Hunters Point Parks Conservancy

Celebrate and honor Juneteenth today! Here are some events happening in NYC parks today- for more information and Juneteenth events, please visit https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/juneteenth

Join on June 24th at 6:00PM at Luminescence in Hunter's Point South Park for a heartwarming, ocean-themed journey perfect for families and little explorers!

Rebecca kicks us off with calming ocean breaths and playful, sea-inspired yoga stretches—flowing like waves and stretching like curious sea creatures. Then, Mandi will read her beloved children’s book: “Avery the Axolotl”—a gentle tale of wonder, mindfulness, and staying true to yourself. The adventure continues with a soothing mini soundbath to lull busy minds into peace, followed by the highlight: the ‘Mini Sound Healers Club!’ Kids are invited to join in, touch, and play a variety of healing instruments—singing bowls, chimes, drums, and more—becoming the soundkeepers of the night. Bring your mat, a blanket, and your sense of wonder. This is connection, creativity, and calm—all in one splashy, soulful hour.

We will meet at Luminescence Peninsula in the park - at the intersection of 54th Ave and Center Blvd, once you enter the park, look for the pathway by the marsh that will lead you to Luminescence. Here is a pin for the location.

Please register on our Eventbrite- link in bio :)

Thank you to Janus Henderson Investors for coming out to volunteer with us! They brought 7 people with them and helped remove 36 bags of weeds on a very hot day in Hunter's Point South Park. Thank you for your support!

Join us for our Summer Scavenger Hunt!

On Tuesday, June 16th from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM we will walk around the southern point of Hunter's Point South Park and look at our summer blooms. Each person will be given a scavenger hunt list (based on age) and we will look for colorful flowers and more!

We will meet at 3:30 PM at the Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center.

You can register for this on our Eventbrite- link in bio :)

Join us for the public kick-off of the OneLIC Oversight Task Force as we begin the work of holding the City accountable for the commitments in the OneLIC neighborhood plan. Come meet the Task Force, learn more about the implementation process, and share your priorities for the future of Long Island City. Dinner will be provided! Registration for childcare has closed.

Wednesday, June 17
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
CUNY School of Law
RSVP by scanning the QR code or visit bit.ly/OneLICTaskForce

Due to projected thunderstorms, we have unfortunately have to postpone our Q***r Birding to next Friday, June 19th. We understand that our new date is also on Juneteenth and apologize if that conflicts with anyone's ability to attend.

Join us for our Kitchen Scraps Regrow Class! Next Saturday, June 20th from 11AM-12PM we will be leading a workshop on how you can regrow your vegetable scraps to have your own mini (or large) garden!

This class is aimed at providing ideas about how to garden in NYC apartments. We all deserve fresh produce- let's grow our own!

You can register for this event on our Eventbrite- link in bio :)

Join us on Saturday, June 13th from 10:30AM - 1PM for Botanical Sketching with Pencil & Ink!

*For teens and adults!*

In this adult beginner-friendly introduction to botanical sketching, we’ll begin with a brief classroom orientation before we head outdoors to the park for inspiration. After capturing the beauty of nature, we’ll return to the classroom to refine and complete your botanical sketches.

Learn the fundamentals of using artist pencils to build forms. We’ll step up your shape modeling by discussing occlusion shadows, cast shadows, and reflected light. And how to incorporate these into your drawing of plants.

Explore how to break down flowers and leaves into simple, elegant shapes.

We’ll examine the flower details under a magnifying lens for added inspiration.

All materials are provided; if you would like, please bring your own colored pencils, watercolor pencils, or other art supplies.

This workshop is the perfect opportunity to prepare a drawing for painting in the upcoming botanical watercolor class.

Guided by Scientific Illustrator Monica Schroeder

Register for this class on our Eventbrite- link in bio!

HPPC just spent more than 10 hours today at City Hall to testify on the need for the City to honor its commitments as part of the OneLIC rezoning and to increase parks funding.

There's still time for you to support community commitments to parks, schools, and infrastructure.

You can submit written testimony to City Council about OneLIC before June 13. There's a sample letter with instructions at the link in our bio. You can check out other community needs at 's page to include, our for a quick way to push for parks funding you can go to the link in our linktree.