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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!
Based on New York State guidance for sports and recreation during COVID-19, we’ve put protocols into place to keep our participants and staff safe and healthy. We're asking everyone to help us stay safe:
- Stay home if you are sick
- Maintain six feet of physical distance between households
- Wear a face covering
- Wash your hands
Additionally, we encourage participants to bring their own hand sanitizer to our programs.
Some programs may be modified, rescheduled or cancelled due to weather, health, or safety concerns.
Urban Park Rangers Events
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Nature Exploration: Inwood Hill Park
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 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!
Living with White-Tailed Deer
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Through an Urban Park Ranger-led hike, you will learn about the impacts and signs of deer on Staten Island, and maybe even see these majestic animals!
Free!
Outdoor Skills: Shelter Building
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 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 perfect fit for you.
Free!
Seal Watch
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Winter is an amazing time of year to observe seals in Long Island Sound. You may be surprised by what looks like a rock in the distance, is actually a healthy seal.
Free!
Historic New York: Forest Park Buddy Monument
at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
This sculpture near Forest Park's Memorial Drive represents a standard infantryman known as a “doughboy.” Learn about the significance of the statue and others surrounding this area of Forest Park.
Free!
Sunday, November 29, 2020
Nature Exploration: Clove Lakes Park
at Park Drive and Clove Road (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
On this moderately-paced hike, discover the nature of Clove Lakes Park.
Free!
Birding: Winter Birds
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Discover the amazing variety of birds that winter here in NYC. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Free!
Fort Tryon Park Highlights
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Take in the scenic views of the Hudson River on this hike through Fort Tryon Park, highlighting its natural features, historic landmarks, and wildlife.
Free!
Urban Park Ranger Volunteer Litter Cleanup
at 155th Street and Baisley Boulevard (in Baisley Pond Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Please join the Urban Park Rangers to clean and beautify Alley Pond Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Free!
Historic New York: Native Americans Past and Present
at Palisade Avenue and Spaulding Lane (in Riverdale Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn how native tribes used the local waterways, native plants, and wildlife in everyday life, and how the Lenape legacy lives on today through their words and artifacts still being discovered.
Free!
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Birding: Winter Birds
at Wolfe's Pond Park, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Discover the amazing variety of birds that winter here in NYC. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Free!
Urban Park Ranger Volunteer Litter Cleanup
at Shore Parkway and Rabbi Block Street (in Calvert Vaux Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This season, please join the Urban Park Rangers to clean and beautify Calvert Vaux Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Free!
Mindful Meditation Hike
at West 100 Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Rangers to practice being mindful while walking through the North Woods of Central Park.
Free!
Winter Tree ID
at Cunningham Park Parking Lot (in Cunningham Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
For this program, we will explore beautiful Cunningham Park while learning how to identify trees by the bark, buds, and other distinctive characteristics.
Free!
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Discover the amazing variety of birds that winter here in NYC. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Free!
Sunday, December 6, 2020
Nature Exploration: Invasive Insects
at Hylan Boulevard and Satterlee Street (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn about three of the winged invasive insects that have and are impacting New York City's green spaces, including the most relevant Spotted Lanternfly.
Free!
Historic New York: Prospect Park Nature and Design
at Grand Army Plaza Arch (in Grand Army Plaza), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the The Urban Park Rangers for a walking tour at Prospect Park.
Free!
Great Trees of Inwood Hill Park
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Trees have a special place in our environment. Join us for a hike of Inwood Hill Park in search of different species and learn some ways to identify these trees during the changing season.
Free!
Holiday Hike and Craft
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Rangers for a light hike, collecting natural materials along the way to create your own crafts.
Free!
Kids
Gather Around the Campfire
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us in Alley Pond Park for campfire activities! Learn about campfire safety, and sing along to some fun campfire songs with the Urban Park Rangers. Participants will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Free!
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