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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, September 12, 2026
Bronx River Forest Clean Up
at Bronx River Forest at Burke Bridge (in Bronx Park), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a day of stewardship at the Bronx River Forest!
Free!
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Seining
at Bayview Avenue and Johnston Terrace (in Lemon Creek Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our experienced Urban Park Rangers teach the ecology of our waterways on every seining program. All equipment is provided; this program is recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Free!
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.
Heather Garden Highlights
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a stroll through the beautiful Heather Garden as we appreciate the flowers, park history, and bird activity. Celebrate the start of autumn!
Free!
Stingers!
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
What vital roles do bees and wasps, and other stinging insects, play in the environment? Learn why and how with Jared Kirschner, Education Manager and Junior Entomologist from the Long Island Aquarium.
Free!
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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
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!
Friday, September 18, 2026
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
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!
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!
Community Paddle at Concrete Plant Park
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Community Paddle at Concrete Plant Park
Free!
Kids
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 a.m.
Participants will learn how to recognize common invasive plants found in urban gardens, and understand their impact on local ecosystems.
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!
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.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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
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
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!
Gardening Thursday at West Farms Rapids
at West Farms Rapids Park (in West Farms Rapids), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join us in stewarding a rain garden in West Farms Rapids!
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
Friday, September 25, 2026
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
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!
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!
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Harlem Street Tree Care
at 145th Street and Malcolm X entrance (in Brigadier General Charles Young Playground), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees.
Free!
Salt Marsh Saturday
at Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The marsh pathway gates will be open and our Natural Areas Team will be on site to answer questions, share facts and show off the unique species that call this ecosystem home.
Free!
Kids
Birding: Fall Migration
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Pelham Bay Park to look for fall migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free!
Guided Estuary Paddle
at Concrete Park Boat Launch (in Concrete Plant Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us for a guided Estuary Paddle on the Bronx River!
Jones Woods Park Forest Restoration
at Entrance – Franklin Avenue and Arnold Avenue (in Jones Woods Park), Staten Island
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!
Sunset Cove Wetland Cleanup
at Sunset Cove, Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship team to protect coastal areas in Sunset Cove Park! Volunteers will help us remove debris from the park, creating a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Event
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!
Art in the Garden: Plants and Portraiture
at Patchen Community Square, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
No prior artmaking experience needed, all skill levels and age groups welcome! Supplies, prompts, and guidance provided. September theme is Plants and Portraiture
Free!
Community Work Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Get your hands dirty with fun farm projects!
Free!
Cuidado de Árboles y Arbustos para Jardines 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!
Natural Dyeing Workshop
at Horticulture Compound (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create beautiful, eco-friendly dyes using natural materials from our gardens!
Free!
Event
Nature Exploration Hike
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 walk through Inwood Hill Park and find out what plants and animals call this Forever Wild site home.
Free!
Open Bluegrass Jam Sessions
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come to East 4th Street Community Garden for an Open Bluegrass Jam Session, weather permitting. Bring your guitar, ukulele, banjo, etc., and join in! All skill levels and ages are welcome.
Free!
Sunday, September 27, 2026
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!
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