Join a naturalist for a slide presentation and hike around the ponds and gardens of the Wildlife Refuge to
look for late fall migrants and early winter birds.

Take a walk around the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge as a citizen scientist and help track the birds of the region.

Take a walk around the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge as a citizen scientist and help track the birds of the region.

Remove invasive plants from the Wildlife Refuge trails, then learn how to make holiday wreaths with your collections at the Visitor Center. 

Take a guided walk around the Wildlife Refuge in search of winter residents.

Start the year off with a brisk walk along the shoreline, dunes and woods of Fort Tilden. You'll hike to the top of the Battery Harris East hawk watch platform and get great views of the ocean, bay and NY harbor. After the walk meet at the Rockaway Artists Building for coffee, cake and champagne! For more information call (718) 474-0896 or email Don Riepe at donriepe@gmail.com. This is a partnership program between NYC Audubon, Gateway NRA, and the American Littoral Society.

Make time for nature and fitness in the New Year. Begin by taking a guided hike that winds its way around the trails at Fort Tilden,

Go out on an owl prowl at the Wildlife Refuge and celebrate natures real M.V.P.s, owls!