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Saturday, May 31, 2025
Volunteer With EQA: Turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Nature, GardeningFree!
Black Birders Week: Birding by Canoe Excursion (Advanced)
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Location: Canoe and Kayak Launch (in Hook Creek Park)
Category: Urban Park RangersFree!
Sunday, June 1, 2025
NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park)
Free!
Birding: Shorebird Families
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Beach 44th Street and Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk)
Category: Birding, Urban Park RangersFree!
Monday, June 2, 2025
Idlewild's Science Book Club
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Education, Best for Kids, TalksFree!
Idlewild's Science Book Club
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Talks, WorkshopsFree!
Uplifted Dance Fitness
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Location: Beach 32nd Street Football Field (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk)
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise ClassesFree!
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Uplifted Dance Fitness
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Location: Beach 32nd Street Football Field (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk)
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise ClassesFree!
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Explore the Future of Farming with Aquaponics!
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Workshops, STEM Classes, GardeningFree!
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Just for Kids: Summer Reading Week Kick-off
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Dr. John's Playground (in Marine Park)
Category: Best for KidsFree!
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Ecology Park is only open at certain times of year when Parks staff are present in order to protect this unique landscape. Want to visit? Check out our Stewardship Projects page for restoration, planting, and educational events.
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