Nature Poetry
Pier 57 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesExplore your creative side during these workshops that delve into the intersection of wildlife, nature and the written word.
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Parks & Outdoors
Plein Air Painting
Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United StatesPlein Air PaintingExperience nature through painting! Learn the watercolor technique under the guidance of award-winning artist, Anne Johann, as you absorb the beauty of the landscape before you. You may…
Butterfly & Moth: Tiny Tots Program, $4 per child upon arrival
Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United StatesExplore the natural world with us!Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts! Tiny Tot programs are for ages 3-5 years old!$4 per child upon arrival, $8 parking fee…
Storytime Saturday 9/2 (Ages 3-5): FREE
Hempstead Lake State Park Eagle Avenue, West Hempstead, NY, United StatesSpend your Saturday morning with us for a story, coloring, and more! Parent supervision is required!Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep…
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…
FREE
Sensory Science
Pier 57 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesHands-on activities to engage the senses and explore environmental science during this early childhood education program!
Free Community Rowing at Hunts Point Riverside Park
Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United StatesNo reservations are required. All participants must sign a liability release waiver and waivers for children 17 and under must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. All programming may…
Free
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…
FREE
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…
FREE
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…
FREE
YOUNG SPROUTS GARDENING
Rockefeller Park, New York, NY 75 Battery Place, New York, NY, United StatesA wonderful opportunity for little gardeners and their accompanying adults to get a bug’s-eye-view of the world! Join us as we read stories about the life within our garden beds…
DROP-IN CHESS
Rockefeller Park, Chambers St. & River Terrace, New York, NY, 10282, United StatesPlay the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning — plus it’s fun! For ages 5 and up…
Sunset Yoga at Rockwood
Rockwood Hall Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United StatesSunset Yoga at Rockwood
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…
FREE
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…
FREE
WEDNESDAY ART IN TEARDROP
Teardrop ParkExplore the unique environment of Teardrop Park while creating dynamic art. Art teachers lead individual and group projects using clay, collage, paint and more. Referencing our Zero Waste Initiative, projects…
PRESCHOOL ART
Rockefeller Park House, River Terrace & Murray Street, New York, NY, 10280Very young artists are introduced to paper, clay, paint and everyday recyclable materials, transforming them into masterpieces of creativity and delight. Age appropriate projects presented by an art teacher. Materials…
Park Tours: Compost Center
Hudson River Park Compost Center (Entrance at W33rd and 12th) Hudson River Greenway, New York, NY, United StatesTake a tour of our Compost Center with the Park’s compost experts and learn how you can support local sustainability!
