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Saturday, April 6
Birding
Van Cortlandt, Bronx, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Tour one of the Bronx’s largest green spaces. Look for various species of resident and migrants and discuss a wide range of avian topics. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon and the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance. Please visit NYC Audubon’s website to register and for more information.
Introduction to Birding
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory walk will share the basics of birding while you search for the dozens of species that visit the park. Program is hosted by Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Bird Club. Please visit the Alliance’s website for more information.
Discovery Hike: Micro Hike
Forest Park, Queens, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
View the natural world with your own eyes and through microscopes while hiking the forest and zooming in on micro-organisms that are vital part of pond ecosystems. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Spring Opening at Audubon Center
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Bird Nerd Game, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Learn about birds and nature in this fun, mildly competitive hour of puzzles, Bingo, card games, and more!
Animal Encounter, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
The Lorax Movie, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Enjoy a 94-minute screening of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Sunday, April 7
First Sunday Birding Outing
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Search the park for the dozens of species that visit the park. Learn about the different habitats in Prospect Park and why they are important for all types of birds. Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Bird Club. Please visit the Alliance’s website for more information.
Birding: All About Pigeons
Astoria Park, Queens, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.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. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Birding with the Young Conservationists
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Bird along the trails to see sparrows, finches, ducks, wading birds, and more. Beginning birders are more than welcome. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website for more information.
Discovery Hike: Urban Wildlife Mythbusters
Allison Pond Park, Staten Island, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Test your knowledge on the common myths and misconceptions of New York City’s wildlife while walking the woodland trails of the park. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Spring Opening at Audubon Center
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Bird Nerd Game, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Learn about birds and nature in this fun, mildly competitive hour of puzzles, Bingo, card games, and more!
Animal Encounter, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
The Lorax Movie, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Enjoy a 94-minute screening of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Saturday, April 13
Birding
Brookfield Park, Staten Island, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Discover a variety of species of waterfowl, shorebirds, and raptors that utilize the important marsh habitat found at the park. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website for more information.
Birding
Van Cortlandt, Bronx, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Tour one of the Bronx’s largest green spaces. Look for various species of resident and migrants and discuss a wide range of avian topics. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon and the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance. Please visit NYC Audubon’s website to register and for more information.
Introduction to Birding
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory walk will share the basics of birding while you search for the dozens of species that visit the park. Program is hosted by Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Bird Club. Please visit the Alliance’s website for more information.
Nature Scavenger Hunt: Catch Them All
Conference House Park, Staten Island, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Go on a nature scavenger hunt inspired by the popular game application “Pokemon Go.” Rodents, insecs, birds, reptiles, and other elements of nature are the inspiration for these fictional creatures. See how many of these can be found when the metaverse meets the nature world. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Accessible Birding
Fort Tryon, Manhattan, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
The beautiful Fort Tryon Park commands views of the Palisades and the Hudson River from soaring cliffs of bedrock. Fort Tryon Park’s 67 acres features many well-paved walkways suitable for birders with strollers and carriages as well as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc. Pre-registration is preferred. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website to register and for more information.
Nature Exploration
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Animal Encounter, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Bird Walk, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Did you know 25 types of warblers stop by Prospect Park in Spring? Learn how to identify these cute and colorful birds on a bird walk.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Spotted Lanternfly Egg Hunt
Randall’s Island, Manhattan, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Learn how to identify and remove egg masses and help us remove as many as possible. Program is hosted by Randall’s Island Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
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.
Sunday, April 14
Birding
Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Explore New York City’s largest park this spring. Its forested areas, salt marshes, and grassy meadows offer rich habitat for a variety of migrating birds. Pre-registration is preferred. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website to register and for more information.
Nature Exploration
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Animal Encounter, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Bird Walk, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Did you know 25 types of warblers stop by Prospect Park in Spring? Learn how to identify these cute and colorful birds on a bird walk.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Monday, April 15
Birding
Freshkills North Park, Staten Island
This park is a beautiful oasis of wetlands and grasslands, where you can expect to see a wide variety of waterfowl, raptors, and sparrows. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website to register and for more information.
Wednesday, April 17
Birding
Mount Loretto Unique Area, Staten Island, 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Discover a diversity of migratory birds. Expect to see a variety of species as you explore the diverse habitats found at the park. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit this website for more information.
Thursday, April 18
Wildlife Outing
Madison Square Park, Manhattan, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Discover the flora and fauna that make the park ecologically rich. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon and the Madison Square Park Conservancy. Pre-registration is preferred. Please visit NYC Audubon’s website for more information.
Saturday, April 20
Introduction to Birding
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory walk will share the basics of birding while you search for the dozens of species that visit the park. Program is hosted by Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Bird Club. Please visit the Alliance’s website for more information.
Birding: Spring Migration
Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Explore the best viewing spots in New York City to see spring migratory birds. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Please bring your own binoculars. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Nature Exploration
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Animal Encounter, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Bird Walk, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Did you know 25 types of warblers stop by Prospect Park in Spring? Learn how to identify these cute and colorful birds on a bird walk.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Living with Skunks
High Rock Park, Staten Island, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Learn about the basic biology of skunks-a super smart, energetic, and often misunderstood animal. Also learn how to safely coexist with these animals. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Sunday, April 21
Birding
East River Esplanade, Manhattan, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Bird along the East Midtown Greenway. Expect to see many water birds swimming in and flying over the East River. Pre-registration is preferred. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website to register and for more information.
Nature Exploration
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Animal Encounter, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Bird Walk, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Did you know 25 types of warblers stop by Prospect Park in Spring? Learn how to identify these cute and colorful birds on a bird walk.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Birding: Spring Migration
Highland Park, Queens, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Explore the best viewing spots in New York City to see spring migratory birds. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Please bring your own binoculars. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Monday, April 22
Kids Week: Flower and Pollinator Origami
Baisley Pond Park, Queens, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Even when school’s out, parks are still the city’s natural classroom. Program is geared towards younger audiences and will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Learn some seasonal origami. Just by folding paper, make a hummingbird, butterfly, flowers and more! Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Wednesday, April 24
Evening Birding
Astoria Park, Queens, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Right by the water, this park offers beautiful views of the East River and the water birds right off the shore. Pre-registration is preferred. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website for more information.
Thursday, April 25
Kids Week: All About Amphibians
Willowbrook Park, Staten Island, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Even when school’s out, parks are still the city’s natural classroom. Program is geared towards younger audiences and will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Explore the park looking and learning about turtles, snakes, frogs, and salamanders which call New York City home. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Kids Week: Birding for Kids
Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Even when school’s out, parks are still the city’s natural classroom. Program is geared towards younger audiences and will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Learn how to identify birds by sight and sounds. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Kids Week: Nature Exploration for Kids
Central Park, Manhattan, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Even when school’s out, parks are still the city’s natural classroom. Program is geared towards younger audiences and will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Learn all about the nature that surrounds us on this walk through the park. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Movies Under the Stars: Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers
Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan, 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Join THIRTEEN for Part One of this two-part insightful and spectacular celebration of raptors. Learn what makes them some of the world’s most successful predators. Before the screening, join the Urban Park Rangers for some raptor related fun. Explore the world of raptors through activities for all ages. Program is hosted by NYC Parks. Please visit their website for more information.
Birding with Young Conservationists
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Get to know the spring bird migrants of Brooklyn’s Backyard. The meadows, forests, and waterways of the park attract a dazzling variety of migratory birds on their way south, including warblers, tanagers, cuckoos, and more. Pre-registration is preferred. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website to register and for more information.
Friday, April 26
Kids Week: Spring Scavenger Hunt
Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Even when school’s out, parks are still the city’s natural classroom. Program is geared towards younger audiences and will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Search high and low for the natural wonders hiding just under your nose. As an added bonus, data will be collected for the City Nature Challenge. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Movies Under the Stars: Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers
Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan, 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Join THIRTEEN for Part Two of this two-part insightful and spectacular celebration of raptors. Learn what makes them some of the world’s most successful predators. Before the screening, join the Urban Park Rangers for some raptor related fun. Explore the world of raptors through activities for all ages. Program is hosted by NYC Parks. Please visit their website for more information.
Saturday, April 27
Birding
Conference House Park, Staten Island, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Discover the diversity of early spring migrants. Expect to see a variety of species of songbirds, including warblers, and even some lingering waterfowl on the ponds and beach. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website to register and for more information.
City Nature Challenge Bird Blitz
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
NYC Parks is participating in the City Nature Challenge and is recruiting you to help. This is a friendly competition taking place between April 26-29 between cities around the world to see which is the most biodiverse. This program will focus on the birds found at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Participants are encouraged to download the iNaturalist app ahead of time to collect data. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
City Nature Challenge
Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
You can participate anytime during the City Nature Challenge which takes places over four days. At this event, receive guidance on using the iNaturalist app effectively and share strategies for making valuable observations. Let’s be the park to hit 5,000 recorded observations and help demonstrate why Van Cortlandt Park stands out among the city’s greenspaces. Pre-registration is preferred. Program is hosted by Van Cortlandt Park Alliance. Please visit their website to register and for more information.
Introduction to Birding
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory walk will share the basics of birding while you search for the dozens of species that visit the park. Program is hosted by Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Bird Club. Please visit the Alliance’s website for more information.
City Nature Challenge Bio Blitz
Crotona Park, Bronx, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
NYC Parks is participating in the City Nature Challenge and is recruiting you to help. This is a friendly competition taking place between April 26-29 between cities around the world to see which is the most biodiverse. This program will focus on the identifying all living organisms. Participants are encouraged to download the iNaturalist app ahead of time to collect data. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Nature Exploration
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Animal Encounter, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Bird Walk, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Did you know 25 types of warblers stop by Prospect Park in Spring? Learn how to identify these cute and colorful birds on a bird walk.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Accessible Birding
Carl Schurz Park, Manhattan, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
This picturesque green space with promenades, lawns and peaceful sitting areas is located right on the coast of the East River. Warblers, sparrows, raptors, and more use this park as a stopover during migration. Pre-registration is preferred. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon. Please visit their website to register and for more information.
City Nature Challenge Biodiversity Hike
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
NYC Parks is participating in the City Nature Challenge and is recruiting you to help. This is a friendly competition taking place between April 26-29 between cities around the world to see which is the most biodiverse. This program will focus on identifying all visible living species near Willow Lake. Participants are encouraged to download the iNaturalist app ahead of time to collect data. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Sunday, April 28
Birding with Outdoor Afro
Alley Pond Park, Queens, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Containing both fresh and saltwater wetlands, forests, tidal flats, meadows, and glacier-formed landscape, this park supports a vast array of birds. Pre-registration is preferred. Program is hosted by NYC Audubon and Outdoor Afro. Please visit NYC Audubon’s website to register and for more information.
Birding: Shorebirds
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk, Queens, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the best viewing spots in New York City to see migratory birds. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Learn more about piping plovers, terns, American oystercatchers, and other shorebirds that migrate to Rockaway Beach every year. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Nature Exploration
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Animal Encounter, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Bird Walk, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Did you know 25 types of warblers stop by Prospect Park in Spring? Learn how to identify these cute and colorful birds on a bird walk.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Nature’s Workshop: Painting Birds in Watercolor
Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Indulge your curiosity in a hands-on project. Be inspired by wildlife painters such as John J. Audubon and learn how to bring a bird sketch to life with watercolors. Beginner Friendly. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Saturday, May 4
Introduction to Birding
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory walk will share the basics of birding while you search for the dozens of species that visit the park. Program is hosted by Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Bird Club. Please visit the Alliance’s website for more information.
Wonderful Warblers
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Migration Games, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a migrating bird? Wonder no longer, as you participate in a series of floor games designed to replicate all the stages of a bird’s long journey.
Animal Encounter, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Bird Walk, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Did you know 25 types of warblers stop by Prospect Park in Spring? Learn how to identify these cute and colorful birds on a bird walk.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.
Nocturnal Wildlife Hike
Kissena Park, Queens, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
As park activity calms and the sun sets, the critters come out. Explore the trails under the cover of darkness. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Sunday, May 5
First Sunday Birding Outing
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Search the park for the dozens of species that visit the park. Learn about the different habitats in Prospect Park and why they are important for all types of birds. Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Bird Club. Please visit the Alliance’s website for more information.
Birding: Spring Migration
Highland Park, Queens, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Enjoy the best viewing spots in New York City to see spring migratory birds. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Explore the park and look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors, and more! Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Birding: Warbler Watch
Forest Park, Queens, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Enjoy the best viewing spots in New York City to see spring migratory birds. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Please bring your own binoculars. Program is hosted by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers. Please visit their website for more information.
Wonderful Warblers
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Migration Games, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a migrating bird? Wonder no longer, as you participate in a series of floor games designed to replicate all the stages of a bird’s long journey.
Animal Encounter, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Bird Walk, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Did you know 25 types of warblers stop by Prospect Park in Spring? Learn how to identify these cute and colorful birds on a bird walk.
Program is hosted by the Prospect Park Alliance. Please visit their website for more information.