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

Leaves and Trees: Tiny Tots Program (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival

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

Explore the natural world with us!Tiny Tot programs connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. For ages 3-5 years old. $4 per child, No parking fee is in effect. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel…

Nutrition in Nature! -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

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…

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Forgotten Trails of Caleb Smith, Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival

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

Enjoy a hike up the hilly, secluded trails of Caleb Smith Preserve.Enjoy some refreshing autumn air as we embark on some of the hilly, secluded trails of Caleb Smith Preserve.$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 so…

Sensory Science at the Pier 57 Discovery Tank

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

Hands-on activities to engage the senses and explore environmental science during this early childhood education program!

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…

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Trails Less Traveled: Trailview State Park, Family Program, $4 per person

Trail View State Park 8101 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY, United States

Join us for our last trails less traveled hike of the year!We will hike on trails less traveled and observe seasonal changes. Trail View is a 400-acre, 7.4-mile linear park that serves as a link along the Nassau/Suffolk Greenbelt Trail that extends from Cold Spring Harbor State Park on the north shore of Suffolk County…

Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Scouts BSA - Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge!Taught by our certified merit badge counselors, who have completed Youth Protection Training.Pre-requisites: #3a, #4 a,b, #5, #7 a,b,c, #8. These should be completed prior to the in-person class. Scouts should bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster and with all requirements listedScouts should wear…

High Ground Hike – Family program 8+, $4 cash per person upon arrival

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 4 New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Join us for a hike along the bluffs!Did you know that the Greenbelt Trail makes it's northernmost stop in Sunken Meadow State Park? Along it's way, the Greenbelt Trail follows the edge of the bluffs, for some amazing views of the Long Island Sound. Join us as we venture up through the woods for a…

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