NYC Parks Special Events copyright (c) 2013 NYC Department of Parks and Recreation http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events_search.php NYC Department of Parks and Recreation en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:07:34 GMT NYC Parks News 25 25 http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events_search.php http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/parks_leaf_thumb.gif <![CDATA[Breukelen Farmers Summer Camp]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/20/breukelen-farmers-summer-camp http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/20/breukelen-farmers-summer-camp Date: August 20, 2013

Young farmers and gardeners have a unique opportunity to explore past and present farming practices on the historic Wyckoff Farm. Campers will learn about the plant life cycle from seed to harvest as well as the importance of composting and other green initiatives. Hands-on art projects and botanic investigations will allow campers to explore various aspects of plant life, from cultivated crops to free growing weeds. Each one-week session will culminate in a presentation of the campers' artistic and planted achievements, as well as food prepared by campers from the Wyckoff garden. Ages 7-12 years old

Session I: Mon to Fri, August 5-9th, 9am-3pm

Session II: Mon to Fri, August 19-23, 9am-3pm
For more information or to register call or email .

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 629-5400

Location: Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park)

]]> B376 Fidler-Wyckoff House Park 2013-08-20 2013-08-20 9:00 am 3:00 pm 40.6443, -73.9208 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/517ff048ed81d.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Summer Program at HSBC Children's Garden at Queens Botanical Garden]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/20/summer-program-at-hsbc-childrens-garden-at-queens-botanical-garden http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/20/summer-program-at-hsbc-childrens-garden-at-queens-botanical-garden Date: August 20, 2013

The HSBC Children’s Garden at Queens Botanical Garden offers children in our diverse metropolitan area a rare opportunity to learn about science and nature through practical, hands-on experiences in an outdoor environment.

When summer arrives, the fun and learning heat up, as children make salads from their spring vegetable plantings, bake cookies in a solar oven, learn about climate and environment, raise and release butterflies, plant delicious summer vegetables, conduct scavenger hunts, build planters and terrariums and lots more. Ages 5 through 12.

There are two sessions:

  • Summer I: July 8-August 21, Mondays & Wednesdays
  • Summer II: July 9-August 22, Tuesdays & Thursdays

Or you can create your own schedule. Contact us about other flexible options. You may call or email education@queensbotanical.org

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 886-3800 ext. 237

Location: Queens Botanical Garden

]]> 2013-08-20 2013-08-20 9:00 am 4:00 pm 40.7515, -73.8262 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/20/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/20/catch-release-fishing Date: August 20, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-08-20 2013-08-20 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Green Team]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/20/green-team http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/20/green-team Date: August 20, 2013

Join this dedicated corps of volunteers who beautify the park every week. The Green Team provides essential horticultural care to the park, including planting, mulching, and removing invasive plants. The Green Team is a wonderful opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the park look its best. No experience necessary.

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

]]> B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-08-20 2013-08-20 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 40.7041, -73.9902 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Stargazing on the High Line]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/20/every-tuesday-stargazing-on-the-high-line http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/20/every-tuesday-stargazing-on-the-high-line Date: August 20, 2013

You don’t have to leave New York City to see the stars.

Gaze at the stars, planets, and Moon through the high-powered telescopes of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York, and chat with the experts about the sights you see. Stargazing at the High Line takes place every Tuesday, beginning at dusk, between Tuesday, April 2 and Tuesday, October 29.

Start time: 6:30 pm

End time: 9:30 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: 14th Street Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-08-20 2013-08-20 6:30 pm 9:30 pm 40.7417, -74.0078 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/5141fffebc529.png Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Breukelen Farmers Summer Camp]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/21/breukelen-farmers-summer-camp http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/21/breukelen-farmers-summer-camp Date: August 21, 2013

Young farmers and gardeners have a unique opportunity to explore past and present farming practices on the historic Wyckoff Farm. Campers will learn about the plant life cycle from seed to harvest as well as the importance of composting and other green initiatives. Hands-on art projects and botanic investigations will allow campers to explore various aspects of plant life, from cultivated crops to free growing weeds. Each one-week session will culminate in a presentation of the campers' artistic and planted achievements, as well as food prepared by campers from the Wyckoff garden. Ages 7-12 years old

Session I: Mon to Fri, August 5-9th, 9am-3pm

Session II: Mon to Fri, August 19-23, 9am-3pm
For more information or to register call or email .

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 629-5400

Location: Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park)

]]> B376 Fidler-Wyckoff House Park 2013-08-21 2013-08-21 9:00 am 3:00 pm 40.6443, -73.9208 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/517ff048ed81d.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Summer Program at HSBC Children's Garden at Queens Botanical Garden]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/21/summer-program-at-hsbc-childrens-garden-at-queens-botanical-garden http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/21/summer-program-at-hsbc-childrens-garden-at-queens-botanical-garden Date: August 21, 2013

The HSBC Children’s Garden at Queens Botanical Garden offers children in our diverse metropolitan area a rare opportunity to learn about science and nature through practical, hands-on experiences in an outdoor environment.

When summer arrives, the fun and learning heat up, as children make salads from their spring vegetable plantings, bake cookies in a solar oven, learn about climate and environment, raise and release butterflies, plant delicious summer vegetables, conduct scavenger hunts, build planters and terrariums and lots more. Ages 5 through 12.

There are two sessions:

  • Summer I: July 8-August 21, Mondays & Wednesdays
  • Summer II: July 9-August 22, Tuesdays & Thursdays

Or you can create your own schedule. Contact us about other flexible options. You may call or email education@queensbotanical.org

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 886-3800 ext. 237

Location: Queens Botanical Garden

]]> 2013-08-21 2013-08-21 9:00 am 4:00 pm 40.7515, -73.8262 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/21/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/21/catch-release-fishing Date: August 21, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-08-21 2013-08-21 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Breukelen Farmers Summer Camp]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/breukelen-farmers-summer-camp http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/breukelen-farmers-summer-camp Date: August 22, 2013

Young farmers and gardeners have a unique opportunity to explore past and present farming practices on the historic Wyckoff Farm. Campers will learn about the plant life cycle from seed to harvest as well as the importance of composting and other green initiatives. Hands-on art projects and botanic investigations will allow campers to explore various aspects of plant life, from cultivated crops to free growing weeds. Each one-week session will culminate in a presentation of the campers' artistic and planted achievements, as well as food prepared by campers from the Wyckoff garden. Ages 7-12 years old

Session I: Mon to Fri, August 5-9th, 9am-3pm

Session II: Mon to Fri, August 19-23, 9am-3pm
For more information or to register call or email .

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 629-5400

Location: Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park)

]]> B376 Fidler-Wyckoff House Park 2013-08-22 2013-08-22 9:00 am 3:00 pm 40.6443, -73.9208 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/517ff048ed81d.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Summer Program at HSBC Children's Garden at Queens Botanical Garden]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/summer-program-at-hsbc-childrens-garden-at-queens-botanical-garden http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/summer-program-at-hsbc-childrens-garden-at-queens-botanical-garden Date: August 22, 2013

The HSBC Children’s Garden at Queens Botanical Garden offers children in our diverse metropolitan area a rare opportunity to learn about science and nature through practical, hands-on experiences in an outdoor environment.

When summer arrives, the fun and learning heat up, as children make salads from their spring vegetable plantings, bake cookies in a solar oven, learn about climate and environment, raise and release butterflies, plant delicious summer vegetables, conduct scavenger hunts, build planters and terrariums and lots more. Ages 5 through 12.

There are two sessions:

  • Summer I: July 8-August 21, Mondays & Wednesdays
  • Summer II: July 9-August 22, Tuesdays & Thursdays

Or you can create your own schedule. Contact us about other flexible options. You may call or email education@queensbotanical.org

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 886-3800 ext. 237

Location: Queens Botanical Garden

]]> 2013-08-22 2013-08-22 9:00 am 4:00 pm 40.7515, -73.8262 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/catch-release-fishing Date: August 22, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-08-22 2013-08-22 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/every-thursday-high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/every-thursday-high-line-field-station Date: August 22, 2013

Whether it’s your first walk or your hundredth visit, High Line Greeters help you discover a new side of the High Line.

The High Line Field Station is a mobile information cart, staffed by High Line Greeters, a group of knowledgeable volunteers who answer your questions and provide information about the park’s history, design, landscape, and more. The Field Station is also stocked with free resources, like monthly bloom lists, seasonal High Line Art maps, and information about upcoming free events and activities for the whole family.

The High Line Field Station is open Thursdays, from 1:00 – 7:00 PM, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, between Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, September 29. The High Line Field Station will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) from 1:00 – 7:00 PM.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-08-22 2013-08-22 1:00 pm 7:00 pm 40.7429, -74.0072 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Blooming Naturalist]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/blooming-naturalist http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/blooming-naturalist Date: August 22, 2013

So you think you are a naturalist? Find out at the Audubon Center by making your own nature journal and learn how to use binoculars and field guides.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400

Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-22 2013-08-22 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 40.6607, -73.9654 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/518d43d36e69a.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Animal Encounter at Prospect Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/animal-encounter-at-prospect-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/animal-encounter-at-prospect-park Date: August 22, 2013

Curious as to how “Snappy” the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one of our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. Learn what it takes to care for these amazing creatures and even assist in an actual feeding. There will also be opportunities to get up close and personal with our box turtle.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 2:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400

Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-22 2013-08-22 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.6607, -73.9654 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/5163470fe9ca2.png Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Nature on the Go!]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/nature-on-the-go http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/nature-on-the-go Date: August 22, 2013

Come have fun in nature. A naturalist will lead children and families to areas near the Audubon Center, where you can be active and learn about the nature that is all around us.

Start time: 3:00 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400

Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-22 2013-08-22 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 40.6607, -73.9654 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51634824e03ed.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/22/garden-crew-training-session Date: August 22, 2013

The ornamental and native plantings around Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove need constant care; from watering to weeding, planting to dead-heading there is always work to be done in these gardens. Help maintain the Sherman Creek Gardens and join our Garden Crew on Thursday evenings this spring through fall.

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-08-22 2013-08-22 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Breukelen Farmers Summer Camp]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/23/breukelen-farmers-summer-camp http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/23/breukelen-farmers-summer-camp Date: August 23, 2013

Young farmers and gardeners have a unique opportunity to explore past and present farming practices on the historic Wyckoff Farm. Campers will learn about the plant life cycle from seed to harvest as well as the importance of composting and other green initiatives. Hands-on art projects and botanic investigations will allow campers to explore various aspects of plant life, from cultivated crops to free growing weeds. Each one-week session will culminate in a presentation of the campers' artistic and planted achievements, as well as food prepared by campers from the Wyckoff garden. Ages 7-12 years old

Session I: Mon to Fri, August 5-9th, 9am-3pm

Session II: Mon to Fri, August 19-23, 9am-3pm
For more information or to register call or email .

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 629-5400

Location: Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park)

]]> B376 Fidler-Wyckoff House Park 2013-08-23 2013-08-23 9:00 am 3:00 pm 40.6443, -73.9208 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/517ff048ed81d.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/23/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/23/catch-release-fishing Date: August 23, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-08-23 2013-08-23 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/23/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/23/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station Date: August 23, 2013

Whether it’s your first walk or your hundredth visit, High Line Greeters help you discover a new side of the High Line.

The High Line Field Station is a mobile information cart, staffed by High Line Greeters, a group of knowledgeable volunteers who answer your questions and provide information about the park’s history, design, landscape, and more. The Field Station is also stocked with free resources, like monthly bloom lists, seasonal High Line Art maps, and information about upcoming free events and activities for the whole family.

The High Line Field Station is open Thursdays, from 1:00 – 7:00 PM, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, between Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, September 29. The High Line Field Station will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) from 1:00 – 7:00 PM.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-08-23 2013-08-23 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7429, -74.0072 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Blooming Naturalist]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/23/blooming-naturalist http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/23/blooming-naturalist Date: August 23, 2013

So you think you are a naturalist? Find out at the Audubon Center by making your own nature journal and learn how to use binoculars and field guides.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400

Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-23 2013-08-23 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 40.6607, -73.9654 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/518d43d36e69a.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Animal Encounter at Prospect Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/23/animal-encounter-at-prospect-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/23/animal-encounter-at-prospect-park Date: August 23, 2013

Curious as to how “Snappy” the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one of our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. Learn what it takes to care for these amazing creatures and even assist in an actual feeding. There will also be opportunities to get up close and personal with our box turtle.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 2:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400

Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-23 2013-08-23 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.6607, -73.9654 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/5163470fe9ca2.png Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Nature on the Go!]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/23/nature-on-the-go http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/23/nature-on-the-go Date: August 23, 2013

Come have fun in nature. A naturalist will lead children and families to areas near the Audubon Center, where you can be active and learn about the nature that is all around us.

Start time: 3:00 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400

Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-23 2013-08-23 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 40.6607, -73.9654 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51634824e03ed.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Bird Walks]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/bird-walks http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/bird-walks Date: August 24, 2013

Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time: 9:30 am

Contact phone: (718) 430-1890

Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2013-08-24 2013-08-24 8:00 am 9:30 am 40.8911, -73.894 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: August 24, 2013

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. If you need community sevice hours come to the park to get your hours.

To volunteer in Westerleigh Park call (718) 442-0336.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 442-0336

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-08-24 2013-08-24 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/catch-release-fishing Date: August 24, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-08-24 2013-08-24 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Conservatory Garden Tour]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/conservatory-garden-tour http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/conservatory-garden-tour Date: August 24, 2013

See thousands of blooming trees, shrubs, bulbs, and perennials with the Garden staff. Tours are free and meet at the Vanderbilt Gate at 5th Ave. between 104th and 105th Streets. No reservations needed.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 12:30 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Conservatory Garden (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-08-24 2013-08-24 11:00 am 12:30 pm 40.7937, -73.9522 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station Date: August 24, 2013

Whether it’s your first walk or your hundredth visit, High Line Greeters help you discover a new side of the High Line.

The High Line Field Station is a mobile information cart, staffed by High Line Greeters, a group of knowledgeable volunteers who answer your questions and provide information about the park’s history, design, landscape, and more. The Field Station is also stocked with free resources, like monthly bloom lists, seasonal High Line Art maps, and information about upcoming free events and activities for the whole family.

The High Line Field Station is open Thursdays, from 1:00 – 7:00 PM, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, between Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, September 29. The High Line Field Station will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) from 1:00 – 7:00 PM.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-08-24 2013-08-24 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7429, -74.0072 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Pop-Up Audubon: Macy’s Fishing Clinics]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/popup-audubon-macys-fishing-clinics http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/popup-audubon-macys-fishing-clinics Date: August 24, 2013

This popular program offers kids ages 15 & under the opportunity to fish. Participants will learn about aquatic ecology, fishing safety, and even get to collect their own bait. Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call for more information.

1 p.m. Nature on the Go! – Macy’s Fishing Clinic

3 p.m. Nature on the Go! – Macy’s Fishing Clinic

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400 x303

Location: The Wellhouse (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-24 2013-08-24 12:00 pm 5:00 pm 40.6566, -73.9707 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/forest-crew-training-session Date: August 24, 2013

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-08-24 2013-08-24 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/24/compost-crew-training-session Date: August 24, 2013

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-08-24 2013-08-24 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/25/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/25/catch-release-fishing Date: August 25, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-08-25 2013-08-25 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/25/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/25/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station Date: August 25, 2013

Whether it’s your first walk or your hundredth visit, High Line Greeters help you discover a new side of the High Line.

The High Line Field Station is a mobile information cart, staffed by High Line Greeters, a group of knowledgeable volunteers who answer your questions and provide information about the park’s history, design, landscape, and more. The Field Station is also stocked with free resources, like monthly bloom lists, seasonal High Line Art maps, and information about upcoming free events and activities for the whole family.

The High Line Field Station is open Thursdays, from 1:00 – 7:00 PM, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, between Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, September 29. The High Line Field Station will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) from 1:00 – 7:00 PM.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-08-25 2013-08-25 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7429, -74.0072 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Pop-Up Audubon: Macy’s Fishing Clinics]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/25/popup-audubon-macys-fishing-clinics http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/25/popup-audubon-macys-fishing-clinics Date: August 25, 2013

This popular program offers kids ages 15 & under the opportunity to fish. Participants will learn about aquatic ecology, fishing safety, and even get to collect their own bait. Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call for more information.

1 p.m. Nature on the Go! – Macy’s Fishing Clinic

3 p.m. Nature on the Go! – Macy’s Fishing Clinic

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400 x303

Location: The Wellhouse (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-25 2013-08-25 12:00 pm 5:00 pm 40.6566, -73.9707 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/27/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/27/catch-release-fishing Date: August 27, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-08-27 2013-08-27 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Green Team]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/27/green-team http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/27/green-team Date: August 27, 2013

Join this dedicated corps of volunteers who beautify the park every week. The Green Team provides essential horticultural care to the park, including planting, mulching, and removing invasive plants. The Green Team is a wonderful opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the park look its best. No experience necessary.

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

]]> B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-08-27 2013-08-27 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 40.7041, -73.9902 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Stargazing on the High Line]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/27/every-tuesday-stargazing-on-the-high-line http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/27/every-tuesday-stargazing-on-the-high-line Date: August 27, 2013

You don’t have to leave New York City to see the stars.

Gaze at the stars, planets, and Moon through the high-powered telescopes of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York, and chat with the experts about the sights you see. Stargazing at the High Line takes place every Tuesday, beginning at dusk, between Tuesday, April 2 and Tuesday, October 29.

Start time: 6:30 pm

End time: 9:30 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: 14th Street Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-08-27 2013-08-27 6:30 pm 9:30 pm 40.7417, -74.0078 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/5141fffebc529.png Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/28/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/28/catch-release-fishing Date: August 28, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-08-28 2013-08-28 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/29/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/29/catch-release-fishing Date: August 29, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-08-29 2013-08-29 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/29/every-thursday-high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/29/every-thursday-high-line-field-station Date: August 29, 2013

Whether it’s your first walk or your hundredth visit, High Line Greeters help you discover a new side of the High Line.

The High Line Field Station is a mobile information cart, staffed by High Line Greeters, a group of knowledgeable volunteers who answer your questions and provide information about the park’s history, design, landscape, and more. The Field Station is also stocked with free resources, like monthly bloom lists, seasonal High Line Art maps, and information about upcoming free events and activities for the whole family.

The High Line Field Station is open Thursdays, from 1:00 – 7:00 PM, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, between Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, September 29. The High Line Field Station will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) from 1:00 – 7:00 PM.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-08-29 2013-08-29 1:00 pm 7:00 pm 40.7429, -74.0072 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Blooming Naturalist]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/29/blooming-naturalist http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/29/blooming-naturalist Date: August 29, 2013

So you think you are a naturalist? Find out at the Audubon Center by making your own nature journal and learn how to use binoculars and field guides.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400

Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-29 2013-08-29 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 40.6607, -73.9654 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/518d43d36e69a.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Animal Encounter at Prospect Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/29/animal-encounter-at-prospect-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/29/animal-encounter-at-prospect-park Date: August 29, 2013

Curious as to how “Snappy” the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one of our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. Learn what it takes to care for these amazing creatures and even assist in an actual feeding. There will also be opportunities to get up close and personal with our box turtle.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 2:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400

Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-29 2013-08-29 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.6607, -73.9654 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/5163470fe9ca2.png Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Nature on the Go!]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/29/nature-on-the-go http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/29/nature-on-the-go Date: August 29, 2013

Come have fun in nature. A naturalist will lead children and families to areas near the Audubon Center, where you can be active and learn about the nature that is all around us.

Start time: 3:00 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400

Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-29 2013-08-29 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 40.6607, -73.9654 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51634824e03ed.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/29/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/29/garden-crew-training-session Date: August 29, 2013

The ornamental and native plantings around Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove need constant care; from watering to weeding, planting to dead-heading there is always work to be done in these gardens. Help maintain the Sherman Creek Gardens and join our Garden Crew on Thursday evenings this spring through fall.

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-08-29 2013-08-29 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/30/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/30/catch-release-fishing Date: August 30, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-08-30 2013-08-30 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/30/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/30/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station Date: August 30, 2013

Whether it’s your first walk or your hundredth visit, High Line Greeters help you discover a new side of the High Line.

The High Line Field Station is a mobile information cart, staffed by High Line Greeters, a group of knowledgeable volunteers who answer your questions and provide information about the park’s history, design, landscape, and more. The Field Station is also stocked with free resources, like monthly bloom lists, seasonal High Line Art maps, and information about upcoming free events and activities for the whole family.

The High Line Field Station is open Thursdays, from 1:00 – 7:00 PM, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, between Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, September 29. The High Line Field Station will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) from 1:00 – 7:00 PM.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-08-30 2013-08-30 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7429, -74.0072 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Blooming Naturalist]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/30/blooming-naturalist http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/30/blooming-naturalist Date: August 30, 2013

So you think you are a naturalist? Find out at the Audubon Center by making your own nature journal and learn how to use binoculars and field guides.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400

Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-30 2013-08-30 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 40.6607, -73.9654 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/518d43d36e69a.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Animal Encounter at Prospect Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/30/animal-encounter-at-prospect-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/30/animal-encounter-at-prospect-park Date: August 30, 2013

Curious as to how “Snappy” the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join one of our trained staff in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. Learn what it takes to care for these amazing creatures and even assist in an actual feeding. There will also be opportunities to get up close and personal with our box turtle.

Start time: 2:00 pm

End time: 2:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400

Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-30 2013-08-30 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 40.6607, -73.9654 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/5163470fe9ca2.png Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Nature on the Go!]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/30/nature-on-the-go http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/30/nature-on-the-go Date: August 30, 2013

Come have fun in nature. A naturalist will lead children and families to areas near the Audubon Center, where you can be active and learn about the nature that is all around us.

Start time: 3:00 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 287-3400

Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park)

]]> B073 Prospect Park 2013-08-30 2013-08-30 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 40.6607, -73.9654 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51634824e03ed.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Bird Walks]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/bird-walks http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/bird-walks Date: August 31, 2013

Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time: 9:30 am

Contact phone: (718) 430-1890

Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2013-08-31 2013-08-31 8:00 am 9:30 am 40.8911, -73.894 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: August 31, 2013

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. If you need community sevice hours come to the park to get your hours.

To volunteer in Westerleigh Park call (718) 442-0336.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 442-0336

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-08-31 2013-08-31 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/catch-release-fishing Date: August 31, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-08-31 2013-08-31 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Conservatory Garden Tour]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/conservatory-garden-tour http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/conservatory-garden-tour Date: August 31, 2013

See thousands of blooming trees, shrubs, bulbs, and perennials with the Garden staff. Tours are free and meet at the Vanderbilt Gate at 5th Ave. between 104th and 105th Streets. No reservations needed.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 12:30 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Conservatory Garden (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-08-31 2013-08-31 11:00 am 12:30 pm 40.7937, -73.9522 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station Date: August 31, 2013

Whether it’s your first walk or your hundredth visit, High Line Greeters help you discover a new side of the High Line.

The High Line Field Station is a mobile information cart, staffed by High Line Greeters, a group of knowledgeable volunteers who answer your questions and provide information about the park’s history, design, landscape, and more. The Field Station is also stocked with free resources, like monthly bloom lists, seasonal High Line Art maps, and information about upcoming free events and activities for the whole family.

The High Line Field Station is open Thursdays, from 1:00 – 7:00 PM, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, between Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, September 29. The High Line Field Station will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) from 1:00 – 7:00 PM.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-08-31 2013-08-31 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7429, -74.0072 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/forest-crew-training-session Date: August 31, 2013

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-08-31 2013-08-31 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/31/compost-crew-training-session Date: August 31, 2013

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-08-31 2013-08-31 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/01/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/01/catch-release-fishing Date: September 1, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-09-01 2013-09-01 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/01/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/01/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station Date: September 1, 2013

Whether it’s your first walk or your hundredth visit, High Line Greeters help you discover a new side of the High Line.

The High Line Field Station is a mobile information cart, staffed by High Line Greeters, a group of knowledgeable volunteers who answer your questions and provide information about the park’s history, design, landscape, and more. The Field Station is also stocked with free resources, like monthly bloom lists, seasonal High Line Art maps, and information about upcoming free events and activities for the whole family.

The High Line Field Station is open Thursdays, from 1:00 – 7:00 PM, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, between Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, September 29. The High Line Field Station will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) from 1:00 – 7:00 PM.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-09-01 2013-09-01 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7429, -74.0072 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/03/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/03/catch-release-fishing Date: September 3, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-09-03 2013-09-03 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Green Team]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/03/green-team http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/03/green-team Date: September 3, 2013

Join this dedicated corps of volunteers who beautify the park every week. The Green Team provides essential horticultural care to the park, including planting, mulching, and removing invasive plants. The Green Team is a wonderful opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the park look its best. No experience necessary.

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

]]> B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-09-03 2013-09-03 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 40.7041, -73.9902 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Stargazing on the High Line]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/03/every-tuesday-stargazing-on-the-high-line http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/03/every-tuesday-stargazing-on-the-high-line Date: September 3, 2013

You don’t have to leave New York City to see the stars.

Gaze at the stars, planets, and Moon through the high-powered telescopes of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York, and chat with the experts about the sights you see. Stargazing at the High Line takes place every Tuesday, beginning at dusk, between Tuesday, April 2 and Tuesday, October 29.

Start time: 6:30 pm

End time: 9:30 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: 14th Street Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-09-03 2013-09-03 6:30 pm 9:30 pm 40.7417, -74.0078 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/5141fffebc529.png Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/04/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/04/catch-release-fishing Date: September 4, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-09-04 2013-09-04 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/05/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/05/catch-release-fishing Date: September 5, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-09-05 2013-09-05 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/05/every-thursday-high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/05/every-thursday-high-line-field-station Date: September 5, 2013

Whether it’s your first walk or your hundredth visit, High Line Greeters help you discover a new side of the High Line.

The High Line Field Station is a mobile information cart, staffed by High Line Greeters, a group of knowledgeable volunteers who answer your questions and provide information about the park’s history, design, landscape, and more. The Field Station is also stocked with free resources, like monthly bloom lists, seasonal High Line Art maps, and information about upcoming free events and activities for the whole family.

The High Line Field Station is open Thursdays, from 1:00 – 7:00 PM, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, between Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, September 29. The High Line Field Station will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) from 1:00 – 7:00 PM.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-09-05 2013-09-05 1:00 pm 7:00 pm 40.7429, -74.0072 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/05/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/05/garden-crew-training-session Date: September 5, 2013

The ornamental and native plantings around Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove need constant care; from watering to weeding, planting to dead-heading there is always work to be done in these gardens. Help maintain the Sherman Creek Gardens and join our Garden Crew on Thursday evenings this spring through fall.

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-09-05 2013-09-05 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/06/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/06/catch-release-fishing Date: September 6, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-09-06 2013-09-06 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/06/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/06/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station Date: September 6, 2013

Whether it’s your first walk or your hundredth visit, High Line Greeters help you discover a new side of the High Line.

The High Line Field Station is a mobile information cart, staffed by High Line Greeters, a group of knowledgeable volunteers who answer your questions and provide information about the park’s history, design, landscape, and more. The Field Station is also stocked with free resources, like monthly bloom lists, seasonal High Line Art maps, and information about upcoming free events and activities for the whole family.

The High Line Field Station is open Thursdays, from 1:00 – 7:00 PM, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, between Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, September 29. The High Line Field Station will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) from 1:00 – 7:00 PM.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-09-06 2013-09-06 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7429, -74.0072 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Bird Walks]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/bird-walks http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/bird-walks Date: September 7, 2013

Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time: 9:30 am

Contact phone: (718) 430-1890

Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2013-09-07 2013-09-07 8:00 am 9:30 am 40.8911, -73.894 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: September 7, 2013

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. If you need community sevice hours come to the park to get your hours.

To volunteer in Westerleigh Park call (718) 442-0336.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 442-0336

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-09-07 2013-09-07 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/catch-release-fishing Date: September 7, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-09-07 2013-09-07 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Invasive Removal]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/invasive-removal http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/invasive-removal Date: September 7, 2013

Join our Highbridge Forest Crew for a day and help them as they control invasive vegetation in Highbridge Park. Learn about the ecology of the forest and the Forest Crew’s ongoing restoration efforts in the park.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 12:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Sherman Creek Park (in Sherman Creek)

]]> M300 Sherman Creek 2013-09-07 2013-09-07 10:00 am 12:30 pm 40.8611, -73.918 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Conservatory Garden Tour]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/conservatory-garden-tour http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/conservatory-garden-tour Date: September 7, 2013

See thousands of blooming trees, shrubs, bulbs, and perennials with the Garden staff. Tours are free and meet at the Vanderbilt Gate at 5th Ave. between 104th and 105th Streets. No reservations needed.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 12:30 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Conservatory Garden (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-09-07 2013-09-07 11:00 am 12:30 pm 40.7937, -73.9522 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station Date: September 7, 2013

Whether it’s your first walk or your hundredth visit, High Line Greeters help you discover a new side of the High Line.

The High Line Field Station is a mobile information cart, staffed by High Line Greeters, a group of knowledgeable volunteers who answer your questions and provide information about the park’s history, design, landscape, and more. The Field Station is also stocked with free resources, like monthly bloom lists, seasonal High Line Art maps, and information about upcoming free events and activities for the whole family.

The High Line Field Station is open Thursdays, from 1:00 – 7:00 PM, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, between Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, September 29. The High Line Field Station will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) from 1:00 – 7:00 PM.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-09-07 2013-09-07 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7429, -74.0072 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/forest-crew-training-session Date: September 7, 2013

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-09-07 2013-09-07 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/07/compost-crew-training-session Date: September 7, 2013

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-09-07 2013-09-07 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/08/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/08/catch-release-fishing Date: September 8, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-09-08 2013-09-08 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/08/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/08/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station Date: September 8, 2013

Whether it’s your first walk or your hundredth visit, High Line Greeters help you discover a new side of the High Line.

The High Line Field Station is a mobile information cart, staffed by High Line Greeters, a group of knowledgeable volunteers who answer your questions and provide information about the park’s history, design, landscape, and more. The Field Station is also stocked with free resources, like monthly bloom lists, seasonal High Line Art maps, and information about upcoming free events and activities for the whole family.

The High Line Field Station is open Thursdays, from 1:00 – 7:00 PM, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, between Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, September 29. The High Line Field Station will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) from 1:00 – 7:00 PM.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-09-08 2013-09-08 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7429, -74.0072 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/10/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/10/catch-release-fishing Date: September 10, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-09-10 2013-09-10 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Green Team]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/10/green-team http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/10/green-team Date: September 10, 2013

Join this dedicated corps of volunteers who beautify the park every week. The Green Team provides essential horticultural care to the park, including planting, mulching, and removing invasive plants. The Green Team is a wonderful opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the park look its best. No experience necessary.

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

]]> B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-09-10 2013-09-10 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 40.7041, -73.9902 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Stargazing on the High Line]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/10/every-tuesday-stargazing-on-the-high-line http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/10/every-tuesday-stargazing-on-the-high-line Date: September 10, 2013

You don’t have to leave New York City to see the stars.

Gaze at the stars, planets, and Moon through the high-powered telescopes of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York, and chat with the experts about the sights you see. Stargazing at the High Line takes place every Tuesday, beginning at dusk, between Tuesday, April 2 and Tuesday, October 29.

Start time: 6:30 pm

End time: 9:30 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: 14th Street Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-09-10 2013-09-10 6:30 pm 9:30 pm 40.7417, -74.0078 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/5141fffebc529.png Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/11/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/11/catch-release-fishing Date: September 11, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-09-11 2013-09-11 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/12/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/12/catch-release-fishing Date: September 12, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-09-12 2013-09-12 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/12/every-thursday-high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/12/every-thursday-high-line-field-station Date: September 12, 2013

Whether it’s your first walk or your hundredth visit, High Line Greeters help you discover a new side of the High Line.

The High Line Field Station is a mobile information cart, staffed by High Line Greeters, a group of knowledgeable volunteers who answer your questions and provide information about the park’s history, design, landscape, and more. The Field Station is also stocked with free resources, like monthly bloom lists, seasonal High Line Art maps, and information about upcoming free events and activities for the whole family.

The High Line Field Station is open Thursdays, from 1:00 – 7:00 PM, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, between Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, September 29. The High Line Field Station will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) from 1:00 – 7:00 PM.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-09-12 2013-09-12 1:00 pm 7:00 pm 40.7429, -74.0072 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Garden Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/12/garden-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/12/garden-crew-training-session Date: September 12, 2013

The ornamental and native plantings around Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove need constant care; from watering to weeding, planting to dead-heading there is always work to be done in these gardens. Help maintain the Sherman Creek Gardens and join our Garden Crew on Thursday evenings this spring through fall.

Start time: 4:00 pm

End time: 6:30 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-09-12 2013-09-12 4:00 pm 6:30 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360fad2696e.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/13/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/13/catch-release-fishing Date: September 13, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-09-13 2013-09-13 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/13/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/13/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station Date: September 13, 2013

Whether it’s your first walk or your hundredth visit, High Line Greeters help you discover a new side of the High Line.

The High Line Field Station is a mobile information cart, staffed by High Line Greeters, a group of knowledgeable volunteers who answer your questions and provide information about the park’s history, design, landscape, and more. The Field Station is also stocked with free resources, like monthly bloom lists, seasonal High Line Art maps, and information about upcoming free events and activities for the whole family.

The High Line Field Station is open Thursdays, from 1:00 – 7:00 PM, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, between Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, September 29. The High Line Field Station will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) from 1:00 – 7:00 PM.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-09-13 2013-09-13 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7429, -74.0072 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Bird Walks]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/bird-walks http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/bird-walks Date: September 14, 2013

Bird Walks focus on wildlife happenings in the park and are led by NYC Audubon experts or the Urban Park Rangers.

Start time: 8:00 am

End time: 9:30 am

Contact phone: (718) 430-1890

Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2013-09-14 2013-09-14 8:00 am 9:30 am 40.8911, -73.894 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Cleaning Westerleigh Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/cleaning-westerleigh-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/cleaning-westerleigh-park Date: September 14, 2013

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. If you need community sevice hours come to the park to get your hours.

To volunteer in Westerleigh Park call (718) 442-0336.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 12:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 442-0336

Location: Westerleigh Park

]]> R029 Westerleigh Park 2013-09-14 2013-09-14 9:00 am 12:00 pm 40.6198, -74.1345 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/catch-release-fishing Date: September 14, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-09-14 2013-09-14 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Conservatory Garden Tour]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/conservatory-garden-tour http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/conservatory-garden-tour Date: September 14, 2013

See thousands of blooming trees, shrubs, bulbs, and perennials with the Garden staff. Tours are free and meet at the Vanderbilt Gate at 5th Ave. between 104th and 105th Streets. No reservations needed.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 12:30 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Conservatory Garden (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-09-14 2013-09-14 11:00 am 12:30 pm 40.7937, -73.9522 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station Date: September 14, 2013

Whether it’s your first walk or your hundredth visit, High Line Greeters help you discover a new side of the High Line.

The High Line Field Station is a mobile information cart, staffed by High Line Greeters, a group of knowledgeable volunteers who answer your questions and provide information about the park’s history, design, landscape, and more. The Field Station is also stocked with free resources, like monthly bloom lists, seasonal High Line Art maps, and information about upcoming free events and activities for the whole family.

The High Line Field Station is open Thursdays, from 1:00 – 7:00 PM, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, between Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, September 29. The High Line Field Station will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) from 1:00 – 7:00 PM.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-09-14 2013-09-14 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7429, -74.0072 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[(faux)H Urban Homesteading Workshops: Canning and Food Preservation]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/fauxh-urban-homesteading-workshops-canning-and-food-preservation http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/fauxh-urban-homesteading-workshops-canning-and-food-preservation Date: September 14, 2013

(faux)H is a series of six hands-on workshops held at the Wyckoff farmhouse Museum, exploring traditional farm based skills: hand sewing, natural dying and preservation. Employing dye plants and crops grown on the Wyckoff farm, situated in the middle Brooklyn, (faux)H will be a collaborative experiment in the lost art of learning-by-doing. Join artist, Lisa Sikorski on a journey of learning about the slow process of making by hand and from the earth. Workshops are suitable for participants ages 13 and up.

Preserving the Harvest: You worked hard all spring and summer, tilling, sowing, weeding and pruning. Now is the time to reap what you sow before it goes to seed. We will cover basic ways to preserve what you’ve grown in the garden for the long winter ahead: drying, canning, freezing, pickling. Additionally, we will extend the uses of your bounty by looking at alternative ways to use your herbs and spices in the kitchen and around the house.

Participants may sign up for one or all workshops. For more information about the program or to register email.

(faux)H Workshop Series:

  • Hand Sewing & Embroidery: May 11 and June 8, 10am-12:30pm
  • Natural Dying: July 13 and August 10, 12-3pm
  • Preserving the Harvest: September 14 and October 5, 12-3pm

Start time: 12:00 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 629-5400

Location: Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park)

]]> B376 Fidler-Wyckoff House Park 2013-09-14 2013-09-14 12:00 pm 3:00 pm 40.6443, -73.9208 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/517ea0d4c9e08.pdf Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Forest Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/forest-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/forest-crew-training-session Date: September 14, 2013

From Porcelainberry to Multiflora Rose and Oriental Bittersweet, the Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove these invasive plants and others from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. The Forest Crew will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques and an overview of NYRP’s approach to urban reforestation. Anyone interested in forest ecology, invasive plant removal, and urban forests should attend and join the Forest Crew in their work every Saturday afternoon.

RSVP by emailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Laurel Hill Terrace (in Highbridge Park)

]]> M037 Highbridge Park 2013-09-14 2013-09-14 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 40.8512, -73.9271 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360dd21b745.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Compost Crew]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/compost-crew-training-session http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/compost-crew-training-session Date: September 14, 2013

The Sherman Creek Compost Site keeps nutrient-rich compostable materials from ending up in land-fills and transforms them into finished compost that can be used to amend poor soils and help new plantings. As part of the Compost Crew you will learn about New York Restoration Project’s Composting Program; how to create windrows with compost from the Inwood Green Market; and how to sift finished compost so that it can be used in our community gardens and parks.

Please RSVP by e-mailing volunteer@nyrp.org.

Start time: 1:30 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (917) 291-6436

Location: Swindler Cove Park

]]> 2013-09-14 2013-09-14 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 40.8588, -73.923 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/51360c53dcdec.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/15/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/15/catch-release-fishing Date: September 15, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-09-15 2013-09-15 10:00 am 1:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[High Line Field Station]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/15/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/15/every-friday-saturday-and-sunday-high-line-field-station Date: September 15, 2013

Whether it’s your first walk or your hundredth visit, High Line Greeters help you discover a new side of the High Line.

The High Line Field Station is a mobile information cart, staffed by High Line Greeters, a group of knowledgeable volunteers who answer your questions and provide information about the park’s history, design, landscape, and more. The Field Station is also stocked with free resources, like monthly bloom lists, seasonal High Line Art maps, and information about upcoming free events and activities for the whole family.

The High Line Field Station is open Thursdays, from 1:00 – 7:00 PM, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, between Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, September 29. The High Line Field Station will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) from 1:00 – 7:00 PM.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 7:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: Chelsea Market Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-09-15 2013-09-15 11:00 am 7:00 pm 40.7429, -74.0072 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Summer on the Hudson: Urban Park Ranger's present Riverside Park Ethnobotany]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/15/summer-on-the-hudson-urban-park-ranger-urban-park-rangers-present-riverside-park-ethnobotany http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/15/summer-on-the-hudson-urban-park-ranger-urban-park-rangers-present-riverside-park-ethnobotany Date: September 15, 2013

Urban Park Ranger's present Riverside Park Ethnobotany

This walk will feature the plants of Riverside Park with a discussion about their medicinal and traditional uses by different cultures. Feel free to bring your cameras to create your own field ID guide.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: 311

Location: 103rd Entrance (in Riverside Park)

]]> M072 Riverside Park 2013-09-15 2013-09-15 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 40.8005, -73.9716 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/515f19f628e1a.JPG Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/17/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/17/catch-release-fishing Date: September 17, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-09-17 2013-09-17 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Green Team]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/17/green-team http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/17/green-team Date: September 17, 2013

Join this dedicated corps of volunteers who beautify the park every week. The Green Team provides essential horticultural care to the park, including planting, mulching, and removing invasive plants. The Green Team is a wonderful opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the park look its best. No experience necessary.

Start time: 6:00 pm

End time: 8:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Main Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)

]]> B431 Brooklyn Bridge Park 2013-09-17 2013-09-17 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 40.7041, -73.9902 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Stargazing on the High Line]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/17/every-tuesday-stargazing-on-the-high-line http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/17/every-tuesday-stargazing-on-the-high-line Date: September 17, 2013

You don’t have to leave New York City to see the stars.

Gaze at the stars, planets, and Moon through the high-powered telescopes of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York, and chat with the experts about the sights you see. Stargazing at the High Line takes place every Tuesday, beginning at dusk, between Tuesday, April 2 and Tuesday, October 29.

Start time: 6:30 pm

End time: 9:30 pm

Contact phone: (212) 206-9922

Location: 14th Street Passage (in The High Line)

]]> M360 The High Line 2013-09-17 2013-09-17 6:30 pm 9:30 pm 40.7417, -74.0078 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/5141fffebc529.png Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT <![CDATA[Catch & Release Fishing]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/18/catch-release-fishing http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/18/catch-release-fishing Date: September 18, 2013

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

]]> M010 Central Park 2013-09-18 2013-09-18 10:00 am 3:00 pm 40.7968, -73.9515 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/511bb82a307e4.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:07:35 EDT