Sunday, October 15
10am - Noon
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
175-10 Cross Bay Blvd
Queens, NY
Free
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Meet some of these hawks and owls of Jamaica Bay during a live demonstration and go on walks with experts to get a look at hawk species flying south for the winter. Kids welcome.

Special thank you to wildlife rehabbers from WINORR for presenting their education animals. This festival is hosted by the American Littoral Society, with NYC Audubon, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, NYC Parks and the Marine Park Alliance.  While this event is free, donations to support this festival would be appreciated.

How to get there:
  • Use these GPS coordinates in your maps app: 40.616855,-73.824521
  • The Refuge has parking for those coming by car (please be aware: Space may be limited - we encourage you carpool or opt to take public transit).
  • For those coming by public transportation: The Q-53-SBS Bus or the Q-52-SBS Bus stops right in front of the Refuge Visitor Center on Crossbay Blvd.
  • You can also take the Rockaway/JFK-Bound A-train and get off at Broad Channel station then walk about 15 minutes North up and away from town on Crossbay Blvd.
Can't attend but want to become a member? Click here to read about membership benefits and how to join!