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Winter Nature Exploration and Cleanup

Saturday, January 17, 2026

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walk in the Arverne East Nature Preserve while looking for signs of birds and other winter flora and fauna that call the preserve home. We will also help beautify this area by participating in a clean-up.

Location

Entrance - Beach 44th Street and Boardwalk in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
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Cost

Free  

Registration

Registration not required.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(718) 868-3706

Categories

Volunteer, Urban Park Rangers, Waterfront

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