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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, April 22, 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!
Earthday Celebration
at Success Garden - East New York, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come enjoy Success Garden - East New York for a volunteer day, green workshops and activities on how reduce, reuse and recycle. All are welcome!
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
Volunteer Workday
at E Tremont Avenue and Coddington Avenue
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The garden will be holding a series of Spring Prep - Clean Up days on Thursday, April 23rd through April 25, and again on April 30 through May 2.
Free!
Earth Day Celebrations
at The Healing Garden
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come to The Healing Garden for an Earth Day volunteer workday to plant pollinator flowers!
Free!
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Trail Work Thursdays
at Van Cortlandt Golf House (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
Volunteer Workday
at E Tremont Avenue and Coddington Avenue
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The garden will be holding a series of Spring Prep - Clean Up days on Thursday, April 23rd through April 25, and again on April 30 through May 2.
Free!
Kids
Friday, April 24, 2026
Kissena Park Forest Restoration and Nature Walk
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!
City Nature Challenge: Pollinator Census with PECaN and The Bee Conservancy
at Greenbelt Native Plant Center, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join The Bee Conservancy take a census of pollinators around PECaN! Volunteers will attend a webinar training ahead of the event, and will learn how to identify common pollinators and make iNaturalist contributions.
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!
Arbor Day Tree Planting: Olmsted-Beil House Park
at olmsted-beil (in Olmsted-Beil House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, Marsh Avenue School and the Friends of Olmsted-Beil House for an Arbor Day tree planting in the Park. A brief history of the house and trees will be given.
Free!
Event
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
City Nature Challenge: Fungi Walk at Udall's Cove Park Preserve
at Parking Lot on Sandhill Road (in Udall's Park Preserve), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Udall's Cove Park Preserve! Volunteers will learn how to identify spring fungi and how to make iNaturalist observations.
Free!
Event
City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Idlewild Park
at 149th Avenue & Springfield Lane (in Idlewild Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
For the City Nature Challenge, join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Idlewild Park to explore the diversity of spring wildflowers.
Free!
Volunteer Workday
at E Tremont Avenue and Coddington Avenue
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The garden will be holding a series of Spring Prep - Clean Up days on Thursday, April 23rd through April 25, and again on April 30 through May 2.
Free!
Arbor Day: Celebrate the Trees
at Poppenhusen Avenue and 119th Street (in Hermon A. MacNeil Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a stroll as we learn the vital role trees play in our greenspaces and neighborhoods.
Free!
Arbor Day Celebration
at Little Bay Park, Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us this Arbor Day as we invest in our plant and help grow a greener future for Northeast Queens.
Free!
Event
City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Alley Pond Park
at Alley Pond Park, Queens
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Alley Pond Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify spring wildflowers and how to make iNaturalist observations.
Free!
City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Inwood Hill Park
at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Inwood Hill Pond Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify spring wildflowers and how to make iNaturalist observations.
Free!
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Family Wellness Day
at Mosaic Success Garden
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
To celebrate the annual Family Wellness Day, MOSAIC Success Garden will host a Garden Ceremony with PS 11X, Elected officials, and other Highbridge Community partners.
Free!
Idlewild Park Tree and Shrub Planting
at Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center (in Idlewild Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in the forest of Idlewild Park! Trees provide so many benefits to New Yorkers such as improved air and water quality, reduced pollution, and lower energy costs.
Free!
Event
Marine Park Forest Restoration
at Marine Park, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship team to protect the forested areas in Marine Park! Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Free!
Event
CANCELLED: Crotona Park Stewardship Saturday
at Crotona Tennis House (in Crotona Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join staff to clear leaves and debris from around Indian Lake, remove trash from our large park zones and help to keep Crotona Park looking great! Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing.
Free!
City Nature Challenge: Bio-Marathon and Invertebrate Identification at Cunningham Park
at SE corner of Union Turnpike and Francis Lewis Blvd. (in Cunningham Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join NYC Parks Conservation and Monitoring team and learn about the spring active and passive pollinators.
Free!
City Nature Challenge: Fungi Walk at Soundview Park
at O'Brien Ave & Leland Ave (in Soundview Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Soundview Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify spring fungi and how to make iNaturalist observations.
Free!
Event
Clifton Street Tree Care Event with Super Stewards
at 704 Bay Street
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship and your friendly neighborhood Super Steward to care for local street trees!
Free!
Event
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 Arbor Day Planting at Oak Ridge
at Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust this Arbor Day!
Free!
Forest Park City Nature Challenge Guided Hike
at Forest Park Visitor Center (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NAC staff in an exploration of the trails at Pelham Bay Park
Free!
Event
Pelham Bay Park City Nature Challenge Guided Hike
at Middletown Road and Stadium Avenue (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NAC staff in an exploration of the trails at Pelham Bay Park
Free!
Earth Day Fair
at Imani II Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Multi-activity Earth Day Fairh, featuring live music, garden tours, hands-on garden activities, educational and fun sessions and games, clothing swap, arts and crafts and more!
Free!
City Nature Challenge: Biodiversity Hike
at Parking Lot (in Heritage Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Rangers as we walk the park to observe and collect data for the City Nature Challenge, a friendly competition taking place April 24 -April 26.
Free!
City Nature Challenge: Life Under a Log
at Main Entrance (in Seton Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Lets take a walk in the woods, rolling over logs to see who lives underneath and learn about the lively ecosystems dead trees create. We will also log our findings in iNaturalist
Free!
City Nature Challenge: Marine Park Biomarathon
at Marine Park, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Marine Park to explore the diversity of spring wildflowers.
Free!
Inwood Hill Park Field Trip in NYC
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street Entrance (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join Natural Areas Conservancy & NYC’s Secrets & Lies for a Field Trip Experience, a community event for history and nature lovers alike!
Free!
Event
Volunteer Workday for EarthMonth
at Nehemiah Ten Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Help the garden group build raised bed boxes, fill them with soil, mowing the lawn, raking and other garden cleaning. All are welcome!
Free!
Bike Ride to Earth Day Festival
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Ride to Earth Day Festival at Randall’s Island Park with El Barrio Bikes! Meet up at Thomas Jefferson Park and enjoy a scenic ride along the riverfront and through the park!
Free!
Event
City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Alley Pond Park
at Alley Pond (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Alley Pond Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify spring wildflowers and how to make iNaturalist observations.
Free!
13th Annual LUNGS Spring Awakening
at El Sol Brilliante Sr, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
The 13th Annual LUNGS Spring Awakening is a neighborhood wide celebration of Earth Day and the opening of the community gardens with a parade, art workshops, and more!
Free!
Event
City Nature Challenge: Fungi Walk at Pugsley Creek Park
at Stephens Ave & O'Brien Ave (in Pugsley Creek Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Pugsley Creek Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify spring fungi and how to make iNaturalist observations.
Free!
Event
Earth Day Celebration
at Walt L. Shamel Community Garden, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Walt L. Shamel Community Garden will be hosting workshops on compost, chicken care, and tree pit care on April 25th. All are welcome, both beginners and experts, to tree care!
Free!
Earth Day Celebration
at Union St. Garden and Community Development, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Earth Day Celebration with Brooklyn Solar Works, including workshops on solar energy, grounding and dance, exercise, music, and engagement in the garden.
Free!
Earth Day Festival
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Play games, get creative with nature-inspired crafts, snap photos beneath the beautiful cherry blossoms, enjoy live performances, and soak up the park’s springtime magic.
Free!
Event
Idlewild Park Education Tour
at Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center (in Idlewild Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
In preparation for City Nature Challenge (4/24-4/27), join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Idlewild Park to explore the diversity of spring wildflowers.
Free!
Event
Volunteer Workday
at E Tremont Avenue and Coddington Avenue
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The garden will be holding a series of Spring Prep - Clean Up days on Thursday, April 23rd through April 25, and again on April 30 through May 2.
Free!
City Nature Challenge: Biodiversity Hike
at Roy Wilkins Park - Entrance (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Rangers as we walk the park to observe and collect data for the City Nature Challenge, a friendly competition taking place April 24 -April 26
Free!
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