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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
Friday, May 20, 2022
Family Camping: Bronx 05/20-05/21
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–8:30 a.m.
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to…
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 5, 2022
Intermediate Canoeing
at Canoe and Kayak Launch (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm of the waves, the sun on your face, and the exhilaration of slicing through the water all add up to an…
Free!
Event
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Family Camping: Bronx 06/11- 06/12
at Van Cortlandt Park Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to…
Free!
Event
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Family Camping: Bronx 06/24 - 06/25
at Van Cortlandt Park Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to…
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 2, 2022
Historic New York: Van Cortlandt and the American Revolution
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Van Cortlandt Park was a significant location during the American Revolution. Visit historic sites and learn more about battles and events which impacted the American Revolution.
Free!
Event
Sunday, July 3, 2022
Great Trees of Riverdale Park
at Palisade Avenue and Spaulding Lane (in Riverdale Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Trees have a special place in our environment. Join us for a hike of Riverdale Park in search of different species and learn some ways to identify these resourceful giants.
Free!
Event
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Outdoor Skills: Survival 101
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn the basic skills of outdoor survival including fire making, shelter building and water collection among other skills.
Free!
Sunday, July 10, 2022
Intermediate Canoeing: Island Hopping Excursion
at Canoe and Kayak Launch (in Pelham Bay 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
Free!
Saturday, July 16, 2022
Seining
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Our experienced Urban Park Rangers teach the ecology of our waterways on every seining program. All equipment is provided; this program is recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Free!
Sunday, July 17, 2022
Family Camping: Bronx 07/17 - 07/18
at Van Cortlandt Park Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to…
Free!
Event
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