Moonshine
Enjoy the night as a ranger guides you along the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge trail on a full moon night.
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3/27/2013 0:00 7:00:00 PM 8:30:00 PM
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Red Knots and Horseshoe Crabs
Come see the annual mating ritual of the horseshoe crabs as they come ashore to lay eggs.
Meet at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and carpool to the ball field beach at the south end of Broad Channel.
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5/26/2013 0:00 9:00:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
(718) 318-4340
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Creepy Crawlies
Hear all about creepy crawlies during this interactive family-friendly program.
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7/13/2013 0:00 10:00:00 AM 11:00:00 AM
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Bike Around Floyd Bennett Field
Join a Park Ranger and enjoy the sites of Floyd Bennett Field on this trip. Travel at a moderate pace. Please bring water, sunscreen, your own bike, helmet and dress for the…
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6/2/2013 0:00 10:00:00 AM 2:00:00 PM
(718) 338-3799
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Woodcock Watch
Wait and watch in the dusk for American woodcocks and their amazing flying tricks.
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3/26/2013 0:00 6:00:00 PM 8:00:00 PM
(718) 354-4602
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Terrapins and Horseshoe Crabs
Join NYC Audubon for a hike to look for nesting diamondback terrapins as well as mating horseshoe crabs.
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6/29/2013 0:00 1:00:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
(718) 318-4340
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A Walk in the Park: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday until June 28th
Heart Healthy walk every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
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5/1/2013 0:00 10:00:00 AM 11:00:00 AM
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Summer Blooms, Bugs and Birds
Enjoy a walk around the refuge as we seek out some of the sights and sounds of summer.
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6/15/2013 0:00 2:00:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
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The Prepared Paddler
Learn about the skills and equipment you will need to go paddling in Jamaica Bay
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4/29/2013 0:00 6:30:00 PM 8:30:00 PM
(718) 338-3799
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Jamaica Bay: Naval Aviation Between the Wars, 1919-1941
Join a park ranger for a presentation and discussion of the development of the U. S. Naval aviation between World Wars I and II, and the role that Jamaica Bay played in it.
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4/14/2013 0:00 2:00:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
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Exhibit Opening: “Hurricane Sandy: Before and After”
“Hurricane Sandy: Before and After” uses large format photos to illustrate the effects of the storm on Gateway National Recreation Area. Join us for the opening of this special exhibit.
Visit the Multi-Purpose Room.
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Gateway National Recreation Area presents “Hurricane Sandy: Before and After,” a photo exhibit featuring the effects of Hurricane Sandy on the park. The exhibit compares large scale satellite images from before the hurricane and photos taken afterward by National Park Service (NPS) employees so that the public can assess the damage to the park.
Post-storm photos were taken by NPS employees as part of the recovery effort. The large format—almost two by three feet—reveals the storm’s effects in great detail. Some of the most dramatic images are aerial shots taken from helicopters used by the team to survey the park.
The exhibit will be on display for the next several months in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, located at 100 Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The Visitor Center is open daily, free of charge, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
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1/27/2013 0:00 3:00:00 PM 5:00:00 PM
(718) 354-4530, ext. 238
charles_markis@nps.gov.
Bike to the Salt Marsh Nature Center
Join a Park Ranger on a bike trip to the Salt Marsh Nature Center.
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6/15/2013 0:00 9:30:00 AM 11:30:00 AM
(718) 338-3799
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NYC Audubon Shorebird and Butterfly Hike
Hike East Pond to view migrating shorebirds and butterflies.
“Meet at the Refuge visitor center for a hike to the East Pond to view migrating shorebirds. Along the way we’ll look for butterflies as well. (1.5 miles)
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7/27/2013 0:00 11:00:00 AM 1:00:00 PM
(718) 318-4340
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Spring Surprises
On this family-friendly nature walk we will seek out some springtime surprises
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3/28/2013 0:00 10:30:00 AM 11:30:00 AM
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Earth Day Beach Cleanup
Celebrate the upcoming Earth Day holiday by helping to clean up marine debris.
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4/20/2013 0:00 10:30:00 AM 12:30:00 PM
(718) 318-4340
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Jamaica Bay Park Tree Planting
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in the forest in Jamaica Bay Park! Volunteers will be trained in proper planting techniques.
Trees provide many benefits to New Yorkers such as improved air and water quality, reduced pollution, and lower energy costs.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in the forest in Jamaica Bay Park! Volunteers will be trained in proper planting techniques.
Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Please bring your own water bottle for this event.
Please note: Space is limited and registration is required for this event. Register here.
4/1/2017 0:00 9:00:00 AM 1:00:00 PM
(718) 392-5232
Gabriella.Cappo@parks.nyc.gov.
Have a Hoot with a Ranger
The National Park Service invites Junior Rangers to participate in an owl adventure. Learn about owls and their habitat through a hike and an owl pellet investigation at Jamaica Bay.
The National Park Service invites Junior Rangers to participate in an owl adventure. Learn about owls and their habitat through a hike and an owl pellet investigation at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Center. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
3/23/2013 0:00 2:00:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
(718) 354-4606
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Nim and the War Effort
A story about a young girl helping the war effort on the home front.
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7/17/2013 0:00 1:00:00 PM 2:00:00 PM
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Jamaica Bay Coastal Woodlands & Wetland Cleanup
Are you up for a challenge? Come find out why wetlands are important to our local ecosystem and all the services they provide. Volunteers will help remove large and small debris.
Please meet your NAV Tech Leader at Point Breeze Place and Baywater Court
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Are you up for a challenge? Come find out why wetlands are important to our local ecosystem and all the services they provide. Volunteers will help remove large and small debris. Get the chance to learn more about Jamaica Bay Park while making a positive impact and improving this native habitat. Please come dressed in boots or sturdy shoes, a long sleeve shirt, thick pants and clothing that can get dirty. Please bring a sack lunch. Please meet your NAV Tech Leader at Point Breeze Place and Baywater Court. Space is limited. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT.
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1/21/2013 0:00 9:00:00 AM 1:00:00 PM
(212) 360-3317
NAV@parks.nyc.gov.
Kids Take the Lead: Is Dead Horse Bay Dead or Alive?
Get in the Bay and learn about nature.
Floyd Bennett Field Building 70
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6/22/2013 0:00 10:00:00 AM 1:00:00 PM
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NYC Audubon Spring Migration Workshop
Celebrate spring with a walk around the refuge during the spring bird migration.
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4/28/2013 0:00 10:00:00 AM 1:00:00 PM
(917) 371-8577
donriepe@gmail.com.
Kayak Skills Session
Practice your kayak skills.
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7/12/2013 0:00 1:00:00 PM 4:00:00 PM
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Sunset and the Pink Moon
Take a sunset stroll along the West Pond Trail with a ranger.
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4/25/2013 0:00 6:00:00 PM 8:30:00 PM
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Kayak Skills Session
Improve your kayak skills with these weekly sessions.
Receive instruction and practice kayak strokes and skills each week. Children over 11 and adults are welcomed to participate in this program. No reservation required.
8/2/2013 0:00 1:00:00 PM 4:00:00 PM
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Gateway National Recreation Area General Management Plan Open House
The National Park Service will hold a series of open houses to allow the public to comment on the DRAFT General Management Plan for Gateway National Recreation Area.
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The National Park Service will hold a series of open houses to allow the public to comment on the draft General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Gateway National Recreation Area.
Gateway is at a crossroads and a new vision is necessary to shape the park’s future. The General Management Plan / Environmental Impact Statement (GMP/EIS) will help park managers focus on what is most important in carrying out a new 20-year vision for Gateway.
The National Park Service invite you to attend one of our public open houses to learn more about the general management plan and provide your comments in person.
Subsequent open houses will be:
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Wednesday, August 21, 3:30 to 7:30 pm: Sandy Hook Chapel, Sandy Hook, NJ
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Thursday, August 22, 4 to 8 pm: Fort Wadsworth, Building 120, Staten Island
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Tuesday, September 10, 4 to 8 pm: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
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Thursday, September 12, 3:30 to 7:30 pm: Sandy Hook Chapel, Sandy Hook, NJ
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8/20/2013 0:00 4:00:00 PM 8:00:00 PM
(718) 354-4568
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Creepy Crawlies!
Hear all about creepy crawlies during this interactive family friendly program.
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3/30/2013 0:00 10:30:00 AM 11:30:00 AM
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Full Strawberry Moon
Enjoy the night as a ranger guides you along the West Pond Trail on a full moon night.
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6/23/2013 0:00 8:00:00 PM 9:30:00 PM
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Jamaica Bay Origami
Learn about the art of origami while creating the animals found in and around Jamaica Bay.
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3/24/2013 0:00 2:00:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
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The Flying Irishman- The Flight of Douglas “Wrong Way” Corrigan
Join a park ranger for a presentation and discussion of one of the most colorful pilots in aviation history.
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3/17/2013 0:00 1:00:00 PM 2:00:00 PM
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Spring Peepers with the National Park Service
Celebrate the first full day of spring with the spring peeper chorus! Join a National Park Ranger to discover these tiny but fascinating tree frogs.
Celebrate the first full day of spring with the spring peeper chorus! Join a National Park Ranger to discover these tiny but fascinating tree frogs on a stroll to Big John’s Pond. Evening will begin with a short indoor presentation at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Contact Station. Bring a flashlight.
3/21/2013 0:00 6:30:00 PM 8:30:00 PM
(718) 354-4606
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Birds in the Web of Life
Hear how common birds of the refuge benefit humans and the rest of the ecosystem on this family friendly bird walk
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5/11/2013 0:00 9:30:00 AM 11:00:00 AM
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Jamaica Bay Origami
Learn origami at Jamaica Bay Refuge Center
“Did you know that origami came from the Japanese words “Oru” meaning “to fold” and “Kami” meaning “paper?” Learn more about this relaxing art and create
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7/28/2013 0:00 1:00:00 PM 2:30:00 PM
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Jamaica Bay Tree Planting
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in the forest in Jamaica Bay!
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in the forest in Jamaica Bay! Trees provide so many benefits to New Yorkers such as improved air and water quality, reduced pollution, and lower energy costs. Volunteers will be trained in proper planting techniques, while furthering the efforts of MillionTreesNYC. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited and registration is required for this event.
4/9/2016 0:00 9:00:00 AM 1:00:00 PM
(212) 360-1463
jannelle.mccoy@parks.nyc.gov.
NYC Audubon Early Spring Bird Walk
Meet for a hike around the ponds and uplands to look for the first birds of spring.
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3/30/2013 0:00 10:00:00 AM 1:00:00 PM
(917) 371-8577
donreipe@gmail.com.
Jamaica Bay Tree Planting
Help us plant trees in Jamaica Pay! Trees provide so many benefits to New Yorkers such as improved air and water quality, reduced pollution, and lower energy costs.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in Jamaica Bay Park! Trees provide so many benefits to New Yorkers such as improved air and water quality, reduced pollution, and lower energy costs.
Volunteers will be trained in proper planting techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Please bring your own water bottle.
Please note: Space is limited and registration is required for this event. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone.
10/14/2018 0:00 9:00:00 AM 1:00:00 PM
(718) 392-5232
mary.hanchar@parks.nyc.gov.
Kids Take the Lead: Migration and Climate Change
Grab a pair of binoculars and scope out all the different birds.
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6/23/2013 0:00 1:00:00 PM 3:00:00 PM
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Gateway National Recreation Area General Management Plan Open House
The National Park Service is inviting the public to comment on the Draft General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Gateway National Recreation Area at the final open house at Jamaica Bay on September 10.
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The National Park Service is inviting the public to comment on the Draft General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Gateway National Recreation Area at the final open house at Jamaica Bay on Sept. 10.
Gateway is at a crossroads and a new vision is necessary to shape the park’s future. The Draft General Management Plan / Environmental Impact Statement (GMP/EIS) will help park managers focus on what is most important in carrying out a new 20-year vision for Gateway and the mission of the National Park Service.
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9/10/2013 0:00 4:00:00 PM 8:00:00 PM
(718) 354-4568