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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
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
World Bee Day Insect Exploration
at Juniper North Playground (in Juniper Valley Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a walk to learn the important role these fascinating insects play for the environment and humans.
Free!
Friday, May 22, 2026
International Day of Biodiversity Bilingual Walk // Caminata Bilingüe para el Día Internacional de la Biodiversidad
at Forest Park Visitor Center (in Forest Park), Queens 
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a bilingual nature walk / Camine con los Urban Park Rangers en un gran exploracion de los naturaleza
Free!
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Safe Plants Series Part I
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they talk about the variety of wild plants on Staten Island. From mugwort and dandelions to actual tree bark, find out what is safe to handle and safe.
Free!
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Historic Chinatown Parks and Monuments
at Entrance - East Broadway & Essex St (in Seward Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through Chinatown parks, highlighting significant events and commemorations.
Free!
Nature Themed Zine-Making
at Play Area (in Grover Cleveland Playground), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Urban Park Rangers in enjoying the spring weather with creating beautiful nature-themed ‘zines. Materials will be included but, feel free to bring your own.
Free!
Outdoor Skills: Camping 101
at Entrance - Baisley Blvd. & 157th Street (in Baisley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Rangers and learn useful tips on setting up and prepping a campsite for yourself or family when you set out on your own adventures!
Free!
Seining and Shore Exploration
at Section 2 Orchard Beach (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Explore the shore of Orchard Beach and get ready to get your hands wet; seining program participants don waders and use large nets to catch fish and other marine life.
Free!
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Birding: Spring Migration
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Crotona Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free!
Magnetic Archery
at Lawn Area (in Owl's Head Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn the art of archery with free lessons taught by our expert Urban Park Rangers. This program uses safe equipment with magnetic arrows and targets. All equipment provided. Ages 8+
Free!
Seining
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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!
Birding: Black Birders Week
at 165th Street and Edgecombe Avenue (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn about prominent Black naturalists who have helped shape the field of ornithology while identifying some local bird species in Highbridge Park.
Free!
Family Camping: Queens
at Fort Totten Park Visitors Center (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Monday May 11.
Free!
Family Camping: Staten Island
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Monday May 11.
Free!
Monday, May 25, 2026
Historic New York: Decoration Day
at Grand Army Plaza Arch (in Grand Army Plaza), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in learning about Civil War history and its relationship to the holiday of Memorial Day
Free!
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Trees Count at Crocheron Park with the Urban Park Rangers
at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Using our Tree Census app, you’ll split up into different zones within the park to start counting trees! After completing your first training event, you are welcome to continue counting
Free!
Urban Wildlife: Reptiles and Amphibians
at Alley Pond Park Environmental Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the park, looking for and learning about the turtles, snakes, frogs, and salamanders that call New York City home.
Free!
Friday, May 29, 2026
Family Camping: Manhattan
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m.
The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Monday May 18.
Free!
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Beachy Bike Tour
at Cedar Grove Beach (in Great Kills Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Explore the beach on two wheels with the Urban Park Rangers! Bring your own bike and helmet.
Free!
Horseshoe Crab Exploration
at Section 2 Orchard Beach (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Learn how horseshoe crabs have survived for 450 million years (and counting) and why they are crucial to our own survival.
Free!
World Fish Migration Day Coastal Ecology
at Stapleton Waterfront Park (in Stapleton Esplanade), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Celebrate the migration of fish as we observe this Billion Oyster project site.
Free!
Black Birders Week: Birding By Canoe Excursion
at Canoe and Kayak Launch (in Hook Creek Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Celebrate Black Birders Week with a canoe excursion into the salt marsh ecosystem of Hook Creek Park. Participants are selected by lottery. Lottery registration begins Monday May 18.
Free!
Trails, Sails, and Rails: Ecology After Industry
at 43rd Street and 1st Avenue (in Bush Terminal Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Bring history and experience together to discuss the complexities of finding a future for the ecologically critical lands along the city’s waters that serve both human and wildlife.
Free!
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Beginner Fishing
at Meadow Lake Boat Rental Parking Lot (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our experienced Rangers teach the ethics of fishing and the ecology of our waterways. All equipment will be provided. Recommended for ages 8 and older.
Free!
Freshwater Fishing
at Narrows Road South and Hylan Blvd (in Bradys Pond Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Calling anglers of all skill levels and experience. Join the Rangers for a wonderful day of fishing. All equipment provided. Ages 8 and up.
Free!
The Many Uses of Mushrooms
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Let’s explore the many uses of mushrooms that help us increase our survival skills.
Free!
Planting the Native Garden
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we replant our Native American polyculture garden and learn about the indigenous people.
Free!
Kids
Trees Count at Bowling Green Cottage with the Urban Park Rangers
at Bowling Green Cottage (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Using our Tree Census app, you’ll split up into different zones within the park to start counting trees! After completing your first training event, you are welcome to continue counting
Free!
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Trees Count at Rockaway Community Park with the Urban Park Rangers
at Beach 54th and Almeda Avenue (in Rockaway Community Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Using our Tree Census app, you’ll split up into different zones within the park to start counting trees! After completing your first training event, you are welcome to continue counting
Free!
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Trees Count at Pelham Bay Park with the Urban Park Rangers
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Using our Tree Census app, you’ll split up into different zones within the park to start counting trees! After completing your first training event, you are welcome to continue counting
Free!
Trees Count at Scarangella Park with the Urban Park Rangers
at Scarangella Park (in Police Officer John G. Scarangella Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Using our Tree Census app, you’ll split up into different zones within the park to start counting trees! After completing your first training event, you are welcome to continue counting
Free!
Saturday, October 3, 2026
46th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair
at New York City, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us & GreenThumb community gardeners in celebrating the start of fall with workshops, live entertainment, healthy cooking demonstrations, and more. Save the date and stay tuned for more information!
Free!
Kids
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