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from August 21, 2026 to February 26, 2027

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Oct31

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Oct31

Discovery Hike: Urban Wildlife

at Playground (in Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park), Queens

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn about the diverse wildlife found in New York City’s parks and the best ways for people and animals to coexist, including the many benefits of having so many animals in our city!
Free!

Oct31

Bird Friendly Garden Management Workshop

at The Ramble

2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Participants will explore bird habitat through guided observation, sound-based activities, and three ecological themes: water, food, and shelter.
Free!

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Nov 1

Garden Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Nov 4

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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, November 7, 2026

Nov 7

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Nov 7

Indigenous Art Workshop with NAIC-NY

at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for the opportunity to learn traditional indigenous crafts, and gain exposure to contemporary indigenous cultures.
Free!

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Nov 7

Save the Date: Community Banquet

at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Save the Date: Community Banquet
Free!

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Nov 8

Garden Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Nov11

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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, November 14, 2026

Nov14

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Nov15

Garden Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Nov18

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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, November 21, 2026

Nov21

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Sunday, November 22, 2026

Nov22

Garden Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.

Wednesday, November 25, 2026

Nov25

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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, November 28, 2026

Nov28

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Sunday, November 29, 2026

Nov29

Garden Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.

Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Dec 2

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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

Dec 5

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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

Dec 9

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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

Dec12

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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 19, 2026

Dec19

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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

Dec26

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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

Feb26

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!

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