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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
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Edenwald Green Neighborhood - Forest Restoration
at Crawford Avenue and Palmer Avenue (in Seton Falls Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help protect forested areas in Seton Falls Park and create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
North Shore - Street Tree Care
at Jersey Street and Scribner Avenue, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees.
Free!
Wellness: Grounding Sound—Meditation with Singing Bowls
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Welcome spring, and the vernal equinox, with the harmonic sounds of Tibetan singing bowls, Koshi chimes, and other tonal instruments.
The Pelham Bay Super Hike
at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
This challenging hike winds its way through many diverse forests and ecosystems in Pelham Bay Park. Participants chosen by lottery. Lottery registration begins on Wednesday, March 13.
Free!
Queens Park of the Month: Cunningham Park
at Union Turnpike Parking Lot (in Cunningham Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
The Queens Park of the Month series programs features some historical and natural highlights of some local favorite parks.
Free!
Discovery Hike: Bring in Spring
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Stretch out the winter wearies with a hike through the central Greenbelt in search of buds, blooms, birds, and other signs of spring.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Discovery Walks: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a kid-friendly hike through the North Woods to learn about the plants, trees, and wildlife of this woodland retreat.
Free!
Kids
Nature's Workshop: Natural Musical Instruments
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Discover which trees and natural materials are used to build modern day and tribal musical instruments.
Free!
Kids
Children's Garden Open House
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join QBG for their annual Open House, and get your hands dirty with planting activities and garden crafts.
Free!
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: 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!
Seed Starting Workshop
at Gerard Carter Center, Staten Island
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Create your own seed-starting trays with various flower and vegetable seeds! Participants may take home their trays and later plant them in the garden if interested.
Free!
Astronomy
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Astronomy programs feature the use of telescopes and binoculars to observe specific astronomical events.
Free!
Sunday, March 24, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
Nature's Workshop: Natural Landscape Painting for Beginners
at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Interpret the natural would through artistic expression while learning about nature and the environment. Registration is required.
Free!
Start Your Summer Veggies Workshop
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Cultivate your green thumb at QBG in an introductory workshop on how to start your summer vegetables indoors. Participants take home a starter garden.
The Explorer’s Club: Eastchester Bay Exploration and Beach Cleanup
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Earn a Responsibility stamp as you give back to the parks! Join the Urban Park Rangers for a beach cleanup of Eastchester Bay while learning about coastal ecology.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Scavenger Hunt Hike
at Clifton Place and Marcy Avenue (in Herbert Von King Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Nature scavenger hunts are a great way to connect to the natural world and get moving outside.
Free!
Kids
Outdoor Skills: Fire Making
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers are well versed in outdoor lore. This program focuses on fire-making skills, and is recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Free!
Women's History Month: Women of the Lenape
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn how native tribes used the local waterways, native plants, wildlife in everyday life and how the Lenape legacy lives on today through their words and artifacts still being discovered.
Free!
Garden and Conservatory 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.
Panel Discussion: Art, Theory and Practice in the Anthropocene
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This discussion about artistic responses to climate change and its consequences brings together contributors to a new anthology, "Art, Theory and Practice in the Anthropocene."
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Spring Compost Kickoff
at 6th Street and Avenue B Community Garden (in ), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn how to convert your yard waste and kitchen scraps into a rich, organic fertilizer in this hands-on workshop.
Free!
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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 Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Friday, March 29, 2019
Art in the Garden: In Full Bloom
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
In Full Bloom presents the work of three artists, Darya Warner, Amber Vittoria, and Jamie Pesavento, who create work inspired by the shape and form of flowers and bodies.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Saturday, March 30, 2019
35th Annual GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference
at Graduate Center of the City University of New York, Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
We're kicking off the community gardening season in New York City with a day of workshops on garden-related topics including vegetable growing techniques and garden design.
Sunset Park - Street Tree care
at Fifth Avenue and 51st Street
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City.
Free!
Bird Walk with NYC Audubon
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
In this special series with NYC Audubon, spot and identify creatures of flight and learn how QBG provides important resources for birds—like water, shelter, and insects to eat.
Kids
Cabrini Woods Migration Walk
at Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join Gabriel Willow, an expert naturalist, to learn about birds that visit Fort Tryon and why they stop here on their way back to breeding grounds
Free!
Conservation Hike
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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!
Animal Tracks
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will teach you the basics of wildlife tracking. By the end, you will be skilled in recognizing differences between a raccoon's and common housecat's tracks.
Free!
Central Park Discovery Walks: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a kid-friendly hike through the North Woods to learn about the plants, trees, and wildlife of this woodland retreat.
Free!
Kids
Gardening Workshop: Terrariums
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Design and plant a fanciful miniature landscape in a glass container with a selection of diminutive plants, perfect for home or office.
Birding: Hawk Watch
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Free!
Survival Series: Cordage and Rope Making
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers are well-versed in outdoor lore. Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life.
Free!
Wildlife Viewing: City Squirrels
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Ever wonder how squirrels are able to thrive in an urban environment? Learn about the basic biology and habits of these abundant and curious mammals.
Free!
Kids
Northern Manhattan Parks Super Hike (Moderate)
at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join our park rangers on a vigorous hike through Inwood Hill Park's old growth forest and Ft Tryon's Alpine Garden, Linden Terrace, and Heather Garden. Registration is required.
Free!
Pelham Bay Park: Wetland Clean-up
at Rodman's Neck Parking Lot (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Volunteers will help clean up Pelham Bay by removing debris from the coastline.
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!
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
March for the Earth Volunteer Day
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteers will assist with weeding and mulching to beautify the gardens for our busy spring season. Light refreshments, free garden admission, and a fun-filled day of hard work!
Free!
WIldlife Viewing: Waterfront Wildlife
at Bush Terminal Piers Park (in Bush Terminal Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This waterfront park features a variety of birds and other wildlife. Learn about the local ecosystem and the important role it plays in the lives of wildlife.
Free!
Birding: Hawk Watch
at Parking Lot (in Astoria Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free!
Outdoor Skills: Fire Making
at Parking Lot (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life. All programs are family friendly, but are recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Seneca Village
at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Nature Exploration Hike
at Palisade Avenue and Spaulding Lane (in Riverdale Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors and reduce stress. On this hike, we will discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest.
Free!
QBG Community Volunteer & Internship Fair
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Meet friendly Queens Botanical Garden staff and local community partners to learn about current volunteer and internship opportunities.
Free!
Garden and Conservatory Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Monday, April 1, 2019
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.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
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 Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Horticulture Volunteer Day
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
On the first Thursday of April, May, and June, join our horticulture staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics while working hands-on with our plants.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Friday, April 5, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Forest Park - Tree Planting
at Bandshell Parking Lot (in Forest Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please note: This program is full and does not allow registration at this time.
Free!
Marine Park - Forest Restoration
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect natural areas in Marine Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Conference House Park - Forest Restoration
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Tree Giveaway with the Bethel Tabernacle AME Church
at Bethel Tabernacle AME Church, Brooklyn
9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
New York Restoration Project continues to partner with community organizations throughout the five boroughs to give away hundreds of free trees to New Yorkers.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
Compost Giveaway
at Queens Botanical Garden Parking Garden, Queens
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
The NYC Compost Project Hosted by Queens Botanical Garden is giving away FREE compost! Although staff will be present to assist, please come prepared to fill and carry out your own bags.
Coney Island Volunteer Beach Grass Planting
at West 8 Street and Boardwalk (in Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The roots of beach grasses help keeps sand in place and help us protect our beaches. Join NYC Parks in planting beach grass to help to trap windblown sand.
Free!
Event
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.
Event
The Herbal Kitchen Workshop
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Herbs create many fragrances and flavors that we use in food, cosmetics, perfumes, and medicines. Capture and preserve herbs to use in your kitchen. Recommended for adults and children ages 10+.
First Weekend: The Herbal Garden (Saturday)
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
QBG’s First Weekend activities in April are all about herbs!
Event
The Explorer's Club: Birding for Kids
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced birdwatcher, spring migration is an exciting time to be out observing birds in the parks.
Free!
Kids
Meet the Eels
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Families are invited to drop by to see live eels with a science educator from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Eel Project.
Kids
Queens Park of the Month: Kissena Park
at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Queens Park of the Month series programs features some historical and natural highlights of some local favorite parks.
Free!
Nature Talk: The Incredible Journey of the American Eel
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Hear how scientists, students, and community volunteers are gathering information about local eel populations by catching, counting and releasing thousands of tiny “glass eels” as they swim up the Hudson River estuary each spring.
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: 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.
American Eden Book Talk with Victoria Johnson
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join author Victoria Johnson for a discussion of her new book, American Eden, covering the untold story of David Hosack, whose dream to build the nation’s first botanical garden inspired the young republic.
Tree Giveaway with the Drew Gardens
at Drew Gardens, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
New York Restoration Project continues to partner with community organizations throughout the five boroughs to give away hundreds of free trees to New Yorkers.
Free!
Ecosystem Explorers: Nocturnal Species
at Comfort station (in Willowbrook Park), Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Be an explorer with the Urban Park Rangers as we venture into habitats that exist in New York City Parks!
Free!
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Cunningham Park - Tree Planting
at Union Turnpike & Francis Lewis Blvd
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in Cunningham Park!
Free!
Event
Bird Walk with NYC Audubon
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
In this special series with NYC Audubon, spot and identify creatures of flight and learn how QBG provides important resources for birds—like water, shelter, and insects to eat.
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tree Giveaway with the El Garden
at El Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
New York Restoration Project continues to partner with community organizations throughout the five boroughs to give away hundreds of free trees to New Yorkers.
Free!
Central Park Discovery Walks: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a kid-friendly hike through the North Woods to learn about the plants, trees, and wildlife of this woodland retreat.
Free!
Kids
First Weekend: The Herbal Garden (Sunday)
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
QBG’s First Weekend activities in April are all about herbs!
Kids
Birding: Hawk Watch
at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Registration is required.
Free!
Animal of the Month Club: Northern Gannet
at Ocean Breeze Pier, Seaview Avenue and Father Capodanno Boulevard (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join our park rangers at Ocean Breeze for a chance to view abd learn more about Northern Gannets, a little known resident species of Staten Island.
Free!
Heather Garden History and Billings Mansion Remnants Tour
at Billings Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join a walking tour of the Heather Garden and former Billings Estate in Fort Tryon Park with local historian Robin Boomer.
Free!
Survival Series: Backpacking Preparation
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Do you pack life-saving items when you go hiking? The Urban Park Rangers will show you the essentials to pack as they lead you through this natural preserve.
Free!
Wake Up the Garden
at 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Whether you are a new gardener or an experienced one, we can help you learn new things and grow your garden.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Cherry Blossoms
at Information Kiosk (90th Street and Fifth Avenue) (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
This seasonal walk showcases the hundreds of cherry trees that bloom around the Reservoir each spring. Learn about the history of this area and what it takes to care for the variety of blooms throughout the Park.
Printmaking Workshop: Herbs
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
In this printmaking workshop with artist Chemin Hsiao, draw inspiration from herbs like lavender, rosemary, and sage.
Monday, April 8, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
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 Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Friday, April 12, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Pelham Bay Park - Tree Planting
at Southeast End of Orchard Beach Parking Lot (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in Pelham Bay Park! Volunteers will be trained in proper planting techniques.
Free!
Event
Alley Pond Park - Invasive Species Challenge
at Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We need your help to pull up as much garlic mustard! This invasive herb emits chemical compounds that prevent native seeds from sprouting and can cause serious harm to local habitats.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Cherry Blossoms
at Information Kiosk (90th Street and Fifth Avenue) (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
This seasonal walk showcases the hundreds of cherry trees that bloom around the Reservoir each spring. Learn about the history of this area, how these beloved trees came to Central…
Event
Rubber Boot Hike
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Hike the Red and Yellow trails near the golf course.
Free!
Kids
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.
Event
Freshwater Fishing
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Catch-and-release fishing is a great way to get outdoors and discover nature just a few blocks from home.
Free!
Kids
Outdoor Skills: Fire Making
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers are well versed in outdoor lore. This program focuses on fire-making skills, and is recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Free!
The Secret Life of Muskrats
at Park Drive and Clove Road (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we view beavers and muskrats in their natural habitat and see how their lives impact New Yorkers.
Free!
Event
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The 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.
Community Art Project with Mobile Print Power
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Mobile Print Power for a series of drop-in workshops to create and print artwork inspired by QBG. We will explore how people use the Garden and how plants are used in different cultures.
Kids
Hunter Island Sunset Hike
at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Witness the wonder of sunset with the largest park in New York City as your backdrop. Registration is required
Free!
Event
Little Red Lighthouse Lantern Tour
at Fort Washington Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join us as we explore this unique landmark at night. Space is limited and participants are chosen via lottery. Registration opens on April 3.
Free!
Event
Sunday, April 14, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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 Walks: Conservatory Garden
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Join us on a kid-friendly guided walk through thousands of blooms in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. Discover the difference between the various flowers and landscapes.
Free!
Kids
The New York City Naturalist Club: Micro Organisms Hike
at Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Microorganisms have a macro impact in our parks. Challenge your perspective on this hike as we marvel in the natural world from a micro scale.
Free!
Over the Hill: Hilltop Hike with the Urban Park Rangers
at Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street (in Highland Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers during our 40th Anniversary as we hike "over the hill" inside of our parks. This hike features Highland Park. Hike uphill across border lines to explore this hidden gem.
Free!
Event
Birding: Raptors
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.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!
Monday, April 15, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
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 Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
ConEdison Family Science Night - Phosphorescence: Glow-in-the-Dark Science
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
We will light up the night with a variety of "electrifying" activities that involve the science behind phosphorescence (how things absorb and store energy from light).
Free!
Kids
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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: Cherry Blossoms
at Information Kiosk (90th Street and Fifth Avenue) (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
This seasonal walk showcases the hundreds of cherry trees that bloom around the Reservoir each spring. Learn about the history of this area nd what it takes to care for the variety of blooms throughout the park.
Event
Friday, April 19, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Spring Citywide Stewardship Day: Queens
at 149th Avenue and Springfield Lane (in Idlewild Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteers will help restore and maintain natural areas all across the city.
Free!
Event
Spring Citywide Stewardship Day: Bronx
at Bus Depot Rd. Adjacent to Orchard Beach parking lot (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteers will help restore and maintain natural areas all across the city.
Free!
Event
Spring Citywide Stewardship Day: Bronx
at Crawford Avenue and Palmer Avenue (in Seton Falls Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteers will help restore and maintain natural areas all across the city.
Free!
Event
Spring Citywide Stewardship Day: Brooklyn
at Ocean Hill Playground, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteers will help restore and maintain natural areas all across the city.
Free!
Event
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
The New York City Naturalist Club: Spring Bird Walk
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in New York City.
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.
Event
Harlem Grown's Earth Day Celebration
at Harlem Grown 134th Street Farm, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
There will be pizza making with a solar-powered oven, recycled container planting, natural tie-dyeing, and more!
Free!
Composting 101
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Decomposition is a natural process that helps create healthy new soils. Discover how to speed up this process and reduce household waste by learning the basics of home composting.
Free!
Spring in Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Fantastic food trucks, live music, Maypole dance, an Easter Egg Hunt, and more make Springtime at Historic Richmond Town the event to ring in the Spring!
Event
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: 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.
The Explorer's Club: Celestial Navigation
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Using the stars for navigation is an ancient human practice. Learn how to use the night sky as a map by identifying key stars and constellations.
Free!
Event
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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 Walks: Harlem Meer
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Go back in time and explore the changing Harlem Meer landscape. Learn about its history and discover the plants and animals that live in its waters.
Free!
Kids
Wilderness Skills: The Basics
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or just want to be more prepared for any situation, an outdoor skills program is the perfect fit for you.
Free!
Kids
Earth Day Hike
at Palisade Avenue and Spaulding Lane (in Riverdale Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City parks.
Free!
Event
Queens Park of the Month: Kissena Park
at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Queens Park of the Month series programs features some historical and natural highlights of some local favorite parks.
Free!
Sensory Perception Hike
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Use all of your senses and explore the park, searching high and low for clues with the Urban Park Rangers as your guide.
Free!
Monday, April 22, 2019
Central Park Discovery Walks: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a kid-friendly hike through the North Woods to learn about the plants, trees, and wildlife of this woodland retreat.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Earth Day Exploration
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day with the Urban Park Rangers as we explore nature on a short hike through Pelham Bay Park.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Insect Exploration
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Don't be afraid of getting your hands dirty as we explore high and low in search of amazing insects to discover their important connection to us.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Geology Rocks!
at Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Today is all about rocks and geology. Let's explore, examine, and climb a rock or two. Be prepared to get your hands dirty and become geologists for the day.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Celebrate Earth Day
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day with the Urban Park Rangers as we explore nature on a short hike through Alley Pond Park.
Free!
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.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Professional Learning for Educators: Project Learning Tree Early Childhood
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Participate in Project Learning Tree's Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood! It integrates nature-based exploration, art, literature, math, music and movement, and outdoor play into early childhood education settings.
Central Park Discovery Walks: Conservatory Garden
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Join us on a kid-friendly guided walk through thousands of blooms in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. Discover the difference between the various flowers and landscapes.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Nature Exploration Hike
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The natural world is the best playground in New York City. Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike through the wonders of north Central Park.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Kids Week: Sea Shore Exploration
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Take the kids to the park to enjoy a family-friendly, guided hike filled with fun learning activities
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Insect Exploration
at Forest Park Visitor Center (in Forest Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Don't be afraid of getting your hands dirty as we explore high and low in search of amazing insects to discover their important connection to us.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Beach Scavenger Hunt
at Midland Avenue and Father Capodanno Boulevard (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Search and collect the many coastal treasures on this sandy beach with the Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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.
Event
Kids Week: Birds of Prey
at Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Spring is a spectacular season for observing birds of prey in New York City parks. See if you can spot any on this adventure with our Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: All About Owls
at Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Whooo knows what we will find as we look through owl pellets and learn more about the adaptions of owls!
Free!
Kids
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
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 Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Central Park Discovery Walks: Harlem Meer
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Go back in time and explore the changing Harlem Meer landscape. Learn about its history and discover the plants and animals that live in its waters.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Coastal Exploration
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the shore while looking for wildlife living along the bay.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Kids Week: Bug Hunt
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Don't be afraid of getting your hands dirty as we search high and low for amazing insects to discover their important connection to us, and the importance of parks to provide habitats for them.
Free!
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.
Friday, April 26, 2019
Central Park Birding Basics: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 bird species each year. Learn the basics of bird identification while exploring the North Woods, the largest woodland landscape in the Park.
Free!
Van Cortlandt Park - City Nature Challenge
at Riding Stables Parking Lot (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us on a two-hour hike around Van Cortlandt Park to view and make iNaturalist observations of the wonderfully diverse spring ephemerals in the western side of the park.
Free!
Kids Week: Insect Exploration
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Don't be afraid of getting your hands dirty as we explore high and low in search of amazing insects to discover their important connection to us.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Scavenger Hunt
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Can you find the herring gull or spot sumac? Enjoy exploring the trails of Marine Park while searching for the items on the hunt list.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: All About Owls
at Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Mysterious and nocturnal, owls hold a special place in our hearts and our minds. Learn more about this special family of birds and the different types of owls.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Birding for Kids
at Willow Lake entrance (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced birdwatcher, spring migration is an exciting time to be out in the park. Bring your own binoculars or ask a Ranger to borrow a pair.
Free!
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: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Family Nature Walk
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Lace up your shoes for a family-friendly nature walk at Freshkills Park! NYC Parks staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
Sakura Matsuri 2019: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Cherry Blossom Festival
at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sakura Matsuri, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's annual cherry blossom festival, celebrates Japanese culture with a rich program of events including live music and Japanese-inspired food.
Event
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Reconnect with the earth – and your neighbors – at the Wyckoff House, where we will be learning how to care for plants and trees in honor of Earth Day. Arrive early to receive a tree!
Free!
Event
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.
Event
City Nature Challenge: Exploration Hike
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Over 60 cities will be competing to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people in the worldwide 2019 City Nature Challenge.
Free!
Event
City Nature Challenge: Biodiversity Blitz
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Over 60 cities will be competing to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people in the worldwide 2019 City Nature Challenge.
Free!
Event
City Nature Challenge: Exploration Hike
at Park Drive and Clove Road (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Over 60 cities will be competing to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people in the worldwide 2019 City Nature Challenge.
Free!
Event
City Nature Challenge: Spring Blossoms
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Over 60 cities will be competing to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people in the worldwide 2019 City Nature Challenge.
Free!
Event
City Nature Challenge: Biodiversity Hike
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Over 60 cities will be competing to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people in the worldwide 2019 City Nature Challenge.
Free!
Event
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The 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.
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Birding: Hawk Watch
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Our birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Free!
Sakura Matsuri 2019: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Cherry Blossom Festival
at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sakura Matsuri, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's annual cherry blossom festival, celebrates Japanese culture with a rich program of events including live music and Japanese-inspired food.
Event
Central Park Discovery Walks: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a kid-friendly hike through the North Woods to learn about the plants, trees, and wildlife of this woodland retreat.
Free!
Kids
City Nature Challenge: Biodiversity Blitz
at Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Over 60 cities will be competing to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people in the worldwide 2019 City Nature Challenge.
Free!
Event
Ecosystem Explorers: Wetlands
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Urban wetlands provide a variety of benefits, including improved water quality and stormwater retention. They also serve as critical habitat for native wildlife.
Free!
Nature Exploration Hike
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City.
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.
Monday, April 29, 2019
Central Park Birding Basics: The Ramble
at Loeb Boathouse (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 migrating bird species each year. Join us for peak migration season in the Ramble and learn the basics of bird identification with Conservancy guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
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 Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Central Park Birding Basics: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 bird species each year. Learn the basics of bird identification while exploring the North Woods, the largest woodland landscape in the Park.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Friday, May 3, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Saturday, May 4, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
Event
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: 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.
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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 Walks: Conservatory Garden
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Join us on a kid-friendly guided walk through thousands of blooms in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. Discover the difference between the various flowers and landscapes.
Free!
Kids
Monday, May 6, 2019
Central Park Birding Basics: The Ramble
at Loeb Boathouse (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 migrating bird species each year. Join us for peak migration season in the Ramble and learn the basics of bird identification with Conservancy guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
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 Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
Event
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Friday, May 10, 2019
Central Park Birding Basics: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 bird species each year. Learn the basics of bird identification while exploring the North Woods, the largest woodland landscape in the Park.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Saturday, May 11, 2019
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.
Event
Sheep Shearing Festival
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ever see a sheep get a haircut? Check out shearing and wool spinning demos, join a tour with our farmers, and enjoy hayrides, tasty local food, and a beer garden!
Event
Kayak Tour
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Kayak along Freshkills Park's waterways! This two mile round-trip tour is a chance to explore the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public.
Free!
Event
Arts, Culture & Fun: Hike and Paint
at Forest Park Visitor Center (in Forest Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Take a short hike with an Urban Park Ranger and collect natural objects of interest then meet with a trained watercolor teaching artist and we'll put those discoveries on paper, turning nature into art.
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: 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.
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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 Walks: Harlem Meer
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Go back in time and explore the changing Harlem Meer landscape. Learn about its history and discover the plants and animals that live in its waters.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Seneca Village
at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park.
Monday, May 13, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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 Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
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 Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Friday, May 17, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Help us prepare our farm for summer by planting beans, pigeon peas, and dasheen, and wander our grounds where you can learn about native plants or practice drawing “en plein air.”
Free!
Kids
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.
Event
6th Annual Rose Walk at LaGuardia Corner Garden
at LaGuardia Corner Community Garden, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Rose Walk is a free self-guided tour of the garden's more than fifty different rose plants nestled among its lovingly-tended varieties of annuals and perennials.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Sunday, May 19, 2019
The Bug Club: The Greenbelt Amateur Entomologist Society
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
The Bug Club explores the anatomy, life cycles, and the natural history of the bugs through engaging activities, excursions in the Greenbelt, and live demos.
Free!
Kids
Monday, May 20, 2019
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.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
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 Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Central Park Birding Basics: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 bird species each year. Learn the basics of bird identification while exploring the North Woods, the largest woodland landscape in the Park.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Friday, May 24, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Saturday, May 25, 2019
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.
Event
6th Annual Rose Walk at LaGuardia Corner Garden
at LaGuardia Corner Community Garden, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Rose Walk is a free self-guided tour of the garden's more than fifty different rose plants nestled among its lovingly-tended varieties of annuals and perennials.
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: 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.
Sunday, May 26, 2019
The Bug Club: The Greenbelt Amateur Entomologist Society
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
The Bug Club explores the anatomy, life cycles, and the natural history of the bugs through engaging activities, excursions in the Greenbelt, and live demos.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Discovery Walks: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a kid-friendly hike through the North Woods to learn about the plants, trees, and wildlife of this woodland retreat.
Free!
Kids
Pack Hike With Your Pup
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us and other dog lovers for a hike in the Greenbelt! It's a fun and informative way to socialize with your dog while getting the exercise both you and your dog need to stay healthy.
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.
Monday, May 27, 2019
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.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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 Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
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: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Friday, May 31, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
Event
6th Annual Rose Walk at LaGuardia Corner Garden
at LaGuardia Corner Community Garden, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Rose Walk is a free self-guided tour of the garden's more than fifty different rose plants nestled among its lovingly-tended varieties of annuals and perennials.
Free!
Hands on History: Plant Your Own Terrarium
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Find out more about 19th-century agriculture in the United States and experiment a little with your own miniature garden to take home!
Free!
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: 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.
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
The Bug Club: The Greenbelt Amateur Entomologist Society
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
The Bug Club explores the anatomy, life cycles, and the natural history of the bugs through engaging activities, excursions in the Greenbelt, and live demos.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Discovery Walks: Conservatory Garden
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Join us on a kid-friendly guided walk through thousands of blooms in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. Discover the difference between the various flowers and landscapes.
Free!
Kids
Monday, June 3, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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 Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Friday, June 7, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
Event
Kayak Tour
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Kayak along Freshkills Park's waterways! This two mile round-trip tour is a chance to explore the unique engineered landscape 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
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: 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.
Sunday, June 9, 2019
The Bug Club: The Greenbelt Amateur Entomologist Society
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
The Bug Club explores the anatomy, life cycles, and the natural history of the bugs through engaging activities, excursions in the Greenbelt, and live demos.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Discovery Walks: Harlem Meer
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Go back in time and explore the changing Harlem Meer landscape. Learn about its history and discover the plants and animals that live in its waters.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Seneca Village
at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park.
Monday, June 10, 2019
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.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
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.
FrogWatch USA Monthly Monitoring
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
8:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Hike the Greenbelt to monitor its water bodies, listen for frogs, and record data as part of a national citizen science initiative.
Free!
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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 Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Friday, June 14, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
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.
Arts, Culture & Fun: Ceramic Pottery Workshop
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn the art of Nerikomi and make your own clay cup. Nerikomi, also known as Agateware, is the Japanese term for ceramics created with a combination of contrasting clays.
Free!
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Family Nature Walk
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Lace up your shoes for a family-friendly nature walk at Freshkills Park! NYC Parks staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate the solstice and the opening of our Organic Farmers’ Market at Wyckoff’s June Family Day!
Free!
Kids
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.
Event
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
Sunday, June 16, 2019
The Bug Club: The Greenbelt Amateur Entomologist Society
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
The Bug Club explores the anatomy, life cycles, and the natural history of the bugs through engaging activities, excursions in the Greenbelt, and live demos.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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.
Saturday, July 6, 2019
Kayak Tour
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Kayak along Freshkills Park's waterways! This two mile round-trip tour is a chance to explore the unique engineered landscape while the site is closed to the public.
Free!
Event
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
FrogWATCH USA Monitoring
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
8:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Hike the Greenbelt to monitor its water bodies, listen for frogs, and record data as part of a national citizen science initiative.
Free!
FrogWATCH USA Monitoring
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
8:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Hike the Greenbelt to monitor its water bodies, listen for frogs, and record data as part of a national citizen science initiative.
Free!
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
FrogWATCH USA Monitoring
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Hike the Greenbelt to monitor its water bodies, listen for frogs, and record data as part of a national citizen science initiative.
Free!
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
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