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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
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
8:00 a.m.
–9:30 a.m.
Head to the park to join bird walks led by experts from the NYC Audubon! Bird walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park.
Free!
Plover Day
at Beach 86th Street and Shorefront Parkway (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk) , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks' to celebrate nesting shorebirds! Enjoy educational activities and crafts at this family-friendly event that raises awareness of this amazing shorebird.
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!
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Early Morning Bird Walk
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.
–9:00 a.m.
This is the time of year when young birds outnumber adult birds. Join the Prospect Park Alliance in search of fledglings as they test their wings!
Free!
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Birds of Brooklyn Bridge Park Night Tour
at Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
6:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Learn about the extraordinary history, ecology, and design of Brooklyn Bridge Park! This tour led by Heather Wolf, Naturalist and Author.
Saturday, July 8, 2017
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
8:00 a.m.
–9:30 a.m.
Head to the park to join bird walks led by experts from the NYC Audubon! Bird walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park.
Free!
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!
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Summer Birding
at
Wave Hill
, Bronx
9:30 a.m.
–10:30 a.m.
Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of diverse bird species and their behavior on these captivating walks through the gardens and woodlands.
Gardening Day at Meadow Lake
at World's Fair Boathouse (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Garden with FMCP Stewardship to continue the restoration of the Meadow Lake Boathouse planting beds. Help add the bright and blooming native flowers that will bring smiles to…
Free!
City Chicken: Egg Workshop
at
Imani Community Garden , Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
YOU can raise chickens in New York City!
Free!
Friday, July 14, 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!
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
8:00 a.m.
–9:30 a.m.
Head to the park to join bird walks led by experts from the NYC Audubon! Bird walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park.
Free!
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!
White Island Birding Excursion (Advanced)
at Marine Park , Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Explore the waters of Gerritsen Creek and paddle by this special island. Prior canoe experience required. Ages 8 years and older. Registration is required.
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!
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Birding: Hawk Watch
at Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free!
Nature Walk
at Peter Stuyvesant Statue (in Stuyvesant Square) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m.
–5:00 p.m.
In addition to various flora and fauna, our park is frequented by squirrels, pigeons, and the occasional falcon or hawk.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
8:00 a.m.
–9:30 a.m.
Head to the park to join bird walks led by experts from the NYC Audubon! Bird walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park.
Free!
Seining
at Neptune Avenue and Bayview Avenue , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Get ready to get your hands wet, on our seining programs, we use nets to catch fish. All equipment is provided; this program is recommended for ages 8 years and older. First come, first-served.
Free!
Kids
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!
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Orchard Beach Lagoon Birding Excursion (Intermediate)
at Pelham Bay Park , Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. Prior canoe experience preferred; for ages 8 and older. Registration is required.
Free!
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
8:00 a.m.
–9:30 a.m.
Head to the park to join bird walks led by experts from the NYC Audubon! Bird walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park.
Free!
Birding: Osprey Watch
at Avenue U and East 33rd Street (in Marine Park) , Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Free!
Feral Cat Caretaker Certificate
at
Jackie Robinson Recreation Center (in Jackie Robinson Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony care in this hands-on workshop.
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!
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Living with Urban Coyotes
at
Pelham Bay Nature Center (in 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.
Free!
Saturday, August 5, 2017
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!
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Heather Garden Pollinators Tour
at
Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Watch and learn about the honey bees and our native butterflies, moths, bees, and maybe a hummingbird or two as they gather nectar from flower to flower.
Free!
Friday, August 11, 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!
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Living Soil: Supporting Diverse Soil Ecology
at
Compost Demonstration Site (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
We'll go on a soil organism safari to understand how soil biodiversity sustains ecosystems & human health. Learn how to support soil life in the garden.
Free!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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