Native Flora Garden at BBG
Late May is still a good time to view spring wildflowers in the Native Flora Garden at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. While many of the early…
The Art of the Park Tour
Central Park has long been revered as a masterpiece of living art. Visitors on this tour will admire Park vistas as if walking through a…
Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond Tour
Hallett Nature Sanctuary is the smallest of the Park’s three woodland landscapes. Closed to the public in 1934, the Hallett Nature Sanctuary remained mostly untouched…
Discovery Walks for Families: Belvedere’s Kingdom
Explore the landscape surrounding Belvedere Castle in full spring glory—the expansive views from Vista Rock, colorful blooms of Shakespeare Garden, and the diverse flora and…
HIGH LINE TOUR: FROM FREIGHT TO FLOWERS
Hear the story behind New York City’s park in the sky. Weekly guided walking tours are free 75-minute-long tours led by High Line Docents, knowledgeable…
Gardens and Sustainability Tour
Gardens & Sustainability walking tour. The tour takes you through Manhattan’s Lower East Side, an area that has the highest concentration of community gardens and…
Design Tour: Elevated Design
Get an insider’s look at the unique design elements of the High Line and the notable architecture in the neighborhood with Patrick Hazari, Friends of…
Earth Week: University Center Sustainability Tours
Join the Tishman Environment and Design Center and the New School Buildings for a special Sustainability Tour of The New School University Center. Tours will be guided by Erik Eibert, Assistant Director for Sustainable Initiatives. Tours will leave from the lobby of the University Center at 3pm and 4pm. This event is part of Earth Week at The New School, sponsored by the Tishman Environment and Design Center.
Gotham Greens Observation Deck Tour
Our rooftop greenhouses are closed to the public due to food safety restrictions, but each week we offer free tours from our observation deck outside our Gowanus greenhouse where you can learn more about sustainable urban agriculture and taste our products.
Remember Sandy: A Waterfront Walking Tour of the Lower East Side
When Superstorm Sandy blew into New York City on October 29 2012, it fractured much of the region’s critical urban infrastructure and revealed significant social,…
Buswick Beer Walking Tour
Join beer aficionado Chris Heuberger in a guided walking tour of Brewers Row dating from when Bushwick, Brooklyn was the brewing center of America. Critical to Bushwick’s success was its ready access to quality water from the Ridgewood Reservoir and hops grown in upstate New York.
Bronx River Bike Tour
Come be awed by the Bronx River’s beauty: bike with NYC H2O’s Matt Malina to tour the river from Williamsbridge Oval to its source in Valhalla!
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.
Conservatory Seasonal Highlights at Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Join a trained Garden Guide on a tour of the exotic flora of tropical, desert, and Mediterranean climates without leaving Brooklyn.
Seal Spotting with NYC Parks and Rec.
Did you know that NYC is home to seals? Join rangers from the Dept. of Parks and Rec. as they lead a tour through the city’s urban jungles, and explore an area of Pelham Bay Park that is popular for seal spotting!
Global Cities at the Crossroads
A symposium exploring the impacts of arts and culture investments by the corporate real estate sector.
Garden Tour: Gardening in the Sky at The High Line
Learn more about the High Line Gardens, plants, shrubs and trees throughout the seasons.
Behind the Scenes Hard Hat Hills Tour
Take a tour of the Hills rising on Governors Island! The Hills are currently under construction at the southern end of the new park. Made…