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from June 19, 2013 to March 22, 2014
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Thursday, August 1, 2013
Animal Encounter at Prospect Park
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Curious as to how "Snappy" the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one of our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center.
Category: Education
Free!
Garden Crew
at Swindler Cove Park, Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Help maintain the Sherman Creek Gardens and join our Garden Crew on Thursday evenings this spring through fall.
Category: Nature
Free!
Friday, August 2, 2013
Land Art Generator Initiative: Freshkills Park
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Land Art Generator Initiative: Freshkills Park is an exhibition of the top 25 designs, selected from around the globe, for a public art piece that has the ability to harness energy.
Category: Exhibits
Free!
Kayak Skills Session
at Bathhouse Entry Pavilion (in Jamaica Bay Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Improve your kayak skills with these weekly sessions.
Category: Nature
Free!
Blooming Naturalist
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
So you think you are a naturalist? Find out at the Audubon Center by making your own nature journal and learn how to use binoculars and field guides.
Category: Arts & Crafts
Free!
Animal Encounter at Prospect Park
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Curious as to how "Snappy" the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one of our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center.
Category: Education
Free!
Saturday, August 3, 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
Free!
Weekend Volunteer Corps
at Ocean Ave (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Weekend Volunteer Corps are a wonderful opportunity for groups to get their hands dirty with projects throughout the park.
Category: Nature
Free!
Pop-Up Audubon: Macy’s Fishing Clinics
at The Wellhouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
“Pop-Up Audubon” is a new interactive activity through the Audubon Center that allows you to directly engage with nature through outdoor learning adventures.
Category: Nature
Free!
Forest Crew
at Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–3:00 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
Free!
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