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Inwood Hill Park: Inwood Hill Wetland Restoration

Inwood Hill Wetland Restoration

Monday, January 19, 2026
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

Join NYC Parks Stewardship as we celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect wetland areas in Inwood Hill Park! Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health, as well as remove debris in order to help restore the wetland and create a healthier ecosystem. 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

Gaelic Field in Inwood Hill Park

Cost

Free

Inwood Hill Park: Kids Week: Wigwam Gathering and Campfire

Kids Week: Wigwam Gathering and Campfire

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
1:00 p.m.2:30 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 mid-Winter Recess. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Explore and enter our recently restored Lenape wigwam and enjoy an afternoon by a warm campfire. Learn how to use a bow drill and other methods to start a fire.

Location

West 218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Park

Cost

Free

Registration

Registration not required.

Dyckman Farmhouse Museum: The Hummingbird saves the day- a puppet show about friendship

The Hummingbird saves the day is a fun-filled puppet show all about flowers, friendship, and adventure! Join us at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum for an exciting in-person event that will delight both kids and adults. Watch as Keke, the brave puppet hero, embarks on a journey filled with laughter and heartwarming moments. Don’t miss out on this magical experience with the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre!

Zumba salva el día – un show de títeres sobre flores, amistad y aventuras donde todos se divierten y aprenden juntos.

Inwood Hill Park – Mulchfest: Inwood Street Tree Care

Mulchfest: Inwood Street Tree Care

Friday, January 9, 2026
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important role street trees play in New York City. Volunteers should dress in clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. 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

Sherman Ave and Thayer St in Inwood Hill Park

Location Details:
Meeting Location- Sherman Ave and Thayer St

Cost

Free