Tag Archives: Inwood Hill Park

Inwood Hill Park: Kids Week – Tree Identification for Kids

Friday, December 29, 2023
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.

Even when school’s out, our parks are still the city’s natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week during Winter Recess. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike and learn different ways to identify trees during the winter.

Location
Seaman Avenue and Isham Street in Inwood Hill Park

 

Cost

Free

Inwood Hill Park – Nature Exploration Hike

Sunday, December 24, 2023
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.

On nature exploration hikes, we will discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest. To enhance your experience, please bring your own binoculars and field guides. Rangers will introduce you to the many species of living nature found within,

Location
Seaman Avenue and Isham Street in Inwood Hill Park

 

Cost

Free

Inwood Hill Park: Outdoor Skills: Survival 101

Saturday, December 9, 2023
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.

Our 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. Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or just want to be more prepared for any situation, an outdoor skills program is the perfect fit for you. Learn the basic skills of outdoor survival including fire making, shelter building and water collection among other skills.

Location

218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Park
Manhattan

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Cost

Free

Inwood Hill Park Forest Restoration

Friday, December 8, 2023
9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect the forested areas in Inwood Hill Park! Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long sleeves, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Face masks may be worn at your discretion. Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. This event has been funded in part by NYC Service. To sign up a group of 10 or more volunteers please reach out to stewardship@parks.nyc.gov.

Location

Payson Playground in Inwood Hill Park
Dyckman Street and Payson Avenue
Manhattan

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Location Details:
Meeting Location: Payson Playground

Cost

Free

Inwood Hill Park – Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: Northern Manhattan Parks Super Hike

Friday, November 24, 2023
1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.

On this Friday, work off your Thanksgiving feast while enjoying the great outdoors. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike! This hike will take you through the hills Inwood Hill and Fort Tryon and Parks. Comfortable walking footwear highly recommended.

Location

218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Park
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free