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Don't miss the annual City of Forest Day! Join us, Forest for All NYC, and Parks and Open Space Partners - NYC Coalition as we learn about, care for, and celebrate NYC's seven million trees.
Forests in New York City Parks
Sixty percent of our city's forests are in NYC parks! Explore how we care for forested areas in a big city, how you can help our forests grow, and where to go see them!
NYC Street Tree Map
Use this interactive map to learn how every single street cares for its neighborhood and the health of our city!
City of Forest Day Events
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Forest Restoration Workshop at High Rock Park, It’s My Park Day!
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island 
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come join us for a hands-on Forest Restoration Workshop at High Rock Park on It’s My Park Day to help beautify our local green space!
Free!
Event
Saturday, October 26, 2024
City of Forest Day: Idlewild Park Natural Area Restoration
at Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center (in Idlewild Park)
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the NYC Parks Stewardship Team for City of Forest Day across New York City!
Free!
Event
City of Forest Day: Pelham Bay Park Trail Work
at North East Corner of Orchard Beach Parking Lot (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the NYC Parks Stewardship Team for City of Forest Day across New York City! Volunteers will help restore our local canopy and learn about all the benefits our city's forest provides.
Free!
Event
City of Forest Day - Ecology Park Planting
at Ecology Park, Bergen Avenue between Avenue T & Cove Lane
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the NYC Parks Stewardship Team for City of Forest Day! Volunteers will help us replant a section of the park to strengthen it's vibrant and unique ecosystem.
Free!
City of Forest Day Hike
at Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park)
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Celebrate City of Forest Day with NYC Parks. Soak up the vast adventure the park has to offer as we explore its history, flora and fauna.
Free!
City of Forest Day: Woodlands Hike
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Celebrate City of Forest Day with NYC Parks. Learn all about the biodiversity of the oldest growth forest on Manhattan Island with the Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Coney Island City of Forest Day Street Tree Care
at Fine Fare Parking Lot, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship for City of Forest Day to care for local street trees!
Free!
From Canopy to Canvas: Appreciating Our Forest Through Art on City of Forest Day
at White Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour to see stunning fall foliage and learn about the many benefits Randall’s Island Park’s Urban Forest provides.
Free!
Greenbelt City of Forest Day Trail Restoration
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Greenbelt and NAC staff installing water bars and drainage ditches for erosion control on a trail in High Rock Park.
Free!
Event
City of Forest Day Hike through LaTourette Park
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us for a family-friendly hike taking a closer look at the changing colors and various types of trees in the Greenbelt.
Free!
City of Forest Day: Leaf Painting and Hike
at Parking Garage (in Ocean Breeze Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn about the wonders of fall as we explore the park and create your own painting using natural materials.
Free!
City of Forest Day: Woodland Restoration Walk
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us on a hike through Marine Park’s coastal woodland restoration areas. Learn about the amazing plant and animal species that rely on this unique and threatened habitat.
Free!
Shoelace Park Forest Day
at Shoelace Park, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance at Shoelace Park for a fun, free day celebrating the Bronx River’s native trees, in honor of City of Forest Day!
Activities will include an educational tree identification nature walk, kid-friendly art activities, and information on how to get involved to help steward Shoelace Park.
Location: E 222nd Street and Bronx Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10466
Time: 12pm-3pm
Email victoria.toro@bronxriver.org for more information!
Free!
City of Forest Day: Tree Identification
at Entrance - East 233rd Street and Baychester Avenue (in Seton Falls Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Celebrate City of Forest Day with NYC Parks. Learn ways to identify the trees of techniques such as branch patterns, leaf shape, and bark characteristics.
Free!
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