This Week in Parks:

Jan 22, 2016 – Jan 27, 2016

Citywide Highlights

Canceled: Winter Jam

We are disappointed to have to announce, that out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of New Yorkers as we prepare for the expected blizzard, that we have canceled Winter Jam 2016.

Squirrel Appreciation Day

Today is #SquirrelAppreciationDay! How well do you know NYC’s furry friend?

Celebrate Edgar Allan Poe’s Birthday

On Saturday, January 23, join the Bronx Historical Society to celebrate the birthday of one of New York City’s greatest writers.

America: The Legacy

This Arsenal gallery exhibit displays art that reflects the African American public service experience.

Upcoming Events

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

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

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

Historic New York: Split Rock 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Belly Dancing Workshop 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Chelsea Recreation Center, Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Sports & Fitness Frenzy 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Highbridge Recreation Center, Highbridge Park, Manhattan

The Origins of Fort Tryon Park 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Payson Center, Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Survival During the American Revolution 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center, Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn

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

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Bollywood Dance Class 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Chelsea Recreation Center, Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan

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

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Black History Month Docent Tour at Morris Jumel Mansion 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Morris-Jumel Mansion, Roger Morris Park, Manhattan

Sunday, February 7, 2016

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

Birding: Winter Waterfowl 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Baisley Pond Park Parking Lot, Baisley Pond Park, Queens

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

Friday, February 12, 2016

Arts, Culture & Fun: Preview Screening of The Black Panthers 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Winter Journal Writing 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Blue Heron Nature Center, Blue Heron Park, Staten Island

Paranormal Investigation 9:00 p.m.–11:59 p.m. at Morris-Jumel Mansion, Roger Morris Park, Manhattan

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Winter Tree ID 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue, Kissena Park, Queens

Saturday, February 20, 2016

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

Owls and Pellets 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Blue Heron Nature Center, Blue Heron Park, Staten Island

The Night Sky 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at Fort Totten Visitor’s Center, Fort Totten Park, Queens

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Outdoor Skills: Animal Tracking 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center, Alley Pond Park, Queens

Winter Wildlife Animal Tracking 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Salt Marsh Nature Center, Marine Park, Brooklyn

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Historic New York: Fort Totten Architecture 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Fort Totten Visitor’s Center, Fort Totten Park, Queens

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Winter Tree ID 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue, Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan