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 1–10 out of 20 events
from February 4, 2012 (x) to February 5, 2012 (x)
in Birding (x) & Nature (x) categories
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Bird Walks
8:00 a.m.Focus on wildlife happenings in the park with NYC Audubon experts & the Urban Park…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness, Tours
Free!
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…
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Category: Nature, Fitness, Sports
Free!
Caribbean Garden at The New York Botanical Garden
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Discover the Haupt Conservatory’s permanent collection, including orange-yellow…
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Category: Nature, Gardening
Removal of Invasive Bittersweet at Van Cortlandt Park
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Join us at the Van Cortlandt Park Nature Center to help remove bittersweet, an invasive…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Nature, Gardening, Volunteer
Free!
Nature Crafts for Kids
11:00 a.m.We connect children with nature to encourage active exploration of the natural world.…
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Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature
Free!
Wilderness Survival
11:00 a.m.What would you do if you found yourself lost in the woods? Do you know how to build your…
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
Category: Education, Nature, Environmental Awareness
Free!
Exploring Our Climate
11:00 a.m.Is our unusual weather part of a natural pattern, or are we experiencing a global change?…
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Category: Education, Nature, Environmental Awareness, Talks
Free!
Birding: Winter Birds
1:00 p.m.New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to…
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Category: Birding, Education, Nature
Free!
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…
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Category: Nature, History, Tours
Free!
The Night Sky
6:00 p.m.The wonders of the universe are ready to be discovered and New York City parks are the…
Location: Wolfe's Pond Park Comfort Station (in Wolfes Pond Park), Staten Island
Category: Education, Nature, History
Free!
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