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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
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Bird Walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan 
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Join us for a bird walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery.
Free!
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Bird Walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Join us for a bird walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery.
Free!
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Family Nature Walk
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
3:00 a.m.–5:00 a.m.
Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public.
Free!
Live from the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations, and more.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Fall Bird Walk
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Learn about the amazing adaptations of birds as they thrive in the Island’s restored habitats.
Free!
Kids
Unexpected History of Common Plants Tour
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Take a guided tour with an expert horticulturist along the Water’s Edge Garden to the Woodland Garden and learn the fascinating history of common garden plants.
Free!
Sunday, October 4, 2020
Bird Tour at Freshkills Park
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
On this tour, you will learn about the different birds found in the woods, wetlands, and grasslands at Freshkills Park.
Free!
Birding: Fall Migrants
at Arch at Grand Army Plaza (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
The early bird catches the worm! Join the Urban Park Rangers on this morning birding tour as we look for fall migrants.
Free!
Accessible Birding Exploration
at Ben Abrams Playground (in Bronx Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Bring your own binoculars as the Urban Park Rangers lead you down a paved and accessible path, in search of Fall migrants along the Bronx River.
Free!
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Hudson River Virtual Walks
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live with HRPK’s River Project to enjoy virtual programs and connect with the Park’s Estuarine Sanctuary. Discover HRPK’s dynamic shoreline with guided tours!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Live from the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations, and more.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Family Nature Walk
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Freshkills Park staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public.
Free!
Kids
Birding: Fall Migrants
at Oakland Lake (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in New York City to see fall migratory birds.
Free!
Kayak Tour
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
This two-mile round-trip paddle is a chance to explore the creeks and shorelines of Freshkills Park and experience the wildlife while the site is closed to the public.
Free!
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Live from the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations, and more.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Nature Exploration: Inwood Hill Park
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
On our nature hikes, you can take an hour to unplug from the world and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature
Free!
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Ask a Scientist
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Engage with real scientists in real time! Each month, we invite you to explore current park research with a local STEM expert followed by a live Q&A session.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Live from the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations, and more.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Birding: Hawk Watch
at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Registration is required.
Free!
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Shell-ebrate Oysters
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for virtual oyster monitoring sessions to learn about the history and important environmental role of this keystone species.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Live from the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations, and more.
Free!
Kids
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