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Urban Park Rangers: Nature Exploration Events
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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!
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Ice Age Hike
at Union Turnpike and 196th Street (in Cunningham Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn more about which prehistoric species may have been found in this area during different time periods.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, January 31, 2026
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!
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Discovery Hike: World Wetlands Day
at Brookville Boulevard and 144 Avenue (in Brookville Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn about the importance of wetlands and the vital role they play in an ecosystem.
Free!
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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.
Free!
Saturday, February 14, 2026
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.
Free!
Sunday, February 15, 2026
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
Free!
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Nature Walk and Quill Writing for Kids & Families at Conference House Park
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, the Urban Park Rangers, and the Friends of the Biddle House for a nature walk along our trails and beach, followed by a quill writing art activity!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Advanced Winter Tree ID
at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Trees have a special place in our environment. Join us for a hike of Forest Park and take a deeper dive into learning the intricacies of winter tree identification.
Free!
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Winter Wetlands Exploration
at 130th Street and 11th Avenue (in Powell's Cove Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn about the importance of wetlands and the vital role they play in an ecosystem.
Free!
Outdoor Skills: Animal Tracking
at Entrance - West 100 Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Become a “Nature Scene Investigator” and learn the animal-spotting tricks from the Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Trivia Under The Trees
at Oak Ridge (in Forest Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will test you on all things history, science, nature, and geography. The team with the most points at the end will win a prize.
Free!
Friday, March 6, 2026
March to the Stars
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Participants will learn the science, history, and folklore of astronomy and our universe followed by guided observations through telescopes and binoculars led by our Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Fantastic Fungi Mushroom ID Hike
at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This Urban Park Ranger led hike will take you through the forest to learn how to identify fungi.
Free!
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Discovery Hike: Vernal Pools
at 69th Avenue and 230th Street (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the vernal pools of Alley Pond Park. Vernal pools are seasonal wetlands that are home to many distinct plants and animals.
Free!
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Discovery Hike: Vernal Pools
at 69th Avenue and 230th Street (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the vernal pools of Alley Pond Park. Vernal pools are seasonal wetlands that are home to many distinct plants and animals.
Free!
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Sensory Perception Hike
at Francis Lewis Park Lawn Area (in Francis Lewis Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Engage your sense of touch, smell, sight, and hearing as we explore the natural world.
Free!
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