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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, 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!
Friday, October 29, 2021
Wetland Clean up + Costumed Kayak Tour
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Freshkills Park Alliance for a wetland clean up at our Kayak Launch site. Following the clean up volunteers will have the opportunity to Kayak along Freshkills Park's…
Free!
Sunday, October 31, 2021
Urban Wildlife: Nocturnal Creatures
at Hylan Boulevard and Satterlee Street (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Walk with the Urban Park Rangers on the grounds of Conference House Park and learn about some nocturnal creatures that are associated with Halloween such as spiders, bats and more.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 6, 2021
Nature Exploration: Hunter Island
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
On Nature Exploration hikes, 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!
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Deer Exploration Hike
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Oh deer! Learn more about this majestic species and explore the park in search of signs and traces of its presence.
Free!
Saturday, November 27, 2021
Birding: Beginner Birding
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Kissena Park to look for Fall migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free!
Sunday, November 28, 2021
Nature Exploration: Van Cortlandt Park
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
On Nature Exploration hikes, 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!
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