Animal of the Month Club: Northern Harrier
The Norhtern Harrier is considered one of the most agile and acrobatic raptor in North America. Join the Urban Park Rangers in Brookfield Park as we look for the Northern Harrier.
Meet Rangers in the parking lot.
The Northern Harrier, formerly known as the marsh hawk, hunts primarily on the wing and may cover up to 100 miles per day. Its prey, consisting of mostly rodents and small birds, is detected using extremely keen hearing. This raptor is considered one of the most agile and acrobatic in North America.
In fall through spring, look for harriers in wide-open grasslands, marshes, or fields.
Join the Rangers in Brookfield Park as we look for this distinctive raptor. To enhance your experinece bring a pair of binoculars, or ask a Ranger to borrwow a pair.
7/21/2018 0:00 11:00:00 AM 12:30:00 PM
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Nature Photography: Wildflowers
On our nature hikes, you can take an hour to unplug from the world and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature’s wild flowers.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City parks. On our nature hikes, you can take an hour to unplug from the world and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature’s wild flowers.
5/13/2018 0:00 1:00:00 PM 2:30:00 PM
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Insect Exploration
Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty as we explore high and low in search of amazing insects to discover their important connection to us.
Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty as we explore high and low in search of amazing insects to discover their important connection to us.
6/17/2018 0:00 11:00:00 AM 12:30:00 PM
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Nature Photography: Wildflowers
Go hiking with our park rangers and participate in the City Nature Challenge, a global challenge to see which city can make the most observations of nature and find the most species.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City parks. On our nature hikes, you can take an hour to unplug from the world and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature.
Attendees will also participate in the City Nature Challenge, a global challenge to see which city can make the most observations of nature and find the most species.
4/28/2018 0:00 11:00:00 AM 12:30:00 PM
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Animal of the Month: Northern Harrier
Join the Urban Park Rangers in Brookfield Park as we look for this acrobatic raptor, the Norther Harrier.
Meet Rangers in the parking lot
The Northern Harrier, formerly known as the marsh hawk, hunts primarily on the wing and may cover up to 100 miles per day. Its prey, consisting of mostly rodents and small birds, is detected using extremely keen hearing. This raptor is considered one of the most agile and acrobatic in North America.
In fall through spring, look for harriers in wide-open grasslands, marshes, or fields.
Join the Rangers in Brookfield Park as we look for this distinctive raptor. To enhance your experinece bring a pair of binoculars, or ask a Ranger to borrwow a pair.
7/29/2018 0:00 11:00:00 AM 12:30:00 PM
(718) 967-3542
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Living with White-Tailed Deer
Through an Urban Park Ranger-led hike, you will learn about the impacts and signs of deer on Staten Island, and maybe even see these majestic animals.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. To enhance your experience we encourage you to bring binoculars and field guides, or ask a Ranger to borrow a pair.
Through an Urban Park Ranger-led hike, you will learn about the impacts and signs of deer on Staten Island, and maybe even see these majestic animals.
9/22/2018 0:00 11:00:00 AM 12:30:00 PM
(718) 967-3542
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Insect Exploration
Don’t be afraid of getting your hands dirty as we explore high and low in search of amazing insects to discover their important connection to us.
Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty as we explore high and low in search of amazing insects to discover their important connection to us.
4/14/2018 0:00 11:00:00 AM 12:30:00 PM
(718) 967-3542
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Astronomy: Night Sky
Our Urban Park Rangers will be our guides to the solar system, discussing the science, history, and folklore of the universe.
Our Urban Park Rangers will be our guides to the solar system, discussing the science, history, and folklore of the universe.
Night Sky programs highlight the history and folklore of the solar system, using the naked eye to locate stars and planets.
4/29/2018 0:00 8:00:00 PM 9:30:00 PM
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Birding: Raptors
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Meet Rangers in the parks parking lot
New York CIty is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
We offer birding programs throughout the year with unique wildlife viewing opportunities during particular seasons. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
To enhance your experience, we encourage you to bring binoculars and field guides, or ask a Ranger to borrow a pair.
6/9/2018 0:00 10:00:00 AM 11:30:00 AM
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Nature Bike Tour
Bike through Brookfield Park while enjoying the vistas and fall colors. Registration is required.
Meeting location will be shared with lottery selected participants
Bike through Brookfield Park while enjoying the vistas and fall colors. Participants should bring their own bike and helmet and will learn about biking protocol in NYC Parks.
Participants chosen by lottery. To register for this event, please visit Urban Park Ranger Registration page. Registration begins on Wednesday, October 3.
10/14/2018 0:00 11:00:00 AM 12:30:00 PM
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Conservation Hike
On our hikes, you may explore nature, discover our city’s urban forests, or just unplug from the world to clear your head.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. On our hikes, you may explore nature, discover our city’s urban forests, or just unplug from the world to clear your head.
5/26/2018 0:00 11:00:00 AM 12:30:00 PM
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Nature Photography: Winter Landscapes
On our nature hikes, you can take an hour to unplug from the world and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature’s vistas and winter landscapes.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City parks. On our nature hikes, you can take an hour to unplug from the world and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature’s vistas and winter landscapes.
12/22/2018 0:00 11:00:00 AM 12:30:00 PM
(718) 967-3542
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Birding
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. To enhance your experience, we encourage you to bring field guides and binoculars, or ask an Urban Park Ranger to borrow a pair of binoculars.
8/26/2018 0:00 11:00:00 AM 12:30:00 PM
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CANCELLED: Astronomy: The Night Sky
Night Sky programs highlight the history and folklore of the solar system, using the naked eye to locate stars and planets.
Please note: this event has been cancelled due to projected hazardous weather conditions
Our Urban Park Rangers will be our guides to the solar system, discussing the science, history, and folklore of the universe.
Night Sky programs highlight the history and folklore of the solar system, using the naked eye to locate stars and planets.
10/27/2018 0:00 7:00:00 PM 8:30:00 PM
(718) 967-3542
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Animal of the Month Club: Turkey Vulture
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. This program features the Turkey Vulture, one of New York City’s scavenger species.
We offer unique wildlife viewing opportunities during particular seasons. To enhance your experience we encourage you to bring binoculars and field guides, or ask a park ranger to borrow a pair.
11/24/2018 0:00 11:00:00 AM 12:30:00 PM
(718) 967-3542
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Astronomy: The Night Sky
Night Sky programs highlight the history and folklore of the solar system, using the naked eye to locate stars and planets.
Our Urban Park Rangers will be our guides to the solar system, discussing the science, history, and folklore of the universe.
Night Sky programs highlight the history and folklore of the solar system, using the naked eye to locate stars and planets.
12/9/2018 0:00 6:00:00 PM 7:30:00 PM
(718) 967-3542
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Developing an Eye for Nature
Join the Urban Park Rangers on this hike that will teach you how to find the hidden gems within our urban environment.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on this hike that will teach you how to find the hidden gems within our urban environment.
11/18/2018 0:00 11:00:00 AM 12:30:00 PM
(718) 967-3542
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Animal of the Month Club: Butterflies
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we search for monarchs, cabbage whites, tiger swallowtails and other species of butterflies.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we search for monarchs, cabbage whites, tiger swallowtails and other species of butterflies.
9/8/2018 0:00 1:00:00 PM 2:30:00 PM
(718) 967-3542
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Solar Astronomy
With special filtered telescopes you can observe the sun safely without hurting your eyes. See for yourself what the sun’s surface and atmosphere look like—93 million miles away.
Solar astronomy is the scientific study of the celestial star we refer to as the sun. The sun is responsible for Earth’s climate, weather, and sea surface changes.
With special filtered telescopes you can observe the sun safely without hurting your eyes. There’s more to the sun than just a yellow ball. See for yourself what the sun’s surface and atmosphere look like—93 million miles away.
8/12/2018 0:00 1:00:00 PM 2:30:00 PM
(718) 967-3542