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 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:37:23 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/2013/08/22/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 Fri, 24 May 2013 18:37:23 EDT <![CDATA["Adventures in Time" Summer History Camp]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/23/adventures-in-time-summer-history-camp http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/08/23/adventures-in-time-summer-history-camp Date: August 23, 2013

Van Cortlandt House Museum invites children to come along on a weeklong discovery of history in their backyard at the “Adventures in Time” Summer History Camp.

While on their “Adventure in Time” at Van Cortlandt House, campers will discover the everyday life of an 18th century child as they play the Van Cortlandt children’s favorite games, try on period clothing, and make 18th century toys. Campers will also lend a hand with plantation chores such as churning butter, gathering wood and hauling water.

“Adventures in Time” will also explore the early years of the Revolutionary War as campers become soldiers in General George Washington’s army. All aspects of military life will be covered from “enlisting” in the army, for which they will receive a bonus, to pitching a wedge tent and setting up camp. Campers will also learn military drills, and hike up to the top of Vault Hill on reconnaissance just like their 18th century counterparts who were stationed at the Van Cortlandt’s plantation during the Revolutionary War.

Campers must bring their own brown bag lunch each day but snacks and water are provided.

"Adventures in Time" Summer History Camp is open to all children with a sense of adventure who have completed 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade in the Spring of 2013. We encourage early enrollment, as camp space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. To enroll, call Van Cortlandt House Museum or e-mail for a camp application.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 543-3344

Location: Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park)

]]> X092 Van Cortlandt Park 2013-08-23 2013-08-23 9:00 am 3:00 pm 40.8911, -73.8949 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/5134ffb4e50c6.JPG Fri, 24 May 2013 18:37:23 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 Fri, 24 May 2013 18:37:23 EDT <![CDATA[September Celebration]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/september-celebration http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/14/september-celebration Date: September 14, 2013

237th Anniversary of the 1776 Peace Conference

A fun-filled event for the whole family including children’s activities, historic house tours, re-enactments, crafters, colonial dancing, colonial outdoor cooking, live music, and so much more.

Rain Date: Sunday, Sept. 15


Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 984-0415

Location: Outside Conference House Park

]]> 2013-09-14 2013-09-14 11:00 am 4:00 pm 40.5028, -74.2519 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/5166b36184309.jpg Fri, 24 May 2013 18:37:23 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 Fri, 24 May 2013 18:37:23 EDT <![CDATA[(faux)H Urban Homesteading Workshops: Canning and Food Preservation]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/05/fauxh-urban-homesteading-workshops-canning-and-food-preservation http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/05/fauxh-urban-homesteading-workshops-canning-and-food-preservation Date: October 5, 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 2013-10-05 2013-10-05 12:00 pm 3:00 pm 40.6443, -73.9208 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/517ea0d4c9e08.pdf Fri, 24 May 2013 18:37:23 EDT <![CDATA[Haunted Lantern Tours]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/25/haunted-lantern-tours http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/25/haunted-lantern-tours Date: October 25, 2013

Join the Urban Park Rangers as they mix history with Halloween on a lantern tour of the historic Water Battery at Fort Totten. You must be on line by 8:15 pm to be guaranteed admittance.

Start time: 6:30 pm

End time: 8:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 352-4793 x.301

Location: Fort Totten Park

]]> Q458 Fort Totten Park 2013-10-25 2013-10-25 6:30 pm 8:30 pm 40.7924, -73.777 Fri, 24 May 2013 18:37:23 EDT <![CDATA[Haunted Lantern Tours]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/26/haunted-lantern-tours http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/10/26/haunted-lantern-tours Date: October 26, 2013

Join the Urban Park Rangers as they mix history with Halloween on a lantern tour of the historic Water Battery at Fort Totten. You must be on line by 8:15 pm to be guaranteed admittance.

Start time: 6:30 pm

End time: 8:30 pm

Contact phone: (718) 352-4793 x.301

Location: Fort Totten Park

]]> Q458 Fort Totten Park 2013-10-26 2013-10-26 6:30 pm 8:30 pm 40.7924, -73.777 Fri, 24 May 2013 18:37:23 EDT