It’s supposed to be hot this weekend in the city, a perfect excuse to spend time at the seaside. Here are a few more ways to explore the natural world in NYC and beyond (July 23 –24 , 2016):
Go Outside
- Look for bullfrogs, water snakes and turtles on a happy herpetological walk through High Rock Park in Staten Island
- Walk the Gowanus Canal with author Joseph Alexiou and learn the natural origins of one of the most important – and most toxic – waterways in America
- Get ready to camp! Registration is now open for the Family Camping Weekend lottery in Pelham Bay in the Bronx
Listen
- NPR’s All Things Considered has a short segment on how wild birds team up with humans to find honey
- One of the most iconic animals in New York City is the bodega cat. Watch Snowball’s interview about her Brooklyn bodega.
Read
- Atlas Obscura and Underwater New York have collaborated on a wondrous account of the strange objects found in NYC waters. Inspired reading!
- Speaking of the New York waterways, I’m astonished that there are seahorses in the Hudson River. I repeat: There are seahorses in the Hudson River.
Slow Nature Fast City 
I really enjoy reading about the many interesting natural history events and activities you offer people in NYC. Sometimes we think “the great outdoors” is far away from urban areas. As you show us, nature is right around a city corner. Well done!
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Thanks, Sally, for the great feedback. I also love your phrase “nature is right around a city corner.” Exactly!
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Again, another great blog full of interesting information to get folk out their amidst the wonder and beauty of the natural world. Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
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Thanks Pete! I hope you have a wonderful weekend too. 😀
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