NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers Events August 2023
NYC Urban Park Rangers are full of knowledge about history, astronomy, animals, plants, and more. Attend a Ranger-led event with your family and see how much fun learning can be!
NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers Events August 2023
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Discovery Hike: Soil Testing
at Nevada Avenue Parking Lot (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore and contents of the ground beneath us.
Free!
Event
Plants and Pollinators Walk
at Lawn Area (in Seaside Wildlife Nature Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Pollinators such as insects, birds and bats play a very important role in creating a balanced ecosystem. Learn more about the ways these species help plants flourish in our parks.
Free!
Event
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Plant Discovery and Stewardship Walk
at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and Snug Harbor for plant exploration walk followed by a park stewardship plant species removal at this site. Registration begins Wednesday July 26.
Free!
Event
Insect Exploration: Dragonflies and Damselflies
at Ocean Breeze Park, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as for a fact-filled adventure while you learn about dragonflies, damselflies and why they are commonly mistaken for each other
Free!
Event
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Family Camping: Staten Island
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
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 Wednesday August 2.
Free!
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Birding: Shore and Wading Birds
at Entrance – Cornelia Avenue and Chester Avenue (in Wolfe’s Pond Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Learn more about egrets, herons, sandpipers and other wading birds that are found along the shoreline.
Free!
Nature Crafts
at Maine Avenue and Willard Avenue (in Westerleigh Park)
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get creative as we use the park as an inspiration to construct a nature-based craft.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Outdoor Skills: Fire Building
at Archery Field Parking Lot (in Willowbrook Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 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.
Free!
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Community Science: Mini Bio-Blitz
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon of community science with two different projects
Free!
DIY Nature Field Journals
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Great ecologists take great field notes. Using recycled materials, string, paper, leaves, and embellishments, participants will assemble and create their own nature journals/sketchpads.
Free!
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Basic Canoeing
at Martling Avenue and Brooks Pond Place (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. Ages 8 and up.
Free!
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Insect Exploration Hunt
at Nevada Avenue Parking Lot (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the park’s looking for insects such as ants, wasps, beetles, butterflies, mantids and many more.
Free!
