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  SOLD OUT - Jamaica Bay Natural Areas Tour Series: Sunset Kayak Tour of Subway Island

  Sun, Jun 23, 2019 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map

  Join Don Riepe, Jamaica Bay Guardian at the American Littoral Society, and Alex Zablocki, Executive Director of the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, for a sunset kayak tour of Jamaica Bay and its iconic marsh islands. Depart from the Community Boathouse at Beach 88th St. and paddle to the… More Info

  Join Don Riepe, Jamaica Bay Guardian at the American Littoral Society, and Alex Zablocki, Executive Director of the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, for a sunset kayak tour of Jamaica Bay and its iconic marsh islands. Depart from the Community Boathouse at Beach 88th St. and paddle to the southern tip of Subway Island, a popular nesting area and stop-over for year-round and migratory birds. Learn about the unique ecology of Subway Island and the different types of wildlife that call it home. Paddle around Subway Island, part of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, while taking in the sunset on the return trip to Beach 88th St. Kayaks generously provided by the Community Boathouse.

  18 years of age or older. Registration and waiver required. First come, first served. Bring plenty of water and clothes that can get wet.

  The Jamaica Bay Natural Areas Tour Series is a partnership program between the Natural Areas Conservancy and the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC). This program is generously supported by the JBRPC, a project of the Fund for the City of New York.

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  Jamaica Bay Natural Areas Tour Series: Bike the Jamaica Bay Greenway!

  Sat, Jul 20, 2019 9:00 am – 11:00 am Map

  Join NAC Ecologists and Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for a bike tour of natural areas along the Jamaica Bay Greenway. Start in Canarsie Park and view the recently restored upland and coastal restoration areas. Continue along the Greenway as you take in views of Jamaica Bay and… More Info

  Join NAC Ecologists and Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for a bike tour of natural areas along the Jamaica Bay Greenway. Start in Canarsie Park and view the recently restored upland and coastal restoration areas. Continue along the Greenway as you take in views of Jamaica Bay and Canarsie Pol, an uninhabited island with stunning tidal wetlands and maritime forest. Ride on to Canarsie Pier, a prime fishing location and great spot for picnicking. Finally, make your way to the Shirley Chisholm State Park, Brooklyn’s newest and largest state park. Learn about the former Penn and Fountain landfills that make up the park and its recreational amenities, while enjoying its natural areas that local flora and fauna call home.

  Bring your own bike! A select number of adult bikes will be available for loan. First come, first served. Registration required.

  The Jamaica Bay Natural Areas Tour Series is a partnership program between the Natural Areas Conservancy and the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC). This program is generously supported by the JBRPC, a project of the Fund for the City of New York.

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  2019 Women's Speaker Series: Outdoor Activism and Advocacy

  Wed, Aug 7, 2019 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Map

  The Natural Areas Conservancy's Leila Mougoui will be at REI SoHo to talk about forming coalitions and NYC Nature Goals 2050: Advocating for the outdoors is important work that requires successfully navigating complexities in public policy while bringing people together for a common cause. For the… More Info

  The Natural Areas Conservancy's Leila Mougoui will be at REI SoHo to talk about forming coalitions and NYC Nature Goals 2050:

  Advocating for the outdoors is important work that requires successfully navigating complexities in public policy while bringing people together for a common cause. For the fourth 2019 REI Women's Speaker Series event we'll hear from three women who are fighting for life outside at a high level here in New York. Adrienne Esposito (Citizens Campaign for the Environment) pursues federal funding to help preserve and protect Long Island Sound. Melissa Abramson (REI Outdoor Programs and Experiences) is actively involved in the creation of an Office of Outdoor Recreation in New York State. Leila Mougoui (Natural Areas Conservancy) works to create a diverse coalition supporters as part of NYC Nature Goals 2050. Beverages provided by Sapp, and we will have a raffle.

  This event is free and advanced registration is required.

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  Jamaica Bay Natural Areas Tour Series: Past and Present Fort Tilden

  Sat, Aug 10, 2019 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Map

  Join a National Park Service Park Ranger and Helen Forgione, Senior Ecologist at the Natural Areas Conservancy, for a walking tour of Fort Tilden’s military remnants that are slowly being reclaimed by nature. Fort Tilden served as an important military post during both world wars and the Cold War, a… More Info

  Join a National Park Service Park Ranger and Helen Forgione, Senior Ecologist at the Natural Areas Conservancy, for a walking tour of Fort Tilden’s military remnants that are slowly being reclaimed by nature. Fort Tilden served as an important military post during both world wars and the Cold War, and lastly as an Army Reserve post. Visit the remaining military fortifications while learning about the various plants and animals that now call them home. Decommissioned as a military base in 1970 and turned over to the National Park Service, Fort Tilden serves as a constant reminder of nature’s ability to reclaim the built environment and become a favorite home for flora and fauna.

  Please wear appropriate footwear for a walk, and bring enough water to stay hydrated.

  The Jamaica Bay Natural Areas Tour Series is a partnership program between the Natural Areas Conservancy and the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC). This program is generously supported by the JBRPC, a project of the Fund for the City of New York.

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  Jamaica Bay Natural Areas Tour Series: Explore Sunset Cove

  Sun, Sep 15, 2019 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Map

  Join Dan Mundy, Vice President of the Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers, and learn about Sunset Cove’s unique ecology and the community engagement and civic action that led to its multi-million-dollar restoration. Once fully restored, Sunset Cove will offer a rare chance for the public to get up close and p… More Info

  Join Dan Mundy, Vice President of the Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers, and learn about Sunset Cove’s unique ecology and the community engagement and civic action that led to its multi-million-dollar restoration. Once fully restored, Sunset Cove will offer a rare chance for the public to get up close and personal with Jamaica Bay’s tidal marshes. Jamaica Bay’s marshes provide important habitat and nesting grounds for migratory bird species and other wildlife, while also protecting our vulnerable shorelines from erosion and storm surge. Take in views of Jamaica Bay’s marsh islands and the NYC skyline while learning about tidal wetlands and the wildlife that depend on them.

  Please wear appropriate footwear for a walk, and bring enough water to stay hydrated.

  The Jamaica Bay Natural Areas Tour Series is a partnership program between the Natural Areas Conservancy and the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC). This program is generously supported by the JBRPC, a project of the Fund for the City of New York.

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Workshops and Trainings

The Natural Areas Conservancy, in partnership with NYC Parks, is proud to work directly with park conservancies across New York City, to advise and assist with the stewardship of 10,000 acres of natural areas. Our scientists have developed a set of resources and tools to streamline these citywide management efforts. Throughout the spring and summer, we'll be holding a series of workshops and trainings for partner organizations to learn and test-drive these cutting edge tools.

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Past Fundraisers

Thanks to everyone who supported us at our yearly fundraisers! Check out the links below to see recaps of the events.

2017 Five Year Anniversary Fundraiser

2018 Summer Celebration