Team RIVER Volunteers

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Volunteer with the Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work in with the Natural Areas team twice a month taking care of and restoring our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens and meadows on…

FREE

Farm Harvest-Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Explore the natural world around us!These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.$4 cash per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may…

Tai Chi

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai…

FREE

Science Trivia Night

Pier 57 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Test your knowledge at Science Trivia Nights, hosted in the Pier 57 Discovery Tank!

Sunset Up North: Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Take a hike up north!Join us for a hike as we explore the trails north of the trout hatchery at sunset! This is a great opportunity to see and hear wildlife in an undisturbed part of the preserve! $4 per adult upon arrival. No parking fee is in effect. Reservations are required! Space is limited.…

Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program

Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United States

The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques…

FREE

Lovely Leaves, Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve 581 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY, United States

Create a variety of autumn leaf inspired arts and crafts!Enjoy a short nature walk to see some common fall leaves, then create a variety of autumn leaf inspired arts and crafts!$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel…

Fun on the Farm

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Engage in some fun on the Urban Farm every Saturday! Join Randall’s Island staff for seasonal activities inspired by the Farm and natural areas. All ages welcome. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].

FREE

Yoga in the Park

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our outdoor yoga classes. Free. No registration required. Bring your own mat and water. Location: along the waterfront adjacent to Field 80 For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].

FREE

Urban Farm Volunteers

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our Farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us on the Farm. No registration required. Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who…

FREE

Nature Drawing Workshop-Family program 12+, $4 cash per person upon arrival

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Come learn how to make a personalized nature field journal!Explore Sunken Meadow with pencil in hand as we sketch and describe the fascinating natural world that we observe. Practice writing and drawing skills while enjoying science and nature. All levels of experience are welcome, and all materials are provided – but feel free to bring…

Yoga in the Park

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our outdoor yoga classes. Free. No registration required. Bring your own mat and water. Location: along the waterfront adjacent to Field 80 For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].

FREE

Team RIVER Volunteers

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Volunteer with the Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work in with the Natural Areas team twice a month taking care of and restoring our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens and meadows on…

FREE

Tai Chi

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai…

FREE

Painting Nature

Pier 57 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Wildlife and nature-inspired art is just a brush stroke away!

Mystical Creatures: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Join us for this unique family night hike!When the sun goes down, all of Connetquot's mysterious creatures come out to play. Woodland pixies, unicorns, and even bigfoot roam around the preserve for a night of adventure after the wandering ghosts of Halloween have left. Come learn all about these mystical creatures on this unique night…