CLIMATE WEEK NYC 2026
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.
This year, Climate Week NYC takes place Sunday, September 20 - Sunday, September 27, 2026. This is the largest annual climate event of its kind, and it's critical that wildlife conservation is in the conversation.
See below for NYC Bird Alliance's Climate Week programming and our top picks for events around NYC.
NYC BIRD ALLIANCE OUTINGS
There's no better way to celebrate Climate Week than engaging with nature. Join our expert bird guides on these free bird outings!
THERE'S MORE TO EXPLORE
Here are our Top Picks for even more Climate Week events, all focusing on birds and biodiversity.
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Photo: Dawn O'Creen Kern
Come to the Cove!
Sunday, Sept. 20 | 1-4pm
Sherman Creek, Manhattan
Explore Manhattan’s largest remaining wetland, and join the efforts to help restore it.
Sherman Creek, Manhattan
Explore Manhattan’s largest remaining wetland, and join the efforts to help restore it.
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Courtesy of The Nest Campus
The NEST Campus
Tuesday, Sept. 22 - Thursday, September 24
North Javits Center, Manhattan
The Nest Campus is a high-density environment where decision-makers across sectors gather to define and accelerate the resilience economy.
North Javits Center, Manhattan
The Nest Campus is a high-density environment where decision-makers across sectors gather to define and accelerate the resilience economy.
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Courtesy of Planeteer Capital
Birding & Bagels Bonanza
Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 7-9am
Belvedere Castle, Central Park
This gathering of birding enthusiasts will be led by special guest ornithologists, and will start with caw-fee and networking.
Belvedere Castle, Central Park
This gathering of birding enthusiasts will be led by special guest ornithologists, and will start with caw-fee and networking.
Courtesy of NYBG
Designing Resilient Cities
Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 9:30-10:30am
New York Botanical Garden, Bronx
This keynote address by Dr. Timon McPhearson will address how designing cities with nature in mind is critical for combatting the biodiversity crisis.
New York Botanical Garden, Bronx
This keynote address by Dr. Timon McPhearson will address how designing cities with nature in mind is critical for combatting the biodiversity crisis.
Courtesy of Natural Areas Conservancy
Maximizing the Climate Resilience Potential of NYC's Natural Areas
Friday, September 25 | 9am-1:30pm
Riverside Park, Manhattan
Practitioners, researchers, and policymakers will join together to discuss our forested natural areas
Riverside Park, Manhattan
Practitioners, researchers, and policymakers will join together to discuss our forested natural areas
Courtesy of AMNH
ClimateFest at AMNH
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 11am-4pm
American Museum of Natural History, Manhattan
This all-ages event will celebrate science, sustainability, and community with hands-on activities, pop-up presentations, and live demonstrations across the Museum (including a Bird Joy Games Scavenger Hunt).
American Museum of Natural History, Manhattan
This all-ages event will celebrate science, sustainability, and community with hands-on activities, pop-up presentations, and live demonstrations across the Museum (including a Bird Joy Games Scavenger Hunt).
