NYC Parks Events Calendar
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.
Viewing 61–70 out of 222 events
from May 23, 2013 to March 1, 2014
in Gardening (x) category
Saturday, June 15, 2013
HSBC Children's Garden Spring Session
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The HSBC Children's Garden at Queens Botanical Garden offers a hands-on discovery program for childrenages 5-12.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Birding, Education, Nature, Games, Gardening, Kids, Environmental Awareness, Food
Kids
The Old Stone House Presents: Assembling an Herbal Home Medicine Cabinet
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Many of us use herbs at home, but what are the key remedies to have on hand that have been proven to be most effective for the more common ailments and minor injuries?
Category: Education, Nature, Gardening, Talks
MillionTreesNYC Tree Care Workshop and Care Day in Queens
at Putnam Ave. & Forest Ave., Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Help water and care for the 80,000 new street trees that have been planted across New York City!
Category: Education, Nature, Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
Bird Walks at The New York Botanical Garden
at Watson Building, Room 302 (in Bronx Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.
The diverse habitats of the Botanical Garden offer visitors a chance to see dozens of species of birds throughout the year. Bring your binoculars and walk the Garden grounds with an expert.
Category: Birding, Nature, Gardening
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!
It's My park Day at Graniteville Quarry Park
at Graniteville Quarry Park, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
On It's My Park Day, the Friends of Graniteville Quarry will be cleaning, raking, and weeding at Graniteville Quarry.
Category: Gardening, Volunteer, It's My Park Day
Free!
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!
Opening Day at Padre Plaza Success Community Garden
at Padre Plaza, Success Garden (in Padre Plaza), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Please join the Padre Plaza Success Community Garden on there opening day extravaganza event.
Category: Festivals, Games, Gardening, Food
Free!
History In Your Hands: Flax to Linen
at Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come check on our flax crop and try out the tools used to process flax fibers into linen cloth.
Category: Nature, Gardening, Kids
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Second Annual New York State Museum Week at QBG
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Enjoy 50% off admission as we partner with New York State Museum Week.
Category: Nature, Exhibits, Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Culture
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