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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
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Views From the Past
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.As you promenade through the heart of Central Park, imagine yourself living in 19th-century…
Location: Outside the Dairy Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Nature, History, Tours
Free!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Dec28
Children's Naturalist Program: Conifers of Fort Tryon Park.
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.Come learn about the abundance of conifers and evergreens in Fort…
Location:
Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park), ManhattanCategory: Nature, Kids
Free!
Dec28
West Side Stories
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten…
Location:
West 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), ManhattanCategory: Nature, History, Tours
Free!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Dec29
"Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai" Exclusive Screening
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.Taking Root tells the dramatic story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai…
Location:
Pelham Fritz Recreation Center (in Marcus Garvey Park), ManhattanCategory: Nature, Film, Environmental Awareness, Storytelling & Readings, Culture
Free!
Friday, December 30, 2011
Dec30
Children's Naturalist Program: Squirrels Are Super!
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.Come learn about squirrels in Fort Tryon Park with educator Julia Attaway. This workshop…
Location:
Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park), ManhattanCategory: Education, Nature, Kids, Environmental Awareness
Free!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Dec31
Health and Race Walking
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.The Central Park Conservancy offers weekly moderate to brisk walks led by the NY Walkers…
Location:
North Meadow Recreation Center (in Central Park), ManhattanCategory: Nature, Fitness, Sports
Free!
Dec31
Introduction to Birdwatching
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.Look, up in the sky, it’s a bird! But what kind? Take a tour and learn about the…
Location:
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), BrooklynCategory: Birding, Education, Nature, Kids
Free!
Dec31
Views From the Past
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.As you promenade through the heart of Central Park, imagine yourself living in 19th-century…
Location: Outside the Dairy Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Nature, History, Tours
Free!
Dec31
West Side Stories
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten…
Location:
West 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), ManhattanCategory: Nature, Tours
Free!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Jan 1
Morning Bird Walk: Bring in the New Year with Birds
10:00 a.m.Explore the Lullwater and Peninsula Nature Trails and discover the beautiful plumage and…
Location:
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), BrooklynCategory: Birding, Education, Nature, Kids, Environmental Awareness
Free!
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