City of Forest Day Events in Prospect Park

Join Prospect Park Alliance at the fifth annual City of Forest Day on Saturday, October 3 in Prospect Park. Presented by Forest for All NYC in partnership with the Parks and Open Space Partners – NYC Coalition and NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, City of Forest Day is a day of activities across the city to raise awareness of the importance of the New York City urban forest, and the essential role New Yorkers play every day in caring for the “lungs” of our city. Prospect Park Alliance presents an full day of activities to raise awareness and celebrate Brooklyn’s last remaining forest including nature education programming, a volunteer opportunity and more!

Prospect Park Events:

Park Pitch In: City of Forest Day
Saturday, October 3, 11 am–2 pm
Dog Beach, Free, Registration Required
In collaboration with BSE Global and National Grid, join Prospect Park Alliance for a Park Pitch In volunteer event on City of Forest Day! Volunteers will plant over 400 trees and shrubs as well as perform weeding and tree bed care to restore the park’s beloved landscape.

Nature Exploration: City of Forest Day
Saturday, October 3, 10 am–1 pm
Audubon Center, Free
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education activities to learn about and celebrate New York City’s urban forest!

Leaf Art, 10 am–12 pm: Let’s have fun exploring the unique features of trees and their uniquely shaped leaves. Let your creativity flourish as you craft art inspired by nature.

Nature Detective, 10 am–12 pm: What can you discover when you slow down and look closely? Borrow a sketchbook and observation guide, then record your discoveries and sketch what catches your eye, just like a naturalist in the field!

Fall Leaf Discovery, 12–1 pm: Join us as we delve into the wonder of nature! Are you curious about why and when trees shed their leaves? Gain hands-on experience in citizen science as we explore the Prospect Park environment and witness how changing temperatures affect the trees. We will provide you with a guide to help you record your observations. This program leaves the Audubon Center promptly at 12 pm.