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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, May 27, 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
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
Trees Count at Crocheron Park with the Urban Park Rangers
at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Using our Tree Census app, you’ll split up into different zones within the park to start counting trees! After completing your first training event, you are welcome to continue counting
Free!
Urban Wildlife: Reptiles and Amphibians
at Alley Pond Park Environmental Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the park, looking for and learning about the turtles, snakes, frogs, and salamanders that call New York City home.
Free!
Thursday, May 28, 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
Friday, May 29, 2026
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!
5/29 Restoration Fridays at Highland Park
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this spring!
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
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Eibs Pond Park Forest Restoration
at Eibs Pond Park, Staten Island
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!
Udall's Cove Park Preserve Forest Restoration
at Richmond Road and Douglas Road (in Udall's Park Preserve), 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!
Beachy Bike Tour
at Cedar Grove Beach (in Great Kills Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Explore the beach on two wheels with the Urban Park Rangers! Bring your own bike and helmet. Registration opens Monday May 18
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!
Paerdegat Basin Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training
at Paerdegat Basin Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us for a Super Steward: Pathkeeper training at Paerdegat Basin Park
Free!
World Fish Migration Day Coastal Ecology
at Stapleton Waterfront Park (in Stapleton Esplanade), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Celebrate the migration of fish as we observe this Billion Oyster project site.
Free!
Building A Compost Sifter for Beginners
at Maple Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn how to build your own compost sifter—a simple tool that helps you filter out large debris and produce smooth, high-quality compost for your garden.
Free!
Flowering Tree Reproduction
at La Plaza Cultural, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The session will include a basic introduction to the reproductive and life cycles of flowering plants, as well as hands-on activities that involve dissecting the inflorescences and fruits of these trees.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: World Fish Migration Day
at 172nd Street Beach (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Wade into the Hudson River to collect and count species of fish in partnership with Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.
Free!
World Fish Migration Day
at Water's Edge Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn about the many different species of fish found in the river and help us in the fish monitoring process by counting and measuring fish we capture in the net.
Free!
Kids
Celebrate the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden!
at Highland Park Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join community gardeners at Highland Park Community Garden for their monthly Help the Garden Day event!
Free!
Sunday, May 31, 2026
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!
The Many Uses of Mushrooms
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Let’s explore the many uses of mushrooms that help us increase our survival skills.
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.
Planting the Native Garden
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we replant our Native American polyculture garden and learn about the indigenous people.
Free!
Kids
Trees Count at Bowling Green Cottage with the Urban Park Rangers
at Bowling Green Cottage (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Using our Tree Census app, you’ll split up into different zones within the park to start counting trees! After completing your first training event, you are welcome to continue counting
Free!
Monday, June 1, 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 2, 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
Wednesday, June 3, 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!
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
Thursday, June 4, 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
Trees Count at Rockaway Community Park with the Urban Park Rangers
at Beach 54th and Almeda Avenue (in Rockaway Community Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Using our Tree Census app, you’ll split up into different zones within the park to start counting trees! After completing your first training event, you are welcome to continue counting
Free!
Friday, June 5, 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
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Prospect Lefferts Garden Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
at 242 Parkside Avenue (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
9:00 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!
Soundview Park Shoreline Cleanup
at Leland Avenue and O'Brien Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect coastal areas in Soundview Park! Volunteers will help us remove the debris from the park creating a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Summer Sailing: Learn to Sail with TASCA's Basic Sail Program
at Meadow Lake Ne (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn to Sail in Queens Meadow Lake this summer with TASCA.
Shoreline Cleanup
at Inwood Canoe Club (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer to clean up the Hudson River shoreline!
Free!
National Trails Day: Hike and Trail Maintenance
at Section 2 Orchard Beach (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Rangers on a guided 4-mile out-and-back hike along the only trail in Van Cortlandt Park to traverse the park from east to west.
Free!
Reconéctate a Través del Movimiento y la Quietud
at 64th St. Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
En esta sesión en español, experimentarás una práctica suave de sanación corporal que combina movimiento inspirado en la danza y una meditación final para enraizarte. Es accesible para todas las edades y niveles, especialmente para quienes buscan calma o están atravesando transiciones—solo necesitas venir con disposición para moverte, respirar y conectar.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see and learn about the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck.
Free!
Birding: Hawk Watch
at Avenue A and St. Marks Place (in Tompkins Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free!
National Trails Day Hike
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate National Trails Day with NYC Parks! This hike will take you through the many trails of Inwood Hill Park. Comfortable walking footwear highly recommended.
Free!
Sunday, June 7, 2026
CANCELLED: 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!
Forest Bathing Workshop: Restoring Our Relationship with the Earth
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Observe World Environment Day with this forest bathing workshop, integrating a slow immersion walk with mindful sensory invitations, breathwork, and embodied reflection.
Free!
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