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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, August 18, 2017
Weekend Nature Exploration
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn 
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
Free!
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Wildlife Tour: High Line as Habitat
at High Line (in The High Line) , Manhattan
8:00 a.m.
–9:15 a.m.
This tour will focus on how pollinators, migratory birds, and other wildlife use the habitat and forage provided by the High Line's gardens.
Free!
Weekend Nature Exploration
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance for fun nature activities in the park!
Free!
Kids
Bees and Beekeeping Information Station
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Chat with beekeepers, try on beekeeping gear, peek inside a hive and learn fascinating facts about honeybees.
Free!
Introduction to Bird Watching
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance for a bird-watching walk and learn about Prospect Park's magnificent array of birds and how to identify them!
Free!
Honey Extraction Demonstration
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Drop in and see the sticky process of extracting honey from the comb with our resident bee experts.
Free!
Event
Art Exhibition: Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County
at
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park) , Staten Island
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Flora/Fauna/Feathers of Richmond County sponsored by Protectors of Pine Oak Woods, Staten Island’s land conservation organization. Come view original artwork celebrating nature…
Free!
Seining
at Fort Totten Front Gate (in Fort Totten Park) , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Get ready to get your hands wet as seining programs use nets to catch fish. Participation is first-come, first-served. Program is recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Free!
Kids
Nocturnal Wildlife
at
Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park) , Staten Island
8:00 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
What lurks around at night? Find out as the Urban Park Rangers lead a hike through Blue Heron under the cover of darkness.
Free!
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Weekend Nature Exploration
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance for fun nature activities in the park!
Free!
Kids
Bees and Beekeeping Information Station
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Chat with beekeepers, try on beekeeping gear, peek inside a hive, and learn fascinating facts about honeybees.
Honey Extraction Demonstration
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Drop in and see the sticky process of extracting honey from the comb with our resident bee experts.
Event
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
The Buzz about Bees
at
Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley) , Staten Island
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
A local beekeeper and educator from Beezy Bees Honey visits to show a demonstration hive and beekeeping equipment, teach about different types of pollinators, and offer advice about how to attract pollinators to outdoor spaces.
Free!
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Nature at Night
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening hike to see, hear, and learn about the mysterious urban wildlife in Prospect Park. Carissa and the Voodoo Lilies will perform live for our pre-hike happy hour.
Friday, August 25, 2017
Weekend Nature Exploration
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
Free!
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Weekend Nature Exploration
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance for fun nature activities in the park!
Free!
Kids
Introduction to Bird Watching
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance for a bird-watching walk and learn about Prospect Park's magnificent array of birds and how to identify them!
Free!
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Weekend Nature Exploration
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance for fun nature activities in the park!
Free!
Kids
Friday, September 1, 2017
Weekend Nature Exploration
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
Free!
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Introduction to Bird Watching
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance for a bird-watching walk and learn about Prospect Park's magnificent array of birds and how to identify them!
Free!
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Bronx Kill Salt Marsh Tour
at Bronx Kill Salt Marsh (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the Bronx Kill Salt Marsh to view wildlife up close, learn about the ecological importance of wetlands, and explore the waterfront.
Free!
Kayak Staten Island
at
Page Avenue Beach , Staten Island
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Boats and life jackets will be provided for a short paddle. Launch help and paddling tips are given by experienced kayakers at the shore and on the water.
Free!
Kids
Friday, September 8, 2017
Bryant Park Beekeeping
at
Bryant Park
, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join Bryant Park Corp. for educational talks about bees and the art of beekeeping.
Free!
Weekend Nature Exploration
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
Free!
Bat Bonanza Night Hike at Willowbrook Park
at 1 Eton Place (in Willowbrook Park) , Staten Island
7:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Join us for an end-of-summer stroll around Willowbrook Park to search for nocturnal mammalian mosquito eaters.
Free!
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Introduction to Bird Watching
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance for a bird-watching walk and learn about Prospect Park's magnificent array of birds and how to identify them!
Free!
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Fall Birding
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
9:30 a.m.
–10:30 a.m.
Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of bird species and their behaviors on these captivating walks.
Thomas Jefferson Park to Randall's Island Hike (Moderate)
at 112th Street and First Avenue (in Thomas Jefferson Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Enjoy the urban wildlife and landscaping of Thomas Jefferson Park. Then journey along the greenway to Randall's Island to explore the salt marshes and waterside views of the city.
Free!
Seaside Wildlife Exploration
at Canarsie Park House (in Canarsie Park) , Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.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 for seaside creatures.
Free!
Kids
Friday, September 15, 2017
Weekend Nature Exploration
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
Free!
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Wildlife Tour: High Line as Habitat
at High Line (in The High Line) , Manhattan
8:00 a.m.
–9:15 a.m.
This tour will focus on how pollinators, migratory birds, and other wildlife use the habitat and forage provided by the High Line's gardens.
Free!
Cabrini Woods Migration Walk
at
Cabrini Woods (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Join an expert naturalist, to learn about birds that visit Fort Tryon, and why they stop here on their way back from breeding grounds.
Free!
Butterfly Stroll: Discovery Hike
at
Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Hike along the Multipurpose Trail in search of butterfiles and fall wildflowers.
Free!
Introduction to Bird Watching
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance for a bird-watching walk and learn about Prospect Park's magnificent array of birds and how to identify them!
Free!
Raptor Fest
at Stadium Ball Fields (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
This event is a great way for kids to learn about hawks, owls, falcons, and other birds of prey, get up close and personal with them, and watch them perform amazing aerial feats.
Free!
Event
Sunday, September 17, 2017
What's Not to Lichen?
at Parking Area (in High Rock Park) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Hike through High Rock Park in search of lichen! These fascinating and tough organisms are found from front stoops in the cities to the untrammeled wilderness of the trundra.
Free!
Kids
Fort Tryon Park Highlights
at
Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Take in the scenic views of the Hudson River on this hike through Fort Tryon Park, highlighting its natural features, historic landmarks, and wildlife.
Free!
Event
Nature Presentation: Ladybug Meet-and-Greet
at
Wave Hill
, Bronx
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Everyone is familiar with the cute little ladybug. Learn more about these colorful creatures and meet a few live ladybugs with Hudson Highlands Nature Museum.
Kids
Friday, September 22, 2017
Weekend Nature Exploration
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
Free!
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Ranger's Choice: Birding Road Trip
at
Prospect Park
, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will offer this expedition to a variety of Brooklyn parks in search of early fall migrants. Registration is required. Registration opens on September 13.
Free!
Introduction to Bird Watching
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance for a bird-watching walk and learn about Prospect Park's magnificent array of birds and how to identify them!
Free!
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Living with White-Tailed Deer
at
Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Through an Urban Park Ranger-led hike, you will learn about the impacts and signs of deer on Staten Island, and maybe even see these majestic animals!
Free!
Friday, September 29, 2017
Weekend Nature Exploration
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
Free!
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Ranger's Choice: Paddle and Hike Orchard Beach
at Pelham Bay Park , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Join a paddle across the lagoon as we explore the salt marsh and the rich biodiversity found within. We well then land on the shores of the Hunter Island Nature Preserve for a hike.
Free!
Kids Urban Ecology of Highbridge Park
at Tower Plaza (in Highbridge Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Come explore the wildlife and natural history of Highbridge Park. We'll search for biotic and abiotic factors, examine rocks and trees, and imagine what Highbridge Park looked like hundreds of years ago.
Free!
Kids
Introduction to Bird Watching
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance for a bird-watching walk and learn about Prospect Park's magnificent array of birds and how to identify them!
Free!
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Introduction to Bird Watching
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance for a bird-watching walk and learn about Prospect Park's magnificent array of birds and how to identify them!
Free!
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