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Discovery Hike: Urban Wildlife

Sunday, August 17, 2025

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Hundreds of animal species call New York City parks their home. Learn how animals such as birds, squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons and others survive in our urban environment while searching for some of these species.

Location

Van Cortlandt Nature Center in Van Cortlandt Park
Bronx
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Cost

Free  

Registration

Registration not required.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(718) 548-0912

Categories

Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife

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Partner Organization

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance

Contacts

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance: (718) 601-1460
Mosholu Golf Center and Driving Range: (718) 655-9164
Park Enforcement Patrol: (718) 430-1815
Special Events Permits: (718) 430-4681
Sports Permits: (718) 430-1840
Tennis Permits: (718) 430-4681
Riverdale Equestrian Centre: (718) 548-4848
Urban Park Rangers: (718) 548-0912
Van Cortlandt Golf Course: (718) 543-4595
Van Cortlandt House Museum: (718) 543-3344
Van Cortlandt Pool: (718) 548-2415
Van Cortlandt Nature Center: (718) 548-0912