{"title": "It's My Park at Seaside Wildlife Nature Park", "start": "2026-11-14T11:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-14T12:30:00-05:00", "place": "Staten Island", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "nature/conservation"], "description": "It's My Park at Seaside Wildlife Nature Park is a volunteer event where people help care for a park in Staten Island. Pirate Park Families hosts it as part of the It's My Park season: volunteers clean and maintain the garden bed and assist with a clean-up along the shoreline and pathways in the park. Volunteers should meet at the garden and shoreline boardwalk. For more information, you can email pirateparkfamilies@gmail.com.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/its-my-park-at-seaside-wildlife-nature-park-51968/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/its-my-park-at-seaside-wildlife-nature-park-13/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/beed9357f0e98236e7f511f2967de98da5cce690a323395654101d984f96c587-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-14T11:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-14T12:30:00-05:00", "place": "Staten Island", "address": "", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "It's My Park at Westerleigh Park", "start": "2026-11-07T09:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-07T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Staten Island", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering"], "description": "It’s My Park at Westerleigh Park is a volunteer cleanup of Westerleigh Park on Staten Island, open to all ages. It is hosted by the Westerleigh Parks Coalition, which invites volunteers to help keep the park clean by raking leaves, removing fallen debris or sprucing up around the park. Volunteers should meet at the bandstand for the fall general cleanup. More information is available by emailing westerleighparkscoalition@gmail.com.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/its-my-park-at-westerleigh-park-51961/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/its-my-park-at-westerleigh-park-35/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/77768ea8d955ffc88b8fefdb41c52e63a610654ed154ec832a0caf6cb2291055-1200.webp"}, {"title": "It's My Park at Hunter's Point South Park", "start": "2026-11-07T09:30:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-07T12:30:00-05:00", "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "nature/parks"], "description": "It's My Park at Hunter's Point South Park is a volunteer gathering to clean up and beautify Hunter's Point South Park in Queens. It is hosted by Hunters Point Parks Conservancy as part of the It's My Park season, and all ages are welcome to join. Volunteers should meet at the park, and more information is available by email at info@hunterspointparks.org.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/its-my-park-at-hunters-point-south-park-51959/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/its-my-park-at-hunters-point-south-park-43/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/173d3c84541b068375e9e9937b4ffc886b415ea05c3451ed30396fba7569ed9e-1200.webp"}, {"title": "It's My Park at Brust Park", "start": "2026-11-07T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-07T13:00:00-05:00", "place": "Bronx", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "nature/parks", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "A volunteer gathering to prepare Brust Park in the Bronx for winter. Stewards of Brust Park host it as part of the It's My Park season, with leaf raking, restoration of the wetland area, and an annual Halloween parade. Volunteers of all ages should meet at Lower Brust, and the event is free.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/its-my-park-at-brust-park-51965/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/its-my-park-at-brust-park-9/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/da8a5bc2d99a51eed9f19e9e5b30080698fad50b9a0d15f2314717b18aafe11c-1200.webp"}, {"title": "It's My Park at Sitting Area", "start": "2026-11-07T12:30:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-07T15:30:00-05:00", "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/gardening"], "description": "A volunteer session where people help care for ground beds and standing planters at a paved lot in Astoria, Queens known as 'The Sitting Area'. Friends of Triboro G hosts the weekly gathering, and the work includes weeding, seed saving, pruning, and mulching with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity. Volunteers of all ages are welcome and should meet at the lot at 21st St & Hoyt North.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/its-my-park-at-sitting-area-51963/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/its-my-park-at-sitting-area-19/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/11f7623f1503ede7fcacdd0ca4aa538fc16c419aaf06863cfb4d53f3d6f19df7-1200.webp"}, {"title": "It's My Park at Sunset Park", "start": "2026-11-14T12:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-14T14:30:00-05:00", "place": "", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["food-drink/foraging", "nature/conservation"], "description": "It's My Park at Sunset Park is a volunteer day to protect the trees in Sunset Park through burdock removal, education by foraging chef Zoe Yiling Yang, and an interactive scavenger hunt. It is hosted by Rising Earth, together with City Parks Foundation, and marks their inaugural It's My Park day. Volunteers should meet at the park, at 41 St. and 44 St. between 5 Ave. and 7 Ave. For more information, you can email risingearthlauren@gmail.com.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/its-my-park-at-sunset-park-51969/", "official_url": "https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/its-my-park-at-sunset-park-124/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c46dd3133e30c790440841c85769bfb356646320a4ee900a9739e907900c2a46-1200.webp"}, {"title": "11/6 Restoration Friday at Highland Park", "start": "2026-11-06T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-06T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Meeting at the Vermont Place Parking Lot", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/conservation"], "description": "Restoration Friday at Highland Park is a volunteer event caring for a vernal pool. NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust invite people to remove invasive species and protect planted native ones. All tools are provided and no prior experience is needed; volunteers should wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and long pants and bring a water bottle. Advance registration is required, and the group meets at the Vermont Place Parking Lot.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/116-restoration-friday-at-highland-park-56580/", "official_url": "https://forestparktrust.org/events/11-6-restoration-friday-highland", "image": "https://noky.io/images/645f7ac0e8f9e213789326c8301d52f3322ec74ac4bc061cf926ac8281ed011c-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Riverdale Park Stewardship Day", "start": "2026-11-15T11:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-15T13:00:00-05:00", "place": "Riverhead Neighborhood House", "address": "Mosholu Avenue 5521, 10471", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/plants"], "description": "Riverdale Park Stewardship Day is a volunteer day at Riverdale Park. Riverhead Neighborhood House invites people to learn about plant identification in the local ecosystem, remove invasive species, and help restore the park's trails and habitats for everyone to enjoy.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/riverdale-park-stewardship-day-55407/", "official_url": "https://www.riverdaleonline.org/rnhcalendar/riverdale-park-trail-day-3be8k-yh2z7-ksy57-y46xj-rb3yy-jyj38", "image": "https://noky.io/images/14fd437efab8e62d0e156474c9c1082a0b759eb88e00a117c777491893d8fc43-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Native Planting at Forest Park", "start": "2026-11-14T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-14T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Buddy Monument", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "nature/conservation"], "description": "A planting event in Forest Park where participants help replenish the forest understory with native trees and shrubs. It is organized by NYC Parks, The Forest Park Trust and Natural Areas Conservancy. Attendees learn about forest restoration and monitoring forest health, and what it takes to maintain a healthy canopy. All tools are provided, no prior experience is needed, and registration is required; sturdy closed-toe shoes and a water bottle are recommended.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/native-planting-at-forest-park-56585/", "official_url": "https://forestparktrust.org/events/11-14-native-planting-at-forest-park", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8e8b7183ef514f383e5895169af37fffdea4f36536e75e2258d29bb8e0970a19-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden", "start": "2026-11-14T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-14T13:00:00-05:00", "place": "398 Jamaica Avenue Brooklyn, NY, 11207", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/urbanism/community-gardens", "community/volunteering"], "description": "Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden is a monthly volunteer gathering at a community garden in Brooklyn. Community gardeners invite neighbors to learn about the space and help keep it thriving. Tasks may include weeding communal beds, composting, and more.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/help-the-garden-day-at-highland-park-community-garden-56584/", "official_url": "https://forestparktrust.org/events/help-the-garden-day-at-highland-park-community-garden-xfr95-xzjpg-lmzms-psm5t-wfgdd-4gak6-xfcdx-6c49w-pl2nj-ts4a2-y7gcf", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8868bbbd3d52c390d7e44052e5391de4384d554854d26a9d2530b00c8055154b-2000.webp"}, {"title": "11/13 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park", "start": "2026-11-13T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-13T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/conservation"], "description": "Restoration Fridays at Forest Park is a hands-on forest restoration session in the park. NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust invite people to help with invasive species removal, trail restoration and possible planting. Advance registration is required, and participants should wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and clothes they don't mind getting dirty. Attendees meet at the Buddy Monument.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/1113-restoration-fridays-at-forest-park-56583/", "official_url": "https://forestparktrust.org/events/11-13-resfriday-forest", "image": "https://noky.io/images/dea6c4fab7ee7639f283e02d27733e1276d796351d119bd147c22560ba50706c-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Bird and Nature Walk: Fresh Kills - North Park", "start": "2026-11-04T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-04T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Freshkills North Park", "address": "350 Wild Ave., Staten Island, NY, 10314", "price": "Free / Donations welcome", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["nature/animals/birds"], "description": "Bird and Nature Walk: Fresh Kills – North Park is a guided nature walk through Freshkills North Park, meeting in the parking lot at the end of Wild Ave. It is led by the Staten Island Museum, with naturalists Ed Johnson and Ray Matarazzo joined by Director of Natural Science Colleen Evans. The walk goes through the borough of parks, looking for lingering songbirds and raptors as well as newly arrived wintering waterfowl.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/bird-and-nature-walk-fresh-kills-north-park-56056/", "official_url": "https://www.statenislandmuseum.org/event/bird-and-nature-walk-fresh-kills-north-park/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/cc4d995f232ab3a30263b3f2ce80b3432939d0f76caa1dfdf9d5a536968192e7-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Trail Work Thursdays", "start": "2026-11-05T09:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-05T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Van Cortlandt Park Alliance", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/conservation"], "description": "Trail Work Thursdays is a hands-on volunteer session caring for the trails of a large park in the Bronx. It is run by the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, a group working with the city parks department to preserve and promote the park. Participants clear debris and overgrowth, close unofficial paths to protect habitats, and help with trail safety and erosion control. Volunteers meet at the VCPA Learning Garden, where gloves, tools, and guidance are provided; sturdy closed-toe shoes are required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/trail-work-thursdays-67431/", "official_url": "https://vancortlandt.org/event/trail-work-thursdays-8/2026-10-29/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8e9e9930197f9c315dfc4b150d2c0981c5c4b76f305633d9dbdec412d3b362b7-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Urban Park Rangers: Hiking Club Series: Hidden Hunter Island", "start": "2026-11-15T11:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-15T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Pelham Bay, Bronx", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "tours", "tags": ["nature/hiking"], "description": "A beginner-friendly guided hike through the trails of Hunter Island, where forests, wetlands, and shoreline habitats meet. It is led by the Urban Park Rangers as part of their Hiking Club Series. Participants can enjoy fresh air, light exercise, and a hidden gem within New York City's largest park.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/urban-park-rangers-hiking-club-series-hidden-hunter-island-75576/", "official_url": "https://www.pelhambaypark.org/events/urban-park-rangers-hiking-club-series-hidden-hunter-island", "image": ""}, {"title": "Tune-Up Tuesdays - Garden Volunteer Days", "start": "2026-11-10T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-10T13:00:00-05:00", "place": "Van Cortlandt Park Alliance", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/gardening"], "description": "A garden volunteer day called \"Tune-Up Tuesdays – Garden Volunteer Days\" at the VCPA Learning Garden in Van Cortlandt Park, near the Mosholu Avenue and Broadway entrance past the Northwest playground. The Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, which works in partnership with the Department of Parks & Recreation to preserve, support, and promote the park, invites volunteers to care for the Learning Garden. Volunteers maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce; no gardening experience is needed, just clothing that can get dirty. Volunteers must be 18 or older, and groups of five or more register together by email.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/tune-up-tuesdays-garden-volunteer-days-67434/", "official_url": "https://vancortlandt.org/event/tune-up-tuesdays-garden-volunteer-days/2026-11-10/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/887f36a01ea9562494c49cf294b7e994de7dd8c2cdeaa37bd0afb051514cd8d2-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Great Kills Park Wellness Walk and Journaling Series", "start": "2026-11-15T12:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Ryan Visitor Center", "address": "New York Avenue 210, 10305 Staten Island", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["nature", "wellness"], "description": "A ranger-led wellness walk with journaling at Great Kills Park, meeting at the playground in Lot A. Join a park ranger to explore and reconnect with the natural world, ignite your senses, and create a journal of your park memories. It lasts one hour and 30 minutes and is canceled in inclement weather. Questions can be directed to the ranger at 718 354-4500.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/great-kills-park-wellness-walk-and-journaling-series-55504/", "official_url": "https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=BB73B6C1-B51F-5092-5082277182750067", "image": ""}, {"title": "Woodlawn Pollinator Garden Volunteer Event", "start": "2026-11-04T13:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-04T16:00:00-05:00", "place": "Van Cortlandt Park Alliance", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/plants"], "description": "A volunteer afternoon caring for the Woodlawn Wildflower Garden and surrounding area. It is run by the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, and volunteers can plant goldenrods and daffodil bulbs. Gloves and tools are provided, and no experience is mentioned as needed. Volunteers meet at the Pollinator Garden just north of Woodlawn Playground.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/woodlawn-pollinator-garden-volunteer-event-89452/", "official_url": "https://vancortlandt.org/event/woodlawn-pollinator-garden-volunteer-event/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ecef398d89f27c7e350fdde33e2ea6efc922fc8d4de7d8cecfc4cf3d493bd506-1200.webp"}]}