Foraging Walks New York

Adventure in Nature: a Walk in Forest Park

**let’s get outside and take a walk at Forest Park for fitness, fresh air and camaraderie with friends old and new.** **About the Park:** * https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/forest-park * https://forestparktrust.org/forest-park * **[Click here for trail map](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f2b0fb8e4b73c703250481c/t/5f359dab86d57033d70acaa1/1597349293068/ForestPark_2014FINALSIGN.jpg)** **MEETING POINT:** Wallenberg Square located at 115-29 Metropolitan Ave, Richmond Hill, NY, about a 10-min walk from the Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike subway station (E. F trains) **PACE**: This is a **LEISURELY PACE HIKE AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND.** We will have stops for water breaks, lunch break, take time to soak in the surrounding views, savor the sights and sounds of nature. **PLEASE, NO SPEED DEMONS!!!!** **DURATION**: We should be done by 3pm but no guarantee. You can leave on your own at any time. We won’t judge. Much. **THE IMPORTANT STUFF:** * Dress for the weather in non-cotton layers. * Wear appropriate shoes suitable for hiking. * Bring liquid to stay hydrated. * Bring lunch and snacks for yourself. * Bring a sense of adventure and a positive attitude. A smile also goes a long way. Please leave the drama and crankiness at home. **POST-HIKE** for those interested we'll do eats and drinks at Neir’s Tavern before heading home. **WEATHER**: Rain cancels **LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable etc. etc.**

🌳 15-Mile Walk: Kew Gardens → Jackson Heights 🌎

**🌳 15-Mile Walk: Kew Gardens → Jackson Heights 🌎** **📍 Date & Time** · **Meet: 9:30 AM** **Newcombe Square** **80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Queens** · **Nearest Subway:** **Kew Gardens–Union Turnpike Station** **Use the Queens Blvd & Union Tpke SE Corner exit** · **Walk starts promptly: 9:45 AM** **Please arrive on time.** *** **🚶 The Walk** **We’ll maintain a moderate, steady pace over approximately 15 miles.** **Route Highlights** · **Forest Park** · **Flushing Meadows–Corona Park** · **Flushing Bay (near LaGuardia Airport)** · **Finish at 34th Avenue Open Streets in Jackson Heights** **At the end of the walk, participants can enjoy the neighborhood’s outstanding restaurants and food vendors.** **Special thanks to the 34th Avenue Open Streets Coalition for helping create one of NYC’s most peaceful and welcoming public spaces. The area also features the Jackson Heights Greenmarket.** **Jackson Heights is widely regarded as one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in the world, with approximately 180,000 residents speaking more than 160 languages within a compact half-square-mile area.** *** **🥤 Good to Know** · **Bring:** o **Water** o **Lunch** o **Snacks** · **Wear comfortable shoes suitable for:** o **Park trails** o **Long-distance city walking** **🍽 Lunch Stop** · **David Dinkins Circle** **⚠️ Important** **There are limited drop-out points, so please join only if you’re comfortable walking the full 15 miles.** *** **🚇 Ending Point** **The walk concludes at:** · **34th Ave & 74th Street** · **Near Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue/74 Street Station** *** **Hike Leaders:** **Please do not post questions/comments prior to the walk.** **Ivan (text with your name: 917-446-0013)** **Sigrid (text with your name: 404-991-8229)** **Tiffany (text with your name: 718-300-1655)** [https://grownyc.org/locations/jackson-heights-greenmarket/](https://grownyc.org/locations/jackson-heights-greenmarket/) [https://www.34aveopenstreets.com/](https://www.34aveopenstreets.com/)

Central Park Bird Walk

Bird walk with an experienced naturalist and bird guide. $20 per person for 2- hour walk.To register please send $20 via Venmo to @Deb-becker-8 or $21 via Paypal to editconsul@aol.com See hawks, eagles, ducks and spring birds. Location will be posted by 10am on the day of the walk. We always meet at a major entrance to Central Park off 5th Avenue.

Staten Island Marathon Walk: XNJ

[Please register for FREE to attend.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/staten-island-marathon-walk-xnj-tickets-1983780166881) The most pleasant walking route from Union County to Manhattan, with miles of trail, beach, boardwalk and great views. Part of the 100-mile Cross-Jersey Challenge. **Start:** Elizabeth Public Library 11 S Broad St Elizabeth NJ 07202 **Finish:** NY Penn Station **Distance:** 16-26mi **Where to find us:** In front of the library **Optional endpoints:** World Trade Center PATH **Terrain:** flat but rugged dirt trails, pavement, beach, boardwalk **Transit:** NJ Transit to Elizabeth Station, walk three blocks south on Broad St **Return:** NJ Transit or Path train **Difficulty:** Advanced **Category:** nature, urban, seashore **Coordinator:** Charles Updike, 916-225-0569. Join us on this scenic and colorful marathon walk to complete our trek across New Jersey. We start three blocks from the train station, where parking is available. Walk along the Elizabeth River and across the Goethals Bridge with views of Manhattan. A rambling trail with easy terrain, which can have a few muddy spots, takes us to the beachfront of Staten Island. A walk along the beach and through the park leads us under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge and into the fascinating relic that is Fort Wadsworth. A trip up Bay Avenue ends at the Staten Island Ferry and a free ride into Lower Manhattan. A walk along the Hudson River, with optional visits to the World Trade Center and the High Line, finishes at Midtown and Penn Station. This is a beautiful walk for those not able to complete the 50-mile Big Walk beyond Elizabeth or Newark. If you are unable to complete this one, you can finish three miles early at the PATH station. There are also many bus stops along the way on Staten Island with buses to the ferry. The FreeWalkers are again offering the Cross-Jersey Walking Challenge, with a goal of walking the 100 miles of the East Coast Greenway across the entire state at any time during the year. This walk is part of the ECG trail from Trenton to New York City. You have the option of completing the challenge over three to five days. **Option 1**: Complete the 40-mile Great Canal Walk from Trenton to New Brunswick in one day, or walk the Spring Ahead to Princeton and do the 28-mile Great Canal Walk from Princeton. **Option 2:** Complete the 50-mile Big Walk in one day, or walk 24 miles of the Big Walk to Elizabeth and complete the remaining 26 miles on the Staten Island Marathon Walk. **Highlights** \- Elizabeth River Parkway \- Goethals Bridge \- Willowbrook Park \- Staten Island Greenbelt \- Cedar Grove Beach \- FDR Boardwalk and Beach \- Midland Beach \- South Beach \- Fort Wadsworth \- Verrazano Narrows Bridge \- Bay Avenue shops \- Staten Island Ferry \- Battery Park \- World Trade Center \- Hudson River Greenway \- High Line **Spring 2026 Cross Jersey Challenge** **Mar 21** Spring Ahead Walk (optional) 14mi **Apr 11** Great Canal Walk 28/40mi **Apr 19** Kruimer Walk 13mi **Apr 25** Big Walk 24/50mi **Jun 13** Staten Island Marathon Walk (optional) 22/26mi **Partners:** The [East Coast Greenway Alliance](https://greenway.org) is a non-profit organization developing a public multi-use 3,000 mile trail from Canada to Key West through New Jersey and New York. Donations and memberships help make this dream trail a reality. The FreeWalkers are again offering the [Cross-Jersey Walking Challenge](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/cross-jersey-challenge-181359), with a goal of walking the 100 miles of the East Coast Greenway across the entire state at any time during the year. This walk is part of the ECG trail from Trenton to New York City. **More about FreeWalkers:** [Our calendar of walks and hikes](https://freewalkers.org) \| [About FreeWalkers](https://freewalkers.org/history) \| [Walker stories](https://freewalkers.org/stories) \| [Walking tips](https://freewalkers.org/qatips) [New Jersey walks](https://freewalkers.org) \| [Pennsylvania walks](https://freewalkers.org) \| [New York City walks](https://freewalkers.org)

Palisades Park Food Crawl (North Korean + Modern Korean + Korean Chinese)

Great Manhattan Bridge Walk

The Great Manhattan Bridge Walk - walk across and between the 17 walkable bridges that connect to Manhattan Island - about 33 miles in 11 hours. This a joint walk with AMC and Shorewalkers and is listed on both Meetups, sign up on either group. Bring water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat. We will take two lunch breaks, the first at Macombs Dam Park across from Yankee Stadium and the second at Ichan Stadium on Randall's Island. There aren't many bottle fillers along the way so bring extra water or buy some along the way. Bikes, ebikes, and mopeds use the bridge walkways, and bridge intersections are disordered messes with aggressive drivers - walk carefully. Walk directions: Great Manhattan Bridge Walk](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a8OMQ6oRrYYKPg28MfvrtjerrodbNVp5/edit) All trails GPS track: [All Trails GPS](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/evening-hike-e670609?u=i&sh=fffn3t) Strava map: [Strava](https://www.strava.com/routes/3495963122373676020) Google map: [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1JV6-jMSlSryANtEqlYxShYFSFkr6lMU&usp=sharing) We will not walk the George Washington Bridge as a group, If you want to walk the George Washington Bridge, do so on your own before meeting with the group. If you walk all the way to the Jersey side and back it's 2.8 miles, but you can also walk as far as the New York/New Jersey border noted on the walkway then turn back which would be about 2 miles. Either way, meet the group on the third floor of the bus station or wait for the group at the entrance to the North walkway. Meet: 9:00 am George Washington Bridge Bus Station third floor, Fort Washington Ave. between 178th St. and 179th St., supermarket first floor, restrooms third floor. Take the A train to 175th St. and walk through the passageway or take the 1 train to 181st Street and walk over to the bus station. Leaders Jessica Zuleta 347-603-8447 and Tom Bergen 917-727-5507 tombergen11@gmail.com

Little Island Social Walk (50 & Over)

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT** - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-island-social-walk-50s-over-tickets-1307347604879](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-island-social-walk-50s-over-tickets-1307347604879) *(\*Limited # save $5 by using discount code "5" at checkout. This is a prepay event and only way to attend is to get ticket in advance at link above).* This is the perfect cure for your cabin fever! The temps are going to warm up next weekend and will be the perfect opportunity to go out and meet others your age while also getting some exercise and seeing the beautiful park. Our 50 & Over Social Walks are an extremely popular way to make new friends and meet others in a safe and unique setting. This event is very casual and non-awkward + our host will help to make introductions. Little Island provides a one-of-a-kind relationship between nature and art—a break from urban life and a connection to spontaneity and joy. It's become NYC's newest and hottest attraction! We'll make several stops along the park so that people can take pictures and admire the beautiful views. We'll circle the island a couple of times and then afterwards, we'll continue the walk along the Hudson River. During the walk, you will randomly be paired with others in the beginning then rotate at designated times so that you get to meet everyone participating. Afterwards, you're welcome to hang out and exchange contact info with others. FAQs: **Where to meet?** Exact meeting location with host contact info will be sent to all paid attendees day of the event. **How many will attend?** We are limiting the # of attendees so that there's enough room for everyone to feel comfortable. **What if rains?** We will email attendees a new date. **Can I come alone?** Yes, about 90% come on their own. **Ages?** 50s & Over. Gender balance is not guaranteed but we usually get a good mix. **How much?** $15-$25 depending upon when you get ticket and spots left. For more fun events follow: **[https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)**

Central Park Social Walk (50s & Over)

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT -** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-social-walk-50s-over-tickets-1307309892079](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-social-walk-50s-over-tickets-1307309892079) (\*Limited 5 save $5 by using discount code "5" at checkout. Multiple groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. Based on previous walks, we'll have around 20.) Our Winter Walks offer invigorating, scenic, and a healthy outdoor activity, at one of our most popular NY locations - Central Park! Plus, it's a great and different way to meet others and make new friends of the same age! You will randomly be paired with others in the beginning then rotate at designated times so that you get to meet everyone participating. This event very casual and non-awkward + our host will help to make introductions. We will casually walk a 1.5-2 mile stretch through Central Park. You will also have the option to hang out afterwards where you can exchange contact info with others. Reminder, this is a a "social" walk and gender ratios may not be even. FAQs: **Where to meet?** Exact meeting location with host contact info will be sent to all paid attendees day of the event. **How many will attend?** We limit the # of attendees to a max of 20 so everyone has enough time to get to know each other. **What if rains?** We will email attendees a new date. **Can I come alone?** Yes, about 90% come on their own. **How much?** $15-$20 depending upon when you get ticket and spots left. P.S. We also do this Central Park Walk fo 20s-40s - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-sunset-singles-stroll-tickets-1981450525862](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-sunset-singles-stroll-tickets-1981450525862)

🌹 Wake Up and Smell the Roses ⏰ Hudson River Park Piers 🌹 8 miles

**In early June, when the air is still, all of Hudson River Park can smell of roses. This walk is the reverse of Take a Long Walk off a Short Pier, with a few adjustments because flowers.** We'll start at Chambers Street and visit 18 of the Hudson River Park's public piers to enjoy the plants and birds, lawns and gardens, beach and salt marsh, and gorgeous views. **Meeting time/place:** 9:45 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2026 9:45 at West Broadway and Chambers Street (Bogardus Plaza) under the clock. Chambers Street 1/2/3 is adjacent [Note: There's a newly discovered restroom in the station]. One block away there's the A/C/E (northernmost exit); R/W and 1/2/3 City Hall stations are three and four blocks respectively. There’s a Starbucks and Zucker’s Bagels at our meeting place. **Course:** We'll enter the park at Chambers Street via the bridge at Stuyvesant High School (if elevator available). Our first restroom stop is one block north. In Tribeca we'll visit Piers 25, 26, and 34. In Greenwich Village we'll walk Piers 45, 46, and 51, Gansevoort Peninsula, and view the late-spring plantings at Little Island. After our lunch break at Pier 57, it's on to Chelsea Piers 59, 60, and 61; Pier 62 (Chelsea Entry Garden); Pier 63 (Chelsea Lawn Bowl); Pier 64 (Stonefield landscape sculpture and native garden); Pier 66, Chelsea Habitat, an ecological planting zone and certified Monarch Waystation; and Midtown Piers 76, 84, and 86 (Intrepid), where we'll get free pier-only passes, and where the walk will end. **Return/Early Exit:** Many exit points along 12th Avenue, including crosstown bus stops at 23rd Street (M23) and 43rd Street (M42 and M50), connecting to all subways, plus No. 7 at Hudson Yards. Rain cancels **Bring**: Water, sunscreen, hat, lunch/snacks. You can also buy food/bev at the Market 57 food hall at Pier 57, our lunch stop. **Restrooms**: The first restroom stop will be 20 minutes into the walk, and restrooms are plentiful in Hudson River Park. **Guests:** *You may bring a guest but you must have them sign the Shorewalkers Waiver and Release at* ***[this link](https://app.waiversign.com/e/659a09c1b851170012c1225c/doc/659a0cdf15c42c0012f2cdc3?eventName=Shorewalker%20Walks%202025)****.* **Hike leaders**: Christine 646-491-0764, Gina 347-842-5452, and Maureen, 718-954-1581 (day of walk only)

Central Park Bird, Butterfly, Dragonfly and Nature Walk

Bird walk with an experienced naturalist and bird guide Debbie Becker. We will look for birds, butterflies, dragonflies and flora and fauna of Central Park. Learn about nature and the environment in this informative and enjoyable tour of Central Park. $15 per person for 1.5- hour walk.To register please send $15 via Venmo to @Deb-becker-8 or $16 via Paypal to editconsul@aol.com Location will be posted by 10am on the day of the walk. We always meet at a major entrance to Central Park off 5th Avenue.

Secret Land of Trout & Berries - Strawberry Solstice Camping (6/19-21)

**[BOOK HERE](https://destinationbackcountryadventures.com/collections/all-guided-outdoor-adventures/products/secret-land-of-trout-berries-strawberry-solstice-camping)** ### A restorative weekend campout in our favorite old-growth forest We consider this destination to be a sacred place: a stretch of virgin, old-growth forest wilderness dotted with beaver ponds and brambles and flush with blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries. The lush meadows are cut by streams filled with trout to form a true paradise. Not marked on any maps or trail guides, we’ve kept the location of the Secret Land of Trout and Berries a closely guarded secret, and though not too difficult to reach, it has remained unspoiled. On this very mellow backpacking trip, we'll hike into our camping destination before settling in for a long weekend filled with berry picking, swimming, fishing, and celebrating the Summer Solstice. With a moderate hike in, this is a great first camping or backpacking trip for anyone interested in spending their first night in the woods. ### **Trip stats** 🥾Approx. 5-6 mile hike to basecamp ⛰️ No elevation gain to basecamp 🧭 Difficulty: Moderate. We will be hiking on-trail and off-trail to reach out camping destination. ### **The Destination Backcountry Difference** **Why hike with us? Expert guides.** Founded in 2011, our NY State-licensed guides are not merely hike leaders, they are ambassadors for the outdoors, dedicated to sharing their passion for nature with others. **A FULL weekend of** **adventure:** Our all-inclusive day escapes include transportation, meals, and a full weekend of adventure. Make your escape upstate worth every minute! **On this trip, our guides will share:** ✨ One-of-a-kind destination: experience a night camping in a magical Catskills forest like no other 🦉 Forest interpretation and signs of wildlife like owls, deer, efts, and more 🔥 An incredible camping experience: redefine your idea of cozy camping and imagine a roaring campfire, a gourmet meal shared with your fellow adventurers, and a peaceful night sleep with a warm cup of coffee waiting for you in the morning. 🎣 Fishing available 🩱Swimming available 🍃 This incredible forest is perfect for mindfulness activities like meditation, journaling, and more ### **What's Included?** 🚐 Transportation to and from NYC ☕ Breakfast: Your adventure includes a breakfast of fresh fruit and donuts and a selection of coffee and tea for the drive to the trailhead 🧀 Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast in the Woods: We will provide a healthy, gourmet lunch and snacks during our adventure. We offer vegetarian and vegan options, and we’re happy to accommodate any dietary and allergy needs. 🌄 On trail guidance from an expert NYS licensed guide ### **Schedule** **Day One** Between noon-3pm TBD Brooklyn Pickup near Barclays 12:30-3:30pm TBD Manhattan Pickup at Grand Central Rest Stop Arrival at Trailhead + Hike to Camp + Camp Setup Campfire + Dinner + Smore's + Stargazing until Bedtime **Day Two** 8:00-10:00 Breakfast + Coffee 10:00-2:30 Optional Hike + Lunch During Hike \~2:30-5:00 Camptime \~6:00 Campfire + Dinner + Smore's + Stargazing until Bedtime **Day Three** 8:00-10:00 Breakfast + Coffee + Break Camp 10:00-12:00 Camptime 12:00 Light Lunch + Hike to Van \~2:00-3:00 Arrival at trailhead + van heads back to NYC \~4:30 Rest stop \~7:00 Manhattan Drop Off \~7:30 Brooklyn Drop Off \*All times are estimates. We adjust every adventure to the pace and needs of the group. Our overnight trips are much more flexibile! Travel time are subject to many factors, including weather and traffic. ### **What Do I Need to Bring With Me?** **Must have** 🎒 Backpack (45L minimum, with hip belt 💤 Sleeping bag 🛏️ Sleeping pad 🍽️ Mess kit (fork, spoon, bowl and cup) 💧 2, 1-liter water bottles 🔦 Headlamp 🎽 Wear: Comfortable, breathable clothes. Standard workout clothes are great for hiking 🥾 Footwear: sneakers or boots are perfect for this trip 🧣 Clothes: extra layers, top and bottom, 3 pairs of socks 🌧️ Rain shell ⛺ Tent: We have a limited number of tents available to borrow. Please let us know if you would like to borrow a tent. There is also the option to sleep under a tarp shelter, which your guide can help build, or to sleep under the stars if conditions permit. If you are NOT planning on bringing a tent, please let us know your preferences from above. **Good to have:** 🩴 Camp shoes 🕶️ Sunglasses 🧢 Hat ### **FAQs** **What happens after I book my adventure?** You will receive a confirmation email for your adventure within 24 hours of booking. Your guide will reach out 7-10 days before your adventure with an update on trail conditions, weather, a final packing list, our adventure waiver, and more. **More questions?** Visit our [FAQ page](https://destinationbackcountryadventures.com/pages/faq "FAQ") here.

In-Person Meeting and (No-Media) Freeganism 101 & Trash Tour

Help make freeganism happen in NYC! At our organizational meetings we discuss and decide on future activities and group direction. Participants are encouraged to step up and introduce new freegan projects with the support of the group, or take roles such as facilitating meetings or bottom-lining events. We welcome both those with experience taking part in non-hierarchical consensus-based groups and those participating for the first time. Then at 9pm, we will have a brief, newcomer-friendly discussion about freeganism before exploring the area’s wasted food and other goods. We give advice on how to salvage these goods, and comment on the reasons for such waste. ***Consider bringing some of the food you find to the Freegan Feast the next day, to share for the collective dinner we will be making.*** **When & Where:** For the meeting, meet at 8pm at the seating area of the Whole Foods at 808 Columbus Avenue and 97th Street in Manhattan. For the Freeganism 101 and beginning of the Trash Tour, meet us at 9pm in the same location. If you have trouble finding us, call Janet at ‭(347) 724-6954‬.