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Winter Solstice Evergreen Tree ID Hike

Sunday, December 21, 2025

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Trees have a special place in our environment. Come celebrate the Winter Solstice with a hike through Forest Park and learn about evergreen trees and their winter adaptations. Leave the tinsel at home and lace up your boots and stockings for this fun tour of the trees that never quit photosynthesizing, even when the days are at their shortest!

Location

Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South in Forest Park
Queens
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Cost

Free  

Registration

Registration not required.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(718) 846-2731

Categories

Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking

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Nature Centers
Forest Park Visitor Center
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Partner Organization

Forest Park Trust

Contacts

Forest Park Administrator: (718) 235-0815
Forest Park Golf Course: (718) 296-0999