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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, February 16, 2019
Great Backyard Bird Count 2019
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Using smartphone apps and official, field-data forms, track and record the birds in Wave Hill’s backyard, guided by naturalist Gabriel Willow.
Winter Nature Walk of Highbridge Park with Ken Chaya
at W 158th Street and Edgecombe Avenue (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Bundle up, bring a hot beverage, and explore signs of invasive species and their effects on the Highbridge Park landscape, and wildlife’s winter adaptations.
Free!
Seal Exploration
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–4:30 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!
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Sunday, February 17, 2019
Ecosystem Explorers: Micro-Ecosystems
at Prospect Avenue and Brentwood Avenue (in Allison Pond Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Be an explorer with the Urban Park Rangers as we venture into habitats that exist in New York City Parks!
Free!
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Kids Week Queens: Who Lives Here
at Fort Totten Visitor's Center (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they guide you to just a few of the many birds, reptiles, and mammals that call New York City home.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Manhattan: Reptiles and Amphibians
at Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join our Urban Park Rangers to learn about the unique characteristics of reptiles and amphibians.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Kids Week Bronx: Birds of Prey
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon and learn about eagles, hawks, and owls, and the important role they play in nature.
Free!
Event
Kids Week Manhattan: Trees and Winter Wildlife
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a winter walk looking for wildlife clues while identifying winter trees.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Kids Week Brooklyn: Birds of Prey
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon and learn about eagles, hawks, and owls, and the important role they play in nature.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Manhattan: Birds of Prey
at Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Winter is a spectacular season for observing birds of prey in New York City parks. See if you can spot any on this adventure with our Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Event
Kids Week Staten Island: Winter Scavenger Hunt
at School Road and Bay Street (in Von Briesen Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Winter season is unpredictable, but animals and plants adapt to the changes. Let's find some of these adaptations on a scavenger hunt through the trails in the park.
Free!
Kids
Friday, February 22, 2019
Conference House Park Kids Winter Shore Walk
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us for a winter recess family-friendly winter beach walk and arts and crafts workshop.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Queens: Birding for Kids
at Rose and Oak Avenues (in Kissena Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walk through Kissena Park and learn about the different birds that live in the park.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Bronx: Winter Scavenger Hunt
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Winter season is unpredictable, but animals and plants adapt to the changes. Let's find some of these adaptations on a scavenger hunt through the trails in the park.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Manhattan: All About Owls
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
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.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Animal Tracks
at Forest Park Visitor Center (in Forest Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will teach you the basics of wildlife tracking. By the end, you will be skilled in recognizing differences between raccoon and common housecat tracks.
Free!
Event
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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. Appropriate for all skill levels.
Free!
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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. Appropriate for all skill levels.
Free!
Winter Wildlife Night Hike
at Payson Park House (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
What lurks around at night? Find out as the Urban Park Rangers lead a hike through Inwood Hill Park under the cover of darkness.
Free!
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Wolfe's Pond Park Nocturnal Hike
at Wolfe's Pond Park Comfort Station (in Wolfe's Pond Park), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
What lurks around at night? Find out as the Urban Park Rangers lead a hike through Wolfe's Pond Park under the cover of darkness and discover the many animals that call this park home.
Free!
Event
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Birding Along the Bronx River Foodway
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Enjoy a walk through Concrete Plant Park and learn about the Foodway while discovering the birds in your community.
Free!
Event
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!
Event
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Family Wildlife Workshop with Bobby Horvath
at Highbridge Recreation Center (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to meet an eagle owl? Pet a fox? Hold a red-tailed hawk? Here’s your chance to get up close and personal with live animals.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Discovery Hike: Bring in Spring
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Stretch out the winter wearies with a hike through the central Greenbelt in search of buds, blooms, birds, and other signs of spring.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Plastics: Pelagic Peril - Extended
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
NOW EXTENDED! This exhibition focuses on the serious problem of ocean trash that affects the health of people, marine life, and local economies. It also features poignant images of marine life by local artists.
Free!
Kids
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