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NYC Parks Events Calendar
Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at Beach 54th and Almeda Avenue (in Rockaway Community Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Birding programs are an all-inclusive safe space and appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Event
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at West 90th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Birding programs are an all-inclusive safe space and appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Birding: Winter Birds
at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us on this Ranger led walk along the trails identifying various woodland birds and other birds that have migrated for the winter.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Birding: Owls
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn more about the various species of owls found in our parks.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Monday, January 20, 2025
Ferry Point Park Martin Luther King Jr. Day Coastal Cleanup
at Emerson Ave. & Harding Ave. (in Ferry Point Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks Stewardship as we celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by helping us protect coastal areas in Ferry Point Park!
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Volunteer, Outdoor Fitness, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Hiking, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!
Event
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at Shore Parkway and Rabbi Block Street (in Calvert Vaux Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Birding programs are an all-inclusive safe space and appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Birding: Raptors
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore Inwood Hill Park's ecosystem and determine what kind of raptors make it their home.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Birding: Winter Birds
at Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road (in Silver Lake Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us on this Ranger led walk along the trails identifying various woodland birds and winter waterfowl.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Birding: All About Woodpeckers
at Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park)
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they guide you through the forest of Alley Pond Park while highlighting the signs and tracks of woodpeckers.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Birding: Bald Eagle Watch
at Payson Park House (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Winter is a spectacular time for observing bald eagles in New York City parks. See if you can spot any on this adventure with our Urban Park Rangers. Please dress warmly.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Birding: Bald Eagle Watch
at Palisade Avenue and Spaulding Lane (in Riverdale Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Winter is a spectacular time for observing bald eagles in New York City parks. See if you can spot any on this adventure with our Urban Park Rangers. Please dress warmly.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Birding: All About Pigeons
at Lawn Area (in Seaside Wildlife Nature Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Pigeons are among some of the most abundant species of birds in our city. Learn more about what makes these birds so unique and interesting.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife
Free!
Birding: You Gotta Love Birds
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
With Valentines Day in our rear view mirror, let's take a deeper look into the love lives of birds.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers
Free!
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Birding: Owls
at Broadway and Mosholu Avenue (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Learn more about the various species of owls found in our parks.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Birding: All About Owls
at Martling Avenue and Slosson Avenue (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn more about the various species of owls and their diets.
Category: Birding, Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Hiking
Free!
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