Nature

Nature Exploration Hike

at Margaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Rangers will introduce you to the many species of living nature found within Fort Tryon Park.
Free!

Birding: Bald Eagle Watch

at Payson Park House (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
Free!

Birding: Winter Birds

at Beach 54th and Almeda Avenue (in Rockaway Community Park), Queens

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on an exclusive tour of the closed Edgemere Landfill to find bird species in this grassland ecosystem. Registration required. Registration begins on Jan 12.
Free!

Nature Exploration Hike

at Entrance - East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue (in Canarsie Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a winter discovery hike. Learn about the flora and fauna that call Canarsie Park home during its coldest months!
Free!

Winter Sensory Perception Hike

at Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park), Queens

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Explore the sights, sounds, smells and feel of winter on this exploratory hike. Connect with nature in fun and new ways while learning more about the season.
Free!

Birding: Winter Birds

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

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in New York City to see migratory winter birds.
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.
Free!

Geology: Fort Tryon Rocks!

at Broadway and Arden Street (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan 

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Rangers for a rock walk of Ft. Tryon Park! We'll hike up the hill to take a look at the spine of Manhattan and all the formations it contains.
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.
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.
Free!

Facing Climate Change as Urban Gardeners: Climate Impacting Pollinators

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a monthly series of peer-to-peer conversations presented by GreenThumb and NYRP, focusing on the urgent issue of climate change. Together, we’ll explore how climate change is affecting New York City and beyond through engaging, educational dialogues with experts and local leaders.
Free!