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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
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
EPA Presentation: Impacts of Tire Pollution on the Bronx River
at Virtual/Online Events
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
EPA Presentation: Impacts of Tire Pollution on the Bronx River
Free!
Stargazing on the High Line
at On the High Line at 13th Street (in The High Line), Manhattan, under The Standard, at 13th St. (in The High Line), Manhattan
8:15 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the night sky every Tuesday on the High Line!
Free!
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Wetland Wednesdays: Phragmites Control and Native Planting at Van Cortlandt Park
at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx 
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer wetland restoration at Van Cortlandt Lake: cut invasive phragmites and plant native willows and shrubs. Wednesdays in October, 9 am - 12 pm.
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Nature Book Club
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a monthly discussion of a nature-themed book. This month's book will be The Overstory by Richard Powers.
Free!
Thursday, October 8, 2026
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Trail Work Thursdays
at VCPA Learning Garden (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Friday, October 9, 2026
Forest Fridays: Volunteer Forest Restoration at Van Cortlandt Park
at Van Cortlandt Classic Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer forest restoration along the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail: remove invasive bush honeysuckle and multiflora rose. Fridays in October, 9 am - 12 pm.
Free!
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Soundview Park Forest Restoration
at Lacombe Ave & Rosedale Ave (in Soundview Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Free!
Restoration Fridays at Highland Park
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this fall!
Free!
Event
General Interest Meeting
at Hattie Carthan Herban Farm, Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join gardeners, volunteers, and GreenThumb staff for an evening of collective visioning and learn how you can become a member of this garden!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Forest Bathing
at River Run Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Join us and reconnect with nature on a guided walk led by certified Forest Therapy Guide Lori Klamner.
Free!
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Inwood Hill Park Forest Restoration
at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Free!
Event
Seton Falls Park Plug and Shrub Planting
at Boller Avenue & Crawford Avenue (in Seton Falls Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work, learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health, and be trained in proper planting techniques.
Free!
Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary Wetland Cleanup
at Bayfield Avenue and B65 Street (in Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect coastal areas in Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary! Volunteers will help us remove the debris from the park, creating a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!
Autumn Meditation Hike
at Archery Field Parking Lot (in Willowbrook Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
On World Mental Health Day, release some stress as the Rangers guide you through meditation activities amongst reclaimed grasslands.
Free!
Event
East Village Music Festival
at La Plaza Cultural, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
La Plaza will be hosting a day of music, food and kids activities celebrating the creative spirit of the East Village.
Free!
Storytime at the 5th Street Slope Garden
at 6BC Botanical Garden & 5th St (in ), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come to Fifth Street Slope Garden for a storytime for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 11, 2026
CANCELLED: Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true volunteer, join us! You can help us take care of this important educational resource.
Free!
Autumn Volunteer Day
at El Coqui Community Garden, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the garden group for a volunteer day at El Coqui Liberation Community Garden to prepare for winter. Help weed, harvest, prune and mulch the garden and prepare for winter crops.
Free!
Event
Garden Highlights Walk
at Wave Hill, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.
Historic New York: Vaudeville Stars of the Evergreens Cemetery
at Evergreen Cemetery Entrance (in Highland Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in exploring one of Brooklyn’s hidden gems, the Evergreen Cemetery.
Free!
Event
Monday, October 12, 2026
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Indigenous People Day: The Siwanoy
at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Hike with the Urban Park Rangers along the Siwanoy Trail and learn about the Siwanoy’s history and way of life.
Free!
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Stargazing on the High Line
at On the High Line at 13th Street (in The High Line), Manhattan, under The Standard, at 13th St. (in The High Line), Manhattan
8:15 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the night sky every Tuesday on the High Line!
Free!
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Wetland Wednesdays: Phragmites Control and Native Planting at Van Cortlandt Park
at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer wetland restoration at Van Cortlandt Lake: cut invasive phragmites and plant native willows and shrubs. Wednesdays in October, 9 am - 12 pm.
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Free!
Monthly Nature Exploration Hike Series
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a monthly hike exploring Inwood Hill Park. The hike will begin at the Inwood Hill Nature Center. This month’s hike will focus on forest bathing.
Free!
Thursday, October 15, 2026
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Trail Work Thursdays
at VCPA Learning Garden (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Friday, October 16, 2026
Forest Fridays: Volunteer Forest Restoration at Van Cortlandt Park
at Van Cortlandt Classic Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer forest restoration along the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail: remove invasive bush honeysuckle and multiflora rose. Fridays in October, 9 am - 12 pm.
Free!
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
at Buddy Monument (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Restoration Fridays this fall to engage in hands-on forest restoration work!
Free!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Free!
Cuidado de Árboles y Arbustos para Jardineros Comunitarios
at Bruckner Mott Haven Community Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
En este taller conocerá prácticas básicas de mantenimiento, así como estrategias para seleccionar y ubicar especies que proporcionen alimento y refugio a polinizadores y otra fauna benéfica.
Free!
Farmhouse Family Day: Autumnal Wonders
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate autumn with us with fall crafts and activities!
Free!
Kids
Healthy Hike
at Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road (in Silver Lake Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a relaxing, easy walk along the paved paths of Silver Lake Park.
Free!
Pumpkin Decorating Festival
at Neighborhood Advisory Committee Community Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Pumpkins for children 11 years and younger to decorate in the garden. In addition there will be simple games with prizes and refreshments. This event will be held rain or shine.
Free!
Seeds of Restoration: Collecting Native Seeds for Biodiversity
at West 87th Street Garden (in ), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Led by staff from the NYC Parks Plant Ecology Center and Nursery, participants will learn about the importance of plant habitat to local ecosystems and how seed-based restoration promotes biodiversity.
Free!
OHNY: Brougham Cottage Grounds at Blue Heron Park
at Brougham Cottage
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Open House New York 2026 Festival and explore the grounds of the Historic Brougham Cottage in Blue Heron Park!
Located at 4746 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY, and located within a wooded backdrop, the circa 1726 Brougham Cottage is a surviving Dutch H-frame home.
Brougham Cottage survives as a rare example of the small vernacular farm houses that were once common in the 18th and early 19th century rural landscape and have all but disappeared. It is a significant example of Dutch-American design and a rare reminder of Staten Island’s rural history and its vernacular architectural traditions.
Free!
OHNY: Conference House Park Historic Houses
at Conference House Park, Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
On OHNY Weekend, in addition to the park’s namesake, the circa-1680 Conference House (Christopher Billop House), two other historic house interiors will be open to visitors.
Free!
Event
Raptorama!
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
See live birds of prey up close at the Salt Marsh Nature Center with NYC Bird Alliance, American Littoral Society, and the MPA Forever Wild Committee.
Free!
Event
Sachet making + Community Engagement Tea
at ENY Youth Farm, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Stop by the garden for a tea tasting opportunity and herbal sachet making.
Free!
Sunday, October 18, 2026
The Art of Noticing: A Mindful Birding Experience
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Explore how mindfulness can deepen our awareness, observation, and enjoyment of the natural world.
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