Hudson River Park’s River Project hosts a series of free and low-cost environmental education programs for organized groups using the Hudson River waterfront as its classroom. Field trip programs allow students to interact with the River and Park through enriching and fun activities that inspire the scientist within each student!
Registration for Winter 2022 Field Trips is NOW OPEN! Click the “Book Your Field Trip” button below to see which programs are currently being offered and request your time slot.
Due to safety concerns related to COVID-19, we are currently hosting all available field trip programs virtually. Please note that we are continuously monitoring public health and updating our in-person & virtual offerings accordingly. Additional field trip opportunities will be announced in Spring 2022. Please check back later for updates or sign up for our mailing list here.
Click here for information about virtual field trips.
Field Trip Programs:
Grades K–12 | Discover the fishes of the Hudson River and the ecological significance of the Estuary.
Grades K–12 | Take a peek through our digital microscope and observe some of the Estuary’s smallest living organisms.
Grades 3–8 | Learn how wastewater is treated in NYC and discuss the impacts of pollution on the health of our waterways.
Grades 6–12 | Play a role in local environmental justice concerns.
Grades 9–12 | Build science literacy through oyster restoration and water quality testing.
Grades 9–12 | Investigate the impacts of climate change on our atmosphere and shorelines in Climate & Our Coast.
Grades 3–12 | Discover the plants and animals of Pier 26’s unique landscape.
Grades 2–12 | Come explore Hudson River Park's Habitat Garden, a green space with a rich diversity of native trees and plants.
Students learn about NYC’s rich waterfront history while they tour a historic vessel and practice nautical skills like knot tying.