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Nature & Outdoors:

Jan 21, 2016 – Jan 26, 2016

Citywide Highlights

What Kind of Animal Are You?

What Kind of Animal Are You?

Wondering what kind of NYC native animal you most resemble? Take our fun & furry quiz to find out.

Owl Weekend at Wave Hill

Owl Weekend at Wave Hill

Spend the day with birds of prey at Wave Hill’s owl weekend, with owl-themed family-friendly events.

Historic Hike to Split Rock

Historic Hike to Split Rock

On Sunday, Jan 24, head to this site in Pelham Bay Park that was influential in America’s colonial history.

Dark Nights, Bright Lights: Winter Solar System

Dark Nights, Bright Lights: Winter Solar System

Survey the winter sky on Saturday, Jan. 30 with our Urban Park Rangers.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street, Central Park, Manhattan

Public Meeting on Staten Island’s Shoreline Parks Plan 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex, Ocean Breeze Park, Staten Island

Friday, January 22, 2016

Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Outside the Dairy Gift Shop, Central Park, Manhattan

Saturday, January 23, 2016

Birding: Super Winter Bird Walk 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Grand Army Plaza Arch, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

Coyote Information Station 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Wave Hill House, Wave Hill, Bronx

Nature Talk: Coyotes in the Big Apple 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Wave Hill House, Wave Hill, Bronx

Astronomy: The Full Moon 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at Wolfe’s Pond Park Comfort Station, Wolfe’s Pond Park, Staten Island

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Birding: Winter Waterfowl 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road, Silver Lake Park, Staten Island

Nature: Talk: Urban Owls–Finding a Home in NYC 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Wave Hill House, Wave Hill, Bronx

Living with Urban Coyotes 11:00 a.m.–12:30 a.m. at Payson Center, Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan

Garden & Conservatory Highlights Walk 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Perkins Visitors Center, Wave Hill, Bronx

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Outside the Dairy Gift Shop, Central Park, Manhattan

Friday, January 29, 2016

Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Outside the Dairy Gift Shop, Central Park, Manhattan

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Conference House Park Tree Mulching 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Hylan Boulevard and Satterlee Street, Conference House Park, Staten Island

Birding: Eagles 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. at Payson Center, Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan

Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street, Central Park, Manhattan

Astronomy: Winter Solar System 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx

Arts, Culture & Fun’s Dark Nights, Bright Lights: Winter Solar System 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Living with White-Tailed Deer 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Orchard Beach Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

Garden & Conservatory Highlights Walk 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Perkins Visitors Center, Wave Hill, Bronx

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Winter Evergreen Walk 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Carl Grillo Glasshouse, Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island

Inwood Nature Center Public Scoping Meeting 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Payson Center, Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan

Friday, February 5, 2016

Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Outside the Dairy Gift Shop, Central Park, Manhattan

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street, Central Park, Manhattan

Hibernation Pajama Party 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Greenbelt Nature Center, Blood Root Valley, Staten Island

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Fire-Making Skills 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Salt Marsh Nature Center, Marine Park, Brooklyn

Outdoor Skills: Shelter Building 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Blue Heron Nature Center, Blue Heron Park, Staten Island

Birding: Owls 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Orchard Beach Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

Astronomy 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at North Side of the Great Lawn, Central Park, Manhattan

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