Friends of Inwood Hill Park

08/01/2026

We’ve had such a wonderful summer with all our volunteers! Between City of Water Day, our regular stewardship events, cleanups with our friends at Inwood Canoe Club, Hike the Heights, and more, we have loved being in the park(s) with all of you. This month we’re revisiting places that were affected by the November 2024 wildfires and keeping the efforts to restore them going. This is important work for the health of the forest, and we hope to see you 🫵 there 🌳

Did you catch that there are five weekends in August? We did too! We’re excited to use this “bonus” weekend to show some love to the trails of Inwood Hill Park and the amazing volunteers who take care of them, known as Pathkeepers. These trailblazers (pun intended) are trained by the incredible Natural Areas Conservancy as part of the Super Steward Urban PATH (People Advancing Trails and Habitat) program in partnership with NAC and the Parks Department. And if you’re a Pathkeeper or a Super Steward, you’re invited! This will be an intensive workshop to develop your trail maintenance skills, connect with other Pathkeepers, and take what you’ve learned back to your home park.
We ask that children under 18 years old stay home due to the intensive nature of the work and the higher risk of poison ivy exposure.

07/23/2026

💦Celebrate City of Water Day with us and friends at Inwood Hill Park this Saturday, July 25th, 2026 from 10am to 4pm. Science, hikes, canoeing, arts, and more! Check out the full schedule at the link below:

📍Inwood Hill Nature Center
(enter at 218th and Indian Rd)

City of Water Day is a region-wide day organized by Waterfront Alliance and the New York-New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program to champion a climate-resilient New York and New Jersey harbor by helping...

07/23/2026

🔬Celebrate City of Water Day with BioBus at Inwood Hill Park! On Saturday, climb aboard a BioBus Mobile Lab where BioBus’ Community Scientists will show you how to use one of their high-powered microscopes to explore samples of bugs, dirt, water, and other organic matter from your neighborhood! Stop by anytime for a quick 5 minute exploration or stay for 30 minutes (or even the entire event!) for a variety of science experiences.

BioBus events are primarily designed for K-12 students, with a variety of options available based on student age, interests, and experience with science. Families and other scientists have a great time too!

07/03/2026

We hope everyone is staying cool in the heat! We are excited for a full month of stewardship events, including a post-4th of July trash cleanup to remove any lingering litter, forest stewardship on 7/11 where we take a Big Gulp out of invasive vines in the forest undergrowth, and the return of City of Water Day, organized by Waterfront Alliance and NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program, on July 25th! Stay tuned for more programming updates about CoWD and a special opportunity for some limited-edition water-themed FIHP swag 👕 We can’t wait to see you in the park!

06/05/2026

Summer heat doesn’t slow us down! In addition to joining on June 6th, we have a full slate of stewardship events for June, plus cleanups and invasive species removal events with that you can read more about by subscribing to our email newsletter 😉
We are so excited to enjoy and celebrate the summer with all of you, to mark the Solstice, and celebrate our Pride in Parks. These events are open and welcoming to everyone — we can’t wait to see you in the park!

06/05/2026

Celebrate National Trails Day with FIHP and on our Sally Fisher Memorial Hike!👟🌞

Hike the Heights is an annual celebration of green space and communities in northern Manhattan. Established in 2005, this hike brings together community along the “Giraffe Path” stretching from Central Park to Highbridge Park and now beyond to Inwood with the Sally Fisher Memorial Hike. We invite you to walk with us, carry her legacy on by connecting with our neighbors, learning about the history of Inwood and Washington Heights, and creating peace with each step.

🗓️Tomorrow, Saturday, June 6th

⏰9:15am

📍Flagpole inside Seaman / Isham entrance

The Memorial Hike is moderate and approximately 3.5 miles in length from the flagpole at Seaman / Isham entrance to Sunken Playground in Highbridge Park. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and layers. Rain jacket just in case — event is rain or shine! The hike is stroller-friendly. (Chris will be leading the hike hike and his kid will be riding his bike! 🚲)

06/03/2026

This Sunday!

05/02/2026

Happy May Day and happy spring! 🌱
We are so excited for warmer weather, longer days, and more opportunities to be outdoors with our friends and community. We are thrilled to again host long-time events like Riverkeeper Sweep at the boathouse and celebrate new milestones like the centennial of Inwood Hill Park’s founding with and the Urban Park Rangers. We hope to see you at all our events throughout May and beyond. As always, we can’t wait to see you in the park!

04/29/2026

Rain can’t keep a good thing down!
We are so excited to partner with for another Riverkeeper Sweep as part of ’s mission to keep the Hudson River and its banks clean, beautiful, and healthy for generations to come. Every piece of litter picked up and removed from the waterway contributes to the wellbeing of our communities and our world. We hope to see you there!

04/23/2026

Sunset Poetry Hike 🌅
Tomorrow, Friday, April 24th, 2026
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Isham Street entrance of Inwood Hill Park

Pack water, snacks, and a poem, song, or rap for the Sunset Poetry Hike. An open mic hike for all ages and abilities
This is the first event of the Earth Day Festival organized by the Friends of Inwood Hill Park! The hike will start at the Isham street entrance, wander around the shoreline of the cove, then head up the Blue Trail to Overlook Meadow for sunset before we finally hike out together at dusk. We’ll break along the way for poetry about natural spaces and our relationships to land. We’ll also offer time for anyone who wants share work: their own creation or something that inspires them.

Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and bring a flashlight or headlamp for the hike out. All ages and ability levels welcome for both the hike and readings.

The guided hike will be led and hosted by local poet Donnie Welch, a Parks Super Steward and Pathkeeper with the Natural Areas Conservancy.

More info and RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-poetry-hike-tickets-1987930170654?aff=oddtdtcreator