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Jane’s Walk in the Park: Madison Square Park and The Urban Forest

Join Trees New York’s Arborist and Education Director, Sam Bishop, for a tree walk in Madison Square Park. Sam will be pointing out different kinds of trees and plants that grow in and around the park, and how they clean our air and water, nurture and feed our wildlife, and improve quality of life for all New Yorkers.

Harlem Creek Tour – Part I

Join urban explorer Steve Duncan in finding Harlem Creek’s buried path through Central Park to the Harlem Muir as Steve explains how the waterway functions today.

Creatures of the Night – Family Edition

Explore Prospect Park after dark with expert naturalist Paul Keim. Share snacks and beverages with Paul as he speaks about the ecological role that bats and nocturnal insects play in our environment, followed by a walking tour to spot and identify the Park’s various species of resident bats in flight.

Harlem Routes Family Scavenger Hunt

Spend a fun day with your family outside in a scavenger hunt through the Harlem Grown community gardens! Then enjoy a cooking class taught by Guest Chef George Duran at the Pono school.

Make it Wild!

Enjoy a whole day of family fun on the High Line! Get your hands dirt in our garden, create art, hear stories, watch performances and more!

Garden Tour: Gardening in the Sky at the High Line

Get to know every detail of the High Line’s plant life while walking through the park with one of our knowledgeable staff horticulturists.

Star Gazing Date Night!

Join us for the perfect Date Night under the stars: sip wine, listen to jazz by local artists and and take a closer look at the moon, planets, and stars.

Sunrise Tai Chi

Start your day right; come enjoy sunrise tai chi classes with certified tai chi instructor Robert Martinez, on the beautiful David Rockefeller Linden Terrace.