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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, May 21, 2022
Birding: Spring Migration
at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Kissena Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free!
Outdoor Skills: Fire Building
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn 
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers are well-versed in outdoor lore. Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life.
Free!
Insect Exploration Hunt
at Blue Heron Nature Center Classroom A (in Blue Heron Park)
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the park’s looking for insects such as ants, wasps, beetles, butterflies, mantids and many more.
Free!
Event
Historic New York: The Highbridge Water Tower
at West 174 Street and Amsterdam Avenue (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers discuss the significance and history of this recently restored structure.
Free!
Event
Connecting with Nature Through Meditation
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Relax and unwind with nature as your backdrop during this guided outdoor meditation!
Free!
Nature Exploration Hike
at Chapin Parkway and 85th Avenue (in Captain Tilly Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
On Nature Exploration hikes, we will discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest. To enhance your experience, please bring your own binoculars and field guides.
Free!
Event
Prospect Park Waterfall Hike
at Picnic House (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
This hike takes you through scenic Prospect Park highlighting the park’s many waterfalls along the way.
Free!
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Birding: Hawk Watch
at Driggs Avenue and Lorimer Street (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.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!
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Archery - 05/22
at Archery Field Parking Lot (in Willowbrook Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Our free archery class is a bullseye! Learn the art of archery with free lessons taught by our expert Urban Park Rangers at our archery range in Willowbrook Park on Staten Island. All…
Free!
Discovery Hike: Pond Ecology
at Entrance - East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue (in Canarsie Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Discover freshwater invertebrates along the shores of Jamaica Bay.
Free!
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