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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
Monday, January 20, 2020
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Prospect Park
at Prospect Park Tennis Center (in Parade Ground), Brooklyn, Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 
, Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn , Lefrak Center at Lakeside (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit Prospect Park on MLK Jr. Day to participate in a storytelling hour focused on tales of freedom, go on a nature walk with naturalists, and glide on the Lakeside ice rink!
Free!
Kids
MLK Day of Service 2020: Conference House Park Forest Restoration
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants at Conference House Park in order to help create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Event
Donna Napoli: Staten Island Treasures
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
For over 10 years, local artist Donna Napoli has enjoyed capturing Staten Island in watercolor, to "preserve" the charm and value of its "Mom and Pop" businesses, historic homes, parks, and wildlife as local treasures.
Free!
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Donna Napoli: Staten Island Treasures
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
For over 10 years, local artist Donna Napoli has enjoyed capturing Staten Island in watercolor, to "preserve" the charm and value of its "Mom and Pop" businesses, historic homes, parks, and wildlife as local treasures.
Free!
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Donna Napoli: Staten Island Treasures
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
For over 10 years, local artist Donna Napoli has enjoyed capturing Staten Island in watercolor, to "preserve" the charm and value of its "Mom and Pop" businesses, historic homes, parks, and wildlife as local treasures.
Free!
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Donna Napoli: Staten Island Treasures
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
For over 10 years, local artist Donna Napoli has enjoyed capturing Staten Island in watercolor, to "preserve" the charm and value of its "Mom and Pop" businesses, historic homes, parks, and wildlife as local treasures.
Free!
Friday, January 24, 2020
Donna Napoli: Staten Island Treasures
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
For over 10 years, local artist Donna Napoli has enjoyed capturing Staten Island in watercolor, to "preserve" the charm and value of its "Mom and Pop" businesses, historic homes, parks, and wildlife as local treasures.
Free!
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Donna Napoli: Staten Island Treasures
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
For over 10 years, local artist Donna Napoli has enjoyed capturing Staten Island in watercolor, to "preserve" the charm and value of its "Mom and Pop" businesses, historic homes, parks, and wildlife as local treasures.
Free!
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Donna Napoli: Staten Island Treasures
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
For over 10 years, local artist Donna Napoli has enjoyed capturing Staten Island in watercolor, to "preserve" the charm and value of its "Mom and Pop" businesses, historic homes, parks, and wildlife as local treasures.
Free!
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at West 90th Street and Central Park West
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walk around the reservoir as we look for these cold hardy birds.
Free!
Birding: Owls
at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Be wise and join this Urban Park Ranger-led hike, as we look for this bird pr prey.
Free!
Event
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at 155th Street and Baisley Boulevard (in Baisley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free!
Monday, January 27, 2020
Donna Napoli: Staten Island Treasures
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
For over 10 years, local artist Donna Napoli has enjoyed capturing Staten Island in watercolor, to "preserve" the charm and value of its "Mom and Pop" businesses, historic homes, parks, and wildlife as local treasures.
Free!
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Donna Napoli: Staten Island Treasures
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
For over 10 years, local artist Donna Napoli has enjoyed capturing Staten Island in watercolor, to "preserve" the charm and value of its "Mom and Pop" businesses, historic homes, parks, and wildlife as local treasures.
Free!
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Donna Napoli: Staten Island Treasures
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
For over 10 years, local artist Donna Napoli has enjoyed capturing Staten Island in watercolor, to "preserve" the charm and value of its "Mom and Pop" businesses, historic homes, parks, and wildlife as local treasures.
Free!
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Donna Napoli: Staten Island Treasures
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
For over 10 years, local artist Donna Napoli has enjoyed capturing Staten Island in watercolor, to "preserve" the charm and value of its "Mom and Pop" businesses, historic homes, parks, and wildlife as local treasures.
Free!
Friday, January 31, 2020
Donna Napoli: Staten Island Treasures
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
For over 10 years, local artist Donna Napoli has enjoyed capturing Staten Island in watercolor, to "preserve" the charm and value of its "Mom and Pop" businesses, historic homes, parks, and wildlife as local treasures.
Free!
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Free!
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at Wolfe's Pond Park Comfort Station (in Wolfe's Pond Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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 in the urban jungle. All skill levels are welcome.
Free!
Sunday, February 2, 2020
Winter Hibernation Hike
at Martling Avenue and Brooks Pond Place (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Bear the cold with the Urban Park Rangers as you learn about the wildlife that hibernate during the winter, and learn ways to spot possible dens and burrows.
Free!
Photo Scavenger Hunt Hike (Light)
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon of family fun as we go on a scavenger hunt using digital cameras or smartphones.
Free!
Birding: Owls
at Payson Park House (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Be wise and join this Urban Park Ranger-led hike as we look for this bird of prey.
Free!
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Birding: Bald Eagle Watch
at Payson Park House (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–10:30 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. All skill levels are welcome.
Free!
Event
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at Oriental Boulevard and Falmouth Street (in Manhattan Beach Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:30 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!
Birding: Winter Residents
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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 in the urban jungle. All skill levels are welcome.
Free!
Wildlife Viewing: Urban Forest Wildlife
at Comfort station (in Willowbrook Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Rangers to learn about our interesting neighbors, such as birds, squirrels, raccoons, snakes and many more.
Free!
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Seal Exploration
at Lemon Creek Pier (in Lemon Creek Park), Staten Island
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 in the urban jungle.
Free!
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Living with White-Tailed Deer
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 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!
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Winter Wildlife: Animal Tracks
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers are skilled in the techniques and development of diverse outdoor skills. In this program, learn how to identify animal tracks to understand animal behavior.
Free!
Seal Exploration
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our park rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free!
Monday, February 17, 2020
Kids Week: All About Owls
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Mysterious and nocturnal, owls hold a special place in our hearts and our minds. Learn more about this special family of birds and the different types of owls with the Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Event
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Kids Week Manhattan: Birds of Prey
at Payson Park House (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn about eagles, hawks, and falcons, and the important role they play in nature.
Free!
Kids
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