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from August 16, 2018 to December 21, 2019
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Thursday, August 16, 2018
Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!
Category: Nature, History, Volunteer, Waterfront, Seniors, My Summer House NYC
Free!
Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!
Category: Education, Nature, Wildlife
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Lucia Rappa: Au Naturel
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Artist Lucia Rappa’s exhibition “Au Naturel” explores the contrasts and similarities between the human form and nature.
Category: Nature, Art, Seniors, My Summer House NYC
Free!
Stories in the Garden
at Wave Hill, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Each week, Wave Hill educators share some of their favorite nature stories.
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours, Seniors
Prospect Park Nature Exploration
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
Category: Nature
Free!
Tour The Battery
at Netherland Monument (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens, and more!
Category: Nature, History, Tours, Waterfront
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park Tour – French (Française)
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Faire une visite guidée et laisser les Guides du Central Park Conservancy vous donner la vue de l’initié de quelques-unes des caractéristiques les plus emblématiques du meilleur parc urbain du monde.
Category: Nature, History, Tours
Central Park Tour: Stroll to Strawberry Fields
at Columbus Circle Information Kiosk (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the southwestern corner of Central Park. Tour includes the Maine Monument, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours
Arts Culture & Fun: Make Your Mark: Rooftop Painting Workshop
at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join artist Amy Digi for an outdoor water color painting and monotypes printmaking workshop at sunset, hosted in partnership with the Art Students League’s Seeds of the League…
Category: Accessible, Education, Nature, Art, Seniors
Free!
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