10 Free Spring Events April 2026: Celebrate Earth Month in Nature

Here in New York City, the weather is getting a little bit warmer and with it more of us are venturing outside! Read on below for a list of nature events you can check out to celebrate Earth Month and get out into natural areas.

April 14, 2026

• Forest Park Nature Trails Guided iNaturalist Tour | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Natural Areas Conservancy

April 18, 2026

• West Harlem Forest Community Kick-Off Event | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Riverside Park Conservancy & Natural Areas Conservancy

• Blue Heron Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Natural Areas Conservancy

• Super Seedlings (for kids) | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Van Cortlandt Park Alliance

April 19, 2026

• Prospect Park Spring Blooming Hike |11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | NYC Urban Parks Rangers

• Celebrate the Earth! | 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Marine Park Alliance & Salt Marsh Alliance

April 25, 2026

• Pelham Bay Park City Nature Challenge Guided Hike | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Natural Areas Conservancy

• Forest Park City Nature Challenge Guided Hike | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Natural Areas Conservancy

• Inwood Hill Park Field Trip in NYC | 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Natural Areas Conservancy & NYC’s Secrets & Lies

April 29, 2026

• Prospect Park Birding with the Young Conservationists | 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.| NYC Bird Alliance

Looking to get more involved? Learn how you can use iNaturalist to contribute to science on your nature outings!