Our experts are bringing all the secrets of the outdoors right to your doorstep! With Parks@Home Jr., your parents, teachers, and guardians can make online learning exciting and fun. Draw and paint, play games, meet animals and nature, ask a Ranger questions, and so much more!
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Fall Leaf ID Guide
Fall has arrived in NYC! This time of year, it’s easier to identify trees based on the fall color and unique shape of their leaves. Use our Fall Leaf ID guide to get to know your trees! Check out our Fall Leaf ID Guide on YouTube
What’s Happening By Date*:
January 12
- 12:00 p.m. - Live from Astoria: Winter Tree ID
January 13
- Wildlife Wednesday Q&A on Instagram Stories (@nycparks) - All About Red Foxes
- 12:00 p.m. - Wednesday Walk Live (on Twitter & Facebook LIVE)
January 14
- 12:00 p.m. - Live with the Urban Park Rangers
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*Dates and times are subject to change; please check this page for updates.
Live Tours & Virtual Experiences
Watch live with a parent or guardian. Our live tours take place weather permitting at noon on Twitter, Periscope, and Facebook. We'll first go live on Twitter and Periscope, then on Facebook. Visit our Parks@Home page for the weekly schedule. Turn on your notifications to tune in live. Watch our past tours on Facebook!
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Arts & Crafts

DIY Arts & Crafts Classes
Learn how to make fun crafts with items found around your home, including a homemade shaker to cheer on our heroes! Watch our DIY Arts & Crafts Classes on YouTube

Learn To Draw
Make a masterpiece! Learn how to draw animals, trees, and flowers. Check out our Learn to Draw Series on YouTube
Check back each week for new episodes of our art classes and our Learn to Draw Series.

Home Photography Tips and Tricks from our Media Educators
Learn tips and tricks for capturing your favorite moments on your phone, camera, or tablet! View our Photography Tips

Parks' Art Map
Become inspired to create your own artworks by our collection of art in our parks online! View our Art Map
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Wildlife

NYC Wildlife Map & Calendar
Find out what wildlife is up to outside of your window! Parents can check out our #WildlifeWednesdays on Twitter for week-by-week insights. View our Wildlife Map & Calendar

Ask a Wildlife Expert
On Wednesdays, check out our Wildlife Wednesday series on IG Stories with a parent or guardian to ask questions about the animal of the week! Visit @nycparks on IG Stories

Wildlife Activity Worksheet
Learn about raccoons and deer with word jumble games, crossword puzzles, drawing, cut-outs, and more! Download our Wildlife Activity Worksheet

All About Squirrels
Squirrels are one of our favorite furry friends! Learn about the life of squirrels in our parks and how you can care for them. Learn about squirrels
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Puzzles & Coloring Books

Jigsaw Puzzles Online
Check out our fun nature and animal-themed jigsaw puzzles, perfect for kids, and adults, too! Play NYC Parks' Jigsaw Puzzles Online

Parks Activity Book
Learn about our parks, our natural world, and New York City history through fun puzzles, games, and coloring activities. Download the NYC Parks Activity Book
Sports & Fitness

Indoor Basketball Drills
Up your game from home! Try these no-bounce drills to help improve your ball-handling skills. Watch our Indoor Basketball Drills tutorial on YouTube

Family Meditation
Doing meditation is a great way to relax and restart. Take a quick break with our Meditation Moments. Watch our Meditation Moments YouTube
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Science & Nature

Natural Mystery Museum
Uncover the secrets of the natural world around us with the Urban Park Rangers as they solve mysteries in one minute! Watch the Natural Mystery Museum Series on YouTube

Nature Observation: Finding Your Sweet (Sit) Spot
Whether you're hanging on your stoop, at your window, or in your backyard, learn how you can get closer to nature. Get Started

My Street Tree
Find your street tree on the Street Tree Map! Learn its name, how it cares for your neighborhood, and how you can help care for it! Explore our NYC Street Tree Map

Street Tree Census
Now that you've met your street tree, become a street tree expert! Dig into our latest report of our street tree count! View our 2015 Street Tree Census Report
More from our partners and friends:
- At-Home Science Lessons with Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Bring Nature Home with the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
- Connecting with Family and Nature at Home with Wave Hill
- Greenbelt Education at Home
- Virtual Prospect Park
- Wyckoff From Home
- Spring Chickens: Distance Learning with the Queens Farm
- Learn Anywhere with CityParks Foundation
- At Home Activities, Videos & More with the Alley Pond Environmental Center
- Watch At Home Science with the Wildlife Conservation Society
- Queens Botanical Garden @ Home
- Stroll Through the Japanese Garden in Bloom with Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- Hudson River Park's Stem Activity of the Week
- GrowNYC's Distance Learning Resources
- Ology with the American Museum of Natural History
- Explore Gateway National Park with Sesame Street
- Find Your Virtual Park with the National Park Service
- Freshkills Park @ Home
Resources for Teachers
- Queens Farm's Resources for Teachers: Distance Learning During Covid-19
- Teacher Webinars with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
- Seminars on Science with the American Museum of Natural History
- Free Online Science Courses with the American Museum of Natural History
- Curriculum Collections from the American Museum of Natural History