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Our Urban Park Rangers are full of knowledge about history, astronomy, animals, plants, and more. Attend a Ranger-led event with your family and see how much fun learning can be!
Urban Park Rangers Events
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Survival Series: Forest First Aid
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and that might just save your life.
Free!
Arbor Day Hike
at
Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park) , Bronx 
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Go hiking with our park rangers and join the City Nature Challenge, a global challenge to see which city can make the most observations of nature and find the most species.
Free!
Event
Celebrate Arbor Day
at
Highland Avenue Entrance (in Captain Tilly Park) , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
On our nature hikes, you can take an hour to unplug from the world and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature.
Free!
Nature Photography: Wildflowers
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Go hiking with our park rangers and participate in the City Nature Challenge, a global challenge to see which city can make the most observations of nature and find the most species.
Free!
Nature Exploration: Spring Blossoms
at
Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park) , Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Go hiking with our park rangers and participate in the City Nature Challenge, a global challenge to see which city can make the most observations of nature and find the most species.
Free!
Sunday, April 29, 2018
City Nature Challenge Hike
at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
9:00 a.m.
–11:00 a.m.
Over 60 cities will be competing to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people in the worldwide 2018 City Nature Challenge.
Free!
Freshwater Fishing
at
Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park) , Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–1:30 p.m.
All equipment is provided; this program is recommended for ages 8 years and older. Participation is first-come, first-served.
Free!
Brooklyn Shoreline Bicycle Tour
at American Veterans Memorial Pier , Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Rangers will lead the way along the scenic Brooklyn shoreline on bicycle while enjoying the sights and sounds of spring. Participants should bring their own bicycle and helmet.
Free!
Nature Exploration Hike
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 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!
Astronomy: Night Sky
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park) , Staten Island
8:00 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will be our guides to the solar system, discussing the science, history, and folklore of the universe.
Free!
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Urban Wildlife Festival
at West 172nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue (in Highbridge Park) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Join us for an opportunity to get up close and personal with NYC’s wild residents. Learn about squirrels, raccoons, coyotes, skunks, deer, and more.
Free!
Event
Sunday, May 6, 2018
Animal of the Month Club: Great Blue Heron Canoe Adventure
at Martling Avenue and Brooks Pond Place (in Clove Lakes Park) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
On this program, enjoy a paddle in Clove Lakes Park and view the incredible Great Blue Heron and other birds of this habitat. Ages 8+.
Free!
Freshwater Fishing
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–1:30 p.m.
All equipment is provided; this program is recommended for ages 8 years and older. Participation is first-come, first-served.
Free!
Rangers Choice: Three Sisters Garden Planting
at Inwood Hill Park , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Three Sisters garden is a wonderful way to feel more connected to the history of this land, regardless of our ancestry.
Free!
Saltwater Fishing
at American Veterans Memorial Pier , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
All equipment is provided; this program is recommended for ages 8 years and older. Participation is first-come, first-served.
Free!
Rangers’ Choice: Gather Around The Campfire
at Rockaway Beach , Queens
7:00 p.m.
–8:30 p.m.
Join us around our roaring campfire for an evening of s'mores, games, and storytelling.
Free!
Friday, May 11, 2018
Family Camping: Staten Island
at
Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park) , Staten Island
7:00 p.m.
–7:00 a.m.
Camping affords us the opportunity to unplug from the diversions of everyday life and to laugh and play with our families. Registration is required. Registration opens on May 2.
Free!
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Survival Series: Water Filtration Techniques
at
Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and that might just save your life.
Free!
International Migratory Bird Day: Piping Plovers
at Rockaway Beach , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Free!
Historic New York: Fort Greene
at
Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park) , Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Learn about the significance of the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument, the Battle of Brooklyn, and the circumstances of the prisoners’ internment on the prison ships.
Free!
Event
Nature's Workshop: Terrariums
at
Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park) , Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers at Marine Park to participate in this fun hands-on nature project!
Free!
Kids
Historic New York: The High Bridge and Old Croton Aqueduct
at West 174 Street and Amsterdam Avenue (in Highbridge Park) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Learn more of the significance of NYC's oldest standing bridge and the history of the city's first water supply system.
Free!
Event
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Alley Pond Park Super Hike
at
Alley Pond Park
, Queens
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Hiking and nature enthusiasts are welcome on this lengthy one-way, guided hike from Alley Pond Park to Oakland Lake. Registration is required.
Free!
Kids Salamander Exploration
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers connect children with nature to encourage active exploration of the natural world.
Free!
Kids
Basic Canoeing
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
The rhythm of the waves, the sun on your face, and the exhilaration of slicing through the water all add up to an experience you'll never forget.
Free!
Basic Canoeing
at
Harlem Meer (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
The rhythm of the waves, the sun on your face, and the exhilaration of slicing through the water all add up to an experience you'll never forget.
Free!
Archery
at Willowbrook Park , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
This program is a beginner's introduction to the sport of archery. Recommended for ages 8 and older. Registration is required.
Free!
Nature Photography: Wildflowers
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park) , Staten Island
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
On our nature hikes, you can take an hour to unplug from the world and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature's wild flowers.
Free!
Friday, May 18, 2018
Staten Island BioBlitz
at
Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park) , Staten Island
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we take a night hike through Blue Heron Park while researchers survey the park’s flora and fauna.
Free!
Event
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Horseshoe Crabs
at Plumb Beach Parking Lot
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
The horseshoe crab has been around since before the dinosaurs. Every May and June, horseshoe crabs emerge from the ocean onto the beaches of Brooklyn.
Free!
Event
The New York City Naturalist Club: Urban Wildlife
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they guide you to just a few of the many birds, reptiles, and mammals that call New York City home.
Free!
Staten Island BioBlitz
at
Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we walk through Blue Heron Park while researchers conduct a BioBlitz, surveying the park’s flora and fauna.
Free!
Event
Illustrating Birds
at
Highland Avenue Entrance (in Captain Tilly Park) , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for Nature's Workshop series. All supplies will be provided.
Free!
Hunter Island Sunset Hike
at
Orchard Beach Parking Lot (in Pelham Bay Park) , Bronx
7:00 p.m.
–8:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sunset from this nature sanctuary in NYC's largest park!
Free!
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Historic New York: Washington's Slow Retreat to Victory
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in exploring this pivotal moment from the American Revolution.
Free!
Freshwater Fishing
at
Clove Lakes Park
, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
All equipment is provided; this program is recommended for ages 8 years and older. Participation is first-come, first-served.
Free!
Nature's Workshop: Bees
at
Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park) , Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Learn about the connections between bees and other species and how to encourage them in urban landscapes.
Free!
Astronomy
at
Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park) , Manhattan
8:00 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
Astronomy programs feature the use of telescopes and binoculars to observe specific astronomical events.
Free!
Stargazing Club: The Full Moon
at
Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
8:00 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
The Full Moon will be on full display for viewing through a telescope.
Free!
Friday, May 25, 2018
Family Camping: Bronx
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
7:00 p.m.
–7:00 a.m.
Camping affords us the opportunity to unplug from the diversions of everyday life and to laugh and play with our families. Registration is required. Registration opens on May 16.
Free!
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Birding: Hawk Watch
at Parking Lot (in Astoria Park) , Queens
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free!
Ranger's Choice: Prospect Park Nature and History Bike Tour
at
Prospect Park
, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Bike through Prospect Park while enjoying the sights and sounds of spring. Participants should bring their own bike and helmet. Registration is required. Registration opens on May 16.
Free!
Animal of the Month Club: Great Blue Heron
at Wolfe's Pond Park Comfort Station (in Wolfe's Pond Park) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Join our park rangers at Wolfe's Pond for a chance to view and learn more about the Great Blue Heron, a little known resident species of Staten Island.
Free!
Conservation Hike
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
On our hikes, you may explore nature, discover our city’s urban forests, or just unplug from the world to clear your head.
Free!
Ranger's Choice: Twilight Canoe Adventure
at
Central Park
, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening canoeing as the twilight turns into evening. Participants must have prior canoe experience and must be able to demonstrate proper technique. Registration required.
Free!
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Birding
at
Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free!
Outdoor Skills: Food Sources
at
Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or just want to be more prepared for any situation, an outdoor skills program is the perfect fit for you.
Free!
Staten Island 1680-2018: Historic Houses of Conference House Park
at Conference House Park , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Located at the southernmost point of New York State, this park houses four historic buildings that trace the history of the borough over the course of three centuries.
Free!
Spring Garden Walk
at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
On our nature hikes, you can take an hour to unplug from the world and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature.
Free!
Nocturnal Wildlife
at
Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park) , Brooklyn
8:00 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free!
Kids
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