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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
Monday, September 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!
Tuesday, September 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!
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, September 16, 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!
Woodlawn Wednesdays: Forest Restoration and Invasive Removal
at Woodlawn Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx 
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Remove invasives and protect the young native trees coming back. Tools and guidance provided; no experience needed. Meet at Woodlawn Playground.
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!
Senior Community Day
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to explore the Inwood Hill Nature Center and build community. This month's Senior Community Day will be a natural dye making day.
Free!
The Space Lady with Nina Ryser Performance
at 6BC Botanical Garden, Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Come to 6BC Botanical Garden for a performance of the Space Lady with Nina Ryser, presented by Mississippi Records and 360 Record Shop.
Free!
Thursday, September 17, 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!
Friday, September 18, 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.
NEW LOCATION: Classic Playground, not the Learning Garden. Forest restoration at the woodland edge. Tools and guidance provided; no experience needed. Meet at the restroom building.
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 summer to engage in hands-on forest restoration work!
Free!
Siedenburg Park Trail Marker Installation
at Redwood Ave & Corbin Ave (in Siedenburg Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to place trail markers, and why maintaining trails restores forests and creates healthy ecosystems.
Free!
Event
Nourish Our Community
at Prophecy Garden, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come to Prophecy Garden where the garden group will provide fresh fruits and vegetables to the community and other giveaways.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Birding Walk
at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk in partnership with NYC Bird Alliance.
Free!
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Jackson Heights Street Tree Care
at 78th St and 34th Ave (in Travers Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees.
Free!
Highland Park Horticulture Helpers
at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue (in Highland Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Highland Park Horticulture Helpers this summer to learn some basic gardening skills!
Free!
Hook Creek International Coastal Cleanup Day
at Canoe and Kayak Launch (in Hook Creek Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
volunteers will help us remove debris from the coastline and will also participate in a community science project to collect data on debris within NYC waterways!
Free!
Event
Trees Count at Spring Creek Park with the Urban Park Rangers
at Gateway Drive and Vandalia Avenue (in Spring Creek Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Using our Tree Census app, you’ll split up into different zones within the park to start counting trees! Registration is required. Registration begins on August 29.
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!
Birding: Fall Migration
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Highland Park to look for fall migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free!
Hidden Gems of Staten Island: Jones Woods Park
at Entrance – Franklin Avenue and Arnold Avenue (in Jones Woods Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. Join the Urban Park Rangers as we hike through the Jones Woods Park.
Free!
Managing Invasive Plants in Community Gardens
at Bronx River Community Garden (in ), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Participants will learn how to recognize common invasive plants found in urban gardens, and understand their impact on local ecosystems.
Free!
In the Distortion of Celestial Privacy, a Door Left Open in the Mind
at 6BC Botanical Garden, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Set within the living landscape of 6BC Botanical Garden, this third annual iteration, curated by Sarah Viviana Valdez, brings together the sculptural practices of Ori Carlin, Erin Lingard, and Lizzy Chemel.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see and learn about the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck.
Free!
Creek Peak: Intro to Seining
at Burnett Street and Avenue U (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join this hands-on seining adventure in Gerritsen Creek as we wade into the water to discover the fascinating fish, crabs, and other creatures that call our salt marsh home.
Free!
Fantastic Fungi Mushroom ID Hike
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
This Urban Park Ranger led hike will take you through the forest to learn how to identify fungi.
Free!
Karaoke Potluck — Oldies but Goodies
at Ashford Learning Garden, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come to Ashford Learning Garden for a Karaoke Potluck with 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s songs! Join us for an afternoon of reminiscing the oldies but goodies.
Free!
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Monarch Watch
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Help band butterflies to track the slow decline of the critical monarch species (all the more reason to plant pollinator gardens wherever possible!). Community science data collected on this day adds to a national study.
Free!
Event
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!
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.
Monday, September 21, 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!
Tuesday, September 22, 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, September 23, 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!
Woodlawn Wednesdays: Forest Restoration and Invasive Removal
at Woodlawn Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Remove invasives and protect the young native trees coming back. Tools and guidance provided; no experience needed. Meet at Woodlawn Playground.
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!
Ranger Tot Time
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon of kid friendly activities and exploring the Inwood Hill Nature Center.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, September 24, 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!
Greenbelt Adult Hike - Conference House and Beach Hike
at Conference House Park, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us as we hike at historic Conference House and enjoy seaside hiking.
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Forest Bathing
at 119th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us and reconnect with nature on a guided walk led by certified Forest Therapy Guide Lori Klamner.
Free!
Building Cross-Sector Ecosystems for Climate Action Panel Discussion
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a panel discussion focused on highlighting how cross-sector collaboration can build interest and support for climate action.
Free!
Event
Climate Week NYC Documentary Screening: River Restoration & Climate Resilience
at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Climate Week NYC Documentary Screening: River Restoration & Climate Resilience
Free!
Friday, September 25, 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.
NEW LOCATION: Classic Playground, not the Learning Garden. Forest restoration at the woodland edge. Tools and guidance provided; no experience needed. Meet at the restroom building.
Free!
Kissena Park Forest Restoration
at Kissena Park, Queens
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
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!
Marine Park Forest Restoration
at 36th Street and Avenue U (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
10:00 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!
Plant Sale
at Wave Hill, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Take a piece of the garden home with you at Wave Hill’s renowned Plant Sale!
Volunteer Day: Work + Learn at Hattie Carthan Herban Farm
at Hattie Carthan Herban Farm, Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on Work and Learn Day at the Hattie Carthan Herban Farm!
Free!
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