Throughout the year, RIPA hosts over 200 free public events including tours, movie nights, waterfront activities, our annual Earth Day and Harvest Festivals and more. These family-friendly drop-in events play an integral role in helping Park visitors explore the Island’s varied points of interest. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information please email [email protected].
Join us in celebrating the bright colors and cooler weather of fall. Help us put our natural areas and shorelines to rest for the winter by removing trash and invasive species. Individuals and groups welcome. There will be a short tour of the natural areas after the clean-up. Registration is required here. Location: East Entrance […]
Volunteer with the Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work in with the Natural Areas team twice a month taking care of and restoring our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens and meadows on […]
Join RIPA in this celebration of Black History Month as we uplift the stories and work of our local Black community. We’ll gather at the East Harlem Health Action Center to enjoy food from a local business, participate in a dance class, and engage in nature-based activities with our local partners. Create a craft to […]
We invite all interested Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to join us for the Randall’s Island Summer Camp mandatory information meeting. The Randall’s Island Summer Camp offers a wide range of activities, including sports, arts and crafts, exploring the Island’s natural wetlands and Urban Farm, and more! Our camp offers programming for CBOs with existing summer camp […]
We invite all interested Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to join us for the Randall’s Island Summer Camp mandatory information meeting. The Randall’s Island Summer Camp offers a wide range of activities, including sports, arts and crafts, exploring the Island’s natural wetlands and Urban Farm, and more! Our camp offers programming for CBOs with existing summer camp […]
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At this special volunteer event, help us clear the straw-covered garden beds to prepare for planting. Let’s celebrate a new season and welcome back our farm volunteers! Hot cocoa - fire pit - music - work! Registration is required here. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, […]
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