Join the Urban Park Rangers for a monthly discussion of a nature-themed book. This month’s book will be Inheritors of the Earth by Chris D. Thomas. Please have the book read before the meeting! Registration not required. Program will be at Nature Center.
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Highbridge Park: Historic New York – The Highbridge Water Tower
Join 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. Program will be held at the base of the water tower behind the Highbridge Recreation Center and Pool.
Location: West 174 Street & Amsterdam Avenue in Highbridge Park
Registration not required.
Inwood Hill Park: Planting the Native Garden
Inwood Hill Park: Planting the Native Garden
Join Urban Park Rangers as we design and plant our Lenape teaching garden in its new location. Learn about the 4 crops that the Lenape people planted for the summer and help us get them into the ground.
Inwood Hill Park: Family Camping
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Monday May 18.
Cost: Free but Registration required
Registration begins on 5/18/2026 and ends on 5/21/2026.
Inwood Hill Park: Senior Community Day
Join the Urban Park Rangers to explore the Inwood Hill Nature Center and build community.
This month’s Senior Community Day will be a nature printmaking day.
Location: West 218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Parkunity
Manhattan
Registration not required.