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Friday, August 9, 2013
Clean–up the Woods
at Sherman Creek Park (in Sherman Creek), Manhattan 
4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Explore the Highbridge trails while helping to clean-up litter dumped on the slopes.
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
Saturday, August 10, 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!
Cleaning Westerleigh Park
at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come out and lend a hand to help us rake, weed and do various gardening chores at Westerleigh Park.
Category: Education, Nature, Gardening, Volunteer
Free!
Catch & Release Fishing
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must…
Category: Nature, Kids, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
Conservatory Garden Tour
at Conservatory Garden (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
See thousands of blooming trees, shrubs, bulbs, and perennials with the Garden staff.
Category: Nature, Gardening, Tours
Free!
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High Line Field Station
at Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Stop by our mobile information cart to make the most of your next visit to the High Line.
Category: Education, Nature, Exhibits
Free!
Nature of Art: Adult Art Summer Series
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Discover the addictive new meditative art known as "Zentangles".
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Seniors
Forest Crew
at Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
This training session will include basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation.
Category: Nature, Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
(faux)H Urban Homesteading Workshops: Natural Dying
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Did you know your garden is already growing a wealth of materials that you can use to beautify other things? Come learn how to take the otherwise inedible plants in your garden and dye various fibers.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Gardening, History, Environmental Awareness, Seniors
Free!
Compost Crew
at Swindler Cove Park, Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
In this Compost Crew training session, you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program.
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
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