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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
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx 
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Appropriate for all skill levels.
Free!
Animal of the Month: Northern Harrier
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in Brookfield Park as we look for this acrobatic raptor, the Norther Harrier.
Free!
Survival Series: Survival 101
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
On this fun, family-friendly program (recommended ages 8 and up) you will learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life.
Free!
Event
Nature's Workshop: Nature Illustrations
at Forest Park Visitor Center (in Forest Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Find your muse in nature. This workshop will inspire you to illustrate the landscapes, woodlands, and wildlife of Forest Park.
Free!
Kids
Hibernation Hike
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Bear the cold with the Urban Park Rangers as you learn about the wildlife that hibernate during the winter, and learn ways to spot possible dens and burrows.
Free!
Winter Mythology: Stories Around the Campfire
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Long winter nights have inspired countless tales for passing time and staying warm by the fire. Join the Urban Park Rangers to share in this ancient tradition. Registration required.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Astronomy - The Supermoon
at 106th Street and Central Park West
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
The Moon will put on a rare show tonight as both a "Supermoon" and lunar eclipse will occur during the late night hours.
Free!
Event
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at West 100 Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
This program will focus on the different species of waterfowl that reside in our parks during the colder winter months. Birding programs sare appropriate for all skill levels.
Free!
Nature Scavenger Hunt
at Golden Pond (in Crocheron Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Get to know the park by hunting for some common and uncommon objects and artifacts.
Free!
Kids
Winter Wildlife: Squirrels
at Park Drive and Clove Road (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Ever wonder how squirrels are able to thrive in an urban environment? Learn about the basic biology and habits of these abundant and curious mammals.
Free!
Kids
Survival During the American Revolution
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Before they could fight for our freedom, harsh winters forced the Continental Army to fight for their lives. Learn about their secrets of survival during this arduous time in U.S. history.
Free!
Queens Park of the Month: Baisley Pond Park
at Baisley Pond Park Parking Lot (in Baisley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Queens Park of the Month series programs features some historical and natural highlights of some local favorite parks. January will focus on Baisley Pond Park.
Free!
Event
Arts, Culture & Fun: Astronomy - The Winter Sky
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Astronomy programs feature the use of telescopes and binoculars to observe specific astronomical events.
Free!
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Birding: Owls
at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Be wise and join this Urban Park Ranger-led hike, as we look for this bird of prey. Participants are selected by lottery. Lottery registration begins on Wednesday, Jan. 16.
Free!
Event
Nature's Workshop: Nature Journals
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Each program in this series explores its topic in depth and allows you to develop a skill, participate in a hands-on project, and indulge your curiosity. All supplies provided.
Free!
Kids
Gather Around the Campfire
at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join us around a campfire for an evening of stories, songs, and fun activities. Registration is required. Register on Wednesday, Jan. 16.
Free!
Kids
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at Brookville Boulevard and Caney Road (in Brookville Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
This program will focus on the different species of waterfowl that reside in our parks during the colder winter months. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels.
Free!
Winter Tree ID
at School Road and Bay Street (in Von Briesen Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
For this program, we will explore beautiful Von Briesen Park while learning how to identify a tree by the bark, buds, and other distinctive characteristics.
Free!
Event
Saturday, February 2, 2019
Animal Adaptations
at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Adaptations are special characteristic that enable plants and animals to be successful in a particular environment. Our park rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots.
Free!
Ecosystem Explorers: Pond Ecology
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Whether it is summer or winter, ponds welcome a variety of flora and fauna to the environment.
Free!
The Explorer's Club: Cartographers Orienteering
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers while we map and navigate parts of New York City’s largest park and earn a navigation stamp.
Free!
Ranger's Choice: Winter Tea Time Brewing
at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Enjoy a hot cup of tea while learning about some of the medicinal, ethnobotanic and other uses for plants. Lottery registration begins on Wednesday, January 23.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Astronomy; The Night Sky
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Astronomy programs feature the use of telescopes and binoculars to observe specific astronomical events.
Free!
Sunday, February 3, 2019
Winter Tree ID
at Chapin Parkway and Gothic Drive (in Captain Tilly Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Explore Captain Tilly Park while learning how to identify a tree by the bark, buds, and other distinctive characteristics. Enjoy the subtle beauty of trees in winter.
Free!
Nature Exploration: John Muir Trail (vigorous)
at Mosholu Avenue and Broadway (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The John Muir Nature Trail (established in 1997) is Van Cortlandt’s only east–west path, traversing the steep terrain at the park’s center.
Free!
Black History Month: Sandy Ground
at Lenevar Avenue and Ramona Avenue (in Bloomingdale Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn more about one of the oldest surviving communities in the United States that was founded by African Americans prior to the American Civil War.
Free!
Event
Survival Series: Shelter Building
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 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 perfect fit for you.
Free!
Winter Tree ID
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Explore Central Park while learning how to identify a tree by the bark, buds, and other distinctive characteristics. Enjoy the subtle beauty of trees in winter.
Free!
Queens Park of the Month: Powell's Cove Park
at 130th Street and 11th Avenue (in Powell's Cove Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Queens Park of the Month series programs features some historical and natural highlights of some local favorite parks.
Free!
Photography Scavenger Hunt Hike
at 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon of family fun as we go on a scavenger hunt using digital cameras or smartphones. Bring your own digital camera and smartphones.
Free!
Event
Saturday, February 9, 2019
The New York City Naturalist Club: Bald Eagle Watch
at Payson Park House (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in the urban jungle. All skill levels are welcomed.
Free!
Birding: Winter Birds
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. All skill levels are welcome.
Free!
Nature Photography Hike
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Bring your own camera on this nature hike and take an hour to unplug from the world and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature.
Free!
Event
Birding: Winter Birds
at Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road (in Silver Lake Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. All skill levels are welcome.
Free!
Black History Month: Brooklyn and the Underground Railroad
at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The Underground Railroad was a network of sanctuaries for enslaved women and men escaping slavery in the South to seek freedom in the North. Lottery registration begins on Wednesday, January 30.
Free!
Event
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Winter Tree ID
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Explore Prospect Park while learning how to identify a tree by the bark, buds, and other distinctive characteristics. Enjoy the subtle beauty of trees in winter.
Free!
Brookfield West Mound Hike
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Staten Island's Brookfield Park has gone from a toxic blight to a beautiful natural area with plenty of walking trails and paths for intrepid city travelers.
Free!
Valentine's Day Hike and Craft
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Find your muse in nature. This workshop will begin with a hike to inspire you to create a craft for your Valentine.
Free!
Kids
Outdoor Skills: Winter Camping 101
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers are well versed in outdoor lore. Learn all about useful equipment, techniques and best practices to camp during cold weather.
Free!
Black History Month: The Flushing Freedom Mile
at Daniel Carter Beard Mall, Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Flushing was home to a famous African-American inventor, a passageway of the Underground Railroad, and has one of the city's few landmarked trees.
Free!
Animal of the Month: Seals
at Lemon Creek Pier (in Lemon Creek Park), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join our park rangers at Lemon Creek for a chance to see and learn about seals in our waterways.
Free!
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Queens Park of the Month: Powell's Cove Park
at 130th Street and 11th Avenue (in Powell's Cove Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
The Queens Park of the Month series programs features some historical and natural highlights of some local favorite parks.
Free!
Birding: Winter Birds
at 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Whether you're an experienced birder or just looking for a fun winter activity outdoors, birding is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and stay active.
Free!
Healthy Heart Hike
at Park Drive and Clove Road (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 a.m.
On this vigorous fitness hike burn off the winter fat while enjoying Clove Lakes Park. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes or boots, and packing water and a light snack.
Free!
Brookfield East Mound Hike
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Staten Island's Brookfield Park has gone from a toxic blight to a beautiful natural area with plenty of walking trails and paths for intrepid city travelers.
Free!
Nature Photography: Winter Landscapes
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger Nature Art and Photography programs allow you to interpret the natural world through artistic expression while learning about the local environment.
Free!
Survival Series: Fire Making
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn primitive and modern methods for making fire safely and responsibly while exploring the great outdoors. Recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Free!
Kids
Nature Exploration Hike
at Bay 32nd Street and Beach Channel Drive (in Bayswater Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. On our hikes, you may explore nature, and discover our city’s urban forests.
Free!
Seal Exploration
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:30 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!
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Winter Wildlife Animal Tracking
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn how to identify animal tracks to understand animal behavior.
Free!
The Explorer's Club: Natural Cordage and Knot Tying
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the park rangers and earn a Survival Stamp as you make your own cordage from natural materials and learn the art of knots.
Free!
The New York City History Club: Revolutionary War History
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
On this walking tour, learn about the battles, heroes, and British Occupation of New York during the American Revolutionary War.
Free!
Historic New York: George Washington's Path
at Winchester Boulevard, under Grand Central Parkway (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
George Washington was our nation's first president. During his time as commander-in-chief, he was well traveled through our city. Learn of George Washington's travels through Long Island.
Free!
Ecosystem Explorers: Micro-Ecosystems
at Prospect Avenue and Brentwood Avenue (in Allison Pond Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Be an explorer with the Urban Park Rangers as we venture into habitats that exist in New York City Parks!
Free!
Monday, February 18, 2019
Kids Week Bronx: Orienteering for Kids
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will teach you how to navigate to hidden objects placed around the park using a map and compass.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Brooklyn: Find My Way
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Navigate your way through Marine Park. Learn how to use a map and compass for safe hiking, then try out your skills on an orienteering trail.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Manhattan: Geology Rocks!
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a look into how geology influenced the landscape and design of New York City's Central Park.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Queens: Nature Exploration
at Forest Park Visitor Center (in Forest Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The natural world is the best playground in New York City. Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike through the wonders of Forest Park.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Staten Island: Be A Tree Detective
at Neal Dow Avenue and Maine Avenue
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike through the wonders of Westerleigh Park to learn all about identifying trees.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Kids Week Queens: Who Lives Here
at Fort Totten Visitor's Center (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
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!
Kids
Kids Week Bronx: Nature Exploration Hike
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike through the wonders of Van Cortlandt Park.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Brooklyln: Shelter Building
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Develop skills that will help you create a shelter from natural and man-made objects.
Free!
Event
Kids Week Brooklyn: Fort Greene History and Colonial Games
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Step back in time and play some colonial games. The history of Fort Greene Park provides the perfect backdrop as we experience what Colonial-era kids played during their free time.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Manhattan: Reptiles and Amphibians
at Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join our Urban Park Rangers to learn about the unique characteristics of reptiles and amphibians.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Staten Island: Ranger Recycle Games
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Spend an afternoon of fun with the Urban Park Rangers playing and learning new and exciting games that will help you remember to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Kids Week Queens: Gather Around the Campfire
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon of fun and outdoor activities as we gather around the campfire and enjoy the outdoors.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Bronx: Birds of Prey
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon and learn about eagles, hawks, and owls, and the important role they play in nature.
Free!
Event
Kids Week Brooklyn: Nature Games
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Bring the kids and enjoy the day with the Urban Park Rangers in Marine Park as we enjoy games inspired by nature.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Manhattan: Trees and Winter Wildlife
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a winter walk looking for wildlife clues while identifying winter trees.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Staten Island: Lenape Bingo
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a fun afternoon of games and a little history about Native Americans.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Kids Week Bronx: Urban Forest Exploration
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Pelham Bay is the largest park in New York City. Walk through one of the most bio-diverse forests in New York City.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Brooklyn: Birds of Prey
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon and learn about eagles, hawks, and owls, and the important role they play in nature.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Brooklyn: Build a Birdfeeder
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn how to build a birdfeeder for your own back yard.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Manhattan: Birds of Prey
at Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Winter is a spectacular season for observing birds of prey in New York City parks. See if you can spot any on this adventure with our Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Event
Kids Week Staten Island: Winter Scavenger Hunt
at School Road and Bay Street (in Von Briesen Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Winter season is unpredictable, but animals and plants adapt to the changes. Let's find some of these adaptations on a scavenger hunt through the trails in the park.
Free!
Kids
Friday, February 22, 2019
Kids Week Queens: Birding for Kids
at Rose and Oak Avenues (in Kissena Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walk through Kissena Park and learn about the different birds that live in the park.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Bronx: Winter Scavenger Hunt
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Winter season is unpredictable, but animals and plants adapt to the changes. Let's find some of these adaptations on a scavenger hunt through the trails in the park.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Staten Island: Tent Building
at Delafield Place and Bard Avenue (in Walker Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn a simple and fun way to put up a tent, identify nearby wildlife, and get some tips on camping with the Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Brooklyn: Knot Tying
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Do you know how to tie a square knot? How about a bowline knot? If you would like to learn, come join the Urban Park Rangers and find out how to tie these knots and more.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Manhattan: All About Owls
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Mysterious and nocturnal, owls hold a special place in our hearts and our minds. Learn more about this special family of birds and the different types of owls.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Animal Tracks
at Forest Park Visitor Center (in Forest Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will teach you the basics of wildlife tracking. By the end, you will be skilled in recognizing differences between raccoon and common housecat tracks.
Free!
Event
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our park rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Appropriate for all skill levels.
Free!
Composting 101
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Decomposition is a natural process that helps create healthy new soils. Discover how to speed up this process and reduce household waste by learning the basics of home composting.
Free!
Black History Month: Seneca Village
at 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn about the lives of Seneca Village's residents in the 1800s and the community's place in pre-Central Park.
Free!
Event
Astronomy: The Winter Sky
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Astronomy programs feature the use of telescopes and binoculars to observe specific astronomical events.
Free!
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our park rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Appropriate for all skill levels.
Free!
Black History Month: The Birthplace of Hip Hop
at Cedar Playground, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
On August 11, 1973, hip hop was born in The Bronx. Join the Urban Park Rangers and learn about the history of the popular music genre that began as an underground urban movement.
Free!
Event
Arts, Culture & Fun: Astronomy
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Astronomy programs feature the use of telescopes and binoculars to observe specific astronomical events.
Free!
Astronomy
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Astronomy programs feature the use of telescopes and binoculars to observe specific astronomical events.
Free!
Winter Wildlife Night Hike
at Payson Park House (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
What lurks around at night? Find out as the Urban Park Rangers lead a hike through Inwood Hill Park under the cover of darkness.
Free!
Astronomy
at Rice Avenue and Royal Oak Road (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Astronomy programs feature the use of telescopes and binoculars to observe specific astronomical events.
Free!
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