New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots. Throughout the winter, many Bald Eagles from upstate will fly south to NYC to hunt along the open, unfrozen sections of the Hudson River. On our walk we will hopefully be able to observe some of these mighty raptors soaring above the river or perched along the forest scouring for fish to prey upon!
Location: Payson Park House in Inwood Hill Park
Dyckman Street and Payson Avenue
Free: Registration not required.
On nature exploration hikes, we will discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest. Rangers will introduce you to the many species of living nature found within Fort Tryon Park.
Location : Margaret Corbin Circle in Fort Tryon Park
Free – Registration Not Required
January 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Bundle up and join us for a Winter Birding Tour led by expert birder Alexandra Wang! Winter is a wonderful time to spot resident birds and seasonal visitors as leaves are off the trees and activity is easier to observe. Alexandra will guide participants through the park, sharing tips on identification, bird behavior, and what makes winter birding so special.
Saturday, January 17
12:00 PM
Meet at the Margaret Corbin Circle entrance
All experience levels are welcome—bring binoculars if you have them and dress for the weather!
Sunday, January 18
AGELESS
by Bridgette Dutta Portman
directed by Kathy MacGowan
At the beginning of the 22nd century, Marin is one of the few holdouts when an anti-aging drug makes 90 the new 30. Her increasingly marginalization impacts not only herself but also the people she loves.
** VENUE OF CHANGE **
CASTLE VILLAGE COMMUNITY ROOM
110 Cabrini Blvd.
New York, NY 10033
George Washington stayed at the Morris-Jumel Mansion for five weeks in the Fall of 1776, but that wasn’t the only time New York City was an important place for our Nation’s first leader. The city served as the Nation’s Capital during Washington’s presidency from 1785-1790. The Mansion is proud to welcome Alexis Coe, award-winning author and Presidential historian to our first Virtual Parlor Chat of 2026, to discuss Washington’s Presidency in the City of New York and beyond. Learn about why we’ve never forgotten our first Commander-in-Chief from one of the Nation’s top historians, whose lively storytelling and tedious research will introduce you to Washington and his Presidency like you’ve never seen him before. This Virtual Parlor Chat is one that will have both the casual history enthusiast and the academic professional on the edge of their seats!
About Alexis Coe:
Alexis Coe is a presidential historian, an award-winning, New York Times bestselling presidential historian, and a senior fellow at New America, a bi-partisan think tank. In July 2025, Coe became the American History Columnist at the New York Times.
