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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
Wednesday, December 2, 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, December 5, 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!
Wednesday, December 9, 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, December 12, 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!
Winter Wreath Workshop
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Guided by our staff, you’ll create your own one-of-a-kind wreath using seasonal greenery, dried flowers, and natural materials foraged from the Park’s landscape.
Free!
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Saturday, December 19, 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!
Saturday, December 26, 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!
Friday, February 26, 2027
10th Annual GreenThumb Garden Recognition Awards
at Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - New York Public Library, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Nominate GreenThumb gardens and gardeners (including your own and yourself!) for a GreenThumb Garden Recognition Awards by completing the nomination form here by Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026!
Free!
Sunday, May 2, 2027
2027 National GrowTogether Conference: Guided Tours
at New York City, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
On the second day of the 2027 National GrowTogether Conference, join us for guided tours at GreenThumb community gardens and NYC Parks facilities across NYC! Stay tuned for details!
Free!
Saturday, June 5, 2027
Tenth Annual Open Garden Weekend
at New York City, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Hundreds of community gardens will be opening their gates to the public for a weekend of free activities and exploration. Stay tuned for details!
Free!
Sunday, June 6, 2027
Tenth Annual Open Garden Weekend
at New York City, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Hundreds of community gardens will be opening their gates to the public for a weekend of free activities and exploration. Stay tuned for details!
Free!
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