10 NYC Free Winter Nature Events in December 2025

Just because winter is upon us doesn’t mean we still can’t enjoy New York City’s natural areas! The NAC, NYC Parks, and other organizations across the five boroughs are hosting winter events outdoors all throughout December. Check out what’s going on below, and RSVP for some winter fun!

December 6, 2025

Inwood Hill Park Winter ID Walk

Natural Areas Conservancy

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Salt marsh nature Center NYC 25 year historic walk 

NYC Parks

11:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

December 7, 2025

Fall Birding at Floyd Bennett Field 

NYC Bird Alliance

9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

December 11, 2025

Planting at Bronx River Forest 

Bronx River Alliance

9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

December 13, 2025

Winter composting with big reuse on Randall’s island 

Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Big Reuse

December 6, 13, 2025

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Seal Exploration in Pelham Bay Park 

NYC Parks 

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

December 20, 2025

Cunningham Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training

Natural Areas Conservancy 

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

December 21, 2025

Winter solstice campfire in Van Cortlandt Park 

NYC Parks

5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Recurring December Events

Prospect Park wellness walk 

Prospect Park Alliance

Every Friday 10am to 12pm

Central Park winter bathing walk 

Central Park Conservancy 

Multiple dates and times in December

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