Forest Park City Nature Challenge Guided Hike
Join NAC staff in an exploration of the trails at Forest Park and capture observations of flora and fauna for the 2026 CNC.
The Natural Areas Conservancy (NAC) will host a guided walk through Forest Park’s trails to explore the diversity of flora and fauna. Volunteers will learn how to identify these plants and learn how to make iNaturalist observations of any other signs of nature they find along the way. These observations will contribute to the 2026 City Nature Challenge and NYC’s overall ranking during the weekend.
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.
Location: Forest Park Visitor Center
What should you bring:
- A water bottle
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sturdy, closed-toe shoes
- Smartphone with the app iNaturalist downloaded
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.
If you have any questions about this event or would like to learn more about the Natural Areas Conservancy, please visit naturalareasnyc.org, @naturalareasnyc on Instagram, or contact Community Engagement Coordinator, Melissa Rosenthal at melissa.rosenthal@naturalareasnyc.org.
Time: 10:00 am — 1:00 pm EST
Free!
