12th Annual Day after Thanksgiving Hike
Join the Greenbelt educators for their annual day after Thanksgiving hike in the Greenbelt in serene woods, including a brief visit to the LaTourette house.
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…
Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park
Fort Tryon Park towers above the Hudson River and offers commanding views of the Palisades and the lower Hudson Valley. As one of the highest points in Manhattan, it challenges the notion that Manhattan’s best vistas are from its skyscrapers. The Heather Garden – the parks most notable horticultural feature – is a three-acre garden that sits on the park’s Western side along the Hudson River.
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…
What Was Where: Brooklyn Bridge Park Historical Tour
Join architectural historian Matt Postal on this historical tour of Brooklyn Bridge Park that spans from the colonial era to present day!
Prospect Park: Natural Areas Conservancy Lecture
Learn about native plants and ecological features in Prospect Park, one of Brooklyn’s last remaining native forests.
Nature Walk and Bird Watching at Ridgewood Reservoir
Catch the warbler wave and welcome them back at this spring bird watching workshop led by Peter Dorosh of the Brooklyn Bird Club.
ConSERVE New York City: Gantry Plaza State Park in Queens
Join the Student Conservation Association as they team up with New York State Parks for a day of service at Gantry Plaza State Park in Queens!
The Gaits: A High Line Soundwalk
The Gaits: A High Line Soundwalk is a free, downloadable smartphone application that features a score of electric guitar chords, zen gongs, and more composed by Lainie Fefferman, Jascha Narveson, and Cameron Britt. As participants walk along the High Line, footsteps are turned into twinkling metallic sounds, electric guitar chords, dulcimer notes, water splashes, car horns, and applause.
To join the fun, download the iPhone or Android application and arrive promptly at 5:00 PM. The walk begins on street level below the High Line at Gansevoort and Washington Streets, moves through the park, and ends at West 30th Street.
Madison Square Holiday 2014
Join the Madison Square Park Conservancy in celebrating the holidays as they honor over 100 years of holiday tree tradition in Madison Square Park!
Summer on the Hudson: Ten Mile Classic in Riverside Park
Love playing ball? Be sure to check out the Summer on the Hudson: Ten Mile Classic in Riverside Park!
The Ramble, Central Park Tours
Love parks and taking interesting tours? If so, check out The Ramble at Central Park!
Brooklyn Bridge Park Scavenger Hunt
Come to the Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1 Scavenger Hunt. A great event organized by the Urban Park Rangers to help kids experience, explore, and…
Birdwatching canoe trips
Canoes are quiet, and the best way to sneak up on New York’s astonishing variety of birds. Join the North Brooklyn Boat Club for monthly birdwatching expeditions in Newtown Creek.