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.
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.
Sungazing with Local Astronomer Novaughn Miller in Fort Tryon Park at Cloisters Lawn. Experience the Sun like never before during this fascinating afternoon of safe solar observation. Using specially filtered telescopes, participants will get an up-close view of the Sun’s surface. This family-friendly program is a unique opportunity to explore astronomy.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a monthly hike exploring Inwood Hill Park. The hike will begin at the Inwood Hill Nature Center. This month’s hike will be highlighting re-introduced species in Inwood Hill Park.
Join us for our next plant swap AND terrarium building at Billings Lawn in Fort Tryon Park. we’re putting aside two hours to focus on building terrariums together! As the weather turns colder and the growing season slows, terrariums are wonderful micro-climates that can grow and flourish throughout the fall and winter. Bbring your own air-tight container, as well as any other supplies you have on han
