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Wild NYC is at the other end of your doorstep! Explore New York's urban forests, streams, and wildlife with these fun outdoor activities.
Nature Events
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Nocturnal Wildlife
at
Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park) , Brooklyn 
8:00 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free!
Kids
Monday, May 28, 2018
Bryant Park Spring Birding Tours
at
Heiskell Plaza (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
8:00 a.m.
–9:00 a.m.
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call Bryant Park home during migratory season with guided tours.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Discovery Walk for Families: Towering Trees
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!
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: Memorial Walk
at Maine Monument (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join tour guides on this walk through Central Park, and through time, to see how generations of New Yorkers have used the park as a place to remember and honor our veterans.
Free!
Memorial Day in Prospect Park
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
,
Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
,
The Carousel (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join the Prospect Park Alliance this Memorial Day for family-friendly activities at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, Lefferts Historic House and the 1912 Carousel.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Discovery Walk for Families: Towering Trees
at
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.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!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Memorial 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 for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights on this holiday Monday. Free with admission to the grounds.
Event
LIC Henge
at
LIC Landing Events Space (in Hunter's Point South Park) , Queens
7:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Join us on May 28 for the Manhattanhenge at one of the best viewing sites in the city!
Free!
Event
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at
Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 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.
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, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
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!
Gallery Tour
at
Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Learn about Glyndor Gallery exhibitions on a tour led by Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow.
Free!
Kid's Le Petit Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids create adorable miniature art and miniature worlds as gifts for others, or to keep. Parents and kids may participate together.
Free!
Kids
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!
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring
at South end of the Calvert Vaux Parking Lot (in Calvert Vaux Park) , Brooklyn
8:15 p.m.
–10:15 p.m.
We'll walk the beach to count the number of crabs present and tag them to keep track of how many we've already seen as part of NYC Parks' ongoing effort to monitor their activity.
Free!
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
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!
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 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
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, May 31, 2018
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 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!
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: 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!
Bryant Park Spring Birding Tours
at
Heiskell Plaza (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call Bryant Park home during migratory season.
Free!
Friday, June 1, 2018
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: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Wildlife Tour: High Line as Habitat
at The High Line , Manhattan
8:00 a.m.
–9:15 a.m.
Tour the High Line with horticulturist and resident wildlife expert, Maryanne Stubbs.
Free!
Bronx River Full River Paddle
at 219th Street and Bronx Boulevard , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Join us on a 5-mile paddling adventure and explore the Bronx River!
Central Park Discovery Walk for Families: Gardens
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–11:00 a.m.
Join us on a kid-friendly guided walk through thousands of blooms in Central Park’s Conservatory Garden. Free. Space is limited, registration required. Families with children ages 5+ only; no groups, please.
Free!
Nature Exploration Hike: John Muir Trail (Vigorous)
at Mosholu Avenue and Broadway (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–12:00 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!
Horseshoe Crab Walk
at
Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
In May and June, horseshoe crabs visit our shores to lay eggs. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free!
Kids
Family Art Project: A Turtle’s Pace
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Marvel at the beautiful patterns that cover the protective shell of the local box turtle. Use fabric and leather scraps to design and decorate a stuffed, wearable turtle-shell…
Free!
Kids
Discovery Community Gardens First Annual Kick Off Event
at Discovery Community Garden , Queens
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Discovery Community Gardens invites you to our First Annual Kickoff Event, featuring games, arts, garden crafts, and music for all to enjoy.
Free!
The Rebirth of Artsy Bloom
at Artsy Bloom Community Garden , Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Come and join us as we clean and beautify the Artsy Bloom community garden. Lunch will be served!
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 Spring Blooms: 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.
National Trails Day Hike: Inwood Hill Park (Moderate)
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join our Urban Park Rangers on a hike through Manhattan's last remaining natural forest.
Free!
Event
National Trails Day: Pat Dolan Trail (Moderate)
at Park Drive East and 73rd Terrace (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on National Trails Day on this moderate hike along The Pat Dolan Trail.
Free!
Event
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, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
Free!
Outdoor Adventure Day for the Family at Willowbrook Park
at 1 Eton Place (in Willowbrook Park) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun-filled day of nature adventures! The Greenbelt and it’s partner organizations will offer: Fishing, Canoeing, Birding, Planting, Hiking, Exploring...and…
Free!
Kids
Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Art-Making at Queens Green Day
at Socrates Sculpture Park , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates' artists and local partners for activities and art-making opportunities as part of the new Queens Green Day.
Free!
Kids
Queens Green Day
at Socrates Sculpture Park , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
The inaugural Queens Green Day is a celebration of all things “green” – local ecological initiatives, food justice, gardening, urban farming, and healthy living.
Free!
Kids
Urban Gardening Techniques in English and Español
at Socrates Sculpture Park , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
As part of Socrates’ Queens Green Day, farmers Rob McGrath and Cristhian Monedero will facilitate interactive presentations of urban gardening techniques.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Discovery Walk for Families: Towering Trees - The North Woods
at
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.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 woodland community.
Free!
Science in the Park: Woodlands
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Join Alley Pond Environmental Center and New York Hall of Science for fun, FREE, hands-on science programming in Alley Pond Park.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: New York City Fish Count
at 172nd Street Beach (in Fort Washington Park) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
As part of the annual World Science Festival, we will wade into the Hudson River to collect and count what species of fish we find. Join us for this fun waterside event!
Free!
Kids
Union Square: Crossroads of New York Walking Tour
at Barnes & Noble , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Experience Union Square in a new way by participating in the Union Square Partnership's free walking tour - Union Square: Crossroads of New York.
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.
Summer on the Hudson: Underwater Neighbors of Riverside Park
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Join the educators from Hudson River Sloop Clearwater to catch, observe, and identify fish and invertebrates.
Free!
Kids
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night with the City Stompers
at
Asser Levy Recreation Center (in Asser Levy Playground) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
NYC Parks and the City Stompers invite you to get on your feet and move to the sounds of live American fiddle music!
Free!
Family Camping: Brooklyn
at
Prospect Park
, Brooklyn
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 is required. Participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens May 23.
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Stargaze Saturdays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
8:00 p.m.
–11:00 p.m.
Manhattan provides a great backdrop as we peer heavenward to see celestial wonders.
Free!
Sunday, June 3, 2018
Family Art Project: A Turtle’s Pace
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Use fabric and leather scraps to design and decorate a stuffed, wearable turtle-shell backpack as part of Wave Hill's Turtle Day.
Kids
Yoga in the Garden
at
Wave Hill
, Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–11:00 a.m.
Enjoy a morning yoga class in the gardens, offered in partnership with Yoga Haven. All levels are welcome!
The New York City Naturalist Club: World Environment Day
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Ahead of World Environment Day, join our park Rangers on a hike through Central Park as we discuss ways participants can continue to be conscious of their environment.
Free!
Discovery Day at Freshkills Park
at
Freshkills Park Event Entrance , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–4:00 p.m.
This free event is a special opportunity to spend a summer afternoon exploring the future park while the site is closed to the public.
Free!
Event
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.
16th Annual Drums Along the Hudson
at 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Activities include a Tree of Peace planting, international cuisine, Native American storytelling, a Pow Wow, crafts, and visits from Captain Planet.
Free!
Event
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
Animal of the Month Club: Snapping Turtle
at
Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
The common snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle. It is estimated that they can live 30 to 40 years in the wild, perhaps even longer.
Free!
Gardening Workshop: Planting for Pollinators
at
Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
We'll discuss pollinators and their role in successful gardens, then make wildflower seed "bombs" to make an impact with native plants in or near your plot.
Free!
Kids
It's My Park: CPN's Family Earth Fair
at
MacNeil Park (in Macneil Park) , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Join Coastal Preservation Network for a great day of environmental service, education, and fun at MacNeil Park in College Point.
Free!
Event
Heather Garden Tour with Public Garden Designer Ronda M. Brands
at
Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
As part of Garden Days at Fort Tryon Park, join public garden designer Ronda M. Brands for a behind-the-scenes look at the design and planting scheme of the Heather Garden.
Free!
Science in the Park: Bay Waters
at
Cryders Lane and Utopia Parkway (in Little Bay Park) , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
We'll grab a seining net and learn about the various creatures that live in the bay. Boots will be provided.
Free!
Kids
Science in the Park: Woodlands
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Join Alley Pond Environmental Center and New York Hall of Science for fun, FREE, hands-on science programming in Alley Pond Park.
Free!
Kids
Kayaking and Canoeing
at Hallet's Cove , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
LIC Community Boathouse (LICCB) offers free kayaking and canoeing (weather permitting) at Hallets Cove, located just north of the park.
Free!
Turtle & Shell Show and Tell
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
1:00 p.m.
–1:30 p.m.
Our youngest visitors and their families are invited to drop by this informal info station to see turtle shells, eggs and meet a live turtle.
Kids
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.
Free!
Nature Presentation: Turtle Talk
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Join environmental educator Carl Heitmuller from the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum for an informative (and humorous) foray into the world of turtles.
Free!
Kids
Wave Hill 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.
Fey Nan Bwa: A Haitian Herb and Song Workshop with Sirene
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join Vodou Priestess Sirene Dantor Rene for an afternoon of singing and learning about Haitian herbal wellness.
Free!
Event
Monday, June 4, 2018
Bryant Park Spring Birding Tours
at
Heiskell Plaza (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
8:00 a.m.
–9:00 a.m.
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call Bryant Park home during migratory season with guided tours.
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 East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Bushwick Inlet Park Visioning Session
at Bushwick Inlet Park House (in Bushwick Inlet Park) , Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks to share your ideas for the next phase of Bushwick Inlet Park!
Free!
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
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!
Kid's Le Petit Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids create adorable miniature art and miniature worlds as gifts for others, or to keep. Parents and kids may participate together.
Free!
Kids
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!
FrogWatch USA in the Greenbelt: Monthly Monitoring Sessions
at 200 Nevada Avenue (in High Rock Park) , Staten Island
8:15 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
We will hike within the Greenbelt to listen for frogs, and record data as part of a national citizen science initiative.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
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!
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at
Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 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.
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!
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, June 7, 2018
Chancellor's Day: Professional Development Day for Educators, Teachers, and Youth Leaders
at
Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley) , Staten Island
8:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Educators, teachers, and youth leaders learn about two nature-based curriculums.
Chancellor's Day: Professional Development Day for Educators, Teachers, and Youth Leaders
at
High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park) , Staten Island
9:00 a.m.
–3:30 p.m.
This is an adult only workshop geared towards educators, and is CTLE credit certified. Educators, teachers, and youth leaders learn about nature-based curriculum .
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 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!
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: 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.
Free!
Bryant Park Spring Birding Tours
at
Heiskell Plaza (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call Bryant Park home during migratory season.
Free!
Friday, June 8, 2018
Coastal Clean Up with Riverside Park Conservancy and Trash Hero New York
at 59th Street Mound (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate World Ocean's Day! Join us for our monthly coastal clean-up project in Riverside Park South.
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: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Bayside Green Neighborhood
at
Upper Alley Parking Lot (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
9:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect the forested areas in Alley Pond Park!
Free!
Woodworking Workshop: Build a Rustic Garden Tuteur
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
9:30 a.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Use cedar posts, branches, and simple tools to create a one-of-a-kind “tuteur” (a.k.a. tripod trellis) under the expert guidance of a master woodworker.
The Great Randall's Island Treasure Hunt
at Field 80 (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join us for an adventure as we unlock Island secrets, search for treasure, and explore Randall’s Island Park.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Discovery Walk for Families: Statues and Monuments
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park) , Manhattan , East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Join us on a kid-friendly adventure as we discover the secrets and mysteries of Central Park’s most beloved children’s sculptures!
Free!
Volunteer Event: National Trails Day
at
White Trail New Springville , Staten Island
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to assist with the installation of cribbing and stairs to help with erosion control, and to help remove invasive plants.
Free!
Event
Birding: Raptors
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park) , Staten Island
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free!
Flora and Fauna Walk at Highbridge Park with Leslie Day
at
Dyckman Street and 10th Avenue Entrance to Highbridge Park (in Highbridge Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–11:00 a.m.
Come on a morning nature walk through Highbridge Park, an ideal spot to see many species of animals, insects, and birds.
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 Spring Blooms: 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.
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
Survival Series: Fire Building
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Learn primitive and modern methods for making fire safely and responsibly while exploring the great outdoors.
Free!
World Oceans Day: Marine Life
at Beach 86th Street and Shorefront Parkway (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk) , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we celebrate the unique marine life found along Rockaway Beach.
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, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
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. It's the latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Discovery Walk for Families: Towering Trees - Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at
Chess & Checkers House (in Central Park) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Take a hike through the Hallett Nature Sanctuary 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 woodland community.
Free!
Science in the Park: Woodlands
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Join Alley Pond Environmental Center and New York Hall of Science for fun, FREE, hands-on science programming in Alley Pond Park.
Free!
Kids
Living with White-Tailed Deer
at Staten Island Boulevard and Shields Place (in Deere 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!
Union Square: Crossroads of New York Walking Tour
at Barnes & Noble , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Experience Union Square in a new way by participating in the Union Square Partnership's free walking tour - Union Square: Crossroads of New York.
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: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Gallery Tour
at
Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Learn about Glyndor Gallery exhibitions on a tour led by Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow.
Family Camping - Manhattan
at Inwood Hill Park , Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
–7:00 a.m.
Camp overnight in Inwood Hill Park, home of the last remaining natural forest in Manhattan. Registration opens on May 30.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 10, 2018
Summer 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 diverse bird species and their behavior on these walks through the gardens and woodlands.
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
Saltwater Fishing
at Lemon Creek Pier (in Lemon Creek Park) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Our experienced Rangers teach the ethics of fishing and the ecology of our waterways on every fishing program. All equipment is provided. Program recommended for agaes 8 years and older.
Free!
Kids
Seining
at Section 2 Orchard Beach (in Pelham Bay Park) , Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–1:30 p.m.
Get ready to get your hands wet! Seining programs use nets to catch fish. This program is recommended for ages 8 years and older. Participation is first-come, first-served.
Free!
Kids
Science in the Park: Bay Waters
at
Cryders Lane and Utopia Parkway (in Little Bay Park) , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
We'll grab a seining net and learn about the various creatures that live in the bay. Boots will be provided.
Free!
Kids
Science in the Park: Woodlands
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Join Alley Pond Environmental Center and New York Hall of Science for fun, FREE, hands-on science programming in Alley Pond Park.
Free!
Kids
Kayaking and Canoeing
at Hallet's Cove , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
LIC Community Boathouse (LICCB) offers free kayaking and canoeing (weather permitting) at Hallets Cove, located just north of the park.
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
Wave Hill 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.
Art Workshop: Botanical Illustration
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Using pen and pencil techniques, practice accurate and scientific depictions of plants and flowers. Supplies are included; all skill levels welcome.
Garden Walk: Poppies in the Garden
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Join Senior Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day to see a plethora of poppies in the garden, from bright-red field poppies to bread seed poppies.
Free!
Cooking Demo: Cooking with Poppy Seeds
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
3:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Discover creative ways to use poppy seeds and sample tasty dishes prepared by a chef from Great Performances.
Monday, June 11, 2018
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!
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring
at Calvert Vaux Park , Brooklyn , South end of the Calvert Vaux Parking Lot (in Calvert Vaux Park) , Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
We'll walk the beach to count the number of crabs present and tag them to keep track of how many we've already seen as part of NYC Parks' ongoing effort to monitor their activity.
Free!
Event
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
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: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Kid's Le Petit Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids create adorable miniature art and miniature worlds as gifts for others, or to keep. Parents and kids may participate together.
Free!
Kids
Growing Mushrooms
at UCC Youth Farm , Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
This workshop offers a peek into the fungi kingdom at large and addresses DIY indoor growing and cultivation methods with the option to transfer your fungi to your outdoor garden.
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, June 13, 2018
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!
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.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at
Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, one of the most magical places in the Park.
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, June 14, 2018
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: 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.
Mad Science Presents Spin, Pop, Boom
at
Buddy Monument (in Forest Park) , Queens
6:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Are you ready for some fun science? Witness amazing feats of chemistry as we explore all sorts of spectacular reactions.
Free!
Kids
Friday, June 15, 2018
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 Discovery Walk for Families: Statues and Monuments
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park) , Manhattan , East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Join us on a kid-friendly adventure as we discover the secrets and mysteries of Central Park’s most beloved children’s sculptures!
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: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Forest Park Trail Work
at Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive (in Forest Park) , Queens
9:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect forested areas in Forest Park!
Free!
Forest Restoration Volunteer Days
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Work together with The Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy and NYC Parks staff to help restore Van Cortlandt Park's forests.
Free!
Upper River Paddle
at 219th Street and Bronx Boulevard , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance on a paddling adventure and explore the fresh water sections of the Bronx River!
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 woodland community.
Free!
Family Art Project: Pollinator Bats and Nocturnal Flowers
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Thirsty at night? Some pollinators are, like the shy bat. Luckily for the bat, species like mango, cacao, banana, guava and agave rely on bats to pollinate their flowers.
Free!
Kids
Pollination Headquarters
at
Wave Hill
, Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
See butterfly and insect displays, take home pollinator-friendly plant lists, join pollinator walks, share your observations, and check out our “bee hotel” in the Flower Garden.
Free!
Kids
Farmhouse Family Day and Farmer's Market
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, outdoor colonial games, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, a farmer's market, and more!
Free!
Kids
Ridgewood Reservoir Community Tours
at
Ridgewood Reservoir , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Join us to explore this incredible natural resource in the heart of NYC.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 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 Spring Blooms: 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.
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
Meet the Bees: A Hands-on Adventure in the Apiary
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Observe bee behavior in the gardens, then suit up in a hat and veil to peek inside a hive filled with 50,000 honeybees.
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, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
Free!
Build a Bee-Abode Workshop
at
Wave Hill
, Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–1:30 p.m.
Assemble a rustic bee house (or condo) for the pollinators in your yard or community garden.
Central Park Tour: Discovery Walk for Families: Towering Trees - The North Woods
at
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.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 woodland community.
Free!
Junior Pollinators Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
1:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Our youngest visitors and their families are encouraged to join an expedition to hunt for colorful flowers and their creature pollinators in the gardens.
Kids
Family Photography Scavenger Hunt
at 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue (in Sunset Park) , Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon of family fun as we go on a scavenger hunt using digital cameras or smartphones. Bring your own digital camera and smartphones.
Free!
Kids
Natures Workshop: Wind Energy Workshop
at
Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park) , Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
In honor of Global Wind Day, our Urban Park Rangers will teach you how to construct wind-powered creations using natural materials.
Free!
The New York City Naturalist Club: Global Wind Day Hike
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street Entrance (in Inwood Hill Park) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Join the Rangers on this Global Wind Day Hike and discover the wind, from its power to its importance and to its possibilities.
Free!
Union Square: Crossroads of New York Walking Tour
at Barnes & Noble , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Experience Union Square in a new way by participating in the Union Square Partnership's free walking tour - Union Square: Crossroads of New York.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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: 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.
Free!
Native Pollinators Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Environmental educator Tim Stanley of Native Beeology and naturalist Paul Keim lead this walk to observe our local pollinators at work.
Family Camping: Staten Island
at Willowbrook Park , Staten Island
6:00 p.m.
–7:00 a.m.
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. Participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on June 6.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Central Park Tour: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at
Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, one of the most magical places in the Park.
Pollination Headquarters
at
Wave Hill
, Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
See butterfly and insect displays, learn about self-guided activities, take home pollinator-friendly plant lists, join pollinator walks, and check out our “bee hotel”.
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.
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
Build a Bee-Abode Workshop
at
Wave Hill
, Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–1:30 p.m.
Assemble a rustic bee house (or condo) for the pollinators in your yard or community garden.
Kayaking and Canoeing
at Hallet's Cove , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
LIC Community Boathouse (LICCB) offers free kayaking and canoeing (weather permitting) at Hallets Cove, located just north of the park.
Free!
Junior Pollinators Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
1:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Our youngest visitors and their families are encouraged to join an expedition to hunt for colorful flowers and their creature pollinators in the gardens.
Kids
Discovery Hike: All About Ants
at
Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park) , Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on our discovery hike and find out some interesting facts about these small insects.
Free!
Kids
Global Wind Day Hike
at Park Drive East and 73rd Terrace (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Global Wind Day is a worldwide event that occurs annually on 15 June. It is a day for discovering wind, its power and the possibilities it holds to change our world.
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: 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.
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.
Native Pollinators Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Environmental educator Tim Stanley of Native Beeology and naturalist Paul Keim lead this walk to observe our local pollinators at work.
Tide Pool Exploration
at
Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park) , Bronx
11:00 p.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will explore the shores of Orchard Beach to explore the variety of marine life that has made its way ashore.
Free!
Kids
Monday, June 18, 2018
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!
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
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: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Kid's Le Petit Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids create adorable miniature art and miniature worlds as gifts for others, or to keep. Parents and kids may participate together.
Free!
Kids
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, June 20, 2018
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!
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 Spring Blooms: 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: 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.
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, June 21, 2018
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: 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!
Summer Solstice Celebration at Socrates
at Socrates Sculpture Park , Queens
5:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Summer Solstice is the longest and most light-filled day of the year, and one of our favorite days to celebrate at Socrates.
Free!
Event
How to Care for your Bees
at Green Valley Farm , Brooklyn
5:30 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Join us for Part 2 of our beekeeping series with longtime beekeeping experts and community gardeners Gemma Garcia and Brenda Thompson-Duchene.
Free!
Midsummer Night’s Solstice Meditation
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Explore the enchanted gardens on a guided meditative walk and finish with a series of restful poses.
Summer Solstice Concert and Beach Walk
at
The Conference House (in Conference House Park) , Staten Island
6:00 p.m.
–8:30 p.m.
Enjoy the music of The Staten Island Snugs, a five member, four-part harmony outfit, with lead guitar, bass, flute, keys and drums. Afterwards enjoy a narrated guided walking tour!
Free!
Friday, June 22, 2018
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: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Central Park Discovery Walk for Families: Statues and Monuments
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park) , Manhattan , East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Join us on a kid-friendly adventure as we discover the secrets and mysteries of Central Park’s most beloved children’s sculptures!
Free!
Family Art Project: Butterfly Habitat Hats
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
See them and sketch them flying among the meadow grasses or on the butterfly bush in Wave Hill’s Flower Garden.
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.
Central Park Spring Blooms: 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.
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, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
Free!
Animal of the Month Club: Snapping Turtle
at Prospect Avenue and Brentwood Avenue (in Allison Pond Park) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for the Animal of the Month Club: Snapping Turtle. Learn interesting facts about this pre-historic looking turtle.
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. It's the latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Discovery Walk for Families: Towering Trees - Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at
Chess & Checkers House (in Central Park) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Take a hike through the Hallett Nature Sanctuary 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 woodland community.
Free!
Science in the Park: Woodlands
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Join Alley Pond Environmental Center and New York Hall of Science for fun, FREE, hands-on science programming in Alley Pond Park.
Free!
Kids
Seining
at
Burnett Street and Avenue U (in Marine Park) , Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Catch-and-release fishing is a great way to get outdoors and discover nature just a few blocks from home. This program is recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Free!
Kids
Tree ID Hike (Light)
at 85th Avenue and 165th Street (in Captain Tilly Park) , Queens
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!
Union Square: Crossroads of New York Walking Tour
at Barnes & Noble , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Experience Union Square in a new way by participating in the Union Square Partnership's free walking tour - Union Square: Crossroads of New York.
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: 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.
Free!
Gallery Tour
at
Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Learn about Glyndor Gallery exhibitions on a tour led by Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow.
Survival Series: Overnight Camping and Wilderness Survival Workshops
at Van Cortlandt Park , Bronx
6:00 p.m.
–7:00 a.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. Registration opens on June 13.
Free!
Event
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Yoga in the Garden
at
Wave Hill
, Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–11:00 a.m.
Enjoy a morning yoga class in the gardens, offered in partnership with Yoga Haven.
Family Art Project: Butterfly Habitat Hats
at
Wave Hill
, Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
See them and sketch them flying among the meadow grasses or on the butterfly bush in Wave Hill’s Flower Garden.
Kids
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at
Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 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.
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
Science in the Park: Bay Waters
at
Cryders Lane and Utopia Parkway (in Little Bay Park) , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
We'll grab a seining net and learn about the various creatures that live in the bay. Boots will be provided.
Free!
Kids
Science in the Park: Woodlands
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Join Alley Pond Environmental Center and New York Hall of Science for fun, FREE, hands-on science programming in Alley Pond Park.
Free!
Kids
Kayaking and Canoeing
at Hallet's Cove , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
LIC Community Boathouse (LICCB) offers free kayaking and canoeing (weather permitting) at Hallets Cove, located just north of the park.
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: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Wave Hill 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, June 25, 2018
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!
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
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: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Kid's Le Petit Art
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
2:30 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Kids create adorable miniature art and miniature worlds as gifts for others, or to keep. Parents and kids may participate together.
Free!
Kids
Composting with Bokashi
at Bayview Houses Community Farm , Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Learn about the bokashi composting method.
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, June 27, 2018
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!
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.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at
Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, one of the most magical places in the Park.
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, June 28, 2018
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: 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: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Evening Garden Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
6:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a short evening stroll in the gardens with a Wave Hill Garden Guide
Friday, June 29, 2018
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 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: 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.
Free!
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Central Park Discovery Walk for Families: Gardens
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–11:00 a.m.
Join us on a kid-friendly guided walk through thousands of blooms in Central Park’s Conservatory Garden. Free. Space is limited, registration required. Families with children ages 5+ only; no groups, please.
Free!
Bronx Food and Farm Walking Tours: Belmont Community Gardens
at
West Farms Square and East Tremont Avenue , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Join us as we visit a diverse group of farmers and entrepreneurs in the Belmont neighborhood.
Event
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at
Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 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.
Free!
Central Park Spring Blooms: 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.
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, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
Free!
Central Park Discovery Walk for Families: Gardens
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join us on a kid-friendly guided walk through thousands of blooms in Central Park’s Conservatory Garden. Free. Space is limited, registration required. Families with children ages 5+ only; no groups, please.
Free!
BYO Bin Worm Compost Workshop
at Seal Shower Garden and Fire Boat House (in John V. Lindsay East River Park) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Compost Project hosted by the LES Ecology Center to learn how to create and manage your own worm bin in this fun and family friendly vermicompost workshop.
Free!
Union Square: Crossroads of New York Walking Tour
at Barnes & Noble , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Experience Union Square in a new way by participating in the Union Square Partnership's free walking tour - Union Square: Crossroads of New York.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (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!
Sunday, July 1, 2018
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
Heather Garden Pollinators Tour
at
Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Watch and learn about the honey bees and our native butterflies, moths, bees, and maybe a hummingbird or two as they gather nectar from flower to flower and help pollinate the plants.
Free!
Kayaking and Canoeing
at Hallet's Cove , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
LIC Community Boathouse (LICCB) offers free kayaking and canoeing (weather permitting) at Hallets Cove, located just north of the park.
Free!
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
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!
FrogWatch USA in the Greenbelt: Monthly Monitoring Sessions
at
Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley) , Staten Island
8:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
We will hike within the Greenbelt to listen for frogs, and record data as part of a national citizen science initiative.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
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!
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, July 5, 2018
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!
Friday, July 6, 2018
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night with the City Stompers
at Beach 94th Street, off Shorefront Parkway (in Rockaway Beach) , Queens
7:00 p.m.
–8:30 p.m.
NYC Parks and the City Stompers invite you to get on your feet and move to the sounds of live American fiddle music!
Free!
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Wildlife Tour: High Line as Habitat
at The High Line , Manhattan
8:00 a.m.
–9:15 a.m.
Tour the High Line with horticulturist and resident wildlife expert, Maryanne Stubbs.
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
Plover Day Festival
at Beach 86th Street and Shorefront Parkway (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk) , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Join us to celebrate nesting shorebirds! Enjoy educational activities and crafts at this family friendly event that raises awareness about the piping plover.
Free!
Fey Nan Bwa: A Haitian Herb and Song Workshop with Sirene
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join Vodou Priestess, Sirene Dantor Rene for an afternoon singing and learning about Haitian herbal wellness.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Stargaze Saturdays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
8:00 p.m.
–11:00 p.m.
Manhattan provides a great backdrop as we peer heavenward to see celestial wonders.
Free!
Sunday, July 8, 2018
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
Kayaking and Canoeing
at Hallet's Cove , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
LIC Community Boathouse (LICCB) offers free kayaking and canoeing (weather permitting) at Hallets Cove, located just north of the park.
Free!
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Arts, Culture & Fun: Taikoza Japanese Drummers
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
10:30 a.m.
–11:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for special concerts featuring the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes.
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, July 11, 2018
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!
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, July 12, 2018
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!
Friday, July 13, 2018
Summer on the Hudson: Birding Walks
at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk. Who knows what birds we'll discover while taking in views of the Hudson River!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Ridgewood Reservoir Community Tour
at
Ridgewood Reservoir , Queens
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Join us to explore this incredible natural resource in the heart of NYC.
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
Open Garden Day NYC
at GreenThumb Compound , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Join the community gardening movement and tour dozens of community gardens across NYC!
Free!
Event
Ay sí, Alcoholado
at
Diamante Garden (in ) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Using plants and flowers directly from Borikén (Puerto Rico), we will make alcoholado, a medicinal rubbing alcohol.
Free!
Vegetable Gardening (and Eating!) with Kids
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Battery Urban Farm’s Educators will give participants insight on how we plant seeds, tend crops, harvest and cook with budding gardeners.
Free!
Kids
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
Sunday, July 15, 2018
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
Kayaking and Canoeing
at Hallet's Cove , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
LIC Community Boathouse (LICCB) offers free kayaking and canoeing (weather permitting) at Hallets Cove, located just north of the park.
Free!
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
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, July 18, 2018
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!
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
Sharing our Farm Traditions: Agroecology
at Far Rock Farm , Queens
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Join the Manager of Urban Agriculture at The Campaign Against Hunger Victor (Sumaq) Flores and the lead farmer of Far Rock Farm for a farm tour and demonstration of agroecological methods.
Free!
Event
Thursday, July 19, 2018
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!
Saturday, July 21, 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
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
Stop and Prune the Roses
at Jenny's Garden , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Let your roses be the star of the show through proper pruning and caretaking.
Free!
Sunday, July 22, 2018
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
Kayaking and Canoeing
at Hallet's Cove , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
LIC Community Boathouse (LICCB) offers free kayaking and canoeing (weather permitting) at Hallets Cove, located just north of the park.
Free!
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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, July 25, 2018
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!
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, July 26, 2018
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!
Friday, July 27, 2018
Thunderbird 40th Annual Grand Mid-Summer Pow Wow
at
Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park) , Queens
6:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
New York City's oldest and largest Powwow will feature three days of intertribal Native American dance competitions to which the public is invited. Over forty Indian Nations will…
Event
Saturday, July 28, 2018
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!
Event
Bronx Food and Farm Walking Tour: South Bronx
at
Cypress Avenue 6 Train Station , Bronx
9:30 a.m.
–2:30 p.m.
This farm walking tour features the bounty of fresh food grown in the Bronx and available at local farmers markets.
Thunderbird 40th Annual Grand Mid-Summer Pow Wow
at
Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park) , Queens
10:00 a.m.
–10:00 p.m.
New York City's oldest and largest pow wow will feature three days of inter-tribal Native American dance competitions.
Event
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
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
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Thunderbird 40th Annual Grand Mid-Summer Pow Wow
at
Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park) , Queens
10:00 a.m.
–10:00 p.m.
New York City's oldest and largest pow wow will feature three days of inter-tribal Native American dance competitions.
Event
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
Kayaking and Canoeing
at Hallet's Cove , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
LIC Community Boathouse (LICCB) offers free kayaking and canoeing (weather permitting) at Hallets Cove, located just north of the park.
Free!
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Propagation From Cuttings
at
New Vision Garden (in ) , Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Learn from East New York Farms! Community Educator Cheryl Browne about how to reproduce more of your favorite plants from cuttings.
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, August 1, 2018
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!
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, August 2, 2018
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!
Summer in the Square Movie Nights
at
North Plaza (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
This August 2nd & 9th, join us for our Summer in the Square Movie Nights!
Free!
Event
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Wildlife Tour: High Line as Habitat
at The High Line , Manhattan
8:00 a.m.
–9:15 a.m.
Tour the High Line with horticulturist and resident wildlife expert, Maryanne Stubbs.
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
Herbal Medicine Workshop and Demonstration with Karen Rose
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
In this hands-on medicine making class we will focus on creating a home first aid kit for summer maladies.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Stargaze Saturdays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
8:00 p.m.
–11:00 p.m.
Manhattan provides a great backdrop as we peer heavenward to see celestial wonders.
Free!
Sunday, August 5, 2018
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
Kayaking and Canoeing
at Hallet's Cove , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
LIC Community Boathouse (LICCB) offers free kayaking and canoeing (weather permitting) at Hallets Cove, located just north of the park.
Free!
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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!
FrogWatch USA in the Greenbelt: Monthly Monitoring Sessions
at 200 Nevada Avenue (in High Rock Park) , Staten Island
8:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
We will hike within the Greenbelt to listen for frogs, and record data as part of a national citizen science initiative. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight. Program suitable for…
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
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!
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, August 9, 2018
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!
Summer in the Square Movie Nights
at
North Plaza (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
This August 2nd & 9th, join us for our Summer in the Square Movie Nights!
Free!
Event
Saturday, August 11, 2018
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
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 on the Hudson: Underwater Neighbors of Riverside Park
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
3:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Join the educators from Hudson River Sloop Clearwater to catch, observe, and identify fish and invertebrates.
Free!
Kids
Arts, Culture & Fun: Celebration of Ingmar Bergman - Movie Screening: Autumn Sonata
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park) , Manhattan
8:30 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Autumn Sonata was the only collaboration between cinema’s two great Bergmans: Ingmar, the iconic director of The Seventh Seal, and Ingrid, the monumental star of Casablanca.
Free!
Sunday, August 12, 2018
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
Kayaking and Canoeing
at Hallet's Cove , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
LIC Community Boathouse (LICCB) offers free kayaking and canoeing (weather permitting) at Hallets Cove, located just north of the park.
Free!
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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, August 15, 2018
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!
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, August 16, 2018
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!
Saturday, August 18, 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
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
Sunday, August 19, 2018
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
Kayaking and Canoeing
at Hallet's Cove , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
LIC Community Boathouse (LICCB) offers free kayaking and canoeing (weather permitting) at Hallets Cove, located just north of the park.
Free!
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Plants as Medicine
at UCC Youth Farm , Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Learn how to make tinctures and other herbal remedies using plants growing in your garden!
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, August 22, 2018
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!
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
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night with the City Stompers
at
Midland Beach Splash Plaza (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach) , Staten Island
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
NYC Parks and the City Stompers invite you to get on your feet and move to the sounds of live American fiddle music.
Free!
Thursday, August 23, 2018
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!
Iyan ati Egusi: An Exploration of Wild and Indigenous Food
at
Hattie Carthan Garden (in Hattie Carthan Community Garden) , Brooklyn
5:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
We will go beyond our traditional garden greens of collard and kale to explore some wild and indigenous greens from West Africa and beyond through storytelling, cooking, and planting.
Free!
Saturday, August 25, 2018
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
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
Seed Keeping: Storytelling and How to Save Seeds
at UCC Youth Farm , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Keeping seeds connects us to our past and to our collective future. Come explore the "why" and "how" of saving seeds and the stories they hold through discussion and hands-on practice.
Free!
Sunday, August 26, 2018
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
Kayaking and Canoeing
at Hallet's Cove , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
LIC Community Boathouse (LICCB) offers free kayaking and canoeing (weather permitting) at Hallets Cove, located just north of the park.
Free!
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Sowing Late Summer and Fall Crops
at Charles W. Cooke Farm , Bronx
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Join us as we plant vegetables for the fall harvest at this urban farm. Learn which plants are best for the cooler weather.
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, August 29, 2018
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!
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
Less Salt, More Herbs!
at Howard Houses Urban Farm , Brooklyn
5:30 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Learn how to incorporate more fresh, flavorful herbs from the garden into your cooking to help season meats and other favorite dishes!
Free!
Thursday, August 30, 2018
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!
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Wildlife Tour: High Line as Habitat
at The High Line , Manhattan
8:00 a.m.
–9:15 a.m.
Tour the High Line with horticulturist and resident wildlife expert, Maryanne Stubbs.
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
Summer on the Hudson: Stargaze Saturdays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
8:00 p.m.
–11:00 p.m.
Manhattan provides a great backdrop as we peer heavenward to see celestial wonders.
Free!
Sunday, September 2, 2018
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
Kayaking and Canoeing
at Hallet's Cove , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
LIC Community Boathouse (LICCB) offers free kayaking and canoeing (weather permitting) at Hallets Cove, located just north of the park.
Free!
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
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 5, 2018
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!
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, September 6, 2018
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!
Saturday, September 8, 2018
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!
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
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
Sunday, September 9, 2018
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
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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 12, 2018
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!
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, September 13, 2018
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!
Friday, September 14, 2018
Summer on the Hudson: Birding Walks
at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk. Who knows what birds we'll discover while taking in views of the Hudson River!
Free!
Saturday, September 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
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
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away with the City Stompers
at John J Carty Park , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–1:30 p.m.
NYC Parks and the City Stompers invite you to get on your feet and move to the sounds of live American fiddle music.
Free!
Sunday, September 16, 2018
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
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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 19, 2018
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!
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, September 20, 2018
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!
Saturday, September 22, 2018
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
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
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
Sunday, September 23, 2018
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
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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
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!
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, September 27, 2018
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!
Saturday, September 29, 2018
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!
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
Sunday, September 30, 2018
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
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
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
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!
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
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!
Saturday, October 6, 2018
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
Sunday, October 7, 2018
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
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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
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!
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 11, 2018
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!
Saturday, October 13, 2018
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
Sunday, October 14, 2018
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
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
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
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
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!
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 18, 2018
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!
Saturday, October 20, 2018
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!
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
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
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!
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
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!
Saturday, October 27, 2018
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!
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
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
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!
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
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