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The North Woods Tour

The North Woods is the largest of the Park’s three woodlands, offering people and wildlife a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York…

Kayak the Creeks-Freshkills Park

Join the Freshkills Park Team and Kayak Staten Island for a kayaking experience like no other! Kayak along the Fresh Kill and see the site from a different perspective. This three hour excursion will take you into the William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge and up close to some of the varied wildlife that calls Freshkills Park home.

Nocturnal Wildlife

New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife.  From falcons and salamanders, to deer and seals; wildlife viewing is a perfect activity…

Insouciant coyotes take Manhattan

An adventurous coyote led police on a futile chase through Riverside Park on the Upper West Side, the second to be seen in Manhattan in April, and the sixth NYC coyote sighting of 2015, a record-breaking pace.

Living with Urban Coyotes

New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife.

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Learn about the basic biology of these super smart and energetic animals.

The Last Unknown Place in New York City: A Conversation with Christopher Payne and Michael Miscione

Photographer Christopher Payne will talk about his experience shooting North Brother Island and his new book on the topic. Come discover what New York City might look like without human influence, as Payne captures vegetation taking over buildings on North Brother Island. Historian Michael Miscione will also talk about the history of North Brother Island.

Winter Wildlife Viewing

New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to deer and seals, wildlife viewing opportunities exist year-round in all of our parks.

This time of year is perfect to spot migrating birds and waterfowl which will call our parks home for the winter. Wildlife viewing is a perfect activity for any age.

Birding for Families

Learn as a family how to spot and identify our feathered neighbors in their natural surroundings.

Birding for Families

Learn as a family how to spot and identify our feathered neighbors in their natural surroundings.

Birding for Families

Learn as a family how to spot and identify our feathered neighbors in their natural surroundings.