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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, July 27, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan 
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Hudson River Tours: Tide Deck
at Hudson River Park's Pier 26, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn all about our Tide Deck's ecological communities that represent the Park's native landscapes, including woodland forests, rocky tidal zones and the Hudson River itself.
Free!
Thursday, July 29, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Beginner Fishing
at Brookville Boulevard and 147th Avenue (in Brookville Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our experienced Urban Park Rangers teach the ethics of fishing and the ecology of our waterways on every fishing program.
Free!
Event
All About Bats
at 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an evening of fun-filled facts about these amazing mammals.
Free!
Kids
Sunset Hike
at Corner of Furman and Old Fulton Streets (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
As the sun hangs low over on the horizon, the park morphs into a magical realm. Witness the wonder of sunset with the Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Event
Sunday, August 1, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
River Project: Diversity Digest
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m.
During Diversity Digest, you'll learn what it means to be a naturalist, cataloging local wildlife with the free iNaturalist app and sharing your observations with the HRPK community!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, August 5, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Sensory Garden Tour
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This tour invites participants to enjoy our gardens in ways beyond sight.
Free!
Historic New York: Bronx River History
at East 174th Street and Sheridan Boulevard (in Starlight Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a guided walk along the Bronx River to learn about the rich history behind the formation of the parks through which it flows.
Free!
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Birding: Early Birding
at Wolfe's Pond Park House (in Wolfe's Pond Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.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 in the urban jungle.
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Nature Exploration: Plants and Pollinators
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they explore the ways pollinators help to beautify Marine Park.
Free!
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
River Project: Ask a Scientist
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Dive into a fascinating science topic each month, explore current Park research with a local STEM expert and ask your burning science questions during a live Q&A session!
Free!
Kids
Hudson River Tours: Tide Deck
at Hudson River Park's Pier 26, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn all about our Tide Deck's ecological communities that represent the Park's native landscapes, including woodland forests, rocky tidal zones and the Hudson River itself.
Free!
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Indigo Dye Workshop with Iviva Olenick
at Outdoors at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–9:45 a.m.
Join artist Iviva Olenick for this hands-on workshop. Learn how to naturally dye silk with indigo leaves!
Free!
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Friday, August 13, 2021
Biodiversity Walk
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Lace up your shoes for a nature walk at Freshkills Park! Freshkills Park researchers will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Staten Island BioBlitz 2021: Pond Ecology
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This community science event will survey some of the biodiversity within the boundaries of Blue Heron Park with the help of scientists, naturalists, educators and the public.
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Sunday, August 15, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
River Project: Shell-ebrate Oysters
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join the HRPK River Project staff and learn how to monitor oysters, restore local habitat and understand the beneficial ecological impacts that oysters provide for the Park’s Estuarine Sanctuary.
Free!
Thursday, August 19, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Friday, August 20, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Birding Tour
at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk. Who knows what birds we'll discover while taking in views of the Hudson River! In partnership with NYC Audubon.
Free!
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Urban Farm Volunteer Drop-in Day
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Whether you are new to our Farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us for the morning or just for an hour. No registration needed.
Free!
Living with White-Tailed Deer
at Prospect Avenue and Brentwood Avenue (in Allison Pond Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:00 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!
Sunday, August 22, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Thursday, August 26, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Saturday, August 28, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Nature Exploration: Inwood Hill Park
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
On Nature Exploration, we will discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest. To enhance your experience, please bring your own binoculars and field guides.
Free!
Sunday, August 29, 2021
Seining
at 3rd Avenue and 147th Street (in Francis Lewis Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for this special seining event! Get up close to fish and other species we net as we explore what lives beneath the surface in the East River.
Free!
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
River Project: Diversity Digest
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m.
During Diversity Digest, you'll learn what it means to be a naturalist, cataloging local wildlife with the free iNaturalist app and sharing your observations with the HRPK community!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, September 2, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
River Project: Ask a Scientist
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Dive into a fascinating science topic each month, explore current Park research with a local STEM expert and ask your burning science questions during a live Q&A session!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, September 9, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Thursday, September 16, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Thursday, September 23, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Thursday, September 30, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
River Project: Diversity Digest
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m.
During Diversity Digest, you'll learn what it means to be a naturalist, cataloging local wildlife with the free iNaturalist app and sharing your observations with the HRPK community!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 7, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Thursday, October 14, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Thursday, October 21, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
Thursday, October 28, 2021
River Project: Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Tune into @HudsonRiverPark's Instagram Live for an insider’s look into the Park's Estuarine Sanctuary as we study environmental DNA, analyze microplastics, sample fish populations and so much more!
Free!
River Project: Wetlab Look-Ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Experience the Park like never before by meeting Hudson River wildlife face to face at our Wetlab on HRPK's Pier 40!
Free!
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