Discovery Hike: Animal Adaptations

Sunday, December 7, 2025

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Hibernation? Migration? Brumation? Torpor? Hundreds of animal species spend their winters in New York City parks. Learn how animals such as birds, squirrels, chipmunks and others survive the cold and the snow in this educational wildlife viewing adventure.

Location

Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue in Idlewild Park

Queens

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

Registration

Registration not required.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(718) 846-2731

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