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from March 3, 2012 (x) to March 22, 2014
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Exhibition: Nature's Return curated by Omo Misha
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Nature's Return, curated by Omo Misha, explores the growing dissonance between humanity and the natural world. Through creative works of wonder, integrity and beauty, sixteen contemporary…
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Exhibits, Kids, Environmental Awareness, Culture
Free!
Kids
MillionTreesNYC Tree Care Workshop hosted by NYRP
at Infant Jesus Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come learn about the MillionTreesNYC Stewardship Corps!
Category: Education, Nature, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer, MillionTreesNYC Month
Free!
Event
CANCELLED: Writing In Nature at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Please note: this event has been cancelled."To learn about a tree, go to a tree," wrote famed Japanese poet Basho many centuries ago. Guided by his advice, writing coach and former New…
Category: Education, Nature, Culture
Birding Tours of Bryant Park
at 'wichcraft coffee kiosk (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
DIscover the varieties of birds that call Bryant Park home during the migratory season with guided tours. Presented in partnership with the New York City Audubon Society.
Category: Birding, Education, Nature
Free!
Friday, April 20, 2012
Sowing Native Seeds: Clearview Park, Queens
at 23rd Avenue & 207th Street (in ), Queens
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Please come and help sow native seeds at a Million Trees Planting site. These seeds will help to control erosion, reduce the threat of invasive plants, beautify the area, and provide habitat…
Category: Education, Nature, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer, MillionTreesNYC Month
Free!
Event
The Re-Emergence of Traditional Western Herbalism
at The Commons Brooklyn, Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Join master herbalist and author Matthew Wood when he comes to NYC
Category: Education, Nature, Gardening, Talks
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Birding
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
8:00 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to deer and seals, wildlife viewing opportunities exist year-round in all of our parks and beaches. Wildlife…
Category: Birding, Nature
Free!
MillionTreesNYC and JetBlue Airways 'One Thing That's Green' Volunteer Planting Event
at Queensbridge Park, Queens
9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
MillionTreesNYC, in partnership with JetBlue Airways, New York's Hometown Airline, invite volunteers to participate during the fifth annual One Thing That's Green tree planting event!
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
Event
Birding: Spring Migrants
at Prospect Park Picnic House (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to deer and seals, wildlife viewing opportunities exist year-round in all of our parks and beaches. Wildlife…
Category: Birding, Nature
Free!
Family Art Project at Wave Hill: Who Will Speak for the Trees?
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Listen to guest storyteller Rama Mandel read The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, and The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. Working with your hands, form burlap and mixed papers into a portrait that honors our…
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Kids, Earth Day & Arbor Day
Kids
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