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Thursday, July 4
Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Pond Water Sampling, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Animal Encounter, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Nature on the Go!, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Friday, July 5
Firefly Fun!
Marsha P. Johnson State Park, Brooklyn, 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Let’s observe fireflies at night! Program will also collect and contribute important data to Firefly Atlas to support firefly conservation efforts. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by NYS Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. Please visit their website to register and for more information.
Saturday, July 6
Jamaica Bay 101
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Learn about Jamaica Bay’s history and wildlife on a guided walk of the West Pond Trail. Sunscreen and insect repellant encouraged. Program is hosted by NPS Gateway National Recreation Area. Please visit their website for more information.
Summer Bird Walk
Rockaway Beach, Queens, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
See various birds in the community parks. Whether you are an expert birder or just starting out, all are welcome! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by RISE and NYC Plover Project. Please visit RISE’s website to register and for more information.
Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Pond Water Sampling, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Animal Encounter, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Nature on the Go!, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Tick Talk
Marine Park, Brooklyn, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Join this educational talk about ticks in New York City. Learn more about tick habitats, hosts, predators, and best practices for protecting yourself as you enjoy the outdoors. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Wetlab Look-ins
Hudson River Park, Manhattan, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Hudson River Park’s Wetlab aquarium features Hudson River wildlife and provides guided tours for visitors of all ages. Drop in to join a tour led by the River Project team to learn more about the local wildlife including oyster toadfish, lined seahorses, and blue crabs. Program is hosted by Hudson River Park’s River Project. Please visit their website for more information.
Pop-Up Audubon
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Play + Go, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Borrow a Play + Go kit to explore the park on your own using a range of fun nature activities, games, puzzles, drawing exercises, find-me cards, and much more.
Pond Water Sampling, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Nature on the Go!, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Insect Exploration and Crafts
De Matti Park, Staten Island, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Learn about the anatomy and lifestyle of an insect. Create a bug of your own creation to take home. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Shoreline Strolls
Hudson River Park, Manhattan, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Learn more about the fascinating ecosystems along the river. Try to spot shorebirds which regularly dabble in the salt marsh, or hawks that perch around the area looking for their next meal. Program is hosted by Hudson River Park River Project. Please visit their website for more information.
Sunday, July 7
Birding for Beginners
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Interested in birds, but feel intimidated about getting into birding? No problem, this is birding for beginners! Take a nature walk together and talk about what makes Jamaica Bay such a great place for birds while learning the basics of bird identification and appreciation. Bug spray and sunscreen are recommended. Program is hosted by NPS Gateway National Recreation Area. Please visit their website for more information.
Accessible Birding
Kissena Park, Queens, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Join this relaxing stroll along an accessible trail and discover some of the amazing songbirds and waterfowl that call this park home. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Pond Water Sampling, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Animal Encounter, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Nature on the Go!, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Pop-Up Audubon II
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Play + Go, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Borrow a Play + Go kit to explore the park on your own using a range of fun nature activities, games, puzzles, drawing exercises, find-me cards, and much more.
Pond Water Sampling, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Nature on the Go!, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Wednesday, July 10
Bat Spotting
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Did you know that several bat species can be found in New York City? From Little Brown Bats, Big Brown Bats, Hoary Bats, Eastern Red Bats, and more! Come for a stroll at dusk to see and hear these cute critters when they’re most active. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Limited capacity. Program is hosted by NYC Bird Alliance. Please visit their website to register and for more information.
Thursday, July 11
Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Pond Water Sampling, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Animal Encounter, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Nature on the Go!, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Friday, July 12
Summer on the Hudson Birding
Riverside Park, Manhattan, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Who knows what birds you’ll discover while taking in the scenic views of the Hudson River. Program is hosted by NYC Bird Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Saturday, July 13
Intro to Birding
Marine Park, Brooklyn, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Explore the beauty of Brooklyn’s largest green space. Consisting of grassland and salt marshes, this park is a habitat for a variety of migratory songbirds and waterbirds. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon and Marine Park Alliance. Please visit Audubon’s website for more information.
NYCHA in Nature Birding
Rockaway, Queens, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Explore the green spaces, including the bay where there is likely to be plenty of waterfowl. Pre-registration is preferred. Program is hosted by NYC Bird Alliance, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, and the Public Housing Community Fund. Please visit the Alliance’s website to register and for more information.
Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Pond Water Sampling, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Animal Encounter, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Nature on the Go!, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Wetlab Look-ins
Hudson River Park, Manhattan, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Hudson River Park’s Wetlab aquarium features Hudson River wildlife and provides guided tours for visitors of all ages. Drop in to join a tour led by the River Project team to learn more about the local wildlife including oyster toadfish, lined seahorses, and blue crabs. Program is hosted by Hudson River Park’s River Project. Please visit their website for more information.
Pop-Up Audubon
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Play + Go, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Borrow a Play + Go kit to explore the park on your own using a range of fun nature activities, games, puzzles, drawing exercises, find-me cards, and much more.
Pond Water Sampling, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Nature on the Go!, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Nature Exploration Hike
Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest. To enhance your experience, please bring your own binoculars and field guides. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Bird Tour
Governors Island, Manhattan, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on Governors Island, which provide excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover all the birdlife the island has to offer. Program is hosted by NYC Bird Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Shoreline Strolls
Hudson River Park, Manhattan, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Learn more about the fascinating ecosystems along the river. Try to spot shorebirds which regularly dabble in the salt marsh, or hawks that perch around the area looking for their next meal. Program is hosted by Hudson River Park River Project. Please visit their website for more information.
Sunday, July 14
Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Pond Water Sampling, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Animal Encounter, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Nature on the Go!, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Refuge for Wildlife, Refuge for People
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Learn all about the refuge and focus on the plants, animals, and geography that makes this place special. Program will incorporate some meditative practices as well to find new ways to enhance your experiences in nature. Program is hosted by NPS Gateway National Recreation Area. Please visit their website for more information.
Pop-Up Audubon II
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Play + Go, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Borrow a Play + Go kit to explore the park on your own using a range of fun nature activities, games, puzzles, drawing exercises, find-me cards, and much more.
Pond Water Sampling, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Nature on the Go!, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Butterflies in Historic Mont Sec House
Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Adults and young children ages 1 to 6 are invited to the Victorian parlor at Mont Sec House to listen to stories about butterflies. Complete your visit with a craft to take home. Program is hosted by NPS Gateway National Recreation Area. Please visit their website for more information.
Thursday, July 18
Wildlife Outing
Madison Square Park, Manhattan, 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Discover the flora and fauna that make the park ecologically rich. Program is hosted by NYC Bird Alliance and the Madison Square Park Conservancy. Please visit the Alliance’s website for more information.
Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Pond Water Sampling, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Animal Encounter, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Nature on the Go!, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Friday, July 19
Insect Exploration: Insects of the Night
Fort Totten Park, Queens, 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Learn how to attract and identify the diverse menagerie of friendly nocturnal insects that fill the night skies of your local park. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Bat Walk
Ridgewood Reservoir, Queens, 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Observe and learn about bats at the Ridgewood Reservoir. There are over 1,400 species of these winged mammals worldwide. Discover which ones live here and learn more about them. REIGSTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by NYC H2O. Please visit their website to register and for more information.
Saturday, July 20
NYCHA in Nature Birding
Gowanus, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Stroll through the greenspace in this NYCHA complex, which are full of large trees and lush vegetation, perfect habitat for songbirds. Pre-registration is preferred. Program is hosted by NYC Bird Alliance, Gowanus Canal Conservancy, and the Public Housing Community Fund. Please visit the Alliance’s website to register and for more information.
Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Pond Water Sampling, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Animal Encounter, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Nature on the Go!, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Wetlab Look-ins
Hudson River Park, Manhattan, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Hudson River Park’s Wetlab aquarium features Hudson River wildlife and provides guided tours for visitors of all ages. Drop in to join a tour led by the River Project team to learn more about the local wildlife including oyster toadfish, lined seahorses, and blue crabs. Program is hosted by Hudson River Park’s River Project. Please visit their website for more information.
Accessible Birding
Fort Tryon, Manhattan, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Enjoy the beautiful Fort Tryon Park as it commands sweeping views of the Palisades and the Hudson River from soaring cliffs of bedrock in northern Manhattan. Past encounters include a variety of birds such as bald eagles and ruby-throated hummingbirds. This walk will follow accessible friendly routes on well-paved walkways that are suitable for birders with strollers, carriages, wheelchairs, walkers, canes etc. Accessibility is enhanced by your birding guide who will offer augmentative and alternative communication pamphlets, Braille pamphlets, and plush birds. Pre-registration is preferred. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website to register and for more information.
Pop-Up Audubon
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Play + Go, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Borrow a Play + Go kit to explore the park on your own using a range of fun nature activities, games, puzzles, drawing exercises, find-me cards, and much more.
Pond Water Sampling, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Nature on the Go!, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Accessible Nature Hike
Soundview Park, Bronx, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Join a relaxing stroll along an ADA accessible trail and discover some of the amazing plants and animals that call the park home. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Bird Tour
Governors Island, Manhattan, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on Governors Island, which provide excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover all the birdlife the island has to offer. Program is hosted by NYC Bird Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Tree ID for Birders
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens, 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Trying to spot a woodpecker? A warbler? Maybe a hawk? Learn which plants attract which types of birds and how to identify them as a tool to help you find your favorite birds. Program is hosted by NPS Gateway National Recreation Area. Please visit their website for more information.
Shoreline Strolls
Hudson River Park, Manhattan, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Learn more about the fascinating ecosystems along the river. Try to spot shorebirds which regularly dabble in the salt marsh, or hawks that perch around the area looking for their next meal. Program is hosted by Hudson River Park River Project. Please visit their website for more information.
Sunday, July 21
Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Pond Water Sampling, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Animal Encounter, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Nature on the Go!, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Pop-Up Audubon
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Play + Go, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Borrow a Play + Go kit to explore the park on your own using a range of fun nature activities, games, puzzles, drawing exercises, find-me cards, and much more.
Pond Water Sampling, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Nature on the Go!, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Thursday, July 25
Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Pond Water Sampling, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Animal Encounter, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Nature on the Go!, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Ocean Allies
Marsha P. Johnson State Park, Brooklyn, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Let’s look for critters and beautify the shoreline by removing litter and unwanted plants along the beach. All materials provided. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by NYS Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. Please visit their website to register and for more information.
Friday, July 26
Glowing at the Gantries
Gantry Plaza State Park, Queens, 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Let’s observe fireflies at night! Program will also collect and contribute important data for Firefly Atlas to support its conservation efforts. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by NYS Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. Please visit their website to register and for more information.
Bat Walk
Ridgewood Reservoir, Queens, 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Observe and learn about bats at the Ridgewood Reservoir. There are over 1,400 species of these winged mammals worldwide. Discover which ones live here and learn more about them. REIGSTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by NYC H2O. Please visit their website to register and for more information.
Saturday, July 27
Intro to Birding
Marine Park, Brooklyn, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Explore the beauty of Brooklyn’s largest green space. Consisting of grassland and salt marshes, this park is a habitat for a variety of migratory songbirds and waterbirds. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon and Marine Park Alliance. Please visit Audubon’s website for more information.
Outdoor Afro Community Birding Tour
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Explore and observe a variety of bird species and enjoy a shared appreciation for nature and wildlife. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance and Outdoor Afro. Please visit the Alliance’s website to register and for more information.
Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Pond Water Sampling, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Animal Encounter, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Nature on the Go!, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Wetlab Look-ins
Hudson River Park, Manhattan, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Hudson River Park’s Wetlab aquarium features Hudson River wildlife and provides guided tours for visitors of all ages. Drop in to join a tour led by the River Project team to learn more about the local wildlife including oyster toadfish, lined seahorses, and blue crabs. Program is hosted by Hudson River Park’s River Project. Please visit their website for more information.
Pop-Up Audubon
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Play + Go, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Borrow a Play + Go kit to explore the park on your own using a range of fun nature activities, games, puzzles, drawing exercises, find-me cards, and much more.
Pond Water Sampling, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Nature on the Go!, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Bird Tour
Governors Island, Manhattan, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on Governors Island, which provide excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover all the birdlife the island has to offer. Program is hosted by NYC Bird Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Shoreline Strolls
Hudson River Park, Manhattan, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Learn more about the fascinating ecosystems along the river. Try to spot shorebirds which regularly dabble in the salt marsh, or hawks that perch around the area looking for their next meal. Program is hosted by Hudson River Park River Project. Please visit their website for more information.
Sunday, July 28
Pop-Up Audubon
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Play + Go, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Borrow a Play + Go kit to explore the park on your own using a range of fun nature activities, games, puzzles, drawing exercises, find-me cards, and much more.
Pond Water Sampling, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Get a closer view of the community of living insects, plants, and animals that make the Lullwater their home.
Nature on the Go!, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Enjoy a nature walk along Brookly’s only lake and help lend a hand by removing litter along the way.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Insect Exploration Hunt
Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Explore the park looking for insects such as ants, wasps, beetles, butterflies, mantids, and many more. Learn more about how insects are great for the environment. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Wednesday, July 31
Young Naturalist: Beautiful Birds
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, Staten Island, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Students will learn about birds and their roles in the ecosystem. Students will also practice their birding skills on a shore hike. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by NYS Parks Recreation, and Historic Preservation. Please visit their website to register and for more information.
Thursday, August 1
Nature Exploration: Wildlife Appreciation
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Nature Around Us, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.: Enjoy different seasonal discovery stations and nature themed activities that introduce you to the plants, insects, and animals that call the park home.
Animal Encounter, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.: Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. This program starts promptly at 2p.m.
Family Bird Walk, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: Search the park for different bird species and other interesting nature in the park. Binoculars and guides are provided. This program starts promptly at 3p.m.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Saturday, August 3
Nature Exploration: Wildlife Appreciation
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Nature Around Us, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Enjoy different seasonal discovery stations and nature themed activities that introduce you to the plants, insects, and animals that call the park home.
Animal Encounter, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. This program starts promptly at 2p.m.
Family Bird Walk, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.: Search the park for different bird species and other interesting nature in the park. Binoculars and guides are provided. This program starts promptly at 3p.m.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Accessible Birding
Fort Tryon, Manhattan, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Enjoy the beautiful Fort Tryon Park as it commands sweeping views of the Palisades and the Hudson River from soaring cliffs of bedrock in northern Manhattan. Past encounters include a variety of birds such as bald eagles and ruby-throated hummingbirds. This walk will follow accessible friendly routes on well-paved walkways that are suitable for birders with strollers, carriages, wheelchairs, walkers, canes etc. Accessibility is enhanced by your birding guide who will offer augmentative and alternative communication pamphlets, Braille pamphlets, and plush birds. Pre-registration is preferred. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website to register and for more information.
Wetlab Look-ins
Hudson River Park, Manhattan, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Hudson River Park’s Wetlab aquarium features Hudson River wildlife and provides guided tours for visitors of all ages. Drop in to join a tour led by the River Project team to learn more about the local wildlife including oyster toadfish, lined seahorses, and blue crabs. Program is hosted by Hudson River Park’s River Project. Please visit their website for more information.
Bird Tour
Governors Island, Manhattan, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on Governors Island, which provide excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover all the birdlife the island has to offer. Program is hosted by NYC Bird Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Shoreline Strolls
Hudson River Park, Manhattan, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Learn more about the fascinating ecosystems along the river. Try to spot shorebirds which regularly dabble in the salt marsh, or hawks that perch around the area looking for their next meal. Program is hosted by Hudson River Park River Project. Please visit their website for more information.
Sunday, August 4
Nature Exploration: Wildlife Appreciation
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Nature Around Us, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Enjoy different seasonal discovery stations and nature themed activities that introduce you to the plants, insects, and animals that call the park home.
Animal Encounter, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. This program starts promptly at 2p.m.
Family Bird Walk, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.: Search the park for different bird species and other interesting nature in the park. Binoculars and guides are provided. This program starts promptly at 3p.m.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.