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New York City Century Bike Tour

The New York City Century Bike Tour has two starting locations: Central Park and Prospect Park. Riders may choose to start at either location.

The nation’s only all-urban 100-mile bike tour is as challenging or relaxing as you choose, but always fun and rewarding. Choose between two starting points (Prospect Park and Central Park) and 35, 55, 75 and 100-mile rides. It is the best way for New Yorkers and visitors alike to experience the diversity and breadth of New York City!

$80

Waterfront Walks: Guided Tours of Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1 Pier 1 Furman and Old Fulton Streets Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, United States

Learn about Brooklyn Bridge Park's unique history, sustainable design, and diverse ecology on these guided tours led by Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy docents. Tours are…

Free

Kayak the Creeks-Freshkills Park

Freshkills Park Staten Island, New York, NY, United States

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.

Free

Native Plant’s Summit at the New York Botanical Garden

Ross Lecture Hall at New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY, United States

The Northeastern U.S. hosts a rich diversity of native plants, many of which play essential roles for humans and the environment. Alarmingly, a number of these species are declining, often becoming imperiled as a result. This symposium will address our dearth of knowledge by bringing together experts and interested members of the public to present and discuss the state of the area's plant species.

$25

Nocturnal Wildlife

Albert H. Mauro Playground Park Drive East and 73rd Avenue Terrace, Queens, NY, United States

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…

Free

Brooklyn Book Festival

Brooklyn Borough Hall 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The Brooklyn Book Festival is the largest free literary event in New York City.

Free

92 Y Annual Street Festival

92Y Lexington Ave. and E 92nd St., New York, NY, United States

92 Y's annual street festival will have free dance and fitness classes, health screenings, performances and a lot of activities for kids.

Free

A Toast to Fort Tryon Park: Wine Tasting Benefit

Stan Michels Promenade, in Fort Tryon Park New York, NY, United States

Come to the Cocktail Party Fundraiser in support of Fort Tryon Park.

Celebrate the end of summer at this annual cocktail benefit overlooking the Heather Garden and Hudson River. Sample an assortment of wines from Cabrini Wines, brews by Dyckman Beer Co., and delectable foods from the New Leaf Restaurant. All proceeds go to sustaining the park!

$45

Global Citizen Festival

Great Lawn Central Park, New York, United States

The annual Global Citizen Festival tackles that effort, bringing together some of music's biggest stars—Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Pearl Jam and many more are on this year's bill—to raise awareness around the fight against poverty, hunger and climate change throughout the world.

Free

Volunteer at Queens Botanical Garden Farm

Queens Botanical Garden 43-50 Main St, Flushing, NY, United States

Spend a morning on QBG Farm and learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil to grow healthy food in NYC. Tasks will vary by day, but may include weeding, harvesting, planting, and composting activities.

Free

Aromar Revi: ‘The Global Challenge of Implementing the Urban Sustainable Development Goals’

Hirshon Suite 55 West 13th St (Room 205) , New York, NY, United States

The India China Institute is hosting Aromar Revi to deliver a special public talk on "The global challenge of implementing the urban SDGs." Mr Revi will discuss how the United Nation's SDGs engage with the public’s understanding of sustainable development challenges, inspire public and private action, promote integrated thinking, and foster accountability.

Free