We are very excited to be partnering with the NYC Mushroom Network to host a mushroom and tree fall guided walk! We will be joined by arborists and mycologists as our walk leaders.

This is a special, family friendly, mycological walk with a slight bent towards urban arboriculture and agriculture. It's the perfect time to enjoy the end of the mushroom fruiting season, as well as kick-off winter tree pruning season, the ideal time to harvest wood for mushroom log cultivation!

We have 5 amazing walk leaders confirmed - Andrew Cannon, rust fungi enthusiast, and Wilton Rao, lichen expert, of the New York Mycological Society. We also have Parks experts - Marilyn Griffin of Gracie Mansion and Schuyler Borden of Brooklyn Forestry. As well as, Daniel Wendlek alongside arborists and tree experts from Arborpolitan.

We will meet at the Oval in Hunter's Point South Park (at the intersection of Borden Ave. and Center Blvd.) at 1 PM sharp. Together we will survey Hunters Point Park and Gantry Plaza State Park, identify the diversity of soils, trees, plants, fungi and lichen, and learn about the local ecology.

The walk will culminate at the Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center at 2 PM, where we will discuss our observations and look at collected specimens under the macro- and microscopes!

The walk and microscopy sessions are open to all ages and experience levels.

*ISA continuing education credits are pending approval.

Schedule

1 - 2 PM Hunters Point South Park & Gantry Plaza State Park Foray

2 - 3 PM Queens Landing Boathouse & Environmental Center Microscopy session

You can register for this on our Eventbrite.

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.

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.

On Wednesday, October 15th from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will walk around the southern point of Hunter's Point South Park and look for signs of fall. Each person will be given a scavenger hunt list (based on age) and we will look for changing leaves and more!

We will meet at 3:00 PM at the Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center.

You can register on our Eventbrite.

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.

Discover the hidden beauty of the natural world with Hunters Point Park Conservancy’s macro- and microscopes. Each session begins with a peek into the fascinating history of the microscope, plus a hands-on introduction to using them. Then, enjoy 90 minutes of creative exploration as you capture your observations in a nature journal using colored pencils, watercolors, and ink.

Guided by scientific illustrator and watercolorist Monica Schroeder, this adult art class blends science and creativity. Along the way, we’ll explore color theory, light and shadow, and how to communicate scientific information through illustration.

Every session highlights a different theme from the rich biodiversity of Hunters Point Park:

• September: Insects & Microfauna – insects, water bears, and more

• October: Marine Life – zooplankton, snails, shells, and aquatic wonders

• November: Botanical Treasures – seeds, pollen, and plant structures

You can register on our Eventbrite.

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.

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.

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.

This year, we'll hold Sunset Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Mondays, and we're adding another yoga class with Joy on Sundays from 9 to 9:45am.

You can register here.

This year, we'll hold Sunset Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Mondays, and we're adding another yoga class with Joy on Sundays from 9 to 9:45am. You can register here.

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.

Join us for Morning Meditation on the Waterfront hosted by Hunter’s Point Parks Conservancy in partnership with Meditation in Queens.

Our root mind is naturally light, boundless and deeply peaceful. We imagine our mind is like the vast, clear blue sky and the mental busyness and painful emotions we experience are like clouds. Through training our mind, we allow these clouds to dissolve, revealing the boundless potential within. In just 30 minutes of meditation, we can shape the flow of our entire day. By connecting to our clear sky-link mind and intentionally cultivating inner peace, we can access the best of ourselves and learn to live from this place. While the meditations we offer are Buddhist, they appeal to anyone seeking to cultivate a deeper state of inner peace and authentic happiness. After the guided meditation, we will have 15 minutes for Q&A and community time.

Meditation Teacher: Henry Green

Location: Hunter’s Point South Park (map). Entrance to Luminescence peninsula is located at Center Blvd between 54th and 55th Avenues.

No previous experience is necessary.

Please bring a blanket or mat for sitting meditation.

Everyone Welcome.

To register for this event, please visit here. 

Discover the hidden beauty of the natural world with Hunters Point Park Conservancy’s macro- and microscopes. Each session begins with a peek into the fascinating history of the microscope, plus a hands-on introduction to using them. Then, enjoy 90 minutes of creative exploration as you capture your observations in a nature journal using colored pencils, watercolors, and ink.

Guided by scientific illustrator and watercolorist Monica Schroeder, this adult art class blends science and creativity. Along the way, we’ll explore color theory, light and shadow, and how to communicate scientific information through illustration.

Every session highlights a different theme from the rich biodiversity of Hunters Point Park:

• Insects & Microfauna – insects, water bears, and more

• Marine Life – zooplankton, snails, shells, and aquatic wonders

• Botanical Treasures – seeds, pollen, and plant structures

You can register on our Eventbrite.

Come experience a fun, family-friendly afternoon at the Queens Landing Environmental Center! On the last Thursday of every month, Queens Landing opens its doors to the community to learn about animals from the nearby waterways, explore our new Super Scope, and participate in a themed craft and/or science activity. Partnering organizations, Hunters Point Park Conservancy and Newtown Creek Alliance, will have Environmental Educators facilitating the two-hour open house, so bring your park- and waterway-related questions!

Unfortunately due to projected thunderstorms for tomorrow morning, we will have to cancel our volunteer gardening group for tomorrow morning.

We hope to see you at future volunteer days!

Please register on our Signup here.

Zumba with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm, starting June 4th.

You can register for Zumba here.

This year, we'll hold Sunset Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Mondays, and we're adding another yoga class with Joy on Sundays from 9 to 9:45am.

You can register here.

This year, we'll hold Sunset Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Mondays, and we're adding another yoga class with Joy on Sundays from 9 to 9:45am. You can register here.

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.

Join us for Morning Meditation on the Waterfront hosted by Hunter’s Point Parks Conservancy in partnership with Meditation in Queens.

Our root mind is naturally light, boundless and deeply peaceful. We imagine our mind is like the vast, clear blue sky and the mental busyness and painful emotions we experience are like clouds. Through training our mind, we allow these clouds to dissolve, revealing the boundless potential within. In just 30 minutes of meditation, we can shape the flow of our entire day. By connecting to our clear sky-link mind and intentionally cultivating inner peace, we can access the best of ourselves and learn to live from this place. While the meditations we offer are Buddhist, they appeal to anyone seeking to cultivate a deeper state of inner peace and authentic happiness. After the guided meditation, we will have 15 minutes for Q&A and community time.

Meditation Teacher: Wooj Cho

Location: Hunter’s Point South Park (map). Entrance to Luminescence peninsula is located at Center Blvd between 54th and 55th Avenues.

No previous experience is necessary.

Please bring a blanket or mat for sitting meditation.

Everyone Welcome.

To register for this event, please visit here. 

Come experience a fun, family-friendly afternoon at the Queens Landing Environmental Center! Queens Landing opens its doors monthly to the community to learn about animals from the nearby waterways, explore our new Super Scope, and participate in a themed craft and/or science activity. Partnering organizations, Hunters Point Park Conservancy and Newtown Creek Alliance, will have Environmental Educators facilitating the two-hour open house, so bring your park- and waterway-related questions! This month's theme will be climate change related!

Please register for this on our Eventbrite!

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 with Bobby Albanez will be Wednesdays at 6:30pm, starting June 4th.

You can register for Zumba here.

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.

Hunters Point Parks Conservancy is delighted to announce our Annual Waterfront Gala & Silent Auction, which will be held Wednesday, September 17th, at American Brass.

Please join us for a night of fun, dancing, bidding, and mingling to help support HPPC and our Waterfront Parks.

Tickets are now available for purchase through our Fall Gala & Silent Auction website:
HPPCgala25.givesmart.com.

* $125 Early Bird Tickets are available for purchase now until August 1st.
* $150 General and Door Tickets will be available starting August 2nd.

This event SOLD OUT last year and we cannot guarantee day-of ticket purchases - so get your tickets now!

Dinner, dessert, and open bar are included with the ticket price.

Visit our HPPC Waterfront Gala ‘25 website to purchase tickets, view auction items, and check out our generous sponsors this year!

We're bringing Outdoor Fitness back Tuesdays at 6:30pm, starting June 17th with The Trinity, a local gym run by the team from Clann Health.

You can register here.

This year, we'll hold Sunset Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Mondays, and we're adding another yoga class with Joy on Sundays from 9 to 9:45am.

You can register here.

Public paddles are free and open to everyone. All public paddles will be beginner trips, all gear is provided. You will be lead by North Brooklyn Community Boathouse’s certified trip leaders who will guide you down the Newtown Creek!

Kayak Public Paddles take place at Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center. Spots fill up quickly, so we recommend coming early to sign up to kayak!

Public paddles are child friendly, but there is a minimum height requirement of 4’10” on kayak trips in order to ensure the boat will remain balanced.

To learn more about public paddles, visit https://nbcboathouse.org/publicpaddle

This year, we'll hold Sunset Yoga with Joy Chen at 7pm on Mondays, and we're adding another yoga class with Joy on Sundays from 9 to 9:45am. You can register here.