Parks & Outdoors
Painting Nature
Pier 57 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesWildlife and nature-inspired art is just a brush stroke away!
Bird & Breakfast: Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival
Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United StatesA short presentation followed by a walk with the Great South Bay Audubon.Enjoy a continental breakfast (courtesy of The Great South Bay Audubon Society) and a presentation introducing the local…
Hike with Mike: Westside Ramble
Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United StatesHike with Mike: Westside RambleExplore the west side of the Preserve on this 6-mile hike to our famous triple-arch bridge. Our route will include at least one view of the…
Storytime Saturday 9/16 (Ages 3-5): FREE
Environmental Education and Resiliency Center 880 Lake Dr, 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…
Herbal Medicine: Allergies Be Gone!
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United StatesDiscover the plants and mushrooms that support us during the fall allergy season with this plant walk and workshop!Fall is a wonderful time to be outside and enjoy the golden…
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!
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…
Herbalism Workshop: Fall
Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United StatesHerbalism Workshop: FallJoin herbalist, Clare Pierson, for an exploration of the medicinal properties of herbs as harvest season begins. Now is the time to gather and prepare the herbs we…
Cultural Crafts(Family)-$4 per person upon arrival
Environmental Education and Resiliency Center 880 Lake Dr, West Hempstead, NY, United StatesCreate amazing works of art to celebrate Hispanic Heritage monthTogether we will create our own amazing works of art inspired by the vibrant culture of the many Latin American and…
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.…
PLAY AND STORY TIME AT THE PARK HOUSE
Rockefeller Park House, River Terrace & Murray Street, New York, NY, 10280Calling all toddlers! Play is the cornerstone of early childhood development, and playing together is a great way to build a community of young children and caregivers. Plus: stick around…
CLIMATE WEEK: MEET THE BEEKEEPER
Rockefeller Park, Chambers St. & River Terrace, New York, NY, 10282, United StatesJoin a presentation and talk led by Alveole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn more about the importance of urban…
Free Fitness Walks in Prospect Park
Prospect Park 95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJoin Prospect Park Alliance and Heights and Hills this September for free fitness group walks in Prospect Park for adults ages 60 and over.
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