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City Nature Challenge: Bio Blitz

  • Gantry Plaza State Park 4-09 47th Road Long Island City, NY, 11101 United States (map)

This event is hosted by the New York State Parks Environmental Education Team , email Devin.Gorsen@parks.ny.gov with any questions or to sign up for future communications about their programs.

Spring is here! Flowers are blooming, trees are leafing out, and now it is time to celebrate our Earth and the wildlife returning back to New York City after this chilly winter! Check out our April environmental education programs to discover Gantry Plaza's natural wonders!

Use the links below to register on Eventbrite. Pre-registration is recommended unless otherwise noted.  See below to find out what we have going on this April and help us spread the word! 

City Nature Challenge: Bio Blitz

Saturday, April 30th
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Help us document nature for a better understanding of urban biodiversity during the City Nature Challenge! We'll teach you how to participate through the app, INaturalist and then take a guided walk through Gantry Plaza.

Ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. *Smartphone recommended.

Register Here


Where: Meet at the Rainbow Playground picnic tables


IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19:

In order to ensure the health and safety of our staff and participants, we ask that you please follow the guidelines below:

  • Social distancing and mask wearing will be required.

  • Pre-registration through Eventbrite is recommended to ensure space is available. Tickets are required for ALL people attending the event. Please reserve one ticket per person.

The Gantry Plaza State Park Environmental Education Team

Earlier Event: April 28
Little Flyers Birding