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  • Fort Tryon & Riverside Park Conservancy: Riverfront Ramble

    Cottage at Fort Tryon Park 741 Fort Washington Avenue, New York

    Ramble through three riverfront parks and across one big bridge at this free cross-river walking adventure and scavenger hunt.  Ramblers can pick up a free paper map with walking directions and points of interest to discover at any of three staffed hubs: The Little Red Lighthouse in Fort Washington Park / The N.J. entrance to the G.W.B. North Walk and the Palisades Interstate Park Long Path / The Cottage at Fort Tryon Park. Ramblers can collect a different small keepsake and a unique rubber stamp at each park hub.

    FREE with RSVP

  • Fort Tryon Park: Stargazing in the Park

    Fort Tryon Park's Cloisters Lawn

    Explore the night sky Stargazing in the Park on Cloisters Lawn. Look up and discover the wonders of the night sky at Stargazing in the Park! Join local astronomer Novaughn Miller for an evening of exploring the stars, planets, and celestial sights above Fort Tryon Park. Learn more about the night sky and enjoy an opportunity to stargaze with an expert in one of New York City’s most scenic parks.

    FREE with RSVP

  • Inwood Hill Park: Autumn Starfest

    Inwood Hill Park West 218th Street & Indian Rd Indian Rd & West 218th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Join the Urban Park Rangers and the Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA) at the annual Autumn Starfest! See Jupiter, Saturn, the craters of our Moon through telescopes supplied by AAA members along with star clusters, double stars, and other objects in the night sky. Weather permitting.

    FREE

  • Inwood Hill Park: After Dark Hike

    Inwood Hill Park West 218th Street & Indian Rd Indian Rd & West 218th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Join the Urban Park Rangers on a walk through Inwood Hill Park at night, where bats, bones, owls, and lore make for a perfect night hike. Location: West 218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Park. Registration not required.

    FREE

  • Inwood Hill Park: Native American Heritage Month – Lenape History and Ethnobotany   

    Inwood Hill Park, Isham St. & Seaman Ave. Citi Bike: Seaman Ave & Isham St., New York, NY, United States

    Explore the ancient tulip tree forest of Inwood Hill Park with the Urban Park Rangers and learn about the Lenape’s deep connection to this landscape. This short walk highlights rock shelters, cultural history, and traditional plant knowledge rooted in Native American heritage. Location: Seaman Avenue and Isham Street in Inwood Hill Park. Registration not required.

    FREE