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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
Sunday, September 27, 2026
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!
Autumn Wildflower ID Walk
at Lawn Area (in Bushwick Inlet Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Watch pollinators preparing for winter and learn about how asters and other fall flowers are beneficial and beautiful parts of our local ecosystem.
Free!
Kids
Birding: Fall Migration
at West 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Riverside Park to look for fall migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
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 29, 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 30, 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!
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Urban Wildlife: Raccoons
at Playground (in Rufus King Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in honor of International Raccoon Appreciation Day to learn more about this adaptable and resourceful species.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 3, 2026
City of Forest Day: Forest Bathing
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Certified Forest Bathing Instructor Tasha LaDonna leads participants through an intentional, nature-based healing practice rooted in mindfulness, breathwork, and sensory connection.
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!
City of Forest Day Hike
at Nevada Avenue Parking Lot (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Celebrate City of Forest Day with NYC Parks. Soak up the vast adventure the park has to offer as we explore its flora and fauna.
Free!
City of Forest Day: Park Stewardship
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 for City of Forest Day and help care for the woodlands of Allison Pond Park.
Free!
Community Paddle at Shoelace Park
at Shoelace Park, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a Community Paddle at Shoelace Park
Free!
Kids
Woodland Community Volunteer Workday
at Wave Hill, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join Wave Hill staff in the Herbert and Hyonja Abrons Woodland to celebrate City of Forest Day!
Free!
46th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair
at Hattie Carthan Community Garden, Brooklyn , Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us & GreenThumb community gardeners in celebrating the start of fall! Register to participate in our Fresh Chef Contest and sign up to volunteer with us at Harvest Fair!
Free!
Kids
Adorned by Nature: Wildcrafted Jewelry & Botanical Accessory Workshop with Journei Bimwala
at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Journei Bimwala for this hands-on creative workshop that invites participants to explore the beauty, versatility, and artistic potential of plants through wearable art.
Free!
Kids
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!
Forest Bathing
at Wave Hill, Bronx
1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Engage your senses as you move through the garden on a meditative stroll.
Event
Sunday, October 4, 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!
Bike Ride to Harvest Festival
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Meet up at Thomas Jefferson Park in Harlem and enjoy a scenic ride along the riverfront and through the park, ending at the Festival!
Free!
Harvest Festival
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore our pumpkin patch, watch seasonal cooking demos, enjoy live performances, get creative with face painting, and discover nature through hands-on activities with local partners.
Free!
Kids
Harvest Festival
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore our pumpkin patch, watch seasonal cooking demonstrations, enjoy live performances, get creative with face painting, and discover nature through hands-on activities with local partners.
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.
Tuesday, October 6, 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, October 7, 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!
Friday, October 9, 2026
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
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!
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!
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, October 13, 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, October 14, 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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
Kids on the Move! Rooting Down and Rocking On
at Wave Hill, Bronx
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Draw inspiration from the magnificent Palisades during this month's Kids on the Move.
Kids
Tuesday, October 20, 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, October 21, 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!
Saturday, October 24, 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!
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!
Halloween Boo Bash
at White Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with themed activities, crafts, music, treats, and more!
Free!
Kids
Halloween Boo Bash
at White Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
We’ll dance to our favorite music, both spooky-themed and year-round hits, enjoy pastries from a local bakery, hear a Halloween story, and celebrate fall in our beautiful White Garden.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Art in the Garden: Spooky Season Decor
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. October theme is Spooky Season Decor
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.
Nocturnal Seining and Shore Exploration
at Fort Totten Front Gate (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and explore what creatures live below the waves at night in the intertidal zone of the East River.
Free!
Tuesday, October 27, 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, October 28, 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!
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