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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
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Bird Walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan 
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Join us for a bird walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery.
Free!
Greenbelt Night Hike
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join Greenbelt Environmental educators after the sun goes down as we explore Buttonbush Swamp, and learn about nocturnal wildlife such as bats, deer, insects, frogs, owls and much more.
Free!
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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Bird Walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Join us for a bird walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery.
Free!
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Family Nature Walk
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
3:00 a.m.–5:00 a.m.
Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public.
Free!
Tour of The Battery Urban Farm
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Take a tour of The Battery Urban Farm to learn about how we grow produce in the heart of downtown New York City.
Free!
Live from the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations, and more.
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 2, 2020
The Amazing Maize Maze
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Find your way through Queen's Farm famous corn maze this fall!
Event
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.
Free!
Kids
Virtual Fall Festival
at Virtual/Online Workshop
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for our annual fall festival on Facebook Live! Enjoy fun cooking demos. Pop in anytime or all day for a fun day of fall festivities!
Free!
Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm
at Decker Farm, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy an old-fashioned hay-ride pulled by a tractor, and indulge in delicious fall food favorites, all without leaving Staten Island!
Kids
Harvest Weekends
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
See the fall foliage, sccop up pumpkins from the farm's Pumpkin Patch, enjoy hayrides and fresh cider, and more!
Free!
The Amazing Maize Maze
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Find your way through Queen's Farm famous corn maze this fall!
Event
Nature Exploration: Marine Park
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City.
Free!
Unexpected History of Common Plants Tour
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Take a guided tour with an expert horticulturist along the Water’s Edge Garden to the Woodland Garden and learn the fascinating history of common garden plants.
Free!
Maze By Moonlight
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Queens Farm’s Maze by Moonlight adds a new element of challenge to the Amazing Maize Maze experience. Somehow the rustling of the corn and the crickets seem amplified as darkness sets in.
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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.
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.
Free!
Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm
at Decker Farm, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy an old-fashioned hay-ride pulled by a tractor, and indulge in delicious fall food favorites, all without leaving Staten Island!
Kids
Accessible Birding Exploration
at Ben Abrams Playground (in Bronx Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Bring your own binoculars as the Urban Park Rangers lead you down a paved and accessible path, in search of Fall migrants along the Bronx River.
Free!
Harvest Weekends
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
See the fall foliage, sccop up pumpkins from the farm's Pumpkin Patch, enjoy hayrides and fresh cider, and more!
Free!
CANCELLED: Harvest Festival
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan, Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a free, family-friendly celebration of fall!
Free!
Kids
The Amazing Maize Maze
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Find your way through Queen's Farm famous corn maze this fall!
Event
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!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Tour of The Battery Urban Farm
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Take a tour of The Battery Urban Farm to learn about how we grow produce in the heart of downtown New York City.
Free!
Live from the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations, and more.
Free!
Kids
Farm Workshop at The Battery: Medicinal Plants
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Stroll through the park with The Battery Conservancy’s staff and learn the healing properties of plants.
Free!
Friday, October 9, 2020
The Amazing Maize Maze
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Find your way through Queen's Farm famous corn maze this fall!
Event
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm
at Decker Farm, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy an old-fashioned hay-ride pulled by a tractor, and indulge in delicious fall food favorites, all without leaving Staten Island!
Kids
Fall Foliage Hike
at Buddy Monument (in Forest Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Be sure to bring your camera and prepare for the kaleidoscope of colors.
Free!
Event
Harvest Weekends
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
See the fall foliage, sccop up pumpkins from the farm's Pumpkin Patch, enjoy hayrides and fresh cider, and more!
Free!
The Amazing Maize Maze
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Find your way through Queen's Farm famous corn maze this fall!
Event
Nature Exploration: Central Park
at West 100 Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
On our nature hikes, you can take an hour to unplug from the world and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature.
Free!
Autumn Walk in the Park
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join RIPA’s staff for a guided walk along our waterfront to view the fall colors. Learn the reasons behind changes in leaf color, the chemical representation of each of the…
Free!
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Family Nature Walk
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.
Free!
Kids
Van Cortlandt Super Hike
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This challenging eight-mile hike winds its way through most of the park's many diverse forests and ecosystems. Registration is required.
Free!
Event
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.
Free!
Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm
at Decker Farm, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy an old-fashioned hay-ride pulled by a tractor, and indulge in delicious fall food favorites, all without leaving Staten Island!
Kids
CANCELLED: Waterfront Walks: Guided Park Tours in Brooklyn Bridge Park
at Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join our docents on a tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s sustainable design, and how the Park came to life!
Free!
Harvest Weekends
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
See the fall foliage, sccop up pumpkins from the farm's Pumpkin Patch, enjoy hayrides and fresh cider, and more!
Free!
The Amazing Maize Maze
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Find your way through Queen's Farm famous corn maze this fall!
Event
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.
Free!
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Tour of The Battery Urban Farm
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Take a tour of The Battery Urban Farm to learn about how we grow produce in the heart of downtown New York City.
Free!
Live from the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations, and more.
Free!
Kids
Farm Workshop at The Battery: Seed Saving
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Take a guided tour of The Battery Urban Farm and learn to save seeds from our flower plants before the end of the season.
Free!
Friday, October 16, 2020
The Amazing Maize Maze
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Find your way through Queen's Farm famous corn maze this fall!
Event
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm
at Decker Farm, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy an old-fashioned hay-ride pulled by a tractor, and indulge in delicious fall food favorites, all without leaving Staten Island!
Kids
Harvest Weekends
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
See the fall foliage, sccop up pumpkins from the farm's Pumpkin Patch, enjoy hayrides and fresh cider, and more!
Free!
The Amazing Maize Maze
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Find your way through Queen's Farm famous corn maze this fall!
Event
Nature Exploration: Hunter Island
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. Join our hikes to explore nature, discover our city’s urban forests, or just clear your head.
Free!
Event
Great Trees of Kissena Park
at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
With nearly 30,000 acres of public parkland, New York City is the perfect place for fall leaf-peeping. Be sure to bring your camera and prepare for the kaleidoscope of colors.
Free!
Event
Autumn Walk in the Park
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join RIPA’s staff for a guided walk along our waterfront to view the fall colors. Learn the reasons behind changes in leaf color, the chemical representation of each of the…
Free!
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm
at Decker Farm, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy an old-fashioned hay-ride pulled by a tractor, and indulge in delicious fall food favorites, all without leaving Staten Island!
Kids
Nature Exploration: Baisley Pond Park
at Baisley Pond Park Parking Lot (in Baisley Pond Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. On our hikes, you may explore nature, and discover our city’s urban forests.
Free!
Harvest Weekends
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
See the fall foliage, sccop up pumpkins from the farm's Pumpkin Patch, enjoy hayrides and fresh cider, and more!
Free!
The Amazing Maize Maze
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Find your way through Queen's Farm famous corn maze this fall!
Event
Nature Exploration: Inwood Hill Park
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
On our nature hikes, you can take an hour to unplug from the world and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature
Free!
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Ask a Scientist
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Engage with real scientists in real time! Each month, we invite you to explore current park research with a local STEM expert followed by a live Q&A session.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Tour of The Battery Urban Farm
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Take a tour of The Battery Urban Farm to learn about how we grow produce in the heart of downtown New York City.
Free!
Live from the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations, and more.
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 23, 2020
The Amazing Maize Maze
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Find your way through Queen's Farm famous corn maze this fall!
Event
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm
at Decker Farm, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy an old-fashioned hay-ride pulled by a tractor, and indulge in delicious fall food favorites, all without leaving Staten Island!
Kids
Fall Foliage Hike: Cornucopia of Trees!
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Let our Urban Park Ranger naturalists explain why leaves change colors and introduce you to the diversity of trees found in our urban forests.
Free!
Harvest Weekends
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
See the fall foliage, sccop up pumpkins from the farm's Pumpkin Patch, enjoy hayrides and fresh cider, and more!
Free!
The Amazing Maize Maze
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Find your way through Queen's Farm famous corn maze this fall!
Event
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Fort Tryon Park Beautification Day and Bulb Planting
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Activities will include some or all of the following: painting, planting preparations, planting, weeding, and more.
Free!
Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm
at Decker Farm, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy an old-fashioned hay-ride pulled by a tractor, and indulge in delicious fall food favorites, all without leaving Staten Island!
Kids
Birding: Hawk Watch
at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Registration is required.
Free!
Inwood Rocks! Geology Hike
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The island of Manhattan is built on three strata know as Manhattan Schist, Inwood Marble, and Fordham Gneiss. Join our Urban Park Rangers on this hike and find out why Manhattan rocks!
Free!
Harvest Weekends
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
See the fall foliage, sccop up pumpkins from the farm's Pumpkin Patch, enjoy hayrides and fresh cider, and more!
Free!
The Amazing Maize Maze
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Find your way through Queen's Farm famous corn maze this fall!
Event
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Open Orchard School: Fall Fruit Tree Planting
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how these special trees should be planted and cared for once in the ground, as well as best practices for planting fruit trees of all kinds.
Free!
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Shell-ebrate Oysters
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for virtual oyster monitoring sessions to learn about the history and important environmental role of this keystone species.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Tour of The Battery Urban Farm
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Take a tour of The Battery Urban Farm to learn about how we grow produce in the heart of downtown New York City.
Free!
Live from the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations, and more.
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 30, 2020
The Amazing Maize Maze
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Find your way through Queen's Farm famous corn maze this fall!
Event
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm
at Decker Farm, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy an old-fashioned hay-ride pulled by a tractor, and indulge in delicious fall food favorites, all without leaving Staten Island!
Kids
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