Parks & Outdoors
Full Moon Hike: Harvest Moon
Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United StatesFull Moon Hike: Harvest MoonExperience the Preserve after dark! Join Shayla, Hailey, and Dave for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight. We walk at a brisk pace;…
Local Lore and Legends
25 Sleepy Hollow Road Entrance 25 Sleepy Hollow Road, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United StatesLocal Lore and LegendsDid you know that the famous horseman ride in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow likely took place here in the Preserve? Actually, there are quite a few…
Harvest Moon Hike, Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United StatesFall has officially arrived!Fall has officially arrived! Let’s take a hike throughout the moonlit trails of the preserve! The term "harvest moon" refers to the full, bright Moon that occurs…
Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program
Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United StatesThe 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…
Monarch Butterflies (Family)-$4 per person upon arrival
Environmental Education and Resiliency Center 880 Lake Dr, West Hempstead, NY, United StatesLets observe the life cycle of the Monarch ButterflyEvery year thousands of Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico. Get an up close look at these beautiful bugs as we investigate why…
Bird Photography Workshop
Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United StatesBird Photography WorkshopLearn the best techniques for photographing birds and other wildlife and explore some of the best locations to shoot with photographer, Bill Golden. We’ll begin with an instructional…
Geocaching Merit Badge!
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United StatesEarn your Scouts BSA Geocaching Merit BadgeWe will practice finding caches on the grounds. No equipment needed, although you may bring a handheld GPS unit if you have one.Please complete…
Fun on the Farm
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesEngage 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…
Yoga in the Park
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesStretch, 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…
Urban Farm Volunteers
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesVolunteer 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…
Bicycle Sundays
Bronx River Parkway Westchester, NY, United StatesExit 22 at the Westchester County Center to Exit 4 at Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Starting in 2012, this program has been funded by Westchester Parks Foundation and our partners.…
Splintwork Basketry
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United StatesLearn the art of making a basket out of natural materialsBasketry is the art of working with flexible organic materials - bark, sapling, fibers, splints, etc. - and interweaving them…
Yoga in the Park
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesStretch, 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…
Sunset Hikes
Flat Rock Brook 443 Van Nostrand Avenue, Englewood, NJ, United StatesCome enjoy the beautiful sunset over Flat Rock Brook! Join our trail guides for a leisurely hike through the forest. Every Tuesday April through October. Meet at the Gazebo across…
Team RIVER Volunteers
Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United StatesVolunteer 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…
Science Trivia Night
Pier 57 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesTest your knowledge at Science Trivia Nights, hosted in the Pier 57 Discovery Tank!
Spooky Fest
Center for Science Teaching & Learning 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre, NY10/6- 10/8 10/13 - 10/15 10/20-10/22 10/27-10/29 Our updated Halloween adventure is perfect for families who don't want to be scared.... or maybe just a little. $22 Non Spooky Attractions…
Bird Study Merit Badge!
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United StatesEarn your Scouts BSA Bird Study Merit BadgePlease complete the 3 prerequisites prior to class: #8a or b; #10b; #11Scouts should wear their uniform and bring a signed blue card…