the summer season.
Free!
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Sunset Meditation
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy meditation sessions at Socrates Sculpture Park on Tuesday evenings in the spring, summer, and fall.
Free!
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: High-Intensity Interval Training
at Hudson River Park's Pier 46
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Bringing fresh and stimulating workouts to HRPK's Pier 46, Healthy on the Hudson's HIIT class is here to keep you active in a fun and refreshing way, all summer long.
Free!
Thursday, August 26, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: Run Club
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson's Run Club combines fitness and nature, taking you on a scenic journey through your west side backyard and making for a fresh and energetic way to stay active this summer.
Free!
Friday, August 27, 2021
Family Camping: Staten Island
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on August 18-21.
Free!
Event
Saturday, August 28, 2021
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway and the Alpine Garden!
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Tree Identification Hike
at 80th Street Entrance (in Juniper Valley Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
If you've ever spent time in the woods, you've probably encountered a tree or two that you can't readily identify. You don't need to be a forestry expert to figure it out.
Free!
Outdoor Skills: Maps and Navigational Skills
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike around Crotona Park where you will learn how to read maps and other techniques to reach your destination.
Free!
Community Rowing and Birding
at Hunts Point Riverside Park, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Through Community Rowing, guests of all ages explore the Bronx River aboard student-built wooden row boats, accompanied by staff who teach them about the local waterways. Community Birding brings birdwatching to the shores of the Bronx River.
Free!
Kids
Nature Exploration: Inwood Hill Park
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
On Nature Exploration, we will discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest. To enhance your experience, please bring your own binoculars and field guides.
Free!
Family Camping: Brooklyn
at Marine Park, Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Camping affords us the opportunity to unplug from the diversions of everyday life and to laugh and play with our families. Registration opens on Aug. 18-22.
Free!
Event
Sunday, August 29, 2021
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Seining
at 3rd Avenue and 147th Street (in Francis Lewis Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for this special seining event! Get up close to fish and other species we net as we explore what lives beneath the surface in the East River.
Free!
Urban Wildlife Hike
at Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road (in Silver Lake Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
oin the Rangers to learn about our interesting neighbors, such as birds, squirrels, raccoons, snakes and many more.
Free!
Art Workshop: Pet Rock and Roll Garden Party with Maureen Catbagan
at Poppa & Momma Jones Historical Garden, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Poppa and Momma Jones Garden will host a series of free art workshops for all ages through the month of August 2021.
Free!
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Sunset Meditation
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy meditation sessions at Socrates Sculpture Park on Tuesday evenings in the spring, summer, and fall.
Free!
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
River Project: Diversity Digest
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m.
During Diversity Digest, you'll learn what it means to be a naturalist, cataloging local wildlife with the free iNaturalist app and sharing your observations with the HRPK community!
Free!
Kids
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: High-Intensity Interval Training
at Hudson River Park's Pier 46
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Bringing fresh and stimulating workouts to HRPK's Pier 46, Healthy on the Hudson's HIIT class is here to keep you active in a fun and refreshing way, all summer long.
Free!
Thursday, September 2, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: Run Club
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson's Run Club combines fitness and nature, taking you on a scenic journey through your west side backyard and making for a fresh and energetic way to stay active this summer.
Free!
Saturday, September 4, 2021
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Ocean Breeze Green Team Volunteer Event
at Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Ocean Breeze Park is a beautiful 140-acre park consisting of wetlands, grasslands, and shrub forests. This area is home to innumerable species of wildlife needing your caring hands as we work together in stewardship and restoration of our beloved park.
Free!
Sunday, September 5, 2021
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Sunset Meditation
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy meditation sessions at Socrates Sculpture Park on Tuesday evenings in the spring, summer, and fall.
Free!
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
River Project: Ask a Scientist
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Dive into a fascinating science topic each month, explore current Park research with a local STEM expert and ask your burning science questions during a live Q&A session!
Free!
Kids
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: High-Intensity Interval Training
at Hudson River Park's Pier 46
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Bringing fresh and stimulating workouts to HRPK's Pier 46, Healthy on the Hudson's HIIT class is here to keep you active in a fun and refreshing way, all summer long.
Free!
Thursday, September 9, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: Run Club
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson's Run Club combines fitness and nature, taking you on a scenic journey through your west side backyard and making for a fresh and energetic way to stay active this summer.
Free!
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway and the Alpine Garden!
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 12, 2021
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: High-Intensity Interval Training
at Hudson River Park's Pier 46
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Bringing fresh and stimulating workouts to HRPK's Pier 46, Healthy on the Hudson's HIIT class is here to keep you active in a fun and refreshing way, all summer long.
Free!
Thursday, September 16, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: Run Club
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson's Run Club combines fitness and nature, taking you on a scenic journey through your west side backyard and making for a fresh and energetic way to stay active this summer.
Free!
Friday, September 17, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Birding Tour
at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk. Who knows what birds we'll discover while taking in views of the Hudson River! In partnership with NYC Audubon.
Free!
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 19, 2021
Sunday Stewardship Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Park horticulture staff at a volunteer event to improve the ecology of Fort Tryon Park! Activities will include some or all of the following: painting, planting preparations, planting, weeding, and more.
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: High-Intensity Interval Training
at Hudson River Park's Pier 46
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Bringing fresh and stimulating workouts to HRPK's Pier 46, Healthy on the Hudson's HIIT class is here to keep you active in a fun and refreshing way, all summer long.
Free!
Thursday, September 23, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: Run Club
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson's Run Club combines fitness and nature, taking you on a scenic journey through your west side backyard and making for a fresh and energetic way to stay active this summer.
Free!
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway and the Alpine Garden!
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Ocean Breeze Green Team Volunteer Event
at Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Ocean Breeze Park is a beautiful 140-acre park consisting of wetlands, grasslands, and shrub forests. This area is home to innumerable species of wildlife needing your caring hands as we work together in stewardship and restoration of our beloved park.
Free!
Sunday, September 26, 2021
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: High-Intensity Interval Training
at Hudson River Park's Pier 46
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Bringing fresh and stimulating workouts to HRPK's Pier 46, Healthy on the Hudson's HIIT class is here to keep you active in a fun and refreshing way, all summer long.
Free!
Thursday, September 30, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Healthy on the Hudson x lululemon: Run Club
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Healthy on the Hudson's Run Club combines fitness and nature, taking you on a scenic journey through your west side backyard and making for a fresh and energetic way to stay active this summer.
Free!
Saturday, October 2, 2021
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 3, 2021
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
River Project: Diversity Digest
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m.
During Diversity Digest, you'll learn what it means to be a naturalist, cataloging local wildlife with the free iNaturalist app and sharing your observations with the HRPK community!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 7, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway and the Alpine Garden!
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 10, 2021
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Thursday, October 14, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Saturday, October 16, 2021
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 17, 2021
Sunday Stewardship Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Park horticulture staff at a volunteer event to improve the ecology of Fort Tryon Park! Activities will include some or all of the following: painting, planting preparations, planting, weeding, and more.
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Days!
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens too! All ages welcome!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Thursday, October 21, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway and the Alpine Garden!
Free!
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Thursday, October 28, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway and the Alpine Garden!
Free!
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Sunday Stewardship Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Park horticulture staff at a volunteer event to improve the ecology of Fort Tryon Park! Activities will include some or all of the following: painting, planting preparations, planting, weeding, and more.
Free!
Saturday, November 27, 2021
Broadway Berm Beautification Day - Fort Tryon Park
at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Dig in" and help the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks horticulture staff restore Fort Tryon Park’s area along Broadway and the Alpine Garden!
Free!
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