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Sunday, December 2, 2012
Wreathmaking Workshops
at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park), Queens 
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come make your own Christmas wreath
Category: Arts & Crafts, Winter Holidays, Seniors
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
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!
CANCELLED: Winter Waterfowl
at 86th Street and West Drive (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
We offer birding programs throughout the year and our Exploration series focuses on unique wildlife viewing opportunities during particular seasons. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill…
Category: Birding, Nature, Environmental Awareness
Free!
CANCELLED: Emergency Preparedness: Knot Tying and Fire Building
at Pelham Bay Ranger Station (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
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.All programs are familyâ?¦
Category: Education, Nature, Environmental Awareness
Free!
Event
CANCELLED: Fitness Hike (Vigorous)
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a fitness hike through Alley Pond Park. This hike will be vigorous, and covers a long distance, with hills and rugged terrain. For all hiking programs we recommend…
Category: Nature, Fitness
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
Volunteer Cleanup at Fort Tryon Park
at Jacob Javits Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer to help clean and restore parks most affected by Hurricane Sandy. Join us as aerate the lawns and spread compost at Fort Tryon Park.
Category: Volunteer
Free!
The Little Engine That Could Puppet Show at The New York Botanical Garden
at Watson Building, Room 302 (in Bronx Park), Bronx
11:30 a.m.
A classic story is brought to life in an exciting presentation by New York City puppet master Ralph Lee.
Category: Gardening, Kids, Storytelling & Readings, Theater, Winter Holidays
Kids
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