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- Morning Birding at Prospect Park with Gabriel WillowFRIDAYS · 9 AM · SEPTEMBER · Free
- Park Pitch inSELECT WEEKENDS · Free · registration required
- Fall Foliage CanoeingSun, Oct 25 · Free
- Sunset Volunteer SeriesTUESDAYS · 5–7 PM · APRIL–AUGUST · Free · registration required · 18+
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FreeWorkshops & Classes · Saturday, October 3, 2026
Nature Exploration: City of Forest Day
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Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education activities to learn about and celebrate New York City’s urban forest!Leaf Art, 10 am–12 pm: Let’s have fun exploring the unique features of trees and their uniquely shaped leaves. Let your creativity flourish as you craft art inspired by nature.Nature Detective, 10 am–12 pm: What can you discover when you slow down and look closely? Borrow a sketchbook and observation guide, then record your discoveries and sketch what catches your eye, just like a naturalist in the field!Fall Leaf Discovery, 12–1 pm: Join us as we delve into the wonder of nature! Are you curious about why and when trees shed their leaves? Gain hands-on experience in citizen science as we explore the Prospect Park environment and witness how changing temperatures affect the trees. We will provide you with a guide to help you record your observations. This program leaves the Audubon Center promptly at 12 pm.
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