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 Tue, 21 May 2013 23:07:25 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[CANCELLED: Fresh Creek Planting]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/fresh-creek-planting http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/fresh-creek-planting Date: November 9, 2012

Please note: this event has been cancelled.

Come out and volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Fresh Creek Preserve to plant native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous material around the Creek to improve the creek habitat. Please come dressed in closed-toe shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: 1:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 360-3318

Location: Avenue L & East 108th Street (in Fresh Creek Nature Preserve)

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<![CDATA[CANCELLED: The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands Exhibit]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/the-wild-garden-discovering-central-park-woodlands-exhibit http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/the-wild-garden-discovering-central-park-woodlands-exhibit Date: November 9, 2012

Please note: this event has been cancelled.

Use this hands-on exhibit to illuminate the history, ecology, and management of the woodlands and learn why these landscapes are so essential to the purpose of Central Park. The exhibit includes a digital interactive app highlighting historic photos and revealing hidden features. Exhibit introductions are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more; call 212-860-1370 for more information.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

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

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<![CDATA[CANCELLED: Woodland Discovery Kit in Central Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/woodland-discovery-kit-in-central-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/woodland-discovery-kit-in-central-park Date: November 9, 2012

Please note: this event has been cancelled.

Visit The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands exhibit and start exploring the North Woods on your own by borrowing a North Woods Discovery Kit stocked with binoculars, a hand lens, and flora/fauna guides. Accompanying adult with valid ID required. Purchase an optional Discovery Journal for $2 for a one-of-a-kind woodland adventure. Recommended for ages 8 – 12.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

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

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<![CDATA[The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands Exhibit]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/the-wild-garden-discovering-central-park-woodlands-exhibit1 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/the-wild-garden-discovering-central-park-woodlands-exhibit1 Date: November 9, 2012

Use this hands-on exhibit to illuminate the history, ecology, and management of the woodlands and learn why these landscapes are so essential to the purpose of Central Park. The exhibit includes a digital interactive app highlighting historic photos and revealing hidden features. Exhibit introductions are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more; call (212) 860-1370 for more information.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

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

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<![CDATA[Woodland Discovery Kit in Central Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/woodland-discovery-kit-in-central-park1 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/woodland-discovery-kit-in-central-park1 Date: November 9, 2012

Visit The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands exhibit and start exploring the North Woods on your own by borrowing a North Woods Discovery Kit stocked with binoculars, a hand lens, and flora/fauna guides. Accompanying adult with valid ID required. Purchase an optional Discovery Journal for $2 for a one-of-a-kind woodland adventure. Recommended for ages 8 – 12.

Start time: 10:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 860-1370

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

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<![CDATA[Bryant Park Ping Pong]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/bryant-park-ping-pong http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/bryant-park-ping-pong Date: November 9, 2012

Come play ping pong at Bryant Park!

Paddles and balls will be provided free of charge to all skill levels.

Visit the park and sign up with an attendant, who can arrange a friendly game.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 6:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Ping Pong Court (in Bryant Park)

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<![CDATA[CANCELLED: Haunted Houses By Corinne May Botz]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/haunted-houses-by-corinne-may-botz http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/haunted-houses-by-corinne-may-botz Date: November 9, 2012

Please note: this event has been cancelled.

For more than ten years, the Corinne May Botz searched for ghost stories in buildings across the United States. She ventured into these haunted places with both camera and tape recorder in hand; her photographs, accompanied by first-person narratives, reveal a rare glimpse into American interiors, both physical and psychological.

She says, “The first thing that inspired the project were writers like Edith Wharton, Charlotte Bronte and even Toni Morrison. Often these ghost stories were written by women as a means of articulating domestic discontents. I was interested in the idea of a woman being trapped in the home or by domestic space and how this was expressed in history."

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone:

Location: Alice Austen House Museum (in Alice Austen Park)

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R117 Alice Austen Park 2012-11-09 2012-11-09 11:00 am 5:00 pm 40.6146, -74.0631 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/507864d670c63.jpg Tue, 21 May 2013 19:07:25 EDT
<![CDATA[The Art of the Park]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/the-art-of-the-park http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/the-art-of-the-park Date: November 9, 2012

Walk from the Dairy to Belvedere Castle and learn about the intricate design of Central Park's web of pastoral landscapes and formal romantic vistas.

Groups of seven or more people should call (212) 360-2726 or email tours@centralparknyc.org to schedule a custom tour.

Accessibility level: Hilly, stairs, and a few Park-related obstacles to negotiate - not recommended for people with disabilities.

Start time: 12:30 pm

End time: 2:00 pm

Contact phone: (212) 794-4064

Location: Outside the Dairy Gift Shop (in Central Park)

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<![CDATA[CANCELLED: Conference House Tours]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/conference-house-tours http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/conference-house-tours Date: November 9, 2012

Please note: this event has been cancelled.

Free tours of the Conference House on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. There is a charge for group tours which are booked separately. Please visit www.conferencehouse.org or call 718-984-6046 for more information.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 4:00 pm

Contact phone: 718-984-6046

Location: Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)

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<![CDATA[18th Century Tavern Nights]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/18th-century-tavern-nights http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/11/09/18th-century-tavern-nights Date: November 9, 2012

Come on Friday, November 9th or Saturday, November 10th to experience an authentic 18th century dinner prepared in an open hearth, served with period tableware. Traditional recipes and 1770s surroundings will enhance this unforgettable evening.

Cost is $85 for non-members; $80 for members

Advance tickets required. Please call (718) 347-3276 for more info

Start time: 8:00 pm

End time: 11:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 347-3276

Location: Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)

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Q453 Queens Farm Park 2012-11-09 2012-11-09 8:00 pm 11:00 pm 40.7478, -73.7223 Tue, 21 May 2013 19:07:25 EDT