This Urban Park Ranger-led Fantastic Fungi mushroom ID hike will take you through the forest to learn how to identify fungi. Participants will learn about the crucial role that mushrooms play in an ecosystem and how natural decomposition takes place.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a monthly discussion of a nature-themed book at Inwood Hill Park Nature Center. This month's book will be The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger. Please have the book read before the meeting! Registration not required.
Inwood Hill Park's Urban Park Rangers are well versed in outdoor lore. Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life. Learn the basic skills of outdoor survival including fire making, shelter building and water collection among other skills.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a flower walk in the beautiful Heather Garden oin Fort Tryon Park! Explore the blossoms and learn about the flowers and the history of this little gem.
Kick off the new year with the Urban Park Rangers on a tour inside the iconic Highbridge Water Tower to learn about the history of New York City's water supply and enjoy the panoramic views from the top of the 200 foot tower. Arrive between 1:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m, to gain admittance.
Great Trees of Inwood Hill Park. Join the Urban Park Rangers on a walk-through Manhattan’s oldest growth forest! Learn about the benefits trees provide to our urban environment as we enjoy the shade and identify many of our native trees.
