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Meet and learn about NYC's wildlife neighbors, from the fish and crabs of our waters to the hawks and eagles of our skies. Our expert Urban Park Rangers, Parks Wildlife Unit, and our partners and friends lead wildlife-viewing tours and lectures all across the New York City. Join us! To learn more about NYC's wildlife and what to do when encountering wildlife, please visit our Urban Wildlife page.
Wildlife Events
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 7, 2026
Signs of Spring Hike
at Entrance - Beach 44th Street and Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walk in the Arverne East Nature Preserve while looking for signs of blossoming flowers and birds.
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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