Nature

Discovering Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Discovery Garden

at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn

2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
In this tour, gain inspiration and practical ideas for engaging children in your own garden or educational setting. This tour is a part of the 2026 National GrowTogether Conference.
Free!

Edible Education: Building & Maintaining a School Garden in NYC

at PS 216, Brooklyn

2:45 p.m.–4:15 p.m.
Explore Edible Schoolyard NYC’s largest garden at PS 216 in Brooklyn, a former lot now a vibrant space with orchard & herb garden. Part of the 2026 National GrowTogether Conference.
Free!

Native Trees, Plants & the Ways They Were Consumed by NY Indigenous Nations

2:45 p.m.–4:15 p.m.
An immersive tour by ethnobotanists. Uncover how regional Indigenous people cultivated plants for food, medicine, tools, and ceremony. Part of the 2026 National GrowTogether Conference.
Free!

2026 National GrowTogether Conference: Workshops

at CUNY Graduate Center, Manhattan 

9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Free registration is now open for our Second National GrowTogether Conference! Join us for workshops in urban gardening & community building from gardeners, organizations, & educators.
Free!

Alley Pond Park Tree and Shrub Planting

at Alley Pond Park, Queens 

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in the forest of Alley Pond Park! Volunteers will be trained in proper planting techniques.
Free!

Riverkeeper Sweep

at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We will spread out into our marshes and along the shoreline, collecting trash, keeping data, and measuring our total impact.
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!

Pugsley Creek Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training

at Stephens Ave & O'Brien Ave (in Pugsley Creek Park), Bronx

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us for a Super Steward: Pathkeeper training at Pugsley Creek Park
Free!

Rockaway Beach and Jamaica Bay Bike Tour

at Entrance - Beach 109th Street and Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a bike ride around Jamaica Bay. Recommended for ages 8 and up.Please bring your own bike and helmet.
Free!

Shoreline Cleanup

at Inwood Canoe Club (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan

10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer to clean up the Hudson River shoreline!
Free!

Basic Canoeing

at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx 

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. All canoe programs are for ages 8 years and older.
Free!

Bronx River Parkway Riverkeeper Sweep

at Burke Bridge (in Bronx Park), Bronx

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, Teddy Bear Project, Riverkeeper, and Parks and Trails New York (PTNY) for a cleanup at Bronx River Forest at Burke Ave Bridge for the 15th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep.
Free!

Jane's Walk 2026: Conference House Park Historic Houses Walking Tour

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Take a walk back in history as you tour two historic houses! The The H.H. Biddle House was built in the 1840s and today features ongoing history and art exhibits.
Free!

Sensory Perception Hike

at Prospect Avenue and Brentwood Avenue (in Allison Pond Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore a lesser-known forest. We will be using all five senses to take in the beauty of this magical trail.
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 April 30th through May 2nd.
Free!

The Value of Street Trees

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 

1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
How do the trees in your neighborhood help protect you and Marine Park?
Free!

Birding: Warbler Watch

at The Overlook (in Forest Park), Queens

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Forest Park to look for spring warblers and more!
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!

Fantastic Fungi Mushroom ID Hike

at 69th Avenue and 230th Street (in Alley Pond Park), Queens

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This Urban Park Ranger led hike will take you through the forest to learn how to identify fungi.
Free!

Garden Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx 

1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.

Oysters and Other Bivalves

at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan 

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Oysters and other bivalves act as natural filters for our shores. Learn more about these phenomenal creatures their significant role in the history of New York Harbor.
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!

Summer on the Hudson: Horticulture Tour of Riverside Park

at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan 

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon walk in the Park and see what's in bloom!
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!

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!

Nature Book Club

at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a monthly discussion of a nature-themed book. This month's book will be Last Chance to See by Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine.
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!

Powell's Cove Forest Restoration

at Powell's Cove 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!

5/8 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park

at Strack Pond (in Forest Park), Queens

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Restoration Fridays this summer to engage in hands-on forest restoration work!
Free!

Crown Heights Street Tree Care with Super Stewards

at 480 St. Mark's Ave (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn

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!

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!

Summer on the Hudson: Birding Walk

at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan

5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk in partnership with NYC Bird Alliance.
Free!

Inwood Hill Park Forest Restoration

at Inwood Hill (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan

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!

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!

Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden!

at Highland Park Community Garden, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join community gardeners at Highland Park Community Garden for their monthly Help the Garden Day event!
Free!

Rockaway Community Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training

at Rockaway Community Park at Almeda Avenue (in Rockaway Community Park), Queens 

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us for a Super Steward: Pathkeeper training at Rockaway Community Park.
Free!

Reconnect Through Movement and Stillness

at Myrtle Village Green Community Garden, Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
In this session, you'll be gently guided through a meditative, body-healing experience that combines movement inspired by dance warm-ups and ends with a grounding meditation.
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!

Heather Garden Highlights

at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a flower walk in the beautiful Heather Garden! Explore the blossoms and learn about the flowers and the history of this little gem.
Free!

Mother Nature Mammals Exploration

at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Celebrate this year’s Mother’s Day by learning about some of the most doting mothers of the natural world!
Free!

Plant ID Hike and Removal

at Fort Totten Park Visitors Center (in Fort Totten Park), Queens

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join Urban Park Rangers for useful tips on non-native plant ID and very rewarding non-native plant removal activities. Tools will be provided.
Free!

Garden Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx 

1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.