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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.
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Thursday, September 20, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and more!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Friday, September 21, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Bird Watching at the Reservoir
at Ridgewood Reservoir, Queens
8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Start your day with an early morning bird watching walk led by the Brooklyn Bird Club.
Free!
Event
TIDES
at 334 Furman Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Teens Interested in & Dedicated to Environmental Sciences (TIDES) are invited to pitch in at Brooklyn Bridge Park while exploring and learning more about the environment.
Free!
Sunset Park Green Neighborhood: Street Tree Care
at 38th Street and 4th Avenue, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City.
Free!
Crown Heights Street Tree Care
at Classon Avenue and Prospect Place, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City.
Free!
Birding: Fall Migrants
at Beach 35th Street and Beach Channel Drive (in Bayswater 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!
Autumnal Equinox Sun Salutation
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This energizing, outdoor class with Sara Hart from iHart Lens consists of 108 salutes—a sacred number and symbolic tradition.
Free!
Family Art Project: Bundle Dyeing and Hapa Zome
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join visiting artist Natalie Stopka to create botanical works of art featuring common herbs and garden flowers—like marigolds, coreopsis and hollyhock.
Free!
Kids
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Discovery Walk for Families: Woodland Wonderland - The Ramble
at Loeb Boathouse (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Explore how this carefully planned woodland provides habitat for a variety of wildlife. Discover who calls the forest floor, the Lake shoreline, and the treetops their home.
Free!
Kids
APEC Adventure Time Leaping Lizards
at Alley Pond Environmental Center, Queens
10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Compare the scales of two different lizards and find out what makes them so interesting.
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Living with White-Tailed Deer
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Central Park: Conservatory Garden Tour
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a staff-led tour through three gardens in one, from a magnificent wrought-iron gate made in 1894 to a sculptural tribute to The Secret Garden.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Hudson River Park's SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival
at Hudson River Park's Pier 84
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
There’s something for everyone at this year’s SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival - a daylong science extravaganza.
Free!
Event
36th Annual Queens County Fair
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Enjoy pie eating and corn husking contests, pig races, hayrides, carnival rides, and midway games, and more!
Composting Workshop: Turn & Learn
at Mobilization for Change Community Garden (in ), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Learn all about composting, from worm bins to NYC's Organic's Collection program at this hands-on workshop. The first 20 people get to take home some compost!
Free!
Compost Turn 'N' Learn
at Mobilization for Change Community Garden (in ), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
At this hands-on workshop, we will learn about all things compost! Topics will include, composting with a tumbler, vermicompost, hot composting, and NYC's Organics collection service.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Baylander Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Kids
Summer Open House: H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
Free!
Kids
Preparing Your Garden for Fall
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
We’ll discuss soil testing, cover crops, mulch, and compost application as well as season extension tips.
Tree Giveaway with the Brooklyn Public Library: Windsor Terrace
at Brooklyn Public Library: Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
New York Restoration Project continues to partner with community organizations throughout the five boroughs to give away hundreds of free trees to New Yorkers during fall.
Free!
Tree Giveaway With the Fordham Bedford Community Services
at West Farms Square and East Tremont Avenue, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
The New York Restoration Project continues to partner with community organizations throughout the five boroughs to give away hundreds of free trees to New Yorkers.
Free!
Breukelen Country Fair 2018
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family for a day of outdoor playing, learning and fun, celebrating the traditions, community, and agriculture of Breukelen!
Free!
Event
Astoria Park Shore Fest
at Great Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Close out the summer with Shore Fest, Astoria Park Alliance’s free, fun community festival featuring music, games, prizes, lessons, and more!
Free!
Event
Snug Harbor Heritage Farm Tour
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Snug Harbor’s Heritage Farm is a better-than-organic 2.5 acre sustainable urban farm, now in its seventh growing season. Go behind the scenes at the farm!
CANCELLED: Garden Crafts for Adults
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Why should kids get to have all the fun? Join Morris-Jumel Gardener Karen Waltuch for an inspired afternoon of garden-related colonial and modern crafts for adults.
Wildflower Meadow Tour
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Learn about the flowers, plants, wildlife, and trees that can be found in the Wildflower Meadow!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Art in the Garden Day: Flower Press Workshop
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Draw inspiration from the exhibit Impressive Plants to create pressed flower artwork and learn about herbarium.
Kids
Autumn Equinox and International Day of Peace Community Potluck
at Dorothy K. McGowan Memorial Garden, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
The garden is hosting an Autumn Equinox community potluck in celebration of International day of Peace, the harvest, and the season of balance.
Free!
Strawberry Planting Workshop
at Edgemere Farm, Queens
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn how prepare and plant a fall strawberry bed for a small spring crop of strawberries and a larger fall crop.
Free!
Night Hike
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
What lurks around at night? Find out as the Urban Park Rangers lead a hike through Van Cortlandt Park under the cover of darkness.
Free!
Nature Exploration Hike: Bugs and Butterflies
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City.
Free!
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Birding: Fall Migrants
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. To enhance your experience, we encourage you to bring binoculars, or ask a ranger to borrow a pair.
Free!
Bird Walks with New York City Audubon
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Spot and identify creatures of flight and learn how the Queens Botanical Garden provides important resources for birds like water, shelter, and insects to eat.
Kids
Family Art Project: Bundle Dyeing and Hapa Zome
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join visiting artist Natalie Stopka to create botanical works of art featuring common herbs and garden flowers.
Kids
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Big City Fishing: Sundays
at Hudson River Park's Pier 25, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Drop in a line and relax, or engage with environmental educators on such topics such as water quality, fish biology, and more.
Free!
Kids
Survival Series: Shelter Building
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or just want to be more prepared for any situation, an outdoor skills program is perfect fit for you.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
36th Annual Queens County Fair
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Enjoy pie eating and corn husking contests, pig races, hayrides, carnival rides, and midway games, and more!
Animal of the Month Club: Butterflies
at Hanover Avenue and Palma Drive (in Eibs Pond Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we search for Monarchs, Tiger Swallowtails, and other species of butterflies .
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Rangers’ Choice: Gather Around The Campfire
at Rockaway Beach, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join us around our roaring campfire for an evening of s'mores, games, and storytelling.
Free!
Monday, September 24, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Stargazing
at On the High Line at 14th Street (in The High Line), Manhattan
6:45 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York to see rare celestial sights.
Free!
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Bird Walks at The Battery
at Netherland Flagpole (in The Battery), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Join us for bird walks at The Battery with NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery.
Free!
Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Bronx Kill Salt Marsh Tour
at Randall's Island Connector (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover the ecological importance of a salt marsh, view wildlife up close, and learn how the island’s history has shaped our natural areas!
Free!
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and more!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
How to Grow and Maintain a Lawn
at Orchard Alley, Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dreaming of greener pastures? Come learn from Mercedes Nunez, NYC Parks Horticulture Manager for Manhattan who formerly maintained the lawn at Gracie Mansion!
Free!
Friday, September 28, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Fort Greene: Street Tree Care
at Quincy Street and Downing Street, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Community Fridays at the Foodway
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Fall in love with the autumn season at the Foodway in Concrete Plant Park, and join us for a day of paddling, fitness, and cooking.
Free!
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
TIDES
at 334 Furman Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Teens Interested in & Dedicated to Environmental Sciences (TIDES) are invited to pitch in at Brooklyn Bridge Park while exploring and learning more about the environment.
Free!
Forest Park Trail Work
at Seuffert Bandshell Parking lot (in Forest Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants as well as close trails in order to help restore the forest and create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Bronx River Estuary Paddle
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance on a 2.5-mile paddling adventure and explore the estuary sections of the Bronx River!
The Manhattan Land Trust Goes Apple Picking
at Manhattan Land Trust, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The Manhattan Land Trust Fall Field trip will be to an upstate apple orchard (Location TBA). We will travel by van and our seats are limited, but we would love for you to join us! We…
Family Art Project: Tiny Terrariums
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Create your very own mini-terrarium in a recycled glass jar that we provide, or bring in one of your own.
Free!
Kids
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Discovery Walk for Families: Woodland Wonderland - The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn about the architecture, landscapes, and ecosystems of the Park through hands-on exploration using Discovery Kits.
Free!
Kids
Maggie's Magic Garden 25th Anniversary Celebration
at Maggies Magic Garden, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
There will be free refreshments, live music, and live dance performance from groups from Bolivia and Puerto Rico.
Free!
Toddler Tales Ten Apples Up on Top
at Alley Pond Environmental Center, Queens
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Encourage your child’s love of reading by sharing a nature-related story especially chosen for our littlest nature lovers. Create a nature craft, meet some of APEC’s animals, and enjoy a nature walk.
Kids
Get Hooked!
at Southern waterfront across from the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get up close and personal with the fish and wildlife that live along our shoreline. Try your hand at fishing while learning about amazing underwater habitats at this free event.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Get Hooked
at Southern waterfront just south of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get up close and personal with the fish and wildlife that live along our shoreline. Try your hand at fishing while learning about amazing underwater habitats.
Free!
Kids
Birding: Fall Migrants
at Forest Park Visitor Center (in Forest Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in New York City.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Central Park: Conservatory Garden Tour
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a staff-led tour through three gardens in one, from a magnificent wrought-iron gate made in 1894 to a sculptural tribute to The Secret Garden.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Fall Harvest Fair
at Harlem Grown 134th Street Farm, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for our scavenger hunt, a jam-making activity, honey tasting from our very own bees, and much more. Make sure you don't miss out and RSVP now!
Free!
Summer Open House: H.H. Biddle House
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore a grand Greek Revival building that sits atop clay colored bluffs overlooking the Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill waterways.
Free!
Kids
Ranger's Choice: Paddle and Hike Orchard Beach
at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join a paddle across the lagoon as we explore the salt marsh and the rich biodiversity found within. We well then land on the shores of the Hunter Island Nature Preserve for a hike.
Free!
Succulent September
at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Maria Colletti, author of Gardens Under Glass, will conduct a workshop building session using succulents in hanging glass terrariums.
Photo Hike with Alice Austen House
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Lace up your hiking boots and grab a camera for this family-friendly nature photowalk led by Staten Island photographer Gail Middleton and a Greenbelt Educator to celebrate the arrival of autumn.
Free!
Water’s Edge Garden Tour
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
earn about the flowers, wildlife, plants and trees that can be found in the Water’s Edge Garden!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Family Camping: Brooklyn
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Camping with the Urban Park Rangers and your family is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and create lasting memories. Registration required.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Family Art Project: Tiny Terrariums
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Create your very own mini-terrarium in a recycled glass jar that we provide, or bring in one of your own.
Kids
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Big City Fishing: Sundays
at Hudson River Park's Pier 25, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Drop in a line and relax, or engage with environmental educators on such topics such as water quality, fish biology, and more.
Free!
Kids
Discovery Day at Freshkills Park
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Experience the unique landscape and spectacular views the landfill-to-park project has to offer. Hundreds of acres and miles of trails will be open for tours, bicycling, and activities for all ages.
Free!
Event
Birding: Shore Birds
at Hylan Boulevard and Edgewater Street (in Alice Austen Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in New York City. Wildlife viewing is a perfect activity for any age.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
The Bronx Native American Festival
at South Picnic Area (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a celebration of the unique native cultures of the Americas at the Bronx Native American Festival
Free!
Event
CANCELLED: Tree Giveaway & Book Talk: Around the World in 80 Trees
at Target Brooklyn Community Garden, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Jonathan Drori discusses his latest book Around the World in 80 Trees. Stay afterwards for a Q&A with the author, a book signing, and the chance to adopt your very own free tree!
Free!
Forest Friends
at Alley Pond Environmental Center, Queens
12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Meet some forest friends, enjoy a scavenger hunt through the forest, share a story, and make an animal craft to take home.
Kids
The New York City Naturalist Club: Nature Exploration
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
On our hikes, you may explore nature, discover our city’s urban forests, or just unplug from the world to clear your head.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Sunset and S'mores
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers lead you on this sunset hike through Van Cortlandt Park. Afterward, participants will be treated to s'mores over an open fire. Registration is required.
Free!
Monday, October 1, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
World Habitat Day: Compost Workday
at East River Park Compost Yard (in Corlears Hook Park), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Help us sift and bag compost while getting a behind-the-scenes look at how we process organic waste into rich compost.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Planting Garlic and Cover Crops
at Ashford Street Abundant Garden, Brooklyn
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Get your raised beds ready for winter by planting out a cover crop. Now is also the time to plant garlic, a garden favorite!
Free!
Stargazing
at On the High Line at 14th Street (in The High Line), Manhattan
6:45 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York to see rare celestial sights.
Free!
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Bird Walks at The Battery
at Netherland Flagpole (in The Battery), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Join us for bird walks at The Battery with NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery.
Free!
Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for this tour around tumbling waterfalls, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights include Harlem Meer, Huddlestone Arch, the Loch, Glenspan Arch, several cascades, and the Pool.
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and more!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Friday, October 5, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
TIDES
at 334 Furman Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Teens Interested in & Dedicated to Environmental Sciences (TIDES) are invited to pitch in at Brooklyn Bridge Park while exploring and learning more about the environment.
Free!
Birding: Fall Migrants
at 138th Place and 11th Avenue (in Powell's Cove Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in New York City.
Free!
Birding: Fall Migrants
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in New York City.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Family Art Project: Raptors Take Flight
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Make your own, movable, raptor puppet or windsock resembling the migrating hawks and other raptors circling and gliding above the Hudson River.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Discovery Walk for Families: Woodland Wonderland - The Ramble
at Loeb Boathouse (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn about the architecture, landscapes, and ecosystems of the Park through hands-on exploration using Discovery Kits.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Central Park: Conservatory Garden Tour
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a staff-led tour through three gardens in one, from a magnificent wrought-iron gate made in 1894 to a sculptural tribute to The Secret Garden.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tree Trail Walk
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of Fort Greene Park.
Free!
Survival Series: Primitive Survival Skills
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 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!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Family Camping: Staten Island
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. Registration for this program is required.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Birding: Fall Migrants
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. To enhance your experience, we encourage you to bring binoculars, or ask a ranger to borrow a pair.
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
The New York City Naturalist Club: Trees of Tompkins Square Park
at Saint Marks Place and Avenue A (in Tompkins Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
This hike is of light intensity, featuring a leisurely stroll on mostly paved paths and an introduction to tree identification.
Free!
Living with White-Tailed Deer
at Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 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!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Discovery Hike: Nocturnal Insects
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Enjoy learning about the diversity of insects which inhabit our parks. Moths, bees, and beetles are only a few of the critters we may be able to encounter.
Free!
Kids
Monday, October 8, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Discovery Walk for Families: Towering Trees - The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Take a hike through the North Woods and learn how to tell a maple from an oak! Discover how trees - from seeds and leaves to logs - contribute to the health of an urban park.
Free!
Kids
Migration Information Station
at Wave Hill, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Where are they going? Look out over the Hudson River to see raptors and other birds soaring over Wave Hill during peak fall migration.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Falconry Presentation: Skyhunters in Flight
at Wave Hill, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Watch hawks, falcons and owls sharpen their hunting skills during an exciting outdoor flight demonstration. Hear about the ancient sport of falconry and see live raptors from around the world.
Event
Columbus Day Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide on this special, holiday Monday for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Season Extension and Cover Crops
at Corona Taxpayers Garden, Queens
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
We’ll discuss and build some simple season extension methods. We’ll also discuss and plant a cover crop seed mix.
Free!
Stargazing
at On the High Line at 14th Street (in The High Line), Manhattan
6:45 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York to see rare celestial sights.
Free!
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Bird Walks at The Battery
at Netherland Flagpole (in The Battery), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Join us for bird walks at The Battery with NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery.
Free!
Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Winter Dressing for Tree Beds
at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Get your street tree ready to take a much-needed rest by preparing it for winter stress. Discover fun ways to dress tree beds for the holidays and plant appropriate bulbs for spring.
Free!
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and more!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Sunset Accessible Hike
at Soundview Park Butterfly Meditation Garden (in Soundview Park), Bronx
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Learn about the birds and trees that inhabit Soundview Park and enjoy a beautiful sunset over the Bronx River.
Free!
Friday, October 12, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
TIDES
at 334 Furman Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Teens Interested in & Dedicated to Environmental Sciences (TIDES) are invited to pitch in at Brooklyn Bridge Park while exploring and learning more about the environment.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Discovery Walk for Families: Woodland Wonderland - The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn about the architecture, landscapes, and ecosystems of the Park through hands-on exploration using Discovery Kits.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Central Park: Conservatory Garden Tour
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a staff-led tour through three gardens in one, from a magnificent wrought-iron gate made in 1894 to a sculptural tribute to The Secret Garden.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Birding: Fall Migrants
at Beach 59th Street and Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in New York City to see fall migratory birds.
Free!
Open House New York: Conference House Park Edition
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
As part of the citywide Open House New York Weekend, the historic houses of Conference House Park will be open for self-guided tours.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Maze By Moonlight
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
4:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Navigate The Amazing Maize Maze by the starry night sky (or by flashlight) on two Saturdays only (October 13 and October 20)!
Event
Family Camping: Bronx
at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. Registration for this program is required. Registration opens on Wednesday, October 3.
Free!
Animal of the Month Club: Raccoon
at Park Drive and Clove Road (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we hike at night in search of raccoons and other nocturnal species.
Free!
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Jamaica Bay Tree Planting
at Point Breeze Place and Baywater Court (in Jamaica Bay Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Help us plant trees in Jamaica Pay! Trees provide so many benefits to New Yorkers such as improved air and water quality, reduced pollution, and lower energy costs.
Free!
Fall Birding
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of bird species and their behaviors on these captivating walks.
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our farmers have planted some surprising and interesting produce this year so we encourage you to come visit! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Ranger's Choice: Prospect Park Nature and History Bike Tour
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Bike through Prospect Park while enjoying the sights and sounds of fall. Registration is required.
Free!
Nature Bike Tour
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Bike through Brookfield Park while enjoying the vistas and fall colors. Registration is required.
Free!
Inwood Rocks! The Geology of Northern Manhattan
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 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, featuring pumpkin decorating, face painting, kite flying, live musical performances, and more.
Free!
Kids
Open House New York: Conference House Park Edition
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
As part of the citywide Open House New York Weekend, the historic houses of Conference House Park will be open for self-guided tours.
Free!
Family Nature Walk
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join naturalist and educator Gabriel Willow on a family-friendly walk through the gardens or woodlands.
Kids
Mushroom ID Hike
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
We will take a closer look at these fascinating fungi and learn basic mushroom identification.
Free!
Open House New York
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn about Snug Harbor’s distinctive architecture and ongoing adaptive reuse efforts on our historic 83-acre grounds.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Astronomy: Orionids Meteor Shower
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will be your guides to the solar system. The Orionids is an average shower, producing up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak.
Free!
Monday, October 15, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Stargazing
at On the High Line at 14th Street (in The High Line), Manhattan
6:45 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York to see rare celestial sights.
Free!
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Classic Season Extension Techniques for Fall
at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Stretch your harvest with old-time season extension. We’ll explore DIY frames, hoops, and row cover as well as tour an unheated greenhouse.
Free!
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and more!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Friday, October 19, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
TIDES
at 334 Furman Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Teens Interested in & Dedicated to Environmental Sciences (TIDES) are invited to pitch in at Brooklyn Bridge Park while exploring and learning more about the environment.
Free!
Upper River Paddle
at 219th Street and Bronx Boulevard, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance on a paddling adventure and explore the fresh water sections of the Bronx River!
Coastal Cleanup with Riverside Park Conservancy and TRASH HERO NY
at 59th Street Mound (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Riverside Park Conservancy partners with TRASH HERO NY to remove trash and recyclables that are brought in with the tides and pile up along the Hudson River coastline.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Family Art Project: Wormy, Squirmy Decomposers Parade
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Listen to storyteller Rama Mandel read "Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt", by Kate Messner, with art by Christopher Silas Neal, and hear about the critters at work in the cool damp earth beneath the ground.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Discovery Walk for Families: Woodland Wonderland - The Ramble
at Loeb Boathouse (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn about the architecture, landscapes, and ecosystems of the Park through hands-on exploration using Discovery Kits.
Free!
Kids
Ranger's Choice: High Line Park Past and Present
at On the High Line (in The High Line), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Re-opened to the public in 2009, this park is one of the most visited places in New York City and a model for innovative creation of green spaces. Registration is required.
Free!
Central Park: Conservatory Garden Tour
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a staff-led tour through three gardens in one, from a magnificent wrought-iron gate made in 1894 to a sculptural tribute to The Secret Garden.
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Decomposer Detectives Family Walks
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Are you curious about worms, insects, fungi and other creatures that live on the forest floor? Grab a magnifying glass and join us! his walk is held at 11:00 a.m., noon, and 1:00 p.m.
Free!
Kids
Decomposition Central
at Wave Hill, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
What do lowly millipedes, mushrooms, and land mollusks have in common? They are star players on the decomposition squad that makes life on earth sustainable for all of us.
Free!
The Boneyard
at Wave Hill, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Skulls, bones, teeth, shells, antlers—see what’s left after an animal carcass decomposes.
Free!
Urban Composting Demo
at Wave Hill, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Find out how you can do some decomposing of your own at home, with Bronx GreenUp.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Nature's Workshop: Fermentation
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
At this workshop, we’ll discuss the basics of fermenting as well as lead hands-on activities designed to introduce participants to this beneficial microbiological process.
Free!
Survival Series: Basket and Natural Cordage Making
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers are well-versed in outdoor lore. Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life.
Free!
Vulture Culture: A Live Bird Presentation
at Ecology Building (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Observe vultures and other scavenging birds of prey and hear about their adaptive (and somewhat cringe-worthy) behaviors .
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Maze By Moonlight
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
4:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Navigate The Amazing Maize Maze by the starry night sky (or by flashlight) on two Saturdays only (October 13 and October 20)!
Event
Astronomy: Phases of the Moon
at 50 Kent Pop-Up Park (in Bushwick Inlet Park), Brooklyn
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Fall and winter are the best times to observe meteor showers, the phases of the moon, and many planets of the Milky Way.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Family Art Project: Wormy, Squirmy Decomposers Parade
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Listen to storyteller Rama Mandel read "Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt", by Kate Messner, with art by Christopher Silas Neal, and hear about the critters at work in the cool damp earth beneath the ground.
Kids
Decomposer Detectives Family Walks
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Are you curious about worms, insects, fungi and other creatures that live on the forest floor? Grab a magnifying glass and join us! his walk is held at 11:00 a.m., noon, and 1:00 p.m.
Kids
Decomposition Central
at Wave Hill, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
What do lowly millipedes, mushrooms and land mollusks have in common? They are star players on the decomposition squad that makes life on earth sustainable for all of us.
The Boneyard
at Wave Hill, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Skulls, bones, teeth, shells, antlers—see what’s left after an animal carcass decomposes.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Urban Composting Demo
at Wave Hill, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Find out how you can do some decomposing of your own at home.
Birding: Raptor Migration
at Gateway Drive and Erskine Street (in Spring Creek Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. To enhance your experience we encourage you to bring binoculars and field guides, or ask a Ranger to borrow a pair.
Free!
Wilderness Skills: Knot Tying
at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or just want to be more prepared for any situation, an outdoor skills program is the perfect fit for you.
Free!
The New York City Naturalist Club: Trees of Inwood Hill Park
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a deep look at the deciduous trees and the ecological relationship between plants and animals as they go through the change of season from summer to autumn.
Free!
CANCELLED: Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Vulture Culture: A Live Bird Presentation
at Ecology Building (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Observe vultures and other scavenging birds of prey and hear about their adaptive (and somewhat cringe-worthy) behaviors.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Nocturnal Wildlife
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they search for some of the lesser-seen creatures of the night.
Free!
Animal of the Month Club: Raccoon
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we hike at night in search of raccoons and other nocturnal species
Free!
Monday, October 22, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Artist Talk - City as Ecosystem: NYC Urban Field Station Artists Residency
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us as the current group and past group of NYC Urban Field Station Artists in Residents talk about their work and its possibilities and role in New York City.
Free!
Stargazing
at On the High Line at 14th Street (in The High Line), Manhattan
6:45 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York to see rare celestial sights.
Free!
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park: Conservatory Garden Tour
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a staff-led tour through three gardens in one, from a magnificent wrought-iron gate made in 1894 to a sculptural tribute to The Secret Garden.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and more!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Friday, October 26, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park Tour – French (Française)
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Faire une visite guidée et laisser les Guides du Central Park Conservancy vous donner la vue de l’initié de quelques-unes des caractéristiques les plus emblématiques du meilleur parc urbain du monde.
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Bird Watching at the Reservoir
at Ridgewood Reservoir, Queens
8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Start your day with an early morning bird watching walk led by the Brooklyn Bird Club.
Free!
TIDES
at 334 Furman Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Teens Interested in & Dedicated to Environmental Sciences (TIDES) are invited to pitch in at Brooklyn Bridge Park while exploring and learning more about the environment.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Discovery Walk for Families: Woodland Wonderland - The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn about the architecture, landscapes, and ecosystems of the park through hands-on exploration using Discovery Kits.
Free!
Kids
The Van Cortlandt Super Hike (Vigorous)
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!
Central Park: Conservatory Garden Tour
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a staff-led tour through three gardens in one, from a magnificent wrought-iron gate made in 1894 to a sculptural tribute to The Secret Garden.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Halloween Festival
at Harlem Grown 131st Street Farm, Harlem Grown 134th Street Farm, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Family-friendly activities may include face painting, spooky arts and crafts, cooking demo, and a haunted hoop house! Of course, there will be plenty of healthy treats!
Free!
Kids
Nature's Workshop: Composting
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Composting is an amazing way to reduce personal waste that is shipped to landfills. It also creates amazing supersoil for your own plants or nearby gardens.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: The North Woods – Spanish (Español)
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
El North Woods es el área de bosques más grande del Parque que ofrece a la gente y vida silvestre un refugio forestal de 40 acres en medio de la ciudad de Nueva York.
Sunday, October 28, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join us for this tour around tumbling waterfalls, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights include Harlem Meer, Huddlestone Arch, the Loch, Glenspan Arch, several cascades, and the Pool.
Free!
The New York City Naturalist Club: Hawk Watch
at East 72nd Street Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Fall Foliage Hike
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!
Event
Children's Fall Festival
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Boogie down to live country western music, take an autumn hayride, visit our Haunted House, and enjoy pony rides and a seasonal petting zoo.
Kids
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Monday, October 29, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Stargazing
at On the High Line at 14th Street (in The High Line), Manhattan
6:45 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York to see rare celestial sights.
Free!
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Farm & Compost Volunteer Opportunities
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project to lend a hand at our urban farm or learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil. Find out how to foster a farm ecosystem and grow healthy crops.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.
Kids
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Friday, November 2, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Coastal Cleanup with Riverside Park Conservancy and TRASH HERO NY
at 59th Street Mound (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Riverside Park Conservancy partners with TRASH HERO NY to remove trash and recyclables that are brought in with the tides and pile up along the Hudson River coastline.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Family Art Project: Dances with Leaves
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Find an assortment of freshly-fallen leaves to be the subject of fresh, bright prints. Roll up leaves with ink and layer leaf prints, or add punched-paper leaf shapes in artful arrangements.
Free!
Kids
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Wildlife Weekend
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Admission includes the Frogs, Bugs, & Animals show, hayrides, animal feeding, and pony rides (80 lb. rider limit).
Kids
Fall Foliage Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy colorful foliage at its seasonal peak. Senior Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day shares some of his favorite trees and shrubs in their vibrant fall finery.
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Wildlife Weekend
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Admission includes the Frogs, Bugs, & Animals show, hayrides, animal feeding, and pony rides (80 lb. rider limit).
Kids
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Monday, November 5, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Friday, November 9, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Wildlife Weekend
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Admission includes the Frogs, Bugs, & Animals show, hayrides, animal feeding, and pony rides (80 lb. rider limit).
Kids
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Wildlife Weekend
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Admission includes the Frogs, Bugs, & Animals show, hayrides, animal feeding, and pony rides (80 lb. rider limit).
Kids
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Monday, November 12, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Friday, November 16, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Plastics: Pelagic Peril
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Monday, November 19, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Friday, November 23, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
JJoin a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Monday, November 26, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Friday, November 30, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Monday, December 3, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Friday, December 7, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Monday, December 10, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Friday, December 14, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Monday, December 17, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Friday, December 21, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Monday, December 24, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Friday, December 28, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Monday, December 31, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
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