NYC Parks 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.
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Saturday, December 29, 2012
Swamp: Art Exhibition
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx 
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Swamp is an exhibition that explores our shifting relationship with the natural world.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits
Free!
Health and Race Walking
at North Meadow Recreation Center (in Central Park), Manhattan 
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
The Central Park Conservancy offers weekly moderate to brisk walks led by the NY Walkers Club for people 18+ years of all abilities. This low-impact fitness program is perfect for those who want to…
Category: Nature, Fitness, Sports
Free!
Woodland Discovery Kit in Central Park
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands exhibit and start exploring the North Woods on your own.
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Exhibits, Kids, Environmental Awareness
Free!
Kids
Holiday Train Show at The New York Botanical Garden
at The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.
The enchanting setting of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory showcases more than 140 scaled iconic buildings and structures under thousands of twinkling lights. Artistically crafted by Paul Busse's teamâ?¦
Category: Nature, Exhibits, Gardening, Kids
The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands Exhibit
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Use this hands-on exhibit to illuminate the history, ecology, and management of the woodlands and learn why these landscapes are so essential to the purpose of Central Park.
Category: Education, Nature, Exhibits, History, Environmental Awareness, Culture
Free!
Family Art Project at Wave Hill: Create Your Year-Hello 2013!
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Envision the year ahead, design your seasons and capture their delights with beautiful, Wave Hill-inspired images to create your very own hanging calendar for the new year.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Kids, New Year's Eve, Winter Holidays
Kids
Bird Walks at The New York Botanical Garden
at Watson Building, Room 302 (in Bronx Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.
The diverse habitats of the Botanical Garden offer visitors a chance to see dozens of species of birds throughout the year. Bring your binoculars and walk the Garden grounds with an expert.
Category: Birding, Nature, Gardening
Emergency Preparedness: Knot Tying and Map Reading
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or just want to be more prepared for any situation, an emergency preparedness program is perfect for you.
Category: Education, Nature, Waterfront
Free!
Birding
at Parking Lot (in Astoria Park), Queens 
11:00 a.m.
We offer birding programs throughout the year and our Exploration series focuses on unique wildlife viewing opportunities during particular seasons.
Category: Birding, Nature, Environmental Awareness, Waterfront
Free!
CANCELLED: Photography
at Von Briesen Parking Lot (in Von Briesen Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
It has been said that art takes nature as its model. The beauty of nature has inspired many great Americans to create artistic masterpieces. From the wildlife portraits of John James Audubon to the…
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Culture, Waterfront
Free!
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