Randall's Island

CANCELLED Winter Composting with Big Reuse
2026-02-07 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Urban Farm
UDPATE: This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Winter Composting with Big Reuse
2026-02-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Urban Farm
Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm!
We will be breaking down paper bags/sticks/yard waste into appropriate sizes for composting, decontaminating food scraps and chopping whole fruits or vegetables in preparation for the compost pile, turning phase 2 compost piles, as well as sifting out finished compost.
Your volunteer work with us helps divert food scraps and organic waste away from land-fill which decreases greenhouse gas emissions as well as creates a soil amendment out of that organic waste which goes back into parks, gardens, and public green spaces in our local area. This work all goes toward making a more just ecologically sustainable community!
Registration is required here.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Urban Farm Volunteers
2026-03-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 13:00 and 12 more dates | Urban Farm
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us! Our farmers have a lot of farm chores and composting to do weekly and you can help us take care of this important urban educational agricultural resource.
On Sundays we not only do farm chores, but we are joined by the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse who help us manage our 5-bin compost system to create much needed organic matter for our planting beds!
Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Individuals ages 16 & 17 can volunteer if a parent or guardian has signed a waiver. Please find a downloadable waiver here: Waiver for unaccompanied 16 & 17 year olds
This volunteer event is for individuals from the community and not open to groups larger than 5 people. If you wish to bring more than 5 people, you must first contact us at volunteers@randallsisland.org.
New volunteers must register for this event here.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED Earth Day Festival
2026-04-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Bird Bonanza
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Urban Farm
Take flight at Randall’s Island Park’s annual Bird Bonanza, our celebration of World Migratory Bird Day! Spend the day exploring all things feathered with hands-on crafts, lively games, educational activities, and a guided bird tour with expert Gabriel Willow.
Discover local birds and Spring’s migratory visitors passing through NYC, and see how Randall’s Island provides a haven for birds of every kind. From herring gulls soaring over the Salt Marsh to songbirds flitting through the Urban Farm, we’re celebrating them all!
Schedule:

10 – 11:30 AM Spring Migration Bird Tour with Gabriel Willow: Discover the migratory birds that pass through the Island and explore how the park serves as a year-round haven for bird species in every season.
11 AM – 12 PM Educational Bird Presentation from Ravensbeard Wildlife Center: Get up close with birds of prey during this exciting meet-and-greet, and learn about their unique behaviors and habitats. Hear from Ravensbeard Wildlife Center about their vital rehabilitation work and the inspiring stories of how each bird came into their care.
12 – 1 PM Storytime Stretches with Lofty Heights Movement: Bird themed storytime stretches with Jazy

Registration for the bird tour is recommended but not required via Eventbrite.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

PRIDE Night on the Farm
2026-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Urban Farm
Celebrate PRIDE at Randall’s Island Park with Cocktails on our Urban Farm!
Sip on farm-fresh cocktails available for purchase or complimentary mocktails, while enjoying plant-based bites, crafts, and dazzling drag performances.
This program celebrates and uplifts our LGBTQIA++ community members and partners. Members of the LGBTQIA++ community and allies are welcome.
Location: Urban Farm (before Movie Night)!
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Movie Night: Bend It Like Beckham
2026-06-06 20:00 - 23:00 | Fields 62/63
Settle in with a blanket for a movie under the stars, with breathtaking views of the Hell Gate Bridge and NYC skyline.
Pride and World Cup spirit come together as Bend It Like Beckham begins at sunset!
Registration is not required.
Location: Urban Farm/Field 62
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
