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from November 18, 2012 (x) to November 18, 2012 (x)
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Strides for Sandy 5K
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan, Waterfront Pathways along Ward's Island (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Run a scenic 5k and raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief!
Category: Fitness, Volunteer, Waterfront
Event
Birding for Families in Central Park
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Bring the kids and visit one of New York City's richest bird habitats with New York City Audubon guides. Learn how to spot and identify our feathered neighbors in their natural surroundings on…
Category: Education, Nature, Kids, Environmental Awareness, Talks
Free!
Kids
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
Kids
Volunteer Cleanup at Inwood Hill Park
at Payson Park House (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer to help clean and restore parks most affected by Hurricane Sandy. Join us as we clear trails of mud and storm debris.
Category: Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
Event
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!
Volunteer Cleanup at Imagination Playground
at Imagination Playground, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer to help clean and restore parks most affected by Hurricane Sandy. Join us as we compost and clean and replace sand washed out of Imagination Playground.
Category: Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
Volunteer Project at Midland Beach
at Turtle Circle (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer to help clean and restore parks most affected by Hurricane Sandy. Join us as we rake sand and mud, remove debris, and clear out a comfort station.
Category: Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
Event
Bryant Park Ping Pong
at Ping Pong Court (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ping pong for all skill levels in Bryant Park
Category: Fitness, Games, Sports
Free!
CANCELLED: Birding: Shorebirds
at Boardwalk and Beach 67th Street (in Rockaway Beach Boardwalk), Queens
11:00 a.m.
Please note: this event has been cancelled.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!
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