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.
Viewing 1–10 out of 40 events
from December 15, 2012 (x) to December 15, 2012 (x)
Saturday, December 15, 2012
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!
Bird Walks
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
8:00 a.m.
Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.
Category: Birding, Nature, Tours
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!
CANCELLED: Jamaica Bay Coastal Woodland & Wetland Cleanup
at Point Breeze Place and Baywater Court (in Jamaica Bay Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Are you up for a challenge? Come find out why wetlands are important to our local ecosystem and all the services they provide. Volunteers will help remove large and small debris.
Category: Education, Nature, Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
III Bienial Exhibition of Latin American Artists of the Bronx: Visual Appearance
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Poe Park Visitor Center is home to the III Bienal de Artes Latino Americano del Bronx. Come and enjoy Visual Appearance. You will be amazed!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Culture
Free!
CANCELLED: Conference House Woodlands Storm Cleanup
at Hylan Boulevard and Satterlee Street (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please join Natural Areas Volunteers in storm cleanup of the woodlands of Conference House Park.
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
Volunteer Cleanup at Kaiser Park
at Kaiser Park Parkhouse
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer to help clean and restore parks most affected by Hurricane Sandy. Join us as we remove storm debris from Kaiser Park.
Category: Volunteer
Free!
Event
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!
Brooklyn Bridge Park Green Team
at Brooklyn Bridge Park: Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn 
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Garden along Brooklyn's beautiful waterfront! The Green Team provides essential horticultural care to Brooklyn Bridge Park. Weekly projects may include planting, mulching, and removing invasive…
Category: Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer, Waterfront
Free!
Meditation at Wave Hill: A Holiday Respite
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
10:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
During this busy holiday season, take a moment to breathe and reconnect with your inner self. Learn simple mediation techniques to train your mind to become more focused and aware. Each sessionâ?¦
Category: Fitness, Winter Holidays
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