All Events > Nature

Nature

Nature Events

To FILTER events, use the menu on the right-hand side. Currently viewing 675 events
from April 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Apr 2

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!

Apr 2

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!

Apr 2

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

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

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!

Apr 2

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Artist & Sculptor Donna Napoli-Steele: Out of the Box Biodiversity

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents this art exhibit showcasing various forms of art pieces including sculptures, clay, watercolor, and paint.
Free!

Apr 2

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!

Best For
Kids

Friday, April 3, 2026

Apr 3

Forest Fridays Volunteer Stewardship

at VCPA Learning Garden (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for weekly volunteer stewardship at the VCPA Learning Garden.
Free!

Apr 3

4/3 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park

at Buddy Monument (in Forest Park), Queens 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for Restoration Fridays this spring to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Free!

Apr 3

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!

Apr 3

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

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

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!

Apr 3

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Artist & Sculptor Donna Napoli-Steele: Out of the Box Biodiversity

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents this art exhibit showcasing various forms of art pieces including sculptures, clay, watercolor, and paint.
Free!

Apr 3

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!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Apr 4

Alley Pond Park Forest Restoration

at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond 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!

Apr 4

Soundview Park Forest Restoration

at Soundview Park, Bronx

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship team to protect the forested areas in Soundview Park!
Free!

Must See
Event

Apr 4

Udalls Cove Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training

at Udall's Cove (in Udall's Park Preserve), Queens

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for a Super Steward: Pathkeeper training at Udalls Cove
Free!

Must See
Event

Apr 4

Birding: Spring Migration

at Lafayette Avenue and Colgate Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Soundview Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free!

Must See
Event

Apr 4

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!

Apr 4

Idlewild Park Forest Restoration

at Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center (in Idlewild Park), Queens

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks Stewardship to protect forested areas of Idlewild Park! Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Free!

Apr 4

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

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

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!

Apr 4

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!

Must See
Event

Apr 4

Greenbelt Hike (Vigorous)

at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island 

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers will lead hikers through some of the hidden gems of the Greenbelt on a lengthy journey through the park’s diverse forests and ecosystems.
Free!

Must See
Event

Apr 4

Signs of Spring Hike

at Upper Highland Playground (in Highland Park), Queens

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Spring season is upon us and nature adapts to the changes. Let's find some of these adaptations and signs of spring on a hike through the trails in the park.
Free!

Must See
Event

Apr 4

Easter in the Garden

at Whole Neighborhood Garden, Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come to Whole Neighborhood Garden for a fun family friendly Easter celebration! Festivities will include an Easter egg hunt, games, and crafts. All are welcome!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Apr 4

Earth Month: Conservation and Climate

at West 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we hike through Central Park discussing the philosophy and ethics behind decisions being made to combat climate change and its efficacy in NYC.
Free!

Must See
Event

Apr 4

Easter Egg Hunt

at Nehemiah Ten Community Garden, Brooklyn

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come to Nehemiah 10 Community Garden for the garden group's annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Free!

Must See
Event

Apr 4

Easter Egg Hunt

at Ashford Learning Garden, Brooklyn

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get ready for a fun-filled egg hunt adventure perfect for kids aged 7 to 12!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Apr 5

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!

Apr 5

Fantastic Fungi Mushroom ID Hike

at Chapin Avenue and Salzburg Court (in Reed's Basket Willow Swamp Park), Staten Island 

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!

Must See
Event

Apr 5

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.

Apr 5

Heather Garden Highlights

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

1:00 p.m.–2:30 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!

Apr 5

Tick Talk

at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and learn about the ticks found in NYC parks and how to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors.
Free!

Monday, April 6, 2026

Apr 6

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!

Apr 6

FMCP Stewardship Earth Week 2026 Series

at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens 

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team and welcome Spring by observing Earth Week and take part in ecological conservation all month long. Activities range from trail maintenance, weeding, litter collection, tree and vegetation care, shoreline restoration, species removal, and other beautification projects.
Free!

Apr 6

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

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

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!

Apr 6

Kids Week: Ranger Games

at Lawn (in Naples Playground), Staten Island 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Spend an afternoon of fun with the Urban Park Rangers playing and learning new and exciting nature games.
Free!

Must See
Event

Apr 6

Kids Week: Fire Making

at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn 

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers atop Fort Greene and learn the basics of fire safety and fire making.
Free!

Must See
Event

Apr 6

Kids Week: Beach Mural Making

at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Let your natural creativity flow! Join the Urban Park Rangers at Orchard Beach to build a communal mural using natural materials.
Free!

Must See
Event

Apr 6

Kids Week: Earth Month Native Plant Party

at Chapin Parkway and 85th Avenue (in Captain Tilly Park), Queens

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Month with the Urban Park Rangers in a service-oriented event focused on native wildflower planting and its benefits to park ecosystems.
Free!

Must See
Event

Apr 6

Kids Week: Geology Rocks!

at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Learn all about the geological landscape of Manhattan.
Free!

Must See
Event

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Apr 7

4/7 Highland Park Horticulture Helpers

at Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street (in Highland Park), Queens

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Park Horticulture Helpers this autumn to learn some basic gardening skills!
Free!

Must See
Event

Apr 7

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!

Apr 7

FMCP Stewardship Earth Week 2026 Series

at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens 

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team and welcome Spring by observing Earth Week and take part in ecological conservation all month long. Activities range from trail maintenance, weeding, litter collection, tree and vegetation care, shoreline restoration, species removal, and other beautification projects.
Free!

Apr 7

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

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

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!

Apr 7

Kids Week: All About Trees

at Lawn Area - Bay Street and School Road (in Von Briesen Park), Staten Island 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and learn all about trees! The Rangers will take a walk around the park sharing how trees grow, how to identify common NYC trees, and some park history.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Apr 7

Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Artist & Sculptor Donna Napoli-Steele: Out of the Box Biodiversity

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents this art exhibit showcasing various forms of art pieces including sculptures, clay, watercolor, and paint.
Free!

Apr 7

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!

Best For
Kids

Apr 7

Kids Week: Animal Habitats

at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park), Queens

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Rangers for a habitat hike and learn about the process of construction and design behind animal architecture.
Free!

Must See
Event

Apr 7

Kids Week: Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing

at Rochester Avenue and President Street (in Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S. Somers Park), Brooklyn

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn the art of archery with free lessons taught by our expert Urban Park Rangers. This program uses safe equipment with magnetic arrows and targets.
Free!

Must See
Event

Apr 7

Kids Week: Nature Exploration for Kids

at Entrance - West 100 Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn all the nature that surrounds us on this walk through Central Park.
Free!

Must See
Event

Apr 7

Kids Week: Nature Puppet Show

at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx 

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers welcome you for some nature themed puppet shows! Learn more about animals that can be found in our local parks.
Free!

Must See
Event

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Apr 8

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!

Pages:< Prev1234…14Next >

Related Information