This event is in the past.It took place on April 19, 2025 at Cunningham Park.
Walking TourWalking TourWade into the secret nightlife of Cunningham Park's vernal pools, where spring peepers chorus and spotted salamanders breed under the cover of darkness. The Urban Park Rangers lead you through these ephemeral wetlands to witness one of nature's most fleeting, magical rituals — right here in Queens.
family-friendly
nature education
spring wildlife spectacle
guided night hike
Tips
🔦bring a flashlight with red filter if you have one
🤫stay quiet to hear the frog chorus clearly
🌧️spring rains make this the peak season
Discovery Hike: Vernal Pools Night Hike
Fresh Meadows
Walking TourWalking TourWade into the secret nightlife of Cunningham Park's vernal pools, where spring peepers chorus and spotted salamanders breed under the cover of darkness. The Urban Park Rangers lead you through these ephemeral wetlands to witness one of nature's most fleeting, magical rituals — right here in Queens.
family-friendly
nature education
spring wildlife spectacle
guided night hike
Tips
🔦bring a flashlight with red filter if you have one
🤫stay quiet to hear the frog chorus clearly
🌧️spring rains make this the peak season
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