Climate Week NYC
A Tree Swallow photographed in Queens, NY. Photo by Ryan F Mandelbaum/CC.
More than half of U.S. bird species are in decline, and climate change is a major threat. Birds are critical for a healthy and sustainable ecosystem—boosting biodiversity, serving as pollinators, dispersing seeds, and controlling pests.
Climate Week NYC takes place every September. This is the largest annual climate event of its kind, and it's critical that wildlife conservation is in the conversation.
Join NYC Bird Alliance and partners from September 21-28, 2025 for an amazing week of bird outings, green roof tours, film screenings, and more to learn about the importance of biodiversity for a climate-resilient future.
Climate Week NYC takes place every September. This is the largest annual climate event of its kind, and it's critical that wildlife conservation is in the conversation.
Join NYC Bird Alliance and partners from September 21-28, 2025 for an amazing week of bird outings, green roof tours, film screenings, and more to learn about the importance of biodiversity for a climate-resilient future.
CLIMATE WEEK NYC 2025
Javits Center's Green Roof spans almost seven acres. Photo: Argenis Apolinario
Javits Center Green Roof Tours
Tuesday, September 23 - Wednesday, September 24 | The Nest Climate Campus
Join NYC Bird Alliance scientists for guided tours of Javits Center's green roof network. We'll explore the rooftop Farm, Food Forest, and Pollinator Garden, and learn how this nearly seven-acre habitat supports pollinators, bats, and migratory birds.
Join NYC Bird Alliance scientists for guided tours of Javits Center's green roof network. We'll explore the rooftop Farm, Food Forest, and Pollinator Garden, and learn how this nearly seven-acre habitat supports pollinators, bats, and migratory birds.
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Herring Gull chick born on the Javits Center Green Roof. Photo: Christine Cieslak
9/21: Climate Film Festival
Sunday, September 21, 10am | Regal Essex Cinema 11
NYC Bird Alliance is thrilled that the short documentary WILD HOPE: Building for Birds is featured in the 2025 Climate Film Festival (9/19-9/22). Featuring our green infrastructure work, WILD HOPE will be one of seven short films showcased during Sunday's morning session, "Animal Science: Doc Shorts." Note: This is a ticketed event.
NYC Bird Alliance is thrilled that the short documentary WILD HOPE: Building for Birds is featured in the 2025 Climate Film Festival (9/19-9/22). Featuring our green infrastructure work, WILD HOPE will be one of seven short films showcased during Sunday's morning session, "Animal Science: Doc Shorts." Note: This is a ticketed event.
Join RISE and Surfrider for a hands-on dune restoration event as part of the "Greater Rockaway" Coastal Resilience Plan. Photo: Surfrider Foundation
9/21: Hands-on Dune Restoration
Sunday, September 21, 10am | Rockaway, Queens
Join RISE and Surfrider to plant native plants along the east end of the Rockaways. Help restore vital coastal dunes which are natural buffers to protect our shorelines, enhance habitat, and build climate-resilience.
Join RISE and Surfrider to plant native plants along the east end of the Rockaways. Help restore vital coastal dunes which are natural buffers to protect our shorelines, enhance habitat, and build climate-resilience.
Take the new hybrid-electric ferry to Governors Island.
9/21: Eco-Arts Festival
Sunday, September 21, 11am-4pm | Governors Island
Kick off Climate Week with a free festival showcasing ecologically inspired art works and participatory experiences. Hitch a ride to the island on the new hybrid-electric ferry for outdoor activities all week long.
Kick off Climate Week with a free festival showcasing ecologically inspired art works and participatory experiences. Hitch a ride to the island on the new hybrid-electric ferry for outdoor activities all week long.
Courtesy of New York Botanical Garden.
9/24: Harnessing Nature at NYBG
Wednesday, September 24, 10:45am | New York Botanical Garden
A panel of distinguished scientists and practitioners will discuss what can be done to halt biodiversity loss and enhance climate resilience through ecological restoration and conservation. All attendees enjoy free access to the garden grounds with advance registration.
A panel of distinguished scientists and practitioners will discuss what can be done to halt biodiversity loss and enhance climate resilience through ecological restoration and conservation. All attendees enjoy free access to the garden grounds with advance registration.
Cerulean Warbler. Photo: Mathew Malwitz/Audubon Photography Awards
9/24: Triple Win Conservation Panel
Wednesday, September 24, 4:30pm | The Nest Climate Campus
National Audubon Society will discuss "Birds, Climate, and Communities," focusing on the 312 million acres—14% of U.S. lands—where we can drive real conservation impact. Learn how strategic land protection and local engagement is our path forward to combat climate change.
National Audubon Society will discuss "Birds, Climate, and Communities," focusing on the 312 million acres—14% of U.S. lands—where we can drive real conservation impact. Learn how strategic land protection and local engagement is our path forward to combat climate change.
9/29: Flyway of Life Screening
Monday, September 29, 6pm | The Explorers Club
This stunning new documentary showcases the majesty and tragedy of bird migration along the Atlantic Flyway, featuring NYC Bird Alliance's Project Safe Flight collision monitoring program. After the screening, join filmmaker Tomas Koeck and NYC Bird Alliance's Director of Conservation and Science Dr. Dustin Partridge for a Q&A. Note: This is a ticketed event.
This stunning new documentary showcases the majesty and tragedy of bird migration along the Atlantic Flyway, featuring NYC Bird Alliance's Project Safe Flight collision monitoring program. After the screening, join filmmaker Tomas Koeck and NYC Bird Alliance's Director of Conservation and Science Dr. Dustin Partridge for a Q&A. Note: This is a ticketed event.
Guided Bird Outings
Join NYC Bird Alliance for Climate Week-themed bird outings throughout the five boroughs:
