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In New York, you're always a moment away from history. Explore historic houses and New York City's greatest parks through free and low-cost local tours. Expert tour guides will lead you through some of our most impressive public spaces, sharing their insights on topics ranging from history, to nature, to environmental sustainability. Educational tours geared towards children are also regularly available throughout the year.
Tours Events
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Bird Walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan 
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Join us for a bird walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery.
Free!
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Bird Walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Join us for a bird walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery.
Free!
Shell-ebrate Oysters
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for virtual oyster monitoring sessions to learn about the history and important environmental role of this keystone species.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Tour of The Battery Urban Farm
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Take a tour of The Battery Urban Farm to learn about how we grow produce in the heart of downtown New York City.
Free!
Live from the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations, and more.
Free!
Kids
Farm Tour for Kids at The Battery Urban Farm
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Visit The Battery Urban Farm to explore the crops and creatures that call this park home! The tour will include tasting of fresh farm produce.
Free!
Kids
Friday, September 25, 2020
Friday Morning Bird Walks: Songbirds and Raptors
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Hike form the Greenbelt Nature Center through LaTourette and High Rock Parks and witness changes in foliage as we ascend Moses Mountain, where our panoramic views may also include glimpses of Turkey vultures, hawks, and even eagles.
Free!
Kayak at Freshkills Park
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Kayak along Freshkills Park's waterways! This two mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park.
Free!
Event
Sunday, September 27, 2020
Waterfront Walks: Guided Park Tours in Brooklyn Bridge Park
at Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join our docents on a tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s sustainable design, and how the Park came to life!
Free!
Walking Tour of 19th Century NoHo: A Century of Change
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a socially-distanced journey back in time to the elite ‘Bond Street area,’ home to wealthy merchant families like the Tredwells.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Bird Walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Join us for a bird walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery.
Free!
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Bird Walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Join us for a bird walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery.
Free!
The Architecture of an 1832 Landmark: A "Behind the Ropes" Virtual Tour
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us from the comfort of your home for a series of unique, in-depth tours of the Merchant’s House, preserved intact from the 19th century. Visit 7 stories with no stairs to climb!
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Tour of The Battery Urban Farm
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Take a tour of The Battery Urban Farm to learn about how we grow produce in the heart of downtown New York City.
Free!
Live from the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations, and more.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Hudson River Virtual Walks
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live with HRPK’s River Project to enjoy virtual programs and connect with the Park’s Estuarine Sanctuary. Discover HRPK’s dynamic shoreline with guided tours!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Tour of The Battery Urban Farm
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Take a tour of The Battery Urban Farm to learn about how we grow produce in the heart of downtown New York City.
Free!
Live from the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations, and more.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Walking Tour of 19th Century NoHo: A Century of Change
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a socially-distanced journey back in time to the elite ‘Bond Street area,’ home to wealthy merchant families like the Tredwells.
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Tour of The Battery Urban Farm
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Take a tour of The Battery Urban Farm to learn about how we grow produce in the heart of downtown New York City.
Free!
Live from the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations, and more.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Ask a Scientist
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Engage with real scientists in real time! Each month, we invite you to explore current park research with a local STEM expert followed by a live Q&A session.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Tour of The Battery Urban Farm
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Take a tour of The Battery Urban Farm to learn about how we grow produce in the heart of downtown New York City.
Free!
Live from the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations, and more.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Walking Tour of 19th Century NoHo: A Century of Change
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a socially-distanced journey back in time to the elite ‘Bond Street area,’ home to wealthy merchant families like the Tredwells.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Shell-ebrate Oysters
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for virtual oyster monitoring sessions to learn about the history and important environmental role of this keystone species.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Tour of The Battery Urban Farm
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Take a tour of The Battery Urban Farm to learn about how we grow produce in the heart of downtown New York City.
Free!
Live from the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations, and more.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Walking Tour of 19th Century NoHo: A Century of Change
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a socially-distanced journey back in time to the elite ‘Bond Street area,’ home to wealthy merchant families like the Tredwells.
Sunday, November 22, 2020
Walking Tour of 19th Century NoHo: A Century of Change
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a socially-distanced journey back in time to the elite ‘Bond Street area,’ home to wealthy merchant families like the Tredwells.
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