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Saturday, May 5, 2012
20 Years Of Bryant Park Photo Exhibit
at Bryant Park, Manhattan 
7:00 a.m.
See Bryant Park's dramatic transformation through photographs from the Bryant Park archives. Adorning the perimeter fence, more than 50 images cover the park's dynamic and rich history: from hosting…
Category: Education, Exhibits, History
Free!
Bagel Bark
at East 106th Street Entrance (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Munch on pastries, bagels, and coffee with fellow dog walkers during off-leash hours. More details, including rain plans and directions, are on the Central Park Conservancy website.Learn about…
Category: Pets, Food
Free!
Event
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!
Van Cortlandt Track Club Saturday Morning Group-Run
at Van Cortlandt Stadium (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
8:00 a.m.
Running in Van Cortlandt Park
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness
Free!
Cleaning Westerleigh Park
at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come out and lend a hand to help us rake, weed and do various gardening chores. Join us for coffee and doughnuts in the am. Bring a rake or use one of ours and have some fun. To volunteer in…
Category: Volunteer
Free!
Modell's Spring Sports Clinics (Lacrosse)
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens , Greenbelt Recreation Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This April, NYC Parks is once again partnering with Modell's to present Modell's Spring Sports Clinics. Youth between the ages of 8-17 can try a new sport or sharpen their skills. All…
Category: Kids, Sports
Free!
Kids
Planting Trees, Wildflowers and Shrubs at Van Cortlandt Park
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us at the Van Cortlandt Park Nature Center to help plant trees, wildflowers, and shrubs to help make the park even more beautiful and vibrant.All ages welcome. Students earn community service…
Category: Nature, Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
Harbor In Bloom
at Snug Harbor, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Snug Harbor's Spring Festival 2012
Category: Education, Concerts, Nature, Festivals, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer, Culture, Food
Free!
Learn To Ride
at Ryan Stadium Parking Lot (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The Parks Department and Bike New York are proud to present Learn to Ride classes for adults and children. In these free classes, we�ll teach people of all ages the fundamentals of bicycling, preparing them for years of safe and confident riding.
Category: Accessibility, Education, Fitness, Kids, Learn To Ride
Free!
Kids
Learn to Ride
at Juniper Valley Park Track (in Juniper Valley Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Bring your child, a bike, and a helmet for this fun, free event! Show your child aged 5 years or older how to ride a two-wheeler using the "balance first" method. Pre-registration is…
Category: Learn To Ride
Free!
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