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from May 22, 2013 to March 22, 2014
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Build a Birdfeeder
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 
1:00 p.m.
Create new friends while learning to build your very own birdfeeder.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Kids, Environmental Awareness
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!
History In Your Hands: Fleece Fun
at Lefferts Historic House (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come to Lefferts to try your hand at processing wool into yarn.
Category: Nature, Gardening, Kids, Environmental Awareness
Kids
Live Presentation: Reptiles & Amphibians of the Lower Hudson Valley at Wave Hill
at Ecology Building (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.
Did you know that a variety of snakes, toads, turtles and salamanders reside in Riverdale? Learn about the life of these secretive animals.
Category: Education, Nature, Kids, Environmental Awareness
Kids
Sunset Ecology Cruise
at Pier 4 (in Sheepshead Bay Piers), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us aboard the "Golden Sunshine" for our annual cruise along the backwaters of Jamaica Bay.
Category: Birding, Nature, Environmental Awareness, Tours, Waterfront
Nocturnal Wildlife
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in New York City.
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness
Free!
Event
Sunday, May 26, 2013
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
Birding
at High Rock Ranger Station (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.
We offer birding programs throughout the year and our Exploration series focuses on unique wildlife viewing opportunities during particular seasons.
Category: Birding, Nature, Environmental Awareness
Free!
Red Knots and Horseshoe Crabs
at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (in Jamaica Bay Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come see the annual mating ritual of the horseshoe crabs as they come ashore to lay eggs.
Category: Education, Nature, Kids, Environmental Awareness, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
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
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