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from May 19, 2013 to March 22, 2014
in Environmental Awareness (x) category
Friday, June 28, 2013
Nature On The Go!
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the surrounding areas of the Audubon Center and learn about the nature that is all around us.
Category: Education, Games, Kids, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Free!
Kids
Saturday, June 29, 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
Forest Restoration at High Rock Park
at 200 Nevada Avenue (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join staff removing invasive plants and restoring trails.
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
Nature Exploration Hike (light)
at East 233 Street and Baychester Avenue (in Seton Falls Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.
On Nature Exploration Hikes we will discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest.
Category: Nature, Kids, Environmental Awareness
Free!
Kids
Freshwater Fishing
at Rose and Oak Avenues (in Kissena Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.
Our experienced Rangers teach the ethics of fishing and the ecology of our waterways on every fishing program.
Category: Nature, Kids, Environmental Awareness
Free!
Kids
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!
Pop-Up Audubon: Water, Water Everywhere!
at The Nethermead (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 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: Birding, Nature, Games, Kids, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Free!
Kids
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!
Family Camping
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.
We camp to create lasting memories, connect to the natural world, and to bond with our families.
Category: Nature, Kids, Environmental Awareness
Free!
Kids
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