Foraging Edible InvasivesIf you can’t beat ‘em, eat ‘em! Non-native plants are typically regarded as pests and are removed and discarded as waste, but what if we were to rewrite this narrative and view them as a source of food instead? Join naturalist, Greg Rosen, for an introduction to the basics of gathering edible “invasive”…
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Looking for something to do with your 3-5 year old? Bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, animal and nature activities, and more! Pre-registration required with one ticket per child and caregiver.
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…
Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach. Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months - 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.
For families. Explore our trails with a naturalist, identify spring wildflowers, visit the frog pond and uncover and discover ecosystem interactions. Fee: $30 per family (up to two adults and two children) or $10 per child, $12 per adult. Register Here
Cultivate creativity and curiosity and settle into the restorative power of botanical arts.
Members will enjoy first access from 5:00PM – 7:00PM and a 10% discount at our Spring Plant Sale. Join us in Van Vleck Gardens for our fabulous annual sale of gorgeous flowers, baskets, fruits, vegetables and herbs that will dazzle in your garden. Our plant advisors can help you find what will work in your…
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…
A Wildly Curious Romp for the Whole Family! Broadway Training Center of Westchester to Present “Wonderland: Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure” May 5- May 7 in Hastings-on- Hudson Local Production Will Feature BTC’s Award-Winning Junior Ensemble, an invite- only performance program for students grades 4-9, from throughout Westchester. HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, NY – Broadway Training Center of…
Join us in Van Vleck Gardens for our fabulous annual sale of gorgeous flowers, baskets, fruits, vegetables and herbs that will dazzle in your garden. Curated by our Director of Horticulture, we have a dazzling array of healthy and stunning plants to choose from on our formal lawn. Our plant advisors can help you find…
A Wildly Curious Romp for the Whole Family! Broadway Training Center of Westchester to Present “Wonderland: Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure” May 5- May 7 in Hastings-on- Hudson Local Production Will Feature BTC’s Award-Winning Junior Ensemble, an invite- only performance program for students grades 4-9, from throughout Westchester. HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, NY – Broadway Training Center of…
Full Moon Hike: “Flower Moon”Experience the Preserve after dark! Join us for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight. We walk at a brisk pace; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome. Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard. Please bring water, a flashlight or headlamp, and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes.IMPORTANT: We…
Join us in Van Vleck Gardens for our fabulous annual sale of gorgeous flowers, baskets, fruits, vegetables and herbs that will dazzle in your garden. Curated by our Director of Horticulture, we have a dazzling array of healthy and stunning plants to choose from on our formal lawn. Our plant advisors can help you find…
The Farm Market is back! The 2023 season kicks off on May 6 and will continue through October. Come out on Saturdays to shop from local farmers, bakers, and craftsmen who provide a variety of fruit, organic produce, meats, fish, dairy products, baked goods, and handcrafted products.
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…
Food is medicine!
Our great city is famous for its subway. But did you know that beneath those tunnels exists a world of wires, cables and more? Together, families will learn about the subway’s intricate infrastructure, then construct their own model of what lies below the city streets. Family Day Programs are designed for children ages 5 –…
Young gardeners will participate in the urban farming process by planting, growing, and harvesting vegetables. Young gardeners (ages 8-11) will participate in the urban farming process by planting, growing, and harvesting vegetables. Kids will create nature crafts and explore topics like healthy eating and composting. This is 100% hands-in-the-dirt outdoor fun! Children will learn how…
