Fort Tryon Park: Kid Birding with Alexandra Wang, Join naturalist Alexandra Wang for a fun-filled morning of birdwatching and outdoor exploration in Fort Tryon Park. Discover the colorful birds that call the park home while learning how to spot, observe, and identify them in their natural habitat.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in Inwood Hill Park on an exploration of the forest from fungal networks that live out of sight in the soil to towering canopies that are hundreds of years old. Learn how wildlife, plants, and all the micro ecosystems of the forest collaborate to persevere through major climactic change and join in on a discussion considering the wisdom that these woodlands hold in the future of New York City's green spaces.
Leslie Day will read from and discuss her newest book, River–A Hudson Memoir (Cornell University Press, 2025.) The book offers a unique look at Dr. Day’s life when, in 1975, she moved to a tiny houseboat at the 79th St. Boat Basin on the Hudson.
Join us for the inaugural 2026 Little Red Lite Swim Inspired by the spirit of the classic Little Red Lighthouse 10K marathon swim, a beloved event once hosted by NYC Swim, this offers a new opportunity to experience Manhattan’s iconic open-water scene, which follows a beautiful 6.4 km / 4 mi route along one of the most scenic stretches of the Hudson River. The swim begins at Inwood Canoe Club and finishes Baylander, a former U.S. Navy vessel docked at the West Harlem Piers near 125th St.
Join the Urban Park Rangers at Inwood Hill Park for The Secret Lives of Insects, a deep dive into the extraordinary world of insects — the tiny creatures that quietly run our ecosystems. We’ll uncover the surprising lives of pollinators, predators, decomposers, and parasites.
Inwood Hill Park: Family Camping. We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration ends on 8/20/2026.
