NYC Parks Events Calendar

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Inwood Hill Park Forest Restoration

at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!

Volunteer Workday: Fantasy Garden

at Fantasy Garden

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Fantasy Community gardeners and GreenThumb Staff for a day of volunteer service at this vital public green space!
Category: Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

Living With White Tailed Deer

at Entrance - Staten Island Boulevard and Ocean Terrace (in Deere Park), Staten Island

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Oh deer! Learn more about this majestic species and explore the park in search of signs and traces of its presence.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Discovery Hike: Winter Adaptations

at Entrance - 215th Place and 33rd Road (in Crocheron Park), Queens 

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a walk to learn the resiliency that plants and animals have during the winter season.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

Seal Exploration

at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to witness the harbor seals in their natural habitat off the shore of Orchard Beach and learn about these incredible marine mammals and their fascinating be
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

Birding: Winter Waterfowl

at West 90th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Birding programs are an all-inclusive safe space and appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Winter Birding

at Wave Hill, Bronx 

9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Explore Wave Hill’s tranquil gardens and woodlands and observe birds in their winter habitat.
Category: Birding, Nature, Wildlife

Hidden Gems of Staten Island: La Tourette Park

at Old Mill Road and Richmond Hill Road (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. Join the Urban Park Rangers as we hike through the woods behind the Church of St Andrew.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Birding: Winter Waterfowl

at American Veterans Memorial Pier, Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come see the birds and boats of Gravesend Bay with the Urban Park Rangers. Learn about the wildlife that visit the waters of New York every winter and the ships that ply the waters.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

Outdoor Skills: Advanced Firemaking

at Entrance - 34th Avenue between 77th and 78th Streets (in Travers Park), Queens

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
What can you use to build a fire? Explore this site as we search for different materials to use as kindling and learn advanced techniques to build an outdoor fire.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Garden & Conservatory Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx 

1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.
Category: Nature

Birding: All About Woodpeckers

at Yellow Trail Head (in Forest Park), Queens

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they guide you through the trails of Forest Park while highlighting the signs and tracks of woodpeckers.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

Urban Park Ranger Volunteer Litter Clean-Up

at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx 

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and fellow community members to clean and beautify Crotona Park.
Category: Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Monthly Nature Exploration Hike Series

at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a monthly hike exploring Inwood Hill Park. This month's hike will be a geology walk.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!

February Foodway Team Meeting

at Virtual/Online Events

5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Foodway Team Meeting February 2026.
Category: Volunteer, Food, Gardening
Free!

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Community Ecology Reading Group

at Solar One Environmental Education Center at Stuyvesant Cove Park

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Bring a book, article, podcast, or film related to this season’s theme—Death—and share a favorite quote or snippet! Join Solar One to reflect, explore ideas with others, and contribute to our evolving Ecological Reading List.
Category: Education, Nature, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Turtle Bay Street Tree Care with Super Stewards

at 49th Street & 3rd Avenue (in Bryant Park), Manhattan 

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship and your friendly neighborhood Super Stewards to care for local street trees!
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Ecology Park Wetlands Restoration

at Ecology Park, Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Category: Nature, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking
Free!

Winter Composting with Big Reuse

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Inwood Hill Park Forest Restoration

at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!

Seton Falls Forest Restoration

at Seton Falls Park, Bronx

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Free!

Birding: You've Gotta Love Birds

at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx 

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn about mating and courtship behaviors of our feathered friends at Pelham Bay Park during this season of love!
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers
Free!

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Winter Tree ID

11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Discover your inner tree detective at this winter workshop! Delve into the art of identifying trees through their distinctive branching patterns, unique bud styles, and bark textures. Learn about notable trees like Acer (maple) and Quercus (oak) in the heart of New York City, even when they're leafless. This workshop is ideal for gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike, with no prior tree identification experience required.
Category: Education, Nature, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Valentines Day Love in Nature Hike

at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in learning about the courtship habits of our local wildlife while taking a scenic stroll on the nature trails of Blue Heron Park.
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Valentine's Day, Hiking
Free!

Birding: You Gotta Love Birds

at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn about courtship rituals, nest-building, parenting and other things birds do to attract and keep their mates.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Valentine's Day
Free!

Birding: Bald Eagle Watch

at Palisade Avenue and Spaulding Lane (in Riverdale Park), Bronx

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Winter is a spectacular time for observing bald eagles in New York City parks. See if you can spot any on this adventure with our Urban Park Rangers. Please dress warmly.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!

Garden & Conservatory Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx 

1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.
Category: Nature

Love in Nature Hike

at Entrance - West 100 Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in learning about the courtship and parenting habits of our local wildlife while taking a scenic stroll on the nature trails of Central Park
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Valentine's Day, Hiking
Free!

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!

Volunteer Workday: Citizens for a Better Community Garden

at Citizens for a Better Community Garden, Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on volunteer day to help prepare the garden for the upcoming season.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!

Exhibition: Think Global. Act Local

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Multi artist exhibit of works highlighting endangered local and global species
Category: Education, Nature, Art, Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, City Nature Challenge
Free!

Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing, self-directed, beach and park clean-up initiative!
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Wildlife, Walking, Gardening
Free!