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from April 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

May 6

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!

May 6

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May 6

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

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May 6

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

Thursday, May 7, 2026

May 7

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!

May 7

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May 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 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May 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

Friday, May 8, 2026

May 8

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!

May 8

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May 8

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

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May 8

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, May 9, 2026

May 9

Bird Bonanza

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Spend the day exploring all things feathered with hands-on crafts, lively games, educational activities, and a guided bird tour with expert Gabriel Willow.
Free!

Best For
Kids
May 9

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!

May 9

Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden!

at Highland Park Community GardenBrooklyn

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!

May 9

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Sunday, May 10, 2026

May10

Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May10

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!

May10

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!

May10

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!

May10

Garden Highlights Walk

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

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

Monday, May 11, 2026

May11

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!

May11

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

May12

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!

May12

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May12

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

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May12

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

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

May13

Team RIVER Volunteers

at Randall's Island ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May13

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!

May13

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May13

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

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May13

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

Thursday, May 14, 2026

May14

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!

May14

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May14

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

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May14

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, May 15, 2026

May15

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!

May15

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May15

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

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May15

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, May 16, 2026

May16

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local.

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Free!

May16

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May16

Victories In Conservation Hike

at Freshkills North Park Entrance (in Freshkills Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike and celebrate endangered species day by learning about the positive effects conservation efforts have had in keeping our city green.
Free!

May16

Trees Count at Morningside Park with the Urban Park Rangers

at Manhattan Avenue and West 110th Street (in Morningside Park)Manhattan

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!

Sunday, May 17, 2026

May17

Birding: Spring Warblers

at The Well House (in Prospect Park)Brooklyn

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

May17

Urban Farm Volunteers

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

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!

May17

All The Leaves Are Back! Spring Tree Walk

at Driggs Avenue and Lorimer Street (in McCarren Park)Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Learn to identify some of our beloved park trees and explore the visible and hidden ways in which trees come back to life in this season of renewal.
Free!

May17

Nature Puppet Show

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

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join the Rangers for an original musical-inspired tale of the ponds, streams, forests and creatures that make up the Bronx’s parks.
Free!

Best For
Kids
May17

Garden Highlights Walk

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

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

May17

Intro to Botany Hike

at Union Turnpike and 196th Street (in Cunningham Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a fulfilling field expedition into the world of plants. As you walk the trails, learn all about what makes our plants unique and how to tell them apart.
Free!

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