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from May 2, 2012 (x) to May 2, 2012 (x)
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Sunrise Tai Chi Classes
at Linden Terrace (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
6:30 a.m.–7:30 a.m.
Tai chi is a Chinese exercise system that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of both body and mind.Be sure to wear comfortable clothing. Heavy rain will cancel the…
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors
Free!
Exhibition: A Window on Nature: Art of Asuka Hishiki
at The Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
A Window on Nature: Art of Asuka Hishiki includes over 35 watercolors illustrating a poetic and detailed observation of plants and insects. Hishiki's portraits of vegetables from New York…
Category: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Gardening, Markets, Culture, Food
Free!
Greenbelt Tree Tots Early Children Nature Programs
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
9:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Greenbelt Tree Tots for 3-4 year olds! Come join us for our Spring session of the Greenbelt Tree Tots and the Greenbelt Peepers. Registration required. Space is limited.
Category: Kids
Kids
Sowing Native Seeds: Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
at Kelly Fields (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Please come and help sow native seeds at a reforestation site. This seed will help to control erosion, reduce the threat of invasives, beautify the area and provide habitat for animals and…
Category: Nature, Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day
Free!
Event
Mid-week Birding Walk
at Wolfe's Pond Park House (in Wolfes Pond Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Search for migrating birds with Ed Johnson, Director of Sciences at the Staten Island Museum
Category: Birding, Nature
Free!
Event
Greenbelt Peepers Early Childhood Nature Program
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Come join us for our Spring session of the Greenbelt Tree Tots and the Greenbelt Peepers. Greenbelt Peepers is our nature program for 2 year olds! Registration required. Space is…
Category: Kids
Kids
Alice Austen House Presents Foreclosed: Documents from the American Housing Crisis
at Alice Austen House Museum (in Alice Austen Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Alice Austen Hosts Documents from the American Housing Crisis w/ Artists From Around the Country
Category: Education, Exhibits, History, Culture
Bryant Park Petanque
at Petanque Courts (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn to play p?tanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC's championship-winning club. Available for…
Category: Games, Sports, Culture
Free!
Bryant Park Ping Pong
at Ping Pong Court (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Paddles and balls provided free of charge to all skill levels. Visit the park and sign up with an attendant, who can arrange a friendly game.
Category: Games, Sports
Free!
Bryant Park Chess
at Fountain Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan, Chess Area (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Game boards, including chess, backgammon, checkers, and Scrabble, are available for a small fee. Provided by the Marshall Chess Club.
Category: Games
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