Discover your Wild City!
Hidden green havens. Urban wildlife. Natural Wonders.
Wild City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering nature-based STEM education that ignites a love of discovery and inspires a lifetime of learning.
Through innovative programming, outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship, we build resilient communities while equipping individuals and youth with practical career skills and mentorship.
Epic journeys start when we stop and look around.
Sylvia Earle and Wisdom the Albatross by Susan Middleton is licensed under CC0.
Sylvia Earle
Earle protects ocean ecosystems
Photo by Weaver Tripp is licensed under CC0.
Jacques Cousteau
Cousteau unmasked
the deep ocean
E.O. Wilson
Wilson mapped the canvas of biodiversity by peering at tiny ants
E.O. Wilson engages children by NPGallery is licensed under CC0.
Jacques Cousteau, Sylvia Earle, and E.O. Wilson—these pioneers turned tiny details into massive breakthroughs that changed how we view our planet.
Ready for your own wild NYC discoveries?
New York City conceals a secret matrix of wildlife. Tiny tidal pools harbor thriving worlds, while global migratory paths connect our skies, lands, and oceans.
Join our community of urban explorers and uncover the hidden side of your city.
Prepare to be surprised.
Nature is the wildest classroom!
Check out real reactions from locals connecting with wildlife and wild spaces.
“Every once in a while I’ll see those black squirrels, and that always feels a little special”
Brooke
Love to see in NYC: Humpback Whale“Oh my gosh! These [sturgeon] are in the Hudson? Wow! Oh my gosh. Ten [people] to one fish, that's crazy.”
Kaitlin
Love to see in NYC: Gray Seal“Now I see them [foxes] and am like, they are the cutest things ever.”
Rosie
Love to see in NYC: Fox“I want to know more about the whales. I can’t imagine where they fit!”
Brooke
Love to see in NYC: Humpback Whale“This is so cool, and I learned so much.”
Kaitlin
Love to see in NYC: Gray Seal"A fox in the trees? No way!"
Joshua
Love to see in NYC: Eastern Red Bat“Can the foxes climb? Do they get in trees?”
Nancy
Love to see in NYC: Terrapin Turtle“A wild seal in NYC? No? Somewhere in the city”
Kaitlin
Love to see in NYC: Red-tailed Hawk“His eyes are very big and yellow.”
Nancy
Love to see in NYC: Terrapin Turtle“I didn’t know that foxes were in Central Park. That’s kinda crazy!”
Joshua
Love to see in NYC: Southern Flying Squirrels“Oh wow. It kind of blends in with the trees.”
Rome
Love to see in NYC: Harbor Seal“That’s crazy! I mean, I guess I kind of figured there were some pretty big creatures swimming around in the Hudson River.”
Nancy
Love to see in NYC: Fox
Wild City Programs
Find adventure. Learn new skills
Join our NYC expeditions or dive into community programs to deepen your connection with nature. Along the way, you might launch a new career, master an unexpected skill, and meet lifelong friends who share your passion for learning and the great urban outdoors.
Community Programs
Outdoor Programs
Adventure Programs
Interactive Learning
Mentorship Programs
Career Pathways
Learn. Grow. And have some fun.
Our community programs are designed to entertain and develop new skills and career pathways. We tackle topics for everyone, including: Adventures with science, Math for phobes, In-demand careers (you’ve never heard of) and Smart solutions for high energy bill headaches.
Better Together:
Our Partners, Collaborators, and Supporters
This year alone, Wild City helped raise over $10,000 in equipment for organizations that protect our wild neighbors, urban green spaces and waterways. We’re grateful to them for the work they do and grateful for our Wild City supporters.
Discover your Wild City!
Hidden green havens. Urban wildlife. Natural Wonders.
Wild City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering nature-based STEM education that ignites a love of discovery and inspires a lifetime of learning.
Through innovative programming, outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship, we build resilient communities while equipping individuals and youth with practical skills and career mentorship.
Discover your Wild City!
Hidden green havens. Urban wildlife. Natural Wonders.
Wild City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering nature-based STEM education that ignites a love of discovery and inspires a lifetime of learning.
Through innovative programming, outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship, we build resilient communities while equipping individuals and youth with practical skills and career mentorship.
Epic journeys start when we stop and look around.
Sylvia Earle and Wisdom the Albatross by Susan Middleton is licensed under CC0.
Sylvia Earle
Earle protects ocean ecosystems
Photo by Weaver Tripp is licensed under CC0.
Jacques Cousteau
Cousteau unmasked
the deep ocean
Jacques Cousteau, Sylvia Earle, and E.O. Wilson—these pioneers turned tiny details into massive breakthroughs that changed how we view our planet.
E.O. Wilson
Wilson mapped the canvas of biodiversity by peering at tiny ants
E.O. Wilson engages children by NPGallery is licensed under CC0.
Ready for your own wild NYC discoveries?
New York City conceals a secret matrix of wildlife. Tiny tidal pools harbor thriving worlds, while global migratory paths connect our skies, lands, and oceans.
Join our community of urban explorers and uncover the hidden side of your city.
Prepare to be surprised.
Nature is the wildest classroom!
Check out real reactions from locals connecting with wildlife and wild spaces.
“Every once in a while I’ll see those black squirrels, and that always feels a little special”
Brooke
Love to see in NYC: Humpback Whale“Every once in a while I’ll see those black squirrels, and that always feels a little special”
Brooke
Love to see in NYC: Humpback Whale“Oh my gosh! These [sturgeon] are in the Hudson? Wow! Oh my gosh. Ten [people] to one fish, that's crazy.”
Kaitlin
Love to see in NYC: Gray Seal“Oh my gosh! These [sturgeon] are in the Hudson? Wow! Oh my gosh. Ten [people] to one fish, that's crazy.”
Kaitlin
Love to see in NYC: Gray Seal“Now I see them [foxes] and am like, they are the cutest things ever.”
Rosie
Love to see in NYC: Fox“Now I see them [foxes] and am like, they are the cutest things ever.”
Rosie
Love to see in NYC: Fox“I want to know more about the whales. I can’t imagine where they fit!”
Brooke
Love to see in NYC: Humpback Whale“I want to know more about the whales. I can’t imagine where they fit!”
Brooke
Love to see in NYC: Humpback Whale“This is so cool, and I learned so much.”
Kaitlin
Love to see in NYC: Gray Seal“This is so cool, and I learned so much.”
Kaitlin
Love to see in NYC: Gray Seal"A fox in the trees? No way!"
Joshua
Love to see in NYC: Eastern Red Bat"A fox in the trees? No way!"
Joshua
Love to see in NYC: Eastern Red Bat“Can the foxes climb? Do they get in trees?”
Nancy
Love to see in NYC: Terrapin Turtle“Can the foxes climb? Do they get in trees?”
Nancy
Love to see in NYC: Terrapin Turtle“A wild seal in NYC? No? Somewhere in the city”
Kaitlin
Love to see in NYC: Red-tailed Hawk“A wild seal in NYC? No? Somewhere in the city”
Kaitlin
Love to see in NYC: Red-tailed Hawk“His eyes are very big and yellow.”
Nancy
Love to see in NYC: Terrapin Turtle“His eyes are very big and yellow.”
Nancy
Love to see in NYC: Terrapin Turtle“I didn’t know that foxes were in Central Park. That’s kinda crazy!”
Joshua
Love to see in NYC: Southern Flying Squirrels“I didn’t know that foxes were in Central Park. That’s kinda crazy!”
Joshua
Love to see in NYC: Southern Flying Squirrels“Oh wow. It kind of blends in with the trees.”
Rome
Love to see in NYC: Harbor Seal“Oh wow. It kind of blends in with the trees.”
Rome
Love to see in NYC: Harbor Seal“That’s crazy! I mean, I guess I kind of figured there were some pretty big creatures swimming around in the Hudson River.”
Nancy
Love to see in NYC: Fox“That’s crazy! I mean, I guess I kind of figured there were some pretty big creatures swimming around in the Hudson River.”
Nancy
Love to see in NYC: Fox
Wild City Programs
Find adventure. Learn new skills
Join our NYC expeditions or dive into community programs to deepen your connection with nature. Along the way, you might launch a new career, master an unexpected skill, and meet lifelong friends who share your passion for learning and the great urban outdoors.
Community Programs
Outdoor Programs
Adventure Programs
Interactive Learning
Mentorship Programs
Career Pathways
Community Event Spotlights
Learn. Grow. And have some fun.
Our community programs are designed to entertain and develop new skills and career pathways. We tackle topics for everyone, including: Adventures with science, Math for phobes, In-demand careers (you’ve never heard of) and Smart solutions for high energy bill headaches.
Better Together:
Our Partners, Collaborators, and Supporters
This year alone, Wild City helped raise over $10,000 in equipment for organizations that protect our wild neighbors, urban green spaces and waterways. We’re grateful to them for the work they do and grateful for our Wild City supporters.
Discover your Wild City!
Hidden green havens. Urban wildlife. Natural Wonders.
Wild City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering nature-based education that ignites a love of discovery and inspires a lifetime of learning. Through innovative programming, outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship, we build resilient communities while equipping individuals and youth with practical STEAM skills and career mentorship.
Discover your Wild City!
Hidden green havens. Urban wildlife. Natural Wonders.
Wild City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering nature-based education that ignites a love of discovery and inspires a lifetime of learning. Through innovative programming, outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship, we build resilient communities while equipping individuals and youth with practical STEAM skills and career mentorship.
Epic journeys start when we stop and look around.
Sylvia Earle and Wisdom the Albatross by Susan Middleton is licensed under CC0.
Sylvia Earle
Earle protects ocean ecosystems
Photo by Weaver Tripp is licensed under CC0.
Jacques Cousteau
Cousteau unmasked
the deep ocean
E.O. Wilson
Wilson mapped the canvas of biodiversity by peering at tiny ants
E.O. Wilson engages children by NPGallery is licensed under CC0.
Jacques Cousteau, Sylvia Earle, and E.O. Wilson—these pioneers turned tiny details into massive breakthroughs that changed how we view our planet.
Ready for your own wild NYC discoveries?
New York City conceals a secret matrix of wildlife. Tiny tidal pools harbor thriving worlds, while global migratory paths connect our skies, lands, and oceans.
Join our community of urban explorers and uncover the hidden side of your city.
Prepare to be surprised.
Nature is the wildest classroom!
Check out real reactions from locals connecting with wildlife and wild spaces.
“Every once in a while I’ll see those black squirrels, and that always feels a little special”
Brooke
Love to see in NYC: Humpback Whale“Every once in a while I’ll see those black squirrels, and that always feels a little special”
Brooke
Love to see in NYC: Humpback Whale“Oh my gosh! These [sturgeon] are in the Hudson? Wow! Oh my gosh. Ten [people] to one fish, that's crazy.”
Kaitlin
Love to see in NYC: Gray Seal“Oh my gosh! These [sturgeon] are in the Hudson? Wow! Oh my gosh. Ten [people] to one fish, that's crazy.”
Kaitlin
Love to see in NYC: Gray Seal“Now I see them [foxes] and am like, they are the cutest things ever.”
Rosie
Love to see in NYC: Fox“Now I see them [foxes] and am like, they are the cutest things ever.”
Rosie
Love to see in NYC: Fox“I want to know more about the whales. I can’t imagine where they fit!”
Brooke
Love to see in NYC: Humpback Whale“I want to know more about the whales. I can’t imagine where they fit!”
Brooke
Love to see in NYC: Humpback Whale“This is so cool, and I learned so much.”
Kaitlin
Love to see in NYC: Gray Seal“This is so cool, and I learned so much.”
Kaitlin
Love to see in NYC: Gray Seal"A fox in the trees? No way!"
Joshua
Love to see in NYC: Eastern Red Bat"A fox in the trees? No way!"
Joshua
Love to see in NYC: Eastern Red Bat“Can the foxes climb? Do they get in trees?”
Nancy
Love to see in NYC: Terrapin Turtle“Can the foxes climb? Do they get in trees?”
Nancy
Love to see in NYC: Terrapin Turtle“A wild seal in NYC? No? Somewhere in the city”
Kaitlin
Love to see in NYC: Red-tailed Hawk“A wild seal in NYC? No? Somewhere in the city”
Kaitlin
Love to see in NYC: Red-tailed Hawk“His eyes are very big and yellow.”
Nancy
Love to see in NYC: Terrapin Turtle“His eyes are very big and yellow.”
Nancy
Love to see in NYC: Terrapin Turtle“I didn’t know that foxes were in Central Park. That’s kinda crazy!”
Joshua
Love to see in NYC: Southern Flying Squirrels“I didn’t know that foxes were in Central Park. That’s kinda crazy!”
Joshua
Love to see in NYC: Southern Flying Squirrels“Oh wow. It kind of blends in with the trees.”
Rome
Love to see in NYC: Harbor Seal“Oh wow. It kind of blends in with the trees.”
Rome
Love to see in NYC: Harbor Seal“That’s crazy! I mean, I guess I kind of figured there were some pretty big creatures swimming around in the Hudson River.”
Nancy
Love to see in NYC: Fox“That’s crazy! I mean, I guess I kind of figured there were some pretty big creatures swimming around in the Hudson River.”
Nancy
Love to see in NYC: Fox
“Every once in a while I’ll see those black squirrels, and that always feels a little special”
Brooke
Love to see in NYC: Humpback Whale“Oh my gosh! These [sturgeon] are in the Hudson? Wow! Oh my gosh. Ten [people] to one fish, that's crazy.”
Kaitlin
Love to see in NYC: Seal“Now I see them [foxes] and am like, they are the cutest things ever.”
Rosie
Love to see in NYC: Fox“I want to know more about the whales. I can’t imagine where they fit!”
Brooke
Love to see in NYC: Humpback Whale“This is so cool, and I learned so much.”
Kaitlin
Love to see in NYC: Seal
Wild City Programs
Find adventure. Learn new skills
Join our NYC expeditions or dive into community programs to deepen your connection with nature. Along the way, you might launch a new career, master an unexpected skill, and meet lifelong friends who share your passion for learning and the great urban outdoors.
Community Programs
Outdoor Programs
Adventure Programs
Interactive Learning
Mentorship Programs
Career Pathways
Community Event Spotlights
Learn. Grow.
And have some fun.
Our community programs are designed to entertain and develop new skills and career pathways.
We tackle topics for everyone, including: Adventures with science, Math for phobes, In-demand careers (you’ve never heard of) and Smart solutions for high energy bill headaches.
Better Together:
Our Partners, Collaborators, and Supporters
This year alone, Wild City helped raise over $10,000 in equipment for organizations that protect our wild neighbors, urban green spaces and waterways. We’re grateful to them for the work they do and grateful for our Wild City supporters.