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Sunday, February 3, 2013
Repetition in Design
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
A series of oil paintings on canvas along with original sketches by Queens artist Gennadyi Gurman.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Culture
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
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!
Tropical Paradise at The New York Botanical Garden
at The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx
10:00 a.m.
Escape to "Tropical Paradise," a showcase of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory’s permanent collection of tropical trees, flowers, and foliage.
Category: Nature
Family Art Project at Wave Hill: March Out The Mardi Gras!
at Ecology Building (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join an imaginative indoor parade as we create the sights, colors and sounds of the Mardi Gras.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Kids
Event
Nature Crafts for Kids
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
We connect children with nature to encourage active exploration of the natural world.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Kids
Free!
Kids
Emergency Preparedness: Extreme Weather
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
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.
Category: Education, Nature, Environmental Awareness
Free!
A Road Once Traveled
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
A tour of the Harlem Meer.
Category: History, Tours
Free!
Meet The Nature Center Animals
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to deer and seals, wildlife viewing opportunities exist year-round in all of our parks.
Category: Education, Nature, Kids, Environmental Awareness
Free!
Kids
Animal Track Exploration
at Fort Totten Visitor's Center (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to deer and seals, wildlife viewing opportunities exist year-round in all of our parks.
Category: Nature, Environmental Awareness, Waterfront
Free!
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