Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
LIC Waterfront 5K
The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy is proud to partner with the Woodside-Sunnyside Runners, Run LIC, and the LIC Post to put on the annual LIC Waterfront 5K.
This event takes runners and walkers through the streets and waterfront parks of Long Island City and is an extremely popular family-friendly event that drawers casual and competitive runners alike. After the conclusion of the 5K, the festivities also include the Center Boulevard Children’s Dashes for kids 2-9.
Previous races have been attended by over 2,000 runners and walkers. All proceeds from the event go to HPPC and are put back into our parks or used for our free community events!
Our 11th event will be held on Saturday, June 6 at 9 am. You can register for the 5K and the Children’s Dashes here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Watercolors on the Waterfront
Join us for free Watercolors on the Waterfront classes hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy in partnership with Art instructor Donna Levinstone.
Please register through our Eventbrite.
Queer Birding
More details to come!
We will be joined by Christine Gu, local birder, as our guide.
Botanical Sketching with Pencil & Ink
In this adult beginner-friendly introduction to botanical sketching, we’ll begin with a brief classroom orientation before we head outdoors to the park for inspiration. After capturing the beauty of nature, we’ll return to the classroom to refine and complete your botanical sketches.
Learn the fundamentals of using artist pencils to build forms. We’ll step up your shape modeling by discussing occlusion shadows, cast shadows, and reflected light. And how to incorporate these into your drawing of plants.
Explore how to break down flowers and leaves into simple, elegant shapes.
We’ll examine the flower details under a magnifying lens for added inspiration.
All materials are provided; if you would like, please bring your own colored pencils, watercolor pencils, or other art supplies.
This workshop is the perfect opportunity to prepare a drawing for painting in the upcoming botanical watercolor class.
Guided by Scientific Illustrator Monica Schroeder
Register for this class on our Eventbrite.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
On Tuesday, June 16th from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM we will walk around the southern point of Hunter's Point South Park and look at our summer blooms. Each person will be given a scavenger hunt list (based on age) and we will look for colorful flowers and more!
We will meet at 3:30 PM at the Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center.
Register on our Eventbrite.
Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Turn Kitchen Scraps Into New Produce
Come learn to grow produce from your kitchen scraps! We will be leading a short demonstration on how to use vegetable ends to regrow their roots and sprout new edible leaves! This can be done with carrots, beets, scallions, fennell, basil, and more. We will be providing some materials, but if you have, please bring vegetable ends and milk cartons, yogurt containers, or any small, waterproof container. Here is a link with more information about which vegetables work best.
We will meet at the Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center at 11AM on Saturday, June 20th.
We hope to see you there!
More details to come!
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Family Ocean Adventure: Kids Yoga & Read Along with Tranquil Tribes
Dive into a magical evening of movement, story, and sound under the open sky!
Join us for a heartwarming, ocean-themed journey perfect for families and little explorers. Rebecca kicks us off with calming ocean breaths and playful, sea-inspired yoga stretches—flowing like waves and stretching like curious sea creatures. Then, Mandi will read her beloved children’s book: “Avery the Axolotl”—a gentle tale of wonder, mindfulness, and staying true to yourself. The adventure continues with a soothing mini soundbath to lull busy minds into peace, followed by the highlight: the ‘Mini Sound Healers Club!’ Kids are invited to join in, touch, and play a variety of healing instruments—singing bowls, chimes, drums, and more—becoming the soundkeepers of the night. Bring your mat, a blanket, and your sense of wonder. This is connection, creativity, and calm—all in one splashy, soulful hour.
Eventbrite details to come!
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Watercolors on the Waterfront
Join us for free Watercolors on the Waterfront classes hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy in partnership with Art instructor Donna Levinstone.
Please register through our Eventbrite.
Queens Landing Open House
Please join us on Thursday, June 25th for another Queens Landing Open House at our Environmental Center from 2:30-4:30PM.
We will have crafts, activities, and be showcasing our beautiful animals from the Newtown Creek!
Botanical Sketching With Watercolors
Experience the vibrant world of botanical sketching with watercolors—a perfect blend of art and science in this introductory adult beginner-friendly workshop. After a brief orientation, we’ll venture into the park for inspiration, then return to the classroom to add watercolors.
You’ll discover watercolor techniques, with a special focus on mixing and matching colors to capture the beauty of your chosen subject.
In the park, you’ll select a subject and sketch directly from life, using a magnifying glass and ruler to help you achieve accuracy and detail.
Back in the classroom, you’ll learn how to transfer your sketch onto watercolor paper and begin painting, with a focus on glazing techniques. Start with a base color, then build up shadows and enrich your painting one delicate layer at a time.
All materials are supplied, but please bring your own art kit if you prefer.
Guided by Scientific Illustrator Monica Schroeder
Stay tuned for our Eventbrite for registration!
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Watercolors on the Waterfront
Join us for free Watercolors on the Waterfront classes hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy in partnership with Art instructor Donna Levinstone.
Please register through our Eventbrite.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Watercolors on the Waterfront
Join us for free Watercolors on the Waterfront classes hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy in partnership with Art instructor Donna Levinstone.
Please register through our Eventbrite.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Watercolors on the Waterfront
Join us for free Watercolors on the Waterfront classes hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy in partnership with Art instructor Donna Levinstone.
Please register through our Eventbrite.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Watercolors on the Waterfront
Join us for free Watercolors on the Waterfront classes hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy in partnership with Art instructor Donna Levinstone.
Please register through our Eventbrite.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Watercolors on the Waterfront
Join us for free Watercolors on the Waterfront classes hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy in partnership with Art instructor Donna Levinstone.
Please register through our Eventbrite.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Watercolors on the Waterfront
Join us for free Watercolors on the Waterfront classes hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy in partnership with Art instructor Donna Levinstone.
Please register through our Eventbrite.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity
We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:00pm with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.
You can register here.
Yoga on the Waterfront
This year, we'll hold Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Tuesdays and Sundays at 9am.
You can register here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Watercolors on the Waterfront
Join us for free Watercolors on the Waterfront classes hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy in partnership with Art instructor Donna Levinstone.
Please register through our Eventbrite.
Volunteer Gardening
Specific meeting locations will be communicated in advance of each day - please look out for emails!
Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear a mask, comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC & New York State Parks' waivers.
Once you arrive, those who need them will be given a pair of gloves and you will be directed to an area to pull weeds. Please email info@hunterspointparks.org with any questions or concerns.
Please register on our Signup here.
Queens Landing Open House
Please join us on Thursday, May 28th for another Queens Landing Open House at our Environmental Center from 2:30-4:30PM.
We will have crafts, activities, and be showcasing our beautiful animals from the Newtown Creek!
Volunteer Gardening
Volunteers will meet by the Park House, near Center Blvd. & Borden Ave.
Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear a mask, comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver.
Once you arrive, those who need them will be given a pair of gloves and you will be directed to an area to pull weeds. Please email info@hunterspointparks.org with any questions or concerns.
Please register on our Signup here.
Zumba on the Waterfront
Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
You can register for Zumba here.
Volunteer Gardening
Specific meeting locations will be communicated in advance of each day - please look out for emails!
Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear a mask, comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC & New York State Parks' waivers.
Once you arrive, those who need them will be given a pair of gloves and you will be directed to an area to pull weeds. Please email info@hunterspointparks.org with any questions or concerns.
Please register on our Signup here.
CANCELLED: Volunteer Gardening
Unfortunately due to the rain forecast, we have to cancel volunteer gardening today. Please join us next week!
Zumba on the Waterfront
Unfortunately we will have to cancel Zumba tonight due to a thunderstorm forecast. We hope to see you next week!
Nature Soundbath with Quintessential Therapy
Join Quintessential Therapy on Monday, May 18th at 6:15pm for a nature inspired, rejuvenating and immersive soundbath experience by the LIC Waterfront, where the soothing sounds of nature meet the healing vibrations of our soundbath instruments. We will begin with a quick stretch from one of Quintessential Therapy's yoga instructors and then begin the nature soundbath.
For your comfort, please bring yoga mats, blankets, water, and any other items that will help you relax and feel cozy during the event.This event is open to all ages and experience levels, so bring your friends and family for an unforgettable evening of healing and connection by the serene LIC Waterfront.
We will meet at Luminescence in Hunter's Point South Park (enter the park at 54th ave and Center Blvd.) at 6:15pm.
Please register on our Eventbrite.
Spring Birding with Gabriel Willow
Join us on Saturday, May 16th from 5-6PM for a bird walk with seasoned birder and naturalist, Gabriel Willlow!
Please register on our Eventbrite.
Volunteer Gardening
Volunteers will meet by the Park House, near Center Blvd. & Borden Ave.
Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear a mask, comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver.
Once you arrive, those who need them will be given a pair of gloves and you will be directed to an area to pull weeds. Please email info@hunterspointparks.org with any questions or concerns.
Please register on our Signup here.
Spring Birding with Gabriel Willow
Join us on Saturday, May 9th from 5-6PM for a bird walk with seasoned birder and naturalist, Gabriel Willlow!
Please register through our Eventbrite.
Volunteer Gardening
Specific meeting locations will be communicated in advance of each day - please look out for emails!
Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear a mask, comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC & New York State Parks' waivers.
Once you arrive, those who need them will be given a pair of gloves and you will be directed to an area to pull weeds. Please email info@hunterspointparks.org with any questions or concerns.
Please register on our Signup here.
Volunteer Gardening
Volunteers will meet by the Park House, near Center Blvd. & Borden Ave.
Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear a mask, comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver.
Once you arrive, those who need them will be given a pair of gloves and you will be directed to an area to pull weeds. Please email info@hunterspointparks.org with any questions or concerns.
Please register on our Signup here.
Tardigrades: The Toughest Creatures on Earth – Shadowbox Collage
Explore the fascinating world of microscopic tardigrades (water bears) and their legendary survival skills! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll assemble a pre-cut cardboard shadowbox, create a vibrant watercolor background, and draw and paint your own science-inspired mini scene. Wrap up by framing your masterpiece as a whimsical shadowbox collage.
Join scientific illustrator Monica Schroeder for an adults-only, beginner-friendly shadowbox collage workshop celebrating the wonders of microfauna—especially the nearly indestructible tardigrade!
Kick off with a lively mini-presentation packed with quirky and astonishing tardigrade science, then dive into painting, drawing, cutting, and gluing your own whimsical shadowbox inspired by these curious creatures.
We’ll even have a microscope set up—if luck’s on our side, you might spot real tardigrades swimming in moss samples collected from our very own park!
Monica will be available for individualized guidance and feedback.
All materials are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own supplies if you prefer:
Colored Markers
Watercolors
Cardboard box
Mats to frame your box
Come for the science, stay for the art—or simply to meet your neighbors! This free community class is a great way to connect, create, and uncover the hidden lives of microfauna in a fun, hands-on setting.
Children aged 14 or older must be accompanied by a guardian.
Taught by Monica Schroeder, scientific illustrator & kayaker
Please register for this on our Eventbrite.
I Love My Park Day
Join us on Saturday, May 2nd for I Love My Park Day! We will be volunteering together with people from throughout NY State, helping with weeding and mulching beds throughout the park, hand cleaning playground equipment, planting drought-tolerant annuals in the park's planters, and helping to apply wood sealant to benches.
Volunteers will start at 9am in Gantry Plaza, and the event is open to all ages and experience levels. We will end our day at around 12PM.
This event is being run by New York State Parks in conjunction with Parks and Trails New York and Hunters Point Parks Conservancy. You can sign up to volunteer at Gantry Plaza State Park here.
If you would like to join an event outside of Long Island City, please view the interactive map to find an event near you!
Queens Landing Open House
Please join us on Thursday, April 30th for another Queens Landing Open House at our Environmental Center from 2:30-4:30PM.
We will have crafts, activities, and be showcasing our beautiful animals from the Newtown Creek!
Fungi & Watercolor: An Art + Science Workshop
Join scientific illustrator Monica Schroeder for an adult, beginner-friendly watercolor workshop exploring the fascinating world of fungi and mushrooms.
We’ll begin with a brief presentation featuring fun facts about fungi, an introduction to color theory, and practical tips for drawing and watercolors. Then we’ll move into a step-by-step paint-along session—perfect for complete beginners and a welcome warm-up for more experienced painters.
After the guided portion, you’ll have plenty of time to relax and paint at your own pace, with Monica available for individualized guidance and feedback.
All materials are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own supplies if you prefer:
Watercolor paper
Paints & watercolor pencils
Mixing palettes
Brushes
Fineliner markers
Come discover the surprising science of fungi while building your watercolor skills.
Children aged 14 or older must be accompanied by a guardian.
Taught by Monica Schroeder, scientific illustrator & kayaker
www.artistmonicaschroeder.com
Please register for this on our Eventbrite.
Tiny Safari: Microbe Walk & Plate Viewing
Microbes live all around us but have you ever seen the ones that live in your local park? Join us at Hunter’s Point Park Conservancy’s Queens Landing Boathouse to learn more about the bacteria and fungi living in the park environment and how they could be sampled as we take a leisurely walk through the park. After the walk participants will have a chance to view examples of colonies formed on agar from the park under a stereo-microscope and can play with agar plates and samples taken from the park during the walk. Those plates will then be incubated at the local community biology lab, Biotech Without Borders, and photographs will be distributed after growth occurs in a couple weeks.
Danny Chan (he/they) is a microbiologist and community organizer who is passionate about frugal and open science. After various experiences as a lab technician he obtained his M.Sc during the course of a PhD in infectious disease microbiology. He then worked as a fact-checker for pharmaceutical ads and as an instructor in informal science spaces. In 2021 he was a Global Community Biosummit Fellow and in 2023 he was a Open Life Science Fellow. Danny is excited to teach folks hands-on lessons about the possibilities of building more just and equitable technologies through understanding and respecting microbial life. He is a member of the local community biology lab in Long Island City: Biotech Without Borders.
We will meet at the Queens Landing Boathouse & Environmental Center and then go on a brief walk through the park.
Please register for this on our Eventbrite.
Marsh Cleanup
Join us for a cleanup of our restored saltwater marshes!
For more details and sign up, please click here.
Spring Birding with Gabriel Willow
Join us on Saturday, April 18th from 5-6PM for a bird walk with seasoned birder and naturalist, Gabriel Willlow!
We will meet at the Oval in Hunter’s Point South Park (at the intersection of Borden Ave and Center Blvd.) and take a walk through the park. Bring your own binoculars if you have them!
Please register on our Eventbrite.
Rockweed Workshop
Rockin’ with Rockweed: Up close and personal with New York City’s brown macroalgae.
Rockweed (Fucus spp.) is a brown seaweed that occurs in many rocky shorelines of NYC and throughout the northeastern U.S. However, there is little known about this seaweed that lines the jetties and provides habitat for smaller marine life. This two-hour workshop aims for participants to get up close and personal with this seaweed by going to sites to collect them or see them in their natural habitat. Participants can also have the option of making herbarium art out of the rockweed by setting up the herbarium press on-site, bringing them home, and seeing the results one week later. This workshop is a collaboration between Hunters Point Park Conservancy (HPPC) and Biotech without Borders (BwoB).
About the workshopper
As a marine biologist by training, Lowell Iporac (he/they) specializes in seaweed ecology in tropical areas, and moving to NYC brings many opportunities to apply that research to coldwater, urban settings. Since then, Lowell has shared his expertise to both college and high school students in formal classroom settings such as NYU and Manhattan University and informal settings such as the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Bronx Zoo. Lowell’s passion for teaching is driven by the initiative for communities to gain a better understanding of how our ecosystems work and address the challenges to environmental and social justice.
Please register for this on our Eventbrite.
Wetland Grasses Walk
Join us for a walk in the park to learn about our wetland grasses!
This walk and talk will begin at the Queens Landing Boathouse & Environmental Center. Hunters Point Parks Conservancy executive director, Jessica Sechrist, and environmental educator, Serina Griffin, will then lead the walk to our restored salt water marsh and teach about native grasses and NYC wetlands.
We will go over ecology, historical wetlands in NYC, and hopefully do some seining in the marshes!
Please register for this walk on our Eventbrite.
Bees, Beetles, and Butterflies: Pollinators and Bookmarks
Bees, Beetles & Butterflies: Create Illustrated Bookmarks
*This class is for teens and adults!*
Celebrate the beauty and importance of pollinators in this relaxed, hands-on art workshop on April 8, 6–8 PM.
In this unique class, you’ll learn about bees, butterflies, beetles, and other beneficial insects while creating your own set of illustrated bookmarks using watercolor, marker, and ink. Your finished artwork will be cut into four bookmarks, mounted on decorative paper, and optionally finished with ribbon—perfect to keep or share as gifts.
The session begins with a short, engaging introduction to pollinators, followed by a brief watercolor warm-up before you dive into your own creative process. You’ll tape, paint, cut, and assemble your pieces step-by-step in a supportive, fun environment.
Led by watercolor artist and scientific illustrator Monica Schroeder, this class is ideal for beginners and experienced artists alike.
Materials: All materials will be provided.
Come learn, create, and leave with something beautiful—and useful!
Please register for this on our Eventbrite.
Queens Landing Open House
Please join us on Thursday, March 26th for another Queens Landing Open House at our Environmental Center from 2:30-4:30PM.
We will have crafts, activities, and be showcasing our beautiful animals from the Newtown Creek!
You can register for this on our Eventbrite.
Astronomy on the Waterfront
Meet at the Overlook in Hunter's Point South Park (56th Ave & Center Blvd) to view the night sky with the Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy and astronomer Novaughn Miller. We will be looking at various night sky objects such as the moon, Saturn, and constellations.
We will be out in the park from 6:00-10:00PM - please stop by!
For more details and registration please visit our Eventbrite.
Introduction to Astronomy for Kids
Join us for a brief overview of basic astronomy concepts and star knowledge storytelling at the Queens Landing Boathouse & Environmental Center.
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Watercolors at the Boathouse: Lighthouse
Join us for a free art class hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy in partnership with Art instructor Donna Levinstone. This class will focus on watercolor lighthouse painting!
We will meet at the Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center at 6:00PM.
All ages are welcome :)
You can register on our Eventbrite.
Speaker Series: NY Artificial Reef Program
Join us on the evening of March 5th at the Queens Landing Boathouse & Environmental Center for a speaker talk from Harris Moore for a presentation about the NY Artificial Reef Program, its benefits to the local ecology, and the specifics of the Prudence Ferry Project.
Register on our Eventbrite.
Rescheduled: Winter Walk in the Park
We will meet at the Queens Landing Boathouse & Environmental Center and then take a walk through the park! The walk is from 11AM-12PM.
Walk will be led by HPPC staff member and environmental educator Serina Griffin.
We will talk about winter plants, animals, and other features of the park! We will end at the Oval in Hunter's Point South Park (at the intersection of Center Blvd. and Borden Ave.).
Register for this on our Eventbrite.
Queens Landing Open House
Please join us on Wednesday, February 26th for another Queens Landing Open House at our Environmental Center from 2:30-4:30PM.
We will have crafts, activities, and be showcasing our beautiful animals from the Newtown Creek!
You can register on our Eventbrite.