Urban Park Rangers

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Our Urban Park Rangers are full of knowledge about history, astronomy, animals, plants, and more. Attend a Ranger-led event with your family and see how much fun learning can be! 

Urban Park Rangers Events

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from March 21, 2025 to May 20, 2025

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Mar22

Discovery Hike: Vernal Pools

at Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park)

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the vernal pools of Alley Pond Park. Vernal pools are seasonal wetlands that are home to many distinct plants and animals.
Free!

Mar22

Birding: Early Spring Migration

at Entrance - West 100 Street and Central Park West (in Central Park)Manhattan

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Central Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free!

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Mar22

Historic New York: Sandy Ground

at Parking Lot - Bricktown Way Entrance (in Fairview Park)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
oin the Urban Park Rangers at Sandy Ground Woods to learn about the oldest continuously inhabited free Black settlement in the United States.
Free!

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Mar22

Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing

at Basketball Courts (in Corona Golf Playground)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Learn the art of archery with free lessons taught by our expert Urban Park Rangers. This program uses safe equipment with magnetic arrows and targets. All equipment provided.
Free!

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Mar22

Nature Exploration: Seton Falls Park

at Entrance - East 233rd Street and Baychester Avenue (in Seton Falls Park)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike through a park full of natural wonders and is often referred as the “Grand Canyon” of the Bronx!
Free!

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Mar22

Connecting with Nature Through Meditation

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 on an afternoon of meditation, reflection, and storytelling centered around water, fire, and the forest.
Free!

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Mar22

Astronomy: Night Sky Crafting

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Celebrate the spring equinox by joining the Urban Park Rangers to map the NYC night sky.
Free!

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Sunday, March 23, 2025

Mar23

Histor-tree ID Walk

at Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street (in Astoria Park)

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hands-on exploration of the life and times of your neighborhood trees.
Free!

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Mar23

Fort Greene Tree Walk

at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Visitor Center. Join our Urban Park Rangers for a hike around Fort Greene Park! Learn about the notable trees in the area and about the basics of winter tree identification
Free!

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Mar23

It's A Horse of Course Hike and Greet

at Roy Wilkins Park - Entrance (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)Queens

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers along with the Parks Enforcement Patrol Mounted Unit to learn about the Mounted Unit’s role in the agency and keeping our parks safe.
Free!

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Mar23

Nature's Workshop: Botany and Botanical Art

at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Learn about Ireland’s first female botanist Ellen Hutchins and live her legacy with a botanical walk followed by a botanical art workshop!
Free!

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Mar23

Signs of Spring Hike

at Entrance - East 106th Street and Fifth Avenue (in Central Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in appreciating the early flowers of spring! Learn about some of the flowers as well as the history of this little gem of a garden in the famous Central Park
Free!

Mar23

Women's History Month: Women in Conservation

at School Road and Bay Street (in Von Briesen Park)Staten Island

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
We will hike the park while celebrating the accomplishments of women essential to nature and wildlife conservation, past and present.
Free!

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Saturday, March 29, 2025

Mar29

Rise and Shine Walk

at Cedar Grove Beach (in Great Kills Park)Staten Island

8:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an early summer morning nature exploration of Cedar Grove Beach.
Free!

Mar29

Guided Tour of Conference House Park, the Biddle & Rutan Houses

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location
, H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location
, Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island, Almer G. Pavilion (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Take a walk back in history as you tour two historic houses! The The H.H. Biddle House was built in the 1840s and today features ongoing history and art exhibits. The Rutan-Beckett House was also built in the 1840s and features original 1950s furnishings from its most recent renovation, as well as ongoing history and art exhibits.
Free!

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Mar29

Birding: Early Spring Migrants

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a walk along the Salt Marsh Nature Trail to discover and learn about different migratory birds that are in the NYC area during early Spring.
Free!

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Mar29

Birding: Spring Migration

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Salt Marsh Nature Trail to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free!

Mar29

Spring Blooms Photography

at Fort Totten Front Gate (in Fort Totten Park)Queens

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Capture the beauty of Spring with this beginner-friendly photography walk. Please bring a working smartphone and/or a camera with you.
Free!

Mar29

Insect Exploration Hunt

at West 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the park’s looking for insects such as ants, wasps, beetles, butterflies, mantids and many more.
Free!

Mar29

Nature Exploration: Captain Tilly Park

at Chapin Parkway and 85th Avenue (in Captain Tilly Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Rangers will introduce you to the many species of birds, plants and other living species within Captain Tilly Park.
Free!

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Mar29

Birding: American Woodcocks

at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on an evening nature walk at Pelham Bay Park to learn all about the wacky world of woodcocks
Free!

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Mar30

Birding: Winter Waterfowl

at Page Avenue Beach Parking LotStaten Island 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Birding programs are an all-inclusive safe space and appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Free!

Mar30

Outdoor Skills: Advanced Firemaking

at Archery Field Parking Lot (in Willowbrook Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
What can you use to build a fire? Explore this site as we search for different materials to use as kindling and learn advanced techniques to build an outdoor fire.
Free!

Mar30

Birding: Spring Migration

at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Highland Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free!

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Mar30

Discovery Hike: Disturbed Habitat and Invasive Plant Ecologies

at Kissena Velodrome Parking Lot (in Kissena Park)Queens

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join Urban Park Rangers for useful tips on non-native plant ID and very rewarding non-native plant removal activities. Tools will be provided.
Free!

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Mar30

Nature's Workshop: Recycled Plantable Paper Making

at Greene Ave & Tompkins Ave (in Herbert Von King Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Welcome springtime with the Urban Park Rangers by making recycled paper, embedded with native seeds.
Free!

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Mar30

Preparing the Pollinator Garden

at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Help us clean up our garden beds as we create space for bees, birds and other species. Learn more about the ways pollinator species help plants flourish in our parks.
Free!

Mar30

Early Spring Tree ID Hike

at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Join us for a hike of Crotona Park in search of different tree species and learn some ways to identify these trees during the changing season.
Free!

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Apr 5

Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing

at Liberty Avenue and 172nd St. Queens (in Detective Keith L Williams Park)Queens

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Learn the art of archery with free lessons taught by our expert Urban Park Rangers. This program uses safe equipment with magnetic arrows and targets. All equipment provided.
Free!

Apr 5

Nature Meditation Hike

at Suydam Street & Irving Avenue (in Maria Hernandez Park)Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in a guided nature meditation while learning how the four classical elements of air, water, earth, and fire exist in harmony inside all of us.
Free!

Apr 5

Outdoor Skills: Camping 101

at Archery Field Parking Lot (in Willowbrook Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Rangers as we show off the basics of a camping experience, without the overnight commitment! Rangers will demonstrate how to set-up a tent and start a fire.
Free!

Apr 5

World Aquatic Animal Day

at Beach 94th St. Amphitheater (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk)Queens

12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to celebrate the existence of aquatic animals and their importance. Learn about the current threats to marine animals and what we can do to protect them.
Free!

Apr 5

Historic New York: The Little Red Lighthouse

at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Rediscover the history of this unique landmark. Open access between 1:00pm and 2:45pm. Participants may need to queue for access due capacity limits inside of the structure.
Free!

Apr 5

Seeding Change: Conserving the Ash Tree

at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Van Cortlandt Park is home to one of the only known populations of Pumpkin Ash trees in NY State, a critically endangered tree species. Help by seeding the next generation of Ash trees.
Free!

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Apr 6

Monuments of Prospect Park Tour

at Grand Army Plaza Arch (in Grand Army Plaza)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Come Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walking tour of Prospect Park’s monuments.
Free!

Apr 6

Discovery Hike: Disturbed Habitat and Invasive Plant Ecologies

at Fort Totten Park Visitors Center (in Fort Totten Park)Queens

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join Urban Park Rangers for useful tips on non-native plant ID and very rewarding non-native plant removal activities. Tools will be provided.
Free!

Apr 6

Outdoor Skills: Navigation Essentials Workshop Part 1

at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
This two part series covers some of the basics of navigation. Make your own pace counter from paracord while learning how to use a compass. Registration opens Wednesday March 26
Free!

Apr 6

Outdoor Skills: Shelter Building

at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park)Manhattan

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Shelter is one of the most important components of outdoor survival. Learn the essentials on how to build an outdoor shelter using foliage, branches and other natural materials.
Free!

Apr 6

Outdoor Skills: Knot Tying

at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
There’s a knot for every need! Learn methods to tie very useful knots.
Free!

Apr 6

Birding: Beginner Birding

at Brookville Boulevard and Caney Road (in Brookville Park)Queens

2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Brookville Park to learn the basics of birding how to identify common species in our parks.
Free!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Apr 8

Hart Island Tour (North Island)

at Hart IslandBronx

10:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to explore Hart Island's unique past, present, and future. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday March 27
Free!

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Apr12

Tenkara Fishing

at White Levy Esplanade (in Prospect Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Learn the art of Tenkara fly fishing in Prospect Park. Try your hand at catching some bluegill, crappie and bass. All equipment will be provided. Recommended for ages 8 and older.
Free!

Apr12

Nature's Workshop: Botanical Watercolor Painting

at Playground (in Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park)Queens

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
oin the Urban Park Rangers in celebrating the arrival of Spring flowers. Draw these early bloomers with watercolor paint and learn how to create beautiful botanical illustrations.
Free!

Apr12

Birding: Spring Migration

at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Crotona Park to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Free!

Apr12

Great Trees of St. Nicholas Park

at 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue (in St. Nicholas Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join us for a walk of St. Nicholas Park in search of different species and learn some ways to identify these trees during the changing season.
Free!

Apr12

Historic Tea Party

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join the Rangers and travel back in time in the historic Biddle House. Learn the historical significance that tea has played throughout history and culture. Registration begins Apr 2
Free!

Apr12

Signs of Spring Hike

at Alley Pond Park Environmental CenterQueens

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in appreciating the early flowers of spring! Hike through a restored natural area to observe emerging buds, arriving birds, and blooming flowers.
Free!

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Apr13

Historic New York: Hunter Island

at Section 2 Orchard Beach (in Pelham Bay Park)Bronx

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join the Rangers on a walk on Hunter Island and learn about its unique history.
Free!

Apr13

Historic New York: Jackie Robinson's Brooklyn Legacy

at Lincoln Road Entrance (in Prospect Park)Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier 76 years ago and became the first black man to play Major League Baseball. Learn more about Jackie Robinson and his legacy.
Free!

Apr13

Outdoor Skills: Navigation Essentials Workshop Part 2

at Entrance - Bartow Avenue and Eugene Street (in Long Pond Park)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
This two part series covers some of the basics of navigation. This workshop focuses on the importance of understanding and using maps in navigation.
Free!

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