Inwood Hill Park Field Trip in NYC
Join Natural Areas Conservancy & NYC’s Secrets & Lies for a Field Trip Experience, a community event for history and nature lovers alike!
Manhattan isn’t just a concrete jungle—and its history isn’t always what the textbooks tell you. To celebrate Arbor Day, join Natural Areas Conservancy and NYC’s Secrets & Lies for a Field Trip Experience, a community event for history nerds and nature lovers alike.
We’re heading to Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan’s only original forest, to explore the Park’s natural, environmental, and social history through live storytelling. We’ll hike through geological wonders and historical “lore” while separating the facts from the fables of the land. Along the way, we’ll participate in the 2026 City Nature Challenge, documenting the Park’s biodiversity in real-time. These observations will contribute to NYC’s overall ranking during the weekend.
Josh Otero from Natural Areas Conservancy, and Christa Avampato and Bethany Fitch from NYC’s Secrets & Lies, will be your field guides and storytellers for this immersive experience into the wilder side of Manhattan. Come ready for some fresh air and forgotten secrets. All ages are welcome.
Join the NAC Network City Nature Challenge group on iNaturalist. The user with the most observations during City Nature Challenge Weekend will win a small prize.
What you should bring:
- A water bottle
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Sturdy, closed toe shoes
- Smart phone with the app iNaturalist downloaded
If you are attending, please fill out this volunteer waiver. Note: Every attendee must fill out a waiver. If you have others joining, please ensure they fill out the waiver above as well.
