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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, November 17, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Riverdale Tree Planting
at Spaulding Lane Parking Lot (in Riverdale Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in Riverdale Park!
Free!
Art Workshop: Fall Botanicals in Gouache
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn techniques of dry brush, glazing, mixing and experimenting with semi-transparent and semi-opaque gouache.
Family Art Project: Cornhusk Dolls
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Listen to Native American tales and hear about the power of a talking stick. Then tie and shape dried husks into a single, cornhusk doll or corny doll family.
Kids
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Developing an Eye for Nature
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on this hike that will teach you how to find the hidden gems within our urban environment.
Free!
Kids
Floral Design: Holiday Centerpiece
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Try your hand at creating your own holiday centerpiece! Participants will be introduced to tips and techniques used by pros, and take home their own centerpiece. All materials included.
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Art in the Garden Closing Reception: Impressive Plants, Selections from Our Herbarium
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Enjoy one last look at the exhibit, Impressive Plants, Selections from Our Herbarium. Registration required.
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.
Fall Foliage Photography Hike
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Bring your own digital camera or smartphone to capture the beauty of Central Park during the golden hour before sunset.
Free!
Event
Wilderness Skills: Fire Making
at Seuffert Bandshell Parking lot (in Forest Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:30 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!
Monday, November 19, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park Tour – French (Française)
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Faire une visite guidée et laisser les Guides du Central Park Conservancy vous donner la vue de l’initié de quelques-unes des caractéristiques les plus emblématiques du meilleur parc urbain du monde.
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
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.
Con Edison Family Science Night: Geology
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Investigate geology to find out why science rocks! Experiment with earthquakes and eruptions, and exam rock samples to uncover some of earth's greatest mysteries.
Free!
Event
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Friday, November 23, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Black Friday Hike: The Alley Giant
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
The Alley Giant—a tulip tree—is the tallest and oldest living organism in the city. It is estimated to be between 350 and 450 years of age. Come meet a tree older than the United States
Free!
Event
15th Annual Day After Thanksgiving Hike
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for the annual day after Thanksgiving hike in the Greenbelt to the LaTourette House! This hike is over 2.5 hours and is moderately paced.
Free!
Event
Harlem Street Tree Care
at Fredrick Douglass Boulevard and 110th Street, Manhattan
10:00 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!
Forest Park Trail Work
at Seuffert Bandshell Parking lot (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to close trails in order to help restore the forest and create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Black Friday Meditation
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Avoid “Black Friday” busyness! Join us for a community meditation focused on gratitude and clearing your mind of holiday clutter.
Black Friday Hike: Central Park South to North Hike
at Doris Freedman Plaza (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get outside and have your walking shoes ready as the Urban Park Rangers hike with you through iconic and natural areas throughout Central Park.
Free!
Event
Black Friday Hike: Greenbelt
at LaTourette Park Parking Lot
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City on the Greenbelt's White Trail.
Free!
Event
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Black Friday Hike: Prospect Park
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Step back in time with a walk through Brooklyn’s oldest remaining forest.
Free!
Event
Black Friday Hike: Northwest Woods
at Mosholu Avenue and Broadway (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join us and obverse how the flora and fauna change while we pass through these varied ecosystems.
Free!
Event
Black Friday Hike: Hunter Island Hike
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
On our hikes, you may explore nature, discover our city's urban forests, or just unplug from the world to clear your head. Moderate hikes are longer, faster-paced on rugged terrain.
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!
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Family Art Project: Natural Weavings for Harvest Time
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Gather fall leaves, cones, pods, and seed heads. Weave them together to create a decorative wall hanging to celebrate the bounty and beauty of the season.
Free!
Kids
Nature Exploration Hike
at Beach 35th Street and Beach Channel Drive (in Bayswater Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. On our hikes, you may explore nature, and discover our city’s urban forests.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
JJoin a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
The Pelham Bay Super Hike (Vigorous)
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. This challenging hike winds its way through many diverse forests and ecosystems in Pelham Bay Park.
Free!
Ranger's Choice: Central Park Ranger Bike Tour
at Central Park, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Bike through Prospect Park while enjoying the sights and sounds of spring. Participants should bring their own bike and helmet. Registration is required. Registration opens on May 16.
Free!
Animal of the Month Club: Turkey Vulture
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!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Family Art Project: Natural Weavings for Harvest Time
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Gather fall leaves, cones, pods, and seed heads. Weave them together with other materials from the gardens and meadows to create a decorative wall hanging.
Kids
Salt Marsh Exploration Hike
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!
Fall Wetlands
at Snug Harbor Road and Cottage Row Parking Lot (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Urban wetlands provide a variety of benefits, including improved water quality and storm water retention. They also serve as critical habitat for native wildlife.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Birding: Owls
at Pelham Bay 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. Lottery registration begins on Wednesday, November 14.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
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!
Monday, November 26, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble (Free)
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Free with registration. Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
Kids Seed Search
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Bring the kids to Washington Square Park to learn about the seeds that make the park bloom!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Greenbelt Peepers Early Childhood Education Program
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
9:45 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, observations, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
Greenbelt Tree Tots Early Childhood Education
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, observations, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park 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!
Friday, November 30, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Free!
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
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.
Nature Writing Workshop Series
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a creative writing workshop designed for adults and seniors to express thoughts and feelings about nature through language.
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, December 1, 2018
Sunset Park Green Neighborhood: Street Tree Care
at 6th Avenue and 60th Street
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees.
Free!
Rockaway Beach Piping Plover Fencing
at End of Beach 56th Street (in Rockaway Beach), Queens
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the NYC Parks Stewardship Team as we care for the habitat and nesting grounds of endangered shorebirds and plants.
Free!
Family Art Project: The Wonder of the Wardian Case
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join visiting artist Jan Mun to create a Wardian case, a simple terrarium historically used to transport living plants from the far corners of the globe.
Free!
Kids
Forest Bathing in Alley Pond Park
at Upper Alley Parking Lot (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The Natural Areas Conservancy is pleased to offer an opportunity to try Forest Bathing in Queens' Alley Pond Park. After the walk, the event will conclude with a tea ceremony and a light snack.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Wildlife Photography Hike
at Richmond Road and Douglas Road (in Udall's Park Preserve), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger Nature Art and Photography programs allow you to interpret the natural world through artistic expression while learning about the local environment.
Free!
Nature Exploration: The Pine Trees of Central Park
at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This program highlights the beauty of the Pinetum in Central Park and other pine trees throughout the park. Learn about the special adaptations and characteristics of pine trees and their evergreen cousins.
Free!
Event
Animal Tracking
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world. On this program, learn to identify animals tracks to understand animal behavior.
Free!
Kids
Wreath Making Workshop
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Create your own festive holiday wreath and learn about the types of conifers on a visit to Queens Botanical Garden’s Pinetum. All materials included.
Think Tank: Evergreen Experiments
at Alley Pond Environmental Center, Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Come test the chemical, structural, and biological properties of ancient evergreen species. We’ll be serving homemade, sweet white pine tea during our class.
Kids
Outdoor Skills: Orienteering and Compasses
at 88th Street and Seaview Avenue (in Canarsie Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life.
Free!
Seal Exploration
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Winter is an amazing time of year to observe seals in the NY harbor estuary. You may be surprised by what looks like a rock in the distance, is actually a healthy seal.
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, December 2, 2018
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at Brookville Boulevard and Caney Road (in Brookville Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Free!
Family Art Project: The Wonder of the Wardian Case
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join visiting artist Jan Mun to create a Wardian case, a simple terrarium historically used to transport living plants from the far corners of the globe
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Christmas in the Garden
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
12:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Christmas in the Garden returns to Queens Botanical Garden with live musical performances, photos with Santa (fee required), tree lighting, holiday crafts, and blowout sales at QBG Shop!
Kids
Heather Garden Conifers Tour with Ken Chaya
at Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come tour Fort Tryon's Heather Garden and the former Billings Estate entrance area and learn about Fort Tryon's many conifers and evergreens with an expert urban naturalist, Ken Chaya.
Free!
Solar Astronomy
at 68th Street and Colonial Road (in Owl's Head Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
There's more to the sun than just a yellow ball. See for yourself what the sun's surface and atmosphere look like—93 million miles away.
Free!
Survival Series: Primitive Cooking Skills
at Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Become a campfire foodie! Learn the basics on camp etiquette, how to set up a campfire, and how to make a meal with a Dutch oven. Participants are chosen by lottery.
Free!
The New York City Naturalist Club: Winter Tree ID Part 1
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
For this program, we will explore beautiful Inwood Hill Park while learning how to identify a tree by the bark, buds, and other distinctive characteristics.
Free!
Mushroom ID Hike
at Wolfe's Pond Park Comfort Station (in Wolfe's Pond Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
We will take a closer look at these fascinating fungi and learn basic mushroom identification.
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.
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.
Monday, December 3, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Greenbelt Peepers Early Childhood Education Program
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
9:45 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, observations, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
Greenbelt Tree Tots Early Childhood Education
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, observations, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park 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, December 7, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Bayside Green Neighborhood - Forest Restoration
at Northern Boulevard and 234th Street (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
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 Alley Pond Park and create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Goods Mart Lower East Side - Street Tree Care
at Mulberry Street and Kenmare Street, Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship and Goods Mart to care for local street trees!
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
The New York City Naturalist Club: Winter Tree ID Part 2
at 79th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
For this program, we will explore Central Park while learning how to identify a tree by the bark, buds, and other distinctive characteristics.
Free!
Animal of the Month Club: Northern Cardinal
at Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road (in Silver Lake Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we discuss the Northern Cardinal. This vibrant bird can be seen and heard in our parks throughout the winter season.
Free!
Adult Art: Water Color Trees
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Reveal your inner artist and capture the beauty of the Greenbelt using introductory watercolor techniques.
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!
Kids Wildlife Workshop with Bobby Horvath
at J. Hood Wright Recreation Center (in J. Hood Wright Park), Manhattan
2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to meet an eagle owl? Pet a fox? Hold a red-tailed hawk? Here's your chance to get up close and personal with Northern Manhattan Parks' wildlife.
Free!
Kids
Night Hike
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
What lurks around at night? Find out as the Urban Park Rangers lead a hike through Pelham Bay Park under the cover of darkness.
Free!
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Birding: Waterfowl
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels. Beginners are welcome.
Free!
Trail of the Month: Lavender Trail
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Explore High Rock Park on a hike around Loosestrife Swamp and the surrounding area.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Nature Exploration Hike: John Muir Trail (Vigorous)
at Mosholu Avenue and Broadway (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
On our hikes, you may explore nature, discover our city’s urban forests, or just unplug from the world to clear your head.
Free!
Inwood Hill Park Super Hike
at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
On our hikes, you may explore nature and discover our city's urban forests. This lengthy hike highlights the terrain of Manhattan's Inwood Hill Park.
Free!
Winter Wildlife
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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!
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!
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.
Monday, December 10, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
First Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
at La Isla Garden, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come to La Isla Garden in the Bronx for the First Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! There will be holiday music, hot chocolate, and more!
Free!
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Greenbelt Peepers Early Childhood Education Program
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
9:45 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, observations, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
Greenbelt Tree Tots Early Childhood Education
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, observations, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Northern Forts
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
See sites that played important strategic roles in the American Revolution and the War of 1812, and enjoy the stunning overlook to the Harlem Meer.
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.
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. This tour is free with registration.
Free!
Friday, December 14, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Edenwald Green Neighborhood - Forest Restoration
at Crawford Avenue and Boller 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 Alley Pond Park and create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Cunningham Park - Trail work
at SE corner of Union Turnpike and Francis Lewis Blvd. (in Cunningham Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants as well as close trails in order to help restore the forest and create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Preparing for the Solstice
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Celebrate the end of fall, look forward to cozy days ahead, and see how the forest prepares for wintertime. Then create a craft to add light to winter's shorter, darker days.
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.
Winter Tree ID Hike (Light)
at Highland Avenue Entrance (in Captain Tilly Park), Queens
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!
Outdoor Skills: Teas in the Wild
at Eton Place Parking Lot (in Willowbrook Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn how to set up a campfire for tea time! Our park rangers will discuss the uncommon uses of some plants as teas and herbs.
Free!
Nature's Workshop: Basket Weaving
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Try your hand at tying and weaving techniques using cordage made from plant fiber.
Free!
Survival Series: Tracking
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
On this program, learn to identify and animals tracks. This useful skill is essential to wilderness survival
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: Discovery Walk for Families: Towering Trees - The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Take a hike through the North Woods and learn how to tell a maple from an oak! Discover how trees - from seeds and leaves to logs - contribute to the health of an urban park.
Free!
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!
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Central Park Christmas Bird Count
at Central Park, Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Audubon, Urban Park Rangers, and the Central Park Conservancy as we count birds in every section of the park.
Free!
Event
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Northern Forts
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
See sites that played important strategic roles in the American Revolution and the War of 1812, and enjoy the stunning overlook to the Harlem Meer.
Animal of the Month Club: Northern Cardinal
at Prospect Avenue and Brentwood Avenue (in Allison Pond Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we discuss the Northern Cardinal. This vibrant bird can be seen and heard in our parks throughout the winter season.
Free!
Photography Scavenger Hunt
at Driggs Avenue and Lorimer Street (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
This guided hike through McCarren Park will challenge your photography skills as you work to complete a photo scavenger hunt.
Free!
Ranger's Choice: Fire Making Skills
at Alley Pond Park, Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Fire is mankind's greatest discovery. Learn primitive and modern methods for making fire safely and responsibly while exploring the great outdoors. Registration is required.
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.
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: 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.
The Night Sky: Comets
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Astronomy programs feature the use of telescopes and binoculars to observe specific astronomical events.
Free!
Monday, December 17, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park Tour – French (Française)
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Faire une visite guidée et laisser les Guides du Central Park Conservancy vous donner la vue de l’initié de quelques-unes des caractéristiques les plus emblématiques du meilleur parc urbain du monde.
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
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.
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Friday, December 21, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Winter Solstice Celebration
at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Explore the park on a night hike and celebrate the end of the celestial year around a campfire!
Free!
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Ranger's Choice: Birding Van Trip
at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Winter is the best time of year to spot owls. Registration is required.
Free!
Nature Photography: Winter Landscapes
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
On our nature hikes, you can take an hour to unplug from the world and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature's vistas and winter landscapes.
Free!
Nature Exploration Hike: The North Woods
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 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!
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.
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!
Sunday, December 23, 2018
The New York City Naturalist Club: Eagle Watch
at Payson Avenue and Dyckman Street (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Winter is a great time to spot bald eagles. In the winter, birds of prey tend to fly further south to New York City in search of food. Our park rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Living with White-Tailed Deer
at Hanover Avenue and Palma Drive (in Eibs Pond Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn about deer ecology and behavior as you look for clues of deer presence. Join in a discussion about the impacts of deer in an urban environment.
Free!
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Appropriate for all skill levels.
Free!
Nature's Workshop: Winter Nature Crafts
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Find your muse in nature. This workshop will inspire you to create art collages and animal figures with objects from nature.
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!
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.
Monday, December 24, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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, December 26, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Free with registration.
Free!
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at 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, December 28, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
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: Discovery Walk for Families: Woodland Wonderland - The Ramble
at Loeb Boathouse (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 a.m.
Learn about the architecture, landscapes, and ecosystems of the Park through hands-on exploration using Discovery Kits
Free!
Kids
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, December 29, 2018
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Discovery Walk for Families: Woodland Wonderland - The Ramble
at Loeb Boathouse (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Learn about the architecture, landscapes, and ecosystems of the Park through hands-on exploration using Discovery Kits
Free!
Kids
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: 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!
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.
Monday, December 31, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Free!
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Crazy for Composting
at Watson Building at New York Botanical Garden (in Bronx Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Are you passionate about composting but want more from your bin? These sessions provide the practical tips, advice, and encouragement you need to take composting to the next level.
Free!
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Espalier Fruit Tree Pruning
at Feeding Tree Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn how to prune and train young fruit trees to grow in interesting and beautiful patterns along walls and fences.
Free!
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
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