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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 28, 2022
Basic Canoeing
at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx 
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. Ages 8 and up
Free!
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Contributions in Sciences and the Environment
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Rangers will connect you to the meaningful contributions of Asian Pacific American scientists and environmentalists.
Free!
Saturday, June 4, 2022
National Trails Day Hike
at Palisade Avenue and Spaulding Lane (in Riverdale Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Celebrate National Trails Day with the Urban Park Rangers. Explore the nature and history of the palisades in this park which runs along the Hudson River.
Free!
National Trails Day: Kazimiroff Nature Trail
at Section 2 Orchard Beach (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Celebrate National Trails Day with the Urban Park Rangers. Weave between estuary and forest ecosystems as you we hike through this historic trail named for Dr. Theodore Kazimiroff.
Free!
Sunday, June 12, 2022
LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Pride in the Bronx
at Section 2 Orchard Beach (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Celebrate Pride Month with NYC Parks. Learn about the history and significance of Orchard Beach within the LGBTQ+ community.
Free!
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