EVENTS
Free to the public, unless stated otherwise
Open House New York: Cycling Through History and Nature at Floyd Bennett Field
Join us for a unique biking tour through the past, present, and future of New York City’s first municipal airport—now a National Park Service (NPS) site within Gateway National Recreation Area and one of the city’s most extraordinary natural and historic landscapes. This guided ride will take you across some of Floyd Bennett Field’s vast runways and hidden trails, highlighting its aviation history, important natural areas that provide critical habitat for birds and other wildlife, ongoing restoration efforts, and the careful stewardship that helps protect this special place.
The tour begins at the Ryan Visitor Center. The route will be approximately 4.5 miles, where riders will navigate a flat terrain on paved and packed surfaces. Suitable for beginner cyclists: ages 12 and up. Participants should bring their own bicycles, helmets (mandatory for all riders), and water. For more information and to sign up, visit the official Open House New York website here.
Stargazing with Amateur Astronomers Association
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association at historic Floyd Bennett Field for free monthly observing sessions, open to the public! Note: all events are 30 minutes after sunset. To calculate sunset, click here.
Floyd Bennett Field is part of Gateway National Park, Brooklyn. NOTE: Events are cancelled in the event of rain/snow, if sky is overcast, or if there is snow covering the ground.
The observing location at Floyd Bennett Field is next to the Community Garden. It is within walking distance of the Q35 bus, and there is ample parking for cars. This location is also easy for people to find in the dark, as it is next to the Community Garden.
Cleanup at Riis Beach
Bring your energy (and your halloween costume!) for a fun day of care for our shoreline. The cleanup will be led by Sapphic Surf, a queer surf collective, and Riis Beach Bloc Association, with support from Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy.
All are welcome—come celebrate community, show your spirit, and help keep Riis Beach beautiful!
This event will start with an ice breaker and group stretching, led by Añes, one our our 2025 Wetlands Fellows. We’ll end the cleanup with an optional plunge into the water! If you decide to go in the water, we recommend you bring a towel or hoodie to wear after.
JBRPC will provide pickers, water, and trash bags. Volunteers are encouraged to wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate outerwear. The event is rain or shine.
The meeting point is near the bus entrance and Spectro Hot Dog Stand, right by Bay 1 against fence with the Miss Colombia Memorial, at 167-02 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Neponsit, NY
JBRPC Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower, and public funding through NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Council Members Joann Ariola and Mercedes Narcisse.
November CleanSweep: Rockaway Community Park
As the winter months progress, the prevailing winds and tides bring major debris into Jamaica Bay. Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) for the November CleanSweep, an effort by volunteers and students to remove marine debris from our shoreline! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and end the year with the gift of clean shorelines!
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. The event is rain or shine.
JBRPC Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola and NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse.
Please Note: There are no restrooms at this location.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here
Park Pals Pop-Up: Native Plants and Pollinators of Rockaway
Join JBRPC for Park Pals on 11/4 at Arverne East Nature Preserve! Park Pals is an early childhood family program for children ages 0–6 and their caregiver(s) that introduces the next generation of young scientists to parks and urban wildlife through a range of hands-on activities and guided exploration. This session will highlight late-blooming native plants and the pollinators they support as they prepare for winter. Activities include a themed read-aloud, a short nature walk through the preserve, crafts, and more!
Stargazing with Amateur Astronomers Association — Supermoon Wednesday
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association at historic Floyd Bennett Field for free monthly observing sessions, open to the public! Note: all events are 30 minutes after sunset. To calculate sunset, click here.
Floyd Bennett Field is part of Gateway National Park, Brooklyn. NOTE: Events are cancelled in the event of rain/snow, if sky is overcast, or if there is snow covering the ground.
The observing location at Floyd Bennett Field is next to the Community Garden. It is within walking distance of the Q35 bus, and there is ample parking for cars. This location is also easy for people to find in the dark, as it is next to the Community Garden.
November CleanSweep: Plumb Beach
As the winter months progress, the prevailing winds and tides bring major debris into Jamaica Bay. Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) for the November CleanSweep, an effort by volunteers and students to remove marine debris from our shoreline! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and end the year with the gift of clean shorelines!
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. The event is rain or shine.
JBRPC Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola and NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
November CleanSweep: Brant Point Wildlife Sanctuary
As the winter months progress, the prevailing winds and tides bring major debris into Jamaica Bay. Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) for the November CleanSweep, an effort by volunteers and students to remove marine debris from our shoreline! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and end the year with the gift of clean shorelines!
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. The event is rain or shine.
JBRPC Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola and NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here
Please Note: There are no restrooms at this location.
Stargazing with Amateur Astronomers Association
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association at historic Floyd Bennett Field for free monthly observing sessions, open to the public! Note: all events are 30 minutes after sunset. To calculate sunset, click here.
Floyd Bennett Field is part of Gateway National Park, Brooklyn. NOTE: Events are cancelled in the event of rain/snow, if sky is overcast, or if there is snow covering the ground.
The observing location at Floyd Bennett Field is next to the Community Garden. It is within walking distance of the Q35 bus, and there is ample parking for cars. This location is also easy for people to find in the dark, as it is next to the Community Garden.
Stargazing with Amateur Astronomers Association — Supermoon Thursday
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association at historic Floyd Bennett Field for free monthly observing sessions, open to the public! Note: all events are 30 minutes after sunset. To calculate sunset, click here.
Floyd Bennett Field is part of Gateway National Park, Brooklyn. NOTE: Events are cancelled in the event of rain/snow, if sky is overcast, or if there is snow covering the ground.
The observing location at Floyd Bennett Field is next to the Community Garden. It is within walking distance of the Q35 bus, and there is ample parking for cars. This location is also easy for people to find in the dark, as it is next to the Community Garden.
Stargazing with Amateur Astronomers Association
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association at historic Floyd Bennett Field for free monthly observing sessions, open to the public! Note: all events are 30 minutes after sunset. To calculate sunset, click here.
Floyd Bennett Field is part of Gateway National Park, Brooklyn. NOTE: Events are cancelled in the event of rain/snow, if sky is overcast, or if there is snow covering the ground.
The observing location at Floyd Bennett Field is next to the Community Garden. It is within walking distance of the Q35 bus, and there is ample parking for cars. This location is also easy for people to find in the dark, as it is next to the Community Garden.
Park Pals Pop-Up: Pollinators of Floyd Bennett Field
Join JBRPC for a Park Pals Pop-up at Floyd Bennett Field!
Park Pals is an early childhood family program for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers. Our Fall pop-up series focuses on the special pollinators of Jamaica Bay and the unique coastal habitats where they can be found. We’ll explore and identify native pollinators like monarch butterflies, bumblebees, and cabbage moths, and their favorite snacks like milkweed, seaside goldenrod, and black-eyed susans. We’ll also enjoy themed sensory activities, a read-aloud, and a nature walk in the park. Miss Butterfly will guide us on a short walk and have a butterfly release to celebrate the importance of pollinators.
Cleanup at Bayswater City Park
Volunteers will help remove trash and debris from the shoreline and surrounding park while enjoying incredible views of Jamaica Bay!
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. Event is rain or shine.
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola and NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Stargazing with Amateur Astronomers Association — Supermoon Tuesday
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association at historic Floyd Bennett Field for free monthly observing sessions, open to the public! Note: all events are 30 minutes after sunset. To calculate sunset, click here.
Floyd Bennett Field is part of Gateway National Park, Brooklyn. NOTE: Events are cancelled in the event of rain/snow, if sky is overcast, or if there is snow covering the ground.
The observing location at Floyd Bennett Field is next to the Community Garden. It is within walking distance of the Q35 bus, and there is ample parking for cars. This location is also easy for people to find in the dark, as it is next to the Community Garden.
Raptorama at Jamaica Bay
Raptorama is an annual event presented by the National Park Service at Gateway National Recreation Area with Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, American Littoral Society, NYC Bird Alliance, and the Wildlife Center of Long Island. During the fall, millions of birds, including bird of prey migrate through New York City on their journey south for the winter - Raptorama at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is the perfect excuse to get outside, learn more about these animals amazing journeys, and see some of them up close and personal!
Join us on Sunday, October 5th for one of our planned activities:
9:30AM to 4:00 PM: Visitor Center & restrooms open
10:00 AM: Raptor Talk in Refuge Multipurpose Room (ALS)
11:00 AM: Live Raptor demonstration with the Wildlife Center of Long Island (arrive early!)*
12:00 PM: Bilingual Bird Walk (Latino Outdoors)
12:15 PM: Live Raptor demonstration the Wildlife Center of Long Island (arrive early!)*
1:00 PM: Junior Ranger with National Park Service
*For the health/safety of their education animals, the Wildlife Center of Long Island sets a size capacity on demonstrations. Arrive early to ensure you get a seat!*
Or stop by any time from 10AM to 1PM for some ongoing activities:
See some of these amazing raptors during live demonstrations and go on guided walks to observe some of these amazing animals as they migrate south for the winter!
Stop at the Junior (Raptor) Ranger table to grab a Jr. Ranger activity book, then explore and earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Participate in activities with our partners and friends in the tabling area out front of the Visitor Center!
Borrow binoculars for free at the Visitor Center Desk & observe raptors during peak migration!
For more information contact the National Park Service at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge at (718) 318-4340 or email erin_schoppmeyer@nps.gov.
Pollinator Festival
Join JBRPC and The Garden by the Bay for a Pollinator Festival on Sunday, September 28 from 1–4 PM at The Garden by the Bay in Queens! This free, family-friendly event will celebrate the vital role of pollinators with hands-on activities, crafts, nature games, and garden explorations for all ages. Highlights include a live butterfly release with Ms. Butterfly and fun ways to learn how you can help protect bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators. No registration needed—just drop by and enjoy an afternoon of nature, learning, and community!
Park Pals Pop Up: Pollinators of Marine Park
Join the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy and Marine Park Alliance for Park Pals Pop-Up at the Carro Center in Marine Park on Saturday, 9/27!
Park Pals is a fun and engaging early childhood program designed for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers. This Fall, we’ll explore the fascinating world of pollinators and the coastal habitats they call home. Through hands-on science activities, sensory play, a storytime read-aloud, and a nature walk, little ones will learn about native species like monarch butterflies, bumblebees, and cabbage moths, and the plants they love, including milkweed, seaside goldenrod, and black-eyed Susans. This special pop-up session brings the joy of outdoor discovery to families while sparking curiosity about urban wildlife and the natural wonders of Jamaica Bay.
Registration is required for the event!
Stargazing with Amateur Astronomers Association
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association at historic Floyd Bennett Field for free monthly observing sessions, open to the public! Note: all events are 30 minutes after sunset. To calculate sunset, click here.
Floyd Bennett Field is part of Gateway National Park, Brooklyn. NOTE: Events are cancelled in the event of rain/snow, if sky is overcast, or if there is snow covering the ground.
The observing location at Floyd Bennett Field is next to the Community Garden. It is within walking distance of the Q35 bus, and there is ample parking for cars. This location is also easy for people to find in the dark, as it is next to the Community Garden.
International Coastal Cleanup Day at Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary
In honor of International Coastal Cleanup Day, join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy for a cleanup at Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary!
Volunteers will meet near the public restrooms to help remove trash and debris from Dubos Point’s important shorelines and wetlands while enjoying incredible views of Jamaica Bay!
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. Event is rain or shine.
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola and NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse.
Please note that there are no public restrooms on site; the nearest one is located at Beach 59th on Rockaway Beach.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here
Global Citizen Clean Up
Join the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, in partnership with Global Citizen and supported by Goodera, alongside the Black Surfing Association East Coast Chapter, for a shoreline cleanup at Gateway National Recreation Area’s Canarsie Pier. Participants can earn free tickets to the Global Citizen Festival on September 27th by helping to remove trash and marine debris from the shores, contributing to a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient Jamaica Bay for wildlife and future generations. Together, we’ll uplift community stewardship and demonstrate the power of local action to drive meaningful environmental change and defend the planet.
Register here.
The Jamaica Bay Colloquium Series: A State of the Bay Event
Join the Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay, American Littoral Society, and Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy for an online presentation by Dr. Russell Burke, Professor of Biology at Hofstra University, as he shares insights from his ongoing research on Diamondback Terrapins in Jamaica Bay. Terrapins face serious challenges in the bay, including habitat loss and predation on eggs and hatchlings. Dr. Burke will guide attendees through the issues affecting terrapin populations and explore perspectives on their future.
Register here.
Achilles Adaptive Cycling
Join Us for Adaptive Cycling at Floyd Bennett Field!
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy and Achilles International are excited to team up again to bring adaptive cycling to Floyd Bennett Field!
This free program offers people living with disabilities the chance to enjoy a ride on a tandem bike or handcycle in a welcoming, supportive environment. Achilles staff and volunteer guides will be on-site to answer questions and assist new riders.
There’s no better way to enjoy the great outdoors than by riding through Floyd Bennett Field, New York City’s first municipal airport and a historic gem within the National Park System. Come take in the fresh air, open spaces, and scenic views while you ride!
Helmets must be worn while cycling. If you have your own helmet, please bring it along—but don’t worry, we’ll have some available if you need one!
We can’t wait to see you there! Learn more about Achilles International’s NYC Adaptive Cycling Program here:
Rockaway Refresh at B. 86th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for this week’s Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B 86th St. This pop-up cleanup will happen on Tuesday from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Rockaway Refresh: Flow & Clean at B. 106th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy for Rockaway Refresh: Flow & Clean, a mindful start to your Monday afternoon that gives back to the beach! We'll kick things off with Refresh Yoga, a short 10-15 minute session of gentle, grounding movement—then head to the sand to clean up the shoreline at Beach 106th Street.
These pop-up beach cleanups happen every Monday from 1–4 PM all summer long. Help us keep Rockaway beautiful after busy weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Wildflower Festival
Join JBRPC with NYC Parks at Hendrix Creek Patio for the fourth annual Wildflower Festival at Shirley Chisholm State Park! There will be crafts, tabling, a guided hike, a bike ride, and more! Come learn about your local native plants and pollinators, and how to protect them. Find out more and register at https://parks.ny.gov/events/event.aspx?e=200-45137.0
Rockaway Refresh at B. 59th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for this week’s Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B 59th St. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Rockaway Refresh: Flow & Clean at B. 98th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy for Rockaway Refresh: Flow & Clean, a mindful start to your Monday afternoon that gives back to the beach! We'll kick things off with Refresh Yoga, a short 10-15 minute session of gentle, grounding movement—then head to the sand to clean up the shoreline at Beach 106th Street.
These pop-up beach cleanups happen every Monday from 1–4 PM all summer long. Help us keep Rockaway beautiful after busy weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Shorebird Festival at Jamaica Bay
Join us for the 20th Annual Shorebird Festival!
August is the perfect time to explore the diversity of New York City’s shorebirds. The Shorebird Festival at Jamaica Bay is a partnership among Gateway National Recreation Area, American Littoral Society, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, NYC Bird Alliance, and NYC Plover Project. Join us in learning all about these beautiful birds and explore the natural habitat of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, filled with marshland, fresh and brackish water ponds, and grassy fields.
Meet at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center.
This festival is kid-friendly and can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Jamaica Bay Open Paddle Kayaking
Join JBRPC, Gateway National Recreation Area, and the Garden by the Bay for an easy, open kayak paddle in Jamaica Bay!
We’ll paddle around Norton Basin, a protected tributary of the Bay that offers calm conditions welcoming to beginner and experienced kayakers alike. The shoreline of Norton Basin is surrounded by natural areas and open space, making it the perfect place to spot native wildlife – from small shorebirds to soaring raptors. The experienced rangers at Gateway National Recreation Area will provide kayaking instruction, along with on-water support to ensure a safe and fun kayaking experience!
Learn more about the opportunities available to explore Rockaway’s native plants and animals in Norton Basin’s neighboring parks and receive a copy of JBRPC’s Common Plants and Pollinators of Jamaica Bay and Rockaway: A Field Guide to take home.
Cleanup at Frank Charles Park
Volunteers will help remove trash and debris from the shoreline and surrounding park while enjoying incredible views of Jamaica Bay!
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. Event is rain or shine.
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola and NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Rockaway Refresh at B. 17th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for this week’s Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B 17th St. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Rockaway Refresh at B. 59th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for this week’s Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B 59th St. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Stargazing with Amateur Astronomers Association
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association at historic Floyd Bennett Field for free monthly observing sessions, open to the public! Note: all events are 30 minutes after sunset. To calculate sunset, click here.
Floyd Bennett Field is part of Gateway National Park, Brooklyn. NOTE: Events are cancelled in the event of rain/snow, if sky is overcast, or if there is snow covering the ground.
The observing location at Floyd Bennett Field is next to the Community Garden. It is within walking distance of the Q35 bus, and there is ample parking for cars. This location is also easy for people to find in the dark, as it is next to the Community Garden.
Discover Jamaica Bay: Sunset Kayak and Marsh Island Tour
Join the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy for a sunset kayak tour exploring Jamaica Bay’s Subway Island. We will depart from the Community Boat House launch at Vernam Barbadoes (Corner of Beach 75th St. & Amstel Blvd, Far Rockaway, NY 11692), and paddle across the channel to the southern tip of Subway Island, located south of Broad Channel Island. We’ll explore the shoreline salt marsh, which hosts a critical habitat for many iconic bird species, such as egrets, herons, gulls and ibises. We’ll enjoy the setting sun and views as we paddle under the A train trestle to the western edge of the island, traveling along the shoreline of Brant Point Wildlife Sanctuary, and taking in sweeping views of the Bay. We’ll end our tour as the sun begins to set, landing back at the Community Boat House. Kayaks, paddles and PFDs are generously provided free of charge by the Community Boat House. Registration: Spots for this tour are limited so please only register if you are able to attend!
Rockaway Refresh: Flow & Clean at B. 106th St.
Note: We rescheduled this from Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 1 due to the heat waves.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy for Rockaway Refresh: Flow & Clean, a mindful start to your Monday afternoon that gives back to the beach! We'll kick things off with Refresh Yoga, a short 10-15 minute session of gentle, grounding movement—then head to the sand to clean up the shoreline at Beach 106th Street.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Reaching the Sky: Aviation Pioneers
Learn about aviation’s golden age! Tour historic aircraft collection!
Aviation history did not happen in a day. Join National Park Ranger Flor at Hangar B for an in depth look at aviation pioneers and the obstacles they overcame in order to make history. Put yourself in their shoes and explore the planes they would have flown. Pilots like Amelia Earhart, Wiley Post and others faced a lot of scrutiny in their quest to earn their “wings.” Discover the lasting legacy of these aviation pioneers.
No registration or reservation needed.
Rockaway Refresh at B. 67th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for this week’s Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B 67th St. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Reaching the Sky: Aviation Pioneers
Learn about aviation’s golden age! Tour historic aircraft collection!
Aviation history did not happen in a day. Join National Park Ranger Flor at Hangar B for an in depth look at aviation pioneers and the obstacles they overcame in order to make history. Put yourself in their shoes and explore the planes they would have flown. Pilots like Amelia Earhart, Wiley Post and others faced a lot of scrutiny in their quest to earn their “wings.” Discover the lasting legacy of these aviation pioneers.
No registration or reservation needed.
Cleanup at Hamilton Beach Park
Volunteers will help remove trash and debris from the shoreline and surrounding park while enjoying incredible views of Jamaica Bay!
Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. Event is rain or shine.
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Community Stewardship Programs are generously supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Con Edison, NYC Green Fund, and NYC Ferry, operated by Hornblower. Public funding is provided by NY Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblymembers Stacey Pheffer-Amato and Jaime R. Williams, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola and NYC Council Member Mercedes Narcisse.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Rockaway Refresh at B. 86th St.
Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy staff for this week’s Rockaway Refresh boardwalk, beach, and shoreline cleanup at B 86th St. These pop-up cleanups will happen all summer on Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm. Volunteers are invited to help us keep our beaches debris-free after busy beach weekends.
Follow @jbrpc for more info.
Please complete our volunteer waiver prior to the start of the event by clicking here.
Reaching the Sky: Aviation Pioneers (Copy)
Learn about aviation’s golden age! Tour historic aircraft collection!
Aviation history did not happen in a day. Join National Park Ranger Flor at Hangar B for an in depth look at aviation pioneers and the obstacles they overcame in order to make history. Put yourself in their shoes and explore the planes they would have flown. Pilots like Amelia Earhart, Wiley Post and others faced a lot of scrutiny in their quest to earn their “wings.” Discover the lasting legacy of these aviation pioneers.
No registration or reservation needed.