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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, June 21, 2026
Summer Solstice Stewardship
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street Entrance (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We are excited to celebrate the summer solstice by getting outside with our friends, neighbors, and community members. We hope that all friends of the park can join us in enjoying this special day.
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!
Start of Summer Hike
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Start summer with a short walk along the Nature Center Trail.
Free!
Reptile Guy
at Sobelsohn Playground (in Forest Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Enjoy an interactive experience getting to know all about various reptiles.
Free!
Event
Father's Day Forest Hike
at Entrance - West 100 Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Celebrate Father’s Day with the Urban Park Rangers on a guided hike through Central Park's North Woods! Explore the rich biodiversity of a forest full of birds, plants, trees and more.
Free!
Event
Nature's Workshop: Build a Biodome
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and build your very own micro ecosystem! Patrons are encouraged to bring jars for crafting.
Free!
Event
Pollinators in Their Prime
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn more pollinator species and their role in the ecosystem while tending to our pollinator garden.
Free!
Summer Sun: Scopes on the Solstice
at Lawn near the flagpole (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join MPA and the Amateur Astronomers Association as we celebrate the longest day of the year by viewing the sun through telescopes with filters to allow for safe solar observation.
Free!
Kids
Urban Wildlife: Diamondback Terrapins
at Sunset Cove Park Entrance (in Sunset Cove Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn about the natural history and ecology of diamondback terrapins. This species thrives in the waters of New York City, particularly around Jamaica Bay
Free!
Wellness in West Farms
at Bronx River Community Garden (in ), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Wellness in West Farms is a 9-session, community-centered wellness workshop series designed to support physical health, and emotional resilience through movement, education, and rest.
Free!
Monday, June 22, 2026
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Horticulture Tour of Riverside Park
at Discovery Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon walk in the Park and see what's in bloom!
Free!
High Line Art: "NOAA: A Fall Towards Home" by Xin Liu
at 10th Avenue Square (in The High Line), Manhattan
7:30 p.m.–8:30 a.m.
In her live performances on June 23, 24, & 25, Xin Liu takes the audience through the life cycle of one National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite.
Free!
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Citywide Nursery Gardening
at Arthur Ross Citywide Nursery (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join staff at Citywide Nursery to maintain our plant hoop houses and pot up perennials into larger grow pots. No experience necessary.
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!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Trees Count at Forest Park
at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks at Forest Park for Trees Count 2025!
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
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
Sound Bath w/ Stephanie for YogaSole
at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Relax and unwind in the peaceful garden setting as you immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of a live sound bath experience.
Free!
Event
Highland Park Community Garden: Sip & Explore
at Community Garden (in Highland Park), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a cup of tea while learning how to make rose water from roses growing in our garden with our host!
Free!
High Line Art: "NOAA: A Fall Towards Home" by Xin Liu
at 10th Avenue Square (in The High Line), Manhattan
7:30 p.m.–8:30 a.m.
In her live performances on June 23, 24, & 25, Xin Liu takes the audience through the life cycle of one National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite.
Free!
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Trail Work Thursdays
at VCPA Learning Garden (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Trees Count at Manhattan Beach Park
at Manhattan Beach Parking Lot (in Manhattan Beach Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025!
Free!
We Grew Anyway: Celebrate Queer Joy and Resilience
at Orchard Alley, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
This is a Pride Month Celebration to which all are welcome!
Free!
High Line Art: "NOAA: A Fall Towards Home" by Xin Liu
at 10th Avenue Square (in The High Line), Manhattan
7:30 p.m.–8:30 a.m.
In her live performances on June 23, 24, & 25, Xin Liu takes the audience through the life cycle of one National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite.
Free!
Friday, June 26, 2026
East Harlem Street Tree Care
at Fred Samuel Playground, Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees.
Free!
Event
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!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces Completed by her Students
Out Of The Box Biodiversity
Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!
Kids
Trees Count at Carl Schurz Park
at East 86th Street and East End Avenue (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025!
Free!
6/26 Restoration Fridays at Highland Park
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Restoration Fridays this spring to engage in hands-on forest restoration work!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Bats of Riverside Park
at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Spot nighttime wildlife and discover New York’s local bats at this evening guided walk with Gotham Bat Conservancy
Free!
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Mott Haven Street Tree Care
at Willis Ave & E 136th St (in Lozada Playground), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees.
Free!
Alley Pond Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training
at Adventure Course Parking Lot (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us for a Super Steward: Pathkeeper training at Alley Pond Park.
Free!
Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!
Forest Park Hike and Pick - Yellow Trail
at Metropolitan Avenue and Forest Park Drive (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for a trail clean-up on the Yellow Trail in Forest Park!
Free!
Goodhue Park Forest Restoration
at Brighton Ave & Lafayette Ave by the Soldier Monument
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!
Pride in Parks Stewardship
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street Entrance (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We want to mark this stewardship event as one specifically for LGBTQ+ Pride in New York and Inwood Hill Park, as an event that is honors and acknowledges the contributions that LGBTQ+ friends of Inwood Hill Park have made to this incredible green space over its long history.
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Hudson River Fishing Clinic
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Free Fishing Weekend with a catch and- release fishing session in partnership with the Hudson River Fisherman’s Association. Gear provided.
Free!
Trees Count at Hallets Cove Playground
at Hallets Cove Playground, Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025! At each event you will receive a tote bag with all the materials needed to count trees.
Free!
Trees Count at Marine Park
at Gerritsen Avenue and Gotham Avenue (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks Stewardship team for Trees Count 2026!
Free!
Trees Count at Von Briesen Park
at Arthur Von Briesen Park (in Von Briesen Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025!
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!
Crafting Naturally Workshop
at Serenity Gardens
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come to Serenity Gardens to learn how to make household decorations using nature. All are welcome!
Free!
One Book One Bronx book club
at Bronx River Community Garden (in ), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Come join the garden group at Bronx River Community Garden for a One Book One Bronx event! This weekly community space sparks powerful conversations and celebrates diverse voices.
Free!
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