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Meet and learn about NYC's wildlife neighbors, from the fish and crabs of our waters to the hawks and eagles of our skies. Our expert Urban Park Rangers, Parks Wildlife Unit, and our partners and friends lead wildlife-viewing tours and lectures all across the New York City. Join us! To learn more about NYC's wildlife and what to do when encountering wildlife, please visit our Urban Wildlife page.
Wildlife Events
Friday, April 3, 2020
CANCELLED: The North Woods Tour
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan 
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City to the benefit of wildlife and human visitors alike. Tour…
Saturday, April 4, 2020
CANCELLED: Central Park's Discovery Walk for Families: Shakespeare Garden
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Bring your whole family for a guided walk through Shakespeare Garden, which features flowers included in the writer’s great works. Learn about the architecture, landscapes,…
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
CANCELLED: Central Park's Open Birding Hours: Hallett Nature Sanctuary
at Hallett Nature Sanctuary (in Central Park), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Drop by the Hallett Nature Sanctuary and watch for migratory birds during peak migration season! Ideal for beginning birders and families, Open Birding provides an opportunity to bird…
Free!
Saturday, April 11, 2020
CANCELLED: The North Woods Tour
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City to the benefit of wildlife and human visitors alike. Tour…
Monday, April 13, 2020
CANCELLED: Central Park's Discovery Walk for Families: Shakespeare Garden
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Bring your whole family for a guided walk through Shakespeare Garden, which features flowers included in the writer’s great works. Learn about the architecture, landscapes,…
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
CANCELLED: Central Park's Open Birding Hours: Hallett Nature Sanctuary
at Hallett Nature Sanctuary (in Central Park), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Drop by the Hallett Nature Sanctuary and watch for migratory birds during peak migration season! Ideal for beginning birders and families, Open Birding provides an opportunity to bird…
Free!
CANCELLED: Central Park's Discovery Walks for Families: The Ramble
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Get "lost" with us in the Ramble! Explore how this carefully planned woodland provides habitat for a variety of wildlife. Discover who calls the forest floor, the Lake…
Free!
Kids
Thursday, April 16, 2020
CANCELLED: The North Woods Tour
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City to the benefit of wildlife and human visitors alike. Tour…
Saturday, April 18, 2020
CANCELLED: CANCELLED: Van Cortlandt Lake Cleanup
at Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance as we care for Van Cortlandt Lake by removing trash from the lake and its shoreline.
Free!
CANCELLED: Central Park's Discovery Walks for Families: The Ramble
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Get "lost" with us in the Ramble! Explore how this carefully planned woodland provides habitat for a variety of wildlife. Discover who calls the forest floor, the Lake…
Free!
Kids
CANCELLED: Central Park's Spring Blooms Tour
at Glade Arch (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Come see Central Park at one of the most colorful times of the year! You’ll explore some of Central Park’s most beautiful sights while learning about the Park’s…
Sunday, April 19, 2020
CANCELLED: Central Park's Spring Blooms Tour
at Glade Arch (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Come see Central Park at one of the most colorful times of the year! You’ll explore some of Central Park’s most beautiful sights while learning about the Park’s…
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
CANCELLED: The North Woods Tour
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City to the benefit of wildlife and human visitors alike. Tour…
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
CANCELLED: Central Park's Spring Blooms Tour
at Glade Arch (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Come see Central Park at one of the most colorful times of the year! You’ll explore some of Central Park’s most beautiful sights while learning about the Park’s…
Saturday, April 25, 2020
CANCELLED: Central Park's Spring Blooms Tour
at Glade Arch (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Come see Central Park at one of the most colorful times of the year! You’ll explore some of Central Park’s most beautiful sights while learning about the Park’s…
Sunday, April 26, 2020
CANCELLED: The North Woods Tour
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City to the benefit of wildlife and human visitors alike. Tour…
Thursday, April 30, 2020
CANCELLED: Central Park's Spring Blooms Tour
at Glade Arch (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Come see Central Park at one of the most colorful times of the year! You’ll explore some of Central Park’s most beautiful sights while learning about the Park’s…
Sunday, May 3, 2020
CANCELLED: Central Park Birding Basics: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 bird species each year. Learn the basics of bird identification while exploring the North Woods, the largest woodland landscape in the Park.
Free!
Saturday, May 9, 2020
CANCELLED: Central Park Birding Basics: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 bird species each year. Learn the basics of bird identification while exploring the North Woods, the largest woodland landscape in the Park.
Free!
CANCELLED: The North Woods Tour
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City to the benefit of wildlife and human visitors alike. Tour…
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
CANCELLED: Central Park Birding Basics: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 bird species each year. Learn the basics of bird identification while exploring the North Woods, the largest woodland landscape in the Park.
Free!
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Central Park's Discovery Walk for Families: Shakespeare Garden
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Bring your whole family for a guided walk through Shakespeare Garden, which features flowers included in the writer’s great works. Learn about the architecture, landscapes,…
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
The North Woods Tour
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City to the benefit of wildlife and human visitors alike. Tour…
Thursday, May 21, 2020
The North Woods Tour
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City to the benefit of wildlife and human visitors alike. Tour…
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Central Park's Discovery Walk for Families: Shakespeare Garden
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Bring your whole family for a guided walk through Shakespeare Garden, which features flowers included in the writer’s great works. Learn about the architecture, landscapes,…
Free!
Kids
Friday, May 29, 2020
The North Woods Tour
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City to the benefit of wildlife and human visitors alike. Tour…
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Central Park's Discovery Walks for Families: The Ramble
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Get "lost" with us in the Ramble! Explore how this carefully planned woodland provides habitat for a variety of wildlife. Discover who calls the forest floor, the Lake…
Free!
Kids
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