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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
Sunday, September 25, 2022
Blue Wave - Buckets for Blue: Volunteer Cleanup
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Give some TLC to the Park's largest natural resource, Raritan Bay. Grab a bucket and do a cleanup
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
HRPK's River Project Wetlab Look-ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn more about fascinating local wildlife including oyster toadfish, lined seahorses, and blue crabs.
Free!
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Hudson River Park Live From the Field
at Virtual/Online Events
2:00 p.m.–2:20 p.m.
Join us as we study fish populations, monitor tide pools, sample water quality and more.
Free!
HRPK's River Project Wetlab Look-ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn more about fascinating local wildlife including oyster toadfish, lined seahorses, and blue crabs.
Free!
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Blue Wave - Buckets for Blue: Volunteer Cleanup
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Give some TLC to the Park's largest natural resource, Raritan Bay. Grab a bucket and do a cleanup
Free!
Kids
Introduction to Birdwatching Walks
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory walk is for you!
Free!
Urban Wildlife: Raccoons
at Entrance - 34th Avenue between 77th and 78th Streets (in Travers Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in honor of International Raccoon Appreciation Day to learn more about this adaptable and resourceful species.
Free!
Kids
Urban Wildlife: Our Raccoon Neighbors
at Picnic House (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in honor of International Raccoon Appreciation Day to learn more about this adaptable and resourceful species.
Free!
Kids
Raccoon Appreciation Day Hike and Craft
at Parking Lot (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in honor of International Raccoon Appreciation Day to learn more about this adaptable and resourceful species.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 2, 2022
First Sunday Bird Walks in Prospect Park
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Join the Brooklyn Bird Club and Prospect Park Alliance as we explore Prospect Park for resident and migratory birds that visit throughout the different seasons.
Free!
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