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Wild NYC is at the other end of your doorstep! Explore New York's urban forests, streams, and wildlife with these fun outdoor activities.
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Sunday, August 25, 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.
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Discovery Walks for Families: Conservatory Garden
at Conservatory Garden (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.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 that make up the Park's only formal garden.
Free!
Kids
Vertical Garden Solutions
at Mobilization for Change Community Garden (in ), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We will be decorating and positioning repurposed pallets for pots of herbs, creating a rose trellis arch, and working on a children's bean teepee.
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: East Meadow Tree Walk
at Conservatory Garden (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Stroll through the idyllic East Meadow, appreciating some of the most beautiful beech trees in Central Park, and others that give the area its character.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Monday, August 26, 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 Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Get lost in nature without ever leaving the city on this tour of the Ramble, a serene 36-acre 'wild garden' in the middle of Central Park.
Rocking the Boat: Rowing & Birding
at Hunts Point Riverside Park, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Explore the Bronx River aboard student-built wooden rowboats, accompanied by staff who teach them about the local waterways.
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, August 27, 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.
Turn & Learn Compost Work Day (NYC Compost Project)
at Compost Demonstration Site (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The best way to learn about compost is to make it, and attending our Turn & Learns will make you a pro.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Sunset Meditation
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Socrates begins a new partnership with Mindful Astoria to offer the art of mindfulness meditation to the local community.
Free!
Wednesday, August 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: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public 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.
Wednesday Night Group Hike
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Get motivated and moving on this weekly group hike that takes place in all seasons. This hike typically covers five miles. Bring a headlamp, hydration, and sturdy shoes.
Free!
Thursday, August 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.
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
MAD. SQ. HORT: Hort Talks with Michael Purugganan, Ph.D
at Southern Fountain (in Madison Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a series of free, lively Park walkthroughs led by a diverse group of field experts who will discuss the horticulture of the Park through their unique perspectives.
Free!
Summer Nights
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Queens Botanical Garden is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden!
Yoga in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our evening yoga classes. Bring a mat.
Free!
Friday, August 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: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
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: East Meadow Tree Walk
at Conservatory Garden (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Stroll through the idyllic East Meadow, appreciating some of the most beautiful beech trees in Central Park, and others that give the area its character.
Free Rowing in Van Cortlandt Park
at South end of lake (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
25 minutes to explore beautiful Van Cortlandt Park Lake in traditional, handmade wooden rowboats. Boats are available on a first-come-first-served basis, no reservations.
Free!
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Vinyasa Yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Experience vinyasa yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park with the help of three unique instructors.
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.
Gardening and Beach Cleanup
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will help with gardening preparation and beach cleanup to get the park ready for the summer weather and upcoming events.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Horticulture Tour of Riverside Park
at Peter Jay Sharp Volunteer House at 107th Street (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Riverside Park Conservancy Zone Gardener to explore nature, learn about the park, and discuss special topics in urban horticulture. Wear comfortable shoes.
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Central Park: Conservatory Garden Tour
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a staff-led tour through three gardens in one, from a magnificent wrought-iron gate made in 1894 to a sculptural tribute to The Secret Garden.
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Kids
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Rocking the Boat: Rowing & Birding
at Hunts Point Riverside Park, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Explore the Bronx River aboard student-built wooden rowboats, accompanied by staff who teach them about the local waterways.
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 Belvedere: Beautiful View
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sweeping vistas of the Great Lawn from the newly restored Belvedere Castle while learning about its history and preservation.
Event
Snug Harbor Garden Tour: Tropical Border
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Explore the Tropical Border, a stunning path lined with colorful and exotic plants like banana trees, hibiscus, monkey puzzle trees, and more.
Luscious Tropical Plants: Snug Harbor Garden Workshop
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn about propagation through seeds and cuttings, and go home with specimens taken directly from Snug Harbor’s lush gardens.
Sunday, September 1, 2019
Vinyasa Yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Experience vinyasa yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park with the help of three unique instructors.
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.
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Kayaking and Canoeing
at Hallets Cove (in Socrates Sculpture Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
LIC Community Boathouse offers free kayaking and canoeing from Socrates’ beach at Hallets Cove.
Free!
Kids
Heather Garden Tour with Ken Chaya
at Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bring your binoculars and take a walking tour of the Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park with expert naturalist Ken Chaya and learn about the dozens of plants currently in bloom.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Monday, September 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.
Labor Day in Prospect Park
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn , Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn , Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Enjoy family friendly programming in Prospect Park on Labor Day!
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: 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!
Labor Day Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Wave Hill is open on Labor Day. Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Tuesday, September 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
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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!
Sunset Meditation
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Socrates begins a new partnership with Mindful Astoria to offer the art of mindfulness meditation to the local community.
Free!
Wednesday, September 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.
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public 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.
Pollinator Party: Honey Tasting
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Come celebrate National Honey Month! Enjoy a very special pollinator party with a free honey tasting with The Honeybee Conservancy.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday Night Group Hike
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Get motivated and moving on this weekly group hike that takes place in all seasons. This hike typically covers five miles. Bring a headlamp, hydration, and sturdy shoes.
Free!
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Horticulture Volunteer Day
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join QBG's horticulture staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants.
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.
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: 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.
Summer Nights
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Queens Botanical Garden is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden!
Yoga in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our evening yoga classes. Bring a mat.
Free!
Friday, September 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.
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Belvedere: Beautiful View
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sweeping vistas of the Great Lawn from the newly restored Belvedere Castle while learning about its history and preservation.
Evening Farm Experience
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the beautiful Urban Farm. Taste in-season produce, smell the flowers, and learn about the farm’s unique crops and mission.
Free!
Greenbelt on the Go: Bat Hike
at Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island
7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Walk around Clove Lakes Park to look for bats. Learn what they eat, how they catch prey, and understand more about these creatures of the night. Suitable for ages 7 +.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Ecology Park - Forest Restoration
at Ecology Park
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team and the Natural Areas Conservancy in Ecology Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help restore…
Free!
Vinyasa Yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Experience vinyasa yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park with the help of three unique instructors.
Free!
September Cleanup
at Park House (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Earn that weekend brunch by spending your Saturday morning volunteering at Washington Square Park!
Free!
Upper River Paddle
at Shoelace Park (in Bronx Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Paddle through the freshwater of the Bronx River.
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.
Astoria - Street Tree Care
at Astoria Park Entrance (in Astoria Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:30 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!
Wings, Wands & Woodlands: Fairy Workshop
at Water's Edge Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Visit our urban woodland to make all things fairy: wands, wings, and little fairy houses. Walk along our forest path to look for signs of fairies, protectors of our woods.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Muskrat Cove Tour
at #2 Train Station at 233rd Street, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join a guided tour through Muskrat Cove and Woodlawn, and learn the history along the Bronx River Greenway.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Kids
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Snug Harbor Heritage Farm Tour: Winter Crops and Putting Your Garden to Bed
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
We’ll explore some of the practices we use to put the farm to bed and prepare for next season.
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.
Winter is Coming: Heritage Farm Workshop
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn how to battle cold temperatures, prepare your bed, and protect against winter pests and diseases. Discuss and practice techniques in soil preparation and season extension.
Family Camping: Queens
at Fort Totten Park, Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. Participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on Wednesday, August 28.
Free!
Event
Urban Starfest in Central Park
at Sheep Meadow (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
See the universe from Central Park! Join the Urban Park Rangers and the Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA) of New York for their Annual Autumn Starfest.
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Stargazing
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
A summer evening in Manhattan is made complete when the Amateur Astronomers Association's expert stargazers help us peer heavenward to see stars and planets.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Fall Birding
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of diverse bird species and their behavior on walks through the gardens and woodlands.
Vinyasa Yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Experience vinyasa yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park with the help of three unique instructors.
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Nature Discovery: Pond Life
at 88th Street and Seaview Avenue (in Canarsie Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Get hands-on in our pond, using dip nets to comb the pond and learn all about these species.
Free!
Kids
Nature Bike Tour
at Sand Lane and Father Capadanno Boulevard (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Bike through Brookfield Park while enjoying the vistas and nature. Registration is required. Participants are chosen by lottery.
Free!
Trail of the Month: Yellow Trail/Moses Mountain
at Rockland Road and Meisner Avenue, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Climb Moses Mountain before heading to High Rock Park and into Reeds Basket Willow Swamp.
Free!
The Explorer's Club: Survival Crash Course
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
On this fun, family-friendly program you will learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life.
Free!
Kids
Basic Canoeing
at Harlem Meer (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. All canoe programs are for ages 8 years and older. Line to participate may be closed prior to 2:30 p.m. due to demand.
Free!
Urban Farming Bike Tour
at Randall's Island Connector (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come for a ride around the Island and see a variety of ways produce can be grown in an urban environment.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Composting With Lovely Red Worms
at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
In this workshop, we will learn how to make and maintain an indoor vermicomposting system.
Free!
Sunset Meditation
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Socrates begins a new partnership with Mindful Astoria to offer the art of mindfulness meditation to the local community.
Free!
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Wednesday Night Group Hike
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Get motivated and moving on this weekly group hike that takes place in all seasons. This hike typically covers five miles. Bring a headlamp, hydration, and sturdy shoes.
Free!
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Summer Nights
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Queens Botanical Garden is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden!
Yoga in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our evening yoga classes. Bring a mat.
Free!
Friday, September 13, 2019
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Summer on the Hudson: Birding Tour
at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk. Who knows what birds we'll discover while taking in views of the Hudson River!
Free!
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Ecology Park - Forest Restoration
at Ecology Park
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team and the Natural Areas Conservancy in Ecology Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help restore…
Free!
Vinyasa Yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Experience vinyasa yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park with the help of three unique instructors.
Free!
Coastal Cleanup
at 59th Street Mound (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Riverside Park Conservancy partners with TRASH HERO NY to remove trash and recyclables that are brought in with the tides and pile up along the Hudson River coastline.
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Raptor Fest
at East Meadow (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Experience the thrill of viewing New York's premier predators live and up close. Join NYC Parks at the annual Raptor Fest, hosted by the Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Event
Monarch Celebration
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us during what should be the height of monarch butterfly migration in our area. We’ll explore our gardens and natural areas in search of these charismatic creatures.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Vinyasa Yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Experience vinyasa yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park with the help of three unique instructors.
Free!
Discovery Day at Freshkills Park
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Experience the unique landscape and spectacular views the landfill-to-park project has to offer with tours, bicycling, and activities for all ages.
Free!
Event
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Nature Exploration Hike: Bugs and Butterflies
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City.
Free!
Queens Park of the Month: Idlewild Park
at Idlewild Park at 225th Street (in Idlewild Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This park in southeast Queens is a popular landing location for migrating birds.
Free!
Birding: Fall Migrants
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 park rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Appropriate for all skill levels.
Free!
Sharing Our Farm Traditions: From the Caribbean to the Bronx
at La Finca del Sur, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
We will tour the garden, discuss Caribbean crops that grow well in this region, and hear about their connections with growing food.
Free!
South Asian Medicinal Plants
at Drew Gardens, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join gardeners at Drew Gardens to discuss South Asian medicinal plants that grow in this region such as turmeric, ginger, black seed/nigella, bay leaf, moringa, bitter melon, and stinging nettle.
Free!
Inwood Rocks! Geology Hike
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The island of Manhattan is built on three strata know as Manhattan Schist, Inwood Marble, and Fordham Gneiss. Join our Urban Park Rangers on this hike and find out why Manhattan rocks!
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Wondrous Water
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
On World Water Monitoring Day, we’ll address the importance of protecting our local water bodies and showcase how Randall's Island Park Alliance's staff track the water’s health!
Free!
Kids
Paw Paw Party
at Smiling Hogshead Ranch, Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Get to know pawpaw, a native fruit tree! Learn about where to find paw paw, how to grow them, and more.
Free!
Wednesday Night Group Hike
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Get motivated and moving on this weekly group hike that takes place in all seasons. This hike typically covers five miles. Bring a headlamp, hydration, and sturdy shoes.
Free!
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Yoga in the Park
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our evening yoga classes. Bring a mat.
Free!
Roots Workshops: 'Choices Beyond Food'
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Learn practical and innovative ways you can take sustainability to the next level in your own community and beyond.
Free!
Friday, September 20, 2019
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Family Camping: Brooklyn
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Camping with the Urban Park Rangers and your family is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and create lasting memories. Participants are selected by lottery. Registration opens on Sept 11.
Free!
Event
Family Camping: Manhattan
at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Camp overnight in Inwood Hill Park, home to Manhattan's last remaining natural forest and owls! Participants are chosen by lottery. Registration begins on Wednesday, September 11.
Free!
Event
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Ecology Park - Forest Restoration
at Ecology Park
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team and the Natural Areas Conservancy in Ecology Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help restore…
Free!
International Coastal Cleanup
at 68th Street Sitting Area (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan , 148 Street Hudson River waterfront (in Riverside Park), Manhattan, 100th Street at Hudson River waterfront (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the world’s largest volunteer effort for our ocean and waterways!
Free!
Event
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Coastal Exploration
at Beach 59th Street Playground (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on Rockaway Beach to explore the ecological diversity of our coastal shorelines.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Kids
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
GreenThumb's 40th Annual Harvest Fair
at Brooklyn Bears Pacific Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join our annual celebration of our community gardeners! Join our Fresh Chef Contest, workshops, and exercise activities, and enjoy live entertainment, games, and more!
Free!
Event
Family Camping: Bronx
at Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on September 11.
Free!
Event
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Prospect Park Super Hike
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. Our moderate hikes are longer, faster-paced hikes on rugged terrain. Registration begins on Wednesday, Sept. 11
Free!
Event
The New York City Naturalist Club: Fall Migration
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free!
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Queens Park of the Month: Idlewild Birding by Canoe Adventure
at Idlewild Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Enjoy a peaceful paddle in the wetlands of Jamaica Bay and view the incredible birds in this habitat. Participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on September 11.
Free!
Ecosystem Explorers: Micro-Ecosystems
at Prospect Avenue and Brentwood Avenue (in Allison Pond Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Be an explorer with the Urban Park Rangers as we venture into habitats that exist in New York City Parks!
Free!
Kids
Birding Along the Bronx River Foodway
at Inside the park at Bruckner Boulevard (in Concrete Plant Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Enjoy a walk through Concrete Plant Park and learn about the Foodway while discovering the birds in your community.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Wednesday Night Group Hike
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Get motivated and moving on this weekly group hike that takes place in all seasons. This hike typically covers five miles. Bring a headlamp, hydration, and sturdy shoes.
Free!
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Friday, September 27, 2019
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free Community Friday
at Westchester Avenue Park Entrance (in Concrete Plant Park), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance on the last Friday of the month from June through October for fun activities including Foodway tours, free paddling, art workshops, and more!
Free!
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Ecology Park - Forest Restoration
at Ecology Park
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team and the Natural Areas Conservancy in Ecology Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help restore…
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Horticulture Tour of Riverside Park
at Peter Jay Sharp Volunteer House at 107th Street (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Riverside Park Conservancy Zone Gardener to explore nature, learn about the park, and discuss special topics in urban horticulture. Wear comfortable shoes.
Free!
Get Hooked Fishing Festival
at Southern waterfront just south of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get up close and personal with the fish and wildlife that live along our shoreline!
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Fall Care of Pollinator Perennials
at Rainbow Block Association Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Fall, not spring, is the best time to care for perennials: it’s when they’re growing roots. We’ll learn about the differing needs of the 15 species of colorful perennials.
Free!
Nature Exploration Hike: Seton Falls Park
at East 233 Street and Baychester Avenue (in Seton Falls Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join our Urban Park Rangers on a hike through the Grand Canyon of the Bronx! Our Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City parks.
Free!
Event
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Family Camping: Queens
at Alley Pond Park, Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. Participants are chosen by lottery. Registration begins on Wednesday, September 18.
Free!
Event
Family Camping: Staten Island
at Blue Heron Park Preserve (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Camp overnight in Staten Island's wild side! Participants are chosen by lottery. Registration ends on August 3.
Free!
Event
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Jamaica Bay Greenway Bike Tour
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Bike along Jamaica Bay while enjoying the sights and sounds of fall. ?Tour will end back at meeting location.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Sunset and S'mores
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers lead you on this sunset hike through Van Cortlandt Park. Afterward, participants will be treated to s'mores over an open fire. Registration is required.
Free!
Kids
Nocturnal Wildlife Hike
at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they search for some of the lesser-seen creatures of the night. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday, September 18
Free!
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Aquatic Plants for the Garden Pond
at La Plaza Cultural (in ), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks’ Urban Park Rangers for a look at some of the aquatic plants that can grow in small urban ponds.
Free!
Wednesday Night Group Hike
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Get motivated and moving on this weekly group hike that takes place in all seasons. This hike typically covers five miles. Bring a headlamp, hydration, and sturdy shoes.
Free!
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Meadow Walk: Sensational Seeds
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tour the Hell Gate Wildflower Meadow and learn about the beautiful native fall blooms and their diverse seeds and seed pods, from milkweed to coneflower.
Free!
Kids
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Island Highlights Bike Tour
at Randall's Island Connector (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Take a ride around the island to learn about its many unique spaces, amenities, and pathways for commuting and recreation.
Free!
Sunday, October 6, 2019
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Fall Walks
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Walk with us through our gardens, woodland trail, and wetlands to see the colorful changes happening on the Island.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
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
Urban Farm Exploration Days
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the Urban Farm's variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs, and meet the chickens, too! All ages welcome.
Free!
Kids
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Fall Walks
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Walk with us through our gardens, woodland trail, and wetlands to see the colorful changes happening on the Island.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Friday, October 25, 2019
Free Community Friday
at Westchester Avenue Park Entrance (in Concrete Plant Park), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance on the last Friday of the month from June through October for fun activities including Foodway tours, free paddling, art workshops, and more!
Free!
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Coastal Cleanup
at 59th Street Mound (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Riverside Park Conservancy partners with TRASH HERO NY to remove trash and recyclables that are brought in with the tides and pile up along the Hudson River coastline.
Free!
Halloween Harvest Festival
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Inspired by the Haitian Festival of the Ancestors, our Halloween festival features a Gede song workshop, card readings, dance and drum performances, as well as a doggie costume contest!
Free!
Event
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and so much more!
Free!
Halloween Boo Bash
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Join us for crafts, games, treats, and spooky fun before you go trick-or-treating.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Mycological Society Walk
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us as we partner with the New York Mycological Society to hunt for fungi in all its many forms.
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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