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Inwood Hill Park: Urban Wildlife Festival

We welcome guests of all ages to join us at Urban Wildlife Festival hosted by the Urban Park Rangers. Discover New York City’s abundant wildlife at this free family event featuring live animals! Uncover the secrets of opossums, deer, bats, coyotes, squirrels, and more through a variety of displays, games, and activities!

The festival is an opportunity to get up close and personal with NYC’s wild residents! Find out the best places in New York City and New York State to watch wildlife.

There will be fun activities including live animals presented by Wildlife In Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation (WINORR), games, and more.

Location: West 218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Park

Dyckman Farmhouse Museum: Pollinator Party & Puppet Show

Dyckman Farmhouse has always been a place where people grow things in the ground: the Lenape used this area as seasonal farmland, the Dyckmans were known for planting fruit orchards, and even today our neighbors tend to our raised garden beds.

Join us on Earth Day to celebrate the past and present pollinators that have made Dyckman Farmhouse’s garden possible!

  • Enjoy a pollinator-inspired puppet show starting at 4:30pm, the legendary “Hummingbird Saves the Day” with Cinta Productions returns to the Farmhouse! 
  • Bring paper butterflies, bees, and birds to life with stop motion animation!
  • Sparrow? Pigeon? Hawk? Discover who’s who in the bird world and get fluent in birdwatching with the Urban Park Rangers!
  • Create melodies and rhythms inspired by our Inwood neighborhood with local composer and teaching artist Evelyn Petcher Brandes!
  • Roll up your sleeves, make wildflower seed bombs, and take your best shot around our Hessian Hut! FYI, come back to Dyckman Farmhouse Museum in a month to see your sprouts in action!

Kid- and family-friendly? Absolutely! This party was made just for you!

Registration Required? No, this is a free, drop-in program

Davis Center Community Celebration

After a snowy winter, the Central Park Conservancy is excited to welcome friends and families back to the green at the Davis Center! On April 18, stop by as the green opens for the season with music, games, art, and more—all free and open to all. For more information, visit the Davis Center’s website.

When: April 18 | 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Where: Davis Center at the Harlem Meer
Admission: Free and open to all—no sign-up required!

Fort Tryon Park: Migratory Birding Day at Cabrini Woods

Migratory Birding Day at Cabrini Woods

Join us in celebrating Migratory Birding Day with a guided walk through Fort Tryon Park, led by local birder Alexandra Wang. This special event highlights the incredible journey of migratory birds as they return for the spring season.

Participants will explore the park’s scenic landscapes, learn about migration patterns, and practice spotting and identifying a variety of species that pass through this important urban green space.

Open to birders of all levels, this walk is a great opportunity to deepen your appreciation for wildlife and experience the energy of spring migration firsthand.

Meet at Margaret Corbin Circle. The walk will continue to Cabrini Woods Plaza and throughout the western side of the park.