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Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
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from May 18, 2013 to May 8, 2014
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Environmental Awareness, Tours, Seniors
Free!
Art Exhibit: Fish & Crushed Can Story- Mixed Media
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
This mixed media exhibit by artist Iandry Randriamandroso illustrates how growth is disrupted by invasive species.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Exhibits, Environmental Awareness, Culture
Celebrate National Bike Month at QBG
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ride your bike to QBG during the month of May and receive 50% off admission.
Category: Nature, Fitness, Bike Month NYC
It's My Park Day at J. Hood Wright Park
at J Hood Wright Park (in J. Hood Wright Park), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
As part of it's My Park Day celebration, members will help to beautify the center and surrounding park.
Category: Volunteer, It's My Park Day
Free!
Help Rejuvenate Fort Tryon Park with the New York Junior League
at Anne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan 
8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the New York Junior League's Playground Improvement Project (PIP) as they set out to beautify and improve Fort Tryon Park.
Category: Volunteer
Free!
My Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park
at Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Start your mornings with an hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors
Free!
Spend your summer in the Greenbelt: High Rock Camp and Mini Camp
at 200 Nevada Avenue (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.
High Rock Summer Day Camp and Mini Camp are taking reservations for their 2013 summer season. For more information on both High Rock Summer Day Camp and Mini Camp follow the links…
Category: Education, Nature, Fitness, Kids, Environmental Awareness
Kids
It's My Park Day at Leif Ericson Park
at Fort Hamilton Parkway Interior Garden (in Leif Ericson Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
On It's My Park Day, join Brooklyn Bones for a general clean-up of Leif Ericson Park.
Category: Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer, It's My Park Day
Free!
Navigator Registration: Alley Pond Park - May 18, June 8, & Aug. 24
at Alley Pond Park Winchester Boulevard Parking Lot (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
By becoming a NAVigator, you can help young trees grow into healthy forests. NAVigators must attend 3 training sessions and commit to volunteer 12 hours over the summer in weeding reforestation sites.
Category: Nature, Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
Navigator Registration: Marine Park - May 18, June 8, & Aug. 24
at Gerritsen Ave and Channel Ave (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
By becoming a NAVigator, you can help young trees grow into healthy forests. NAVigators must attend 3 training sessions and commit to volunteer 12 hours over the summer in weeding reforestation sites.
Category: Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
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