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from December 16, 2012 (x) to December 16, 2012 (x)
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Central Park Christmas Bird Count
at South Pump Station (85th Street & 5th Avenue) (in Central Park), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.
The Christmas Bird Count is a nationwide bird census that helps conservation researchers track the long-term health of bird populations.
Category: Birding, Nature
Free!
Brunch with Santa - Children ages 2-5
at Greenbelt Recreation Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island 
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
This event is for children only with a limit ot 2 parents per child. Come and have brunch with Santa and his elves. Bring your camera for pictures.Registration required. …
Category: Winter Holidays
Free!
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!
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
Family Art Project at Wave Hill: Sparkle and Shine
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Visiting artist Esperanza Cortes helps us ornament soft, fragrant pine boughs with shiny foil, glittery beads and natural objects, like cones, dried herbs and spices.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Kids
Kids
Wilderness Survival
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect 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: Education, Nature, 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
Volunteer Cleanup at Inwood Hill Park
at Inwood Hill 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 we remove storm debris from Inwood Hill Park.
Category: Volunteer
Free!
Event
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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