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from December 1, 2012 (x) to December 1, 2012 (x)
Saturday, December 1, 2012
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
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!
GreenThumb Winter Supply Giveaway
at GreenThumb Compound, Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Pick up basic gardening & maintenance supplies for your garden.
Category: Gardening
Free!
Volunteer Cleanup at Rockaway Beach (Beach 29)
at B.28 Street and Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer to help clean and restore parks most affected by Hurricane Sandy. Join us as we remove sand and debris from Rockaway Beach.
Category: Volunteer
Free!
Event
Volunteer Cleanup at Claremont Park
at Claremont Gazebo (in Claremont Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer to help clean and restore parks most affected by Hurricane Sandy. Join us as we remove clean up leaves and natural debris left by the storm in Claremont Park.
Category: Volunteer
Free!
Van Cortlandt Park: Removal of Invasive and Bittersweet Plants with the Forest Restoration team
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come help us beautify Van Cortlandt Park
Category: Nature, Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
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
CANCELLED: Wilderness Survival
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
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, a wilderness survival program is perfect for you.Wilderness survival programs…
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Waterfront
Free!
CANCELLED: Greenbelt Hike with the Urban Park Rangers
at Field of Dreams (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a vigorous hike through Staten Island's Greenbelt. This hike will take place over a long distance, with hills and rugged terrain. For all hiking programs we recommendâ?¦
Category: Nature, Fitness, Environmental Awareness
Free!
Haunted Houses By Corinne May Botz
at Alice Austen House Museum (in Alice Austen Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit our current exhibit: Corinne May Botz's photography of haunted houses and recordings of ghost stories from around the United States!
Category: Education, Exhibits, History, Storytelling & Readings, Culture
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