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from August 25, 2019 to November 6, 2019
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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Kindred Wayfarers: A Tribute to William Cullen Bryant & Walt Whitman
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan 
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
American history as seen through the eyes of preeminent authors. Produced in partnership with the New-York Historical Society. Photo Credit: Angelito Jusay
Category: History, Talks
Free!
Thursday, August 29, 2019
MAD. SQ. HORT: Hort Talks with Michael Purugganan, Ph.D
at Southern Fountain (in Madison Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a series of free, lively Park walkthroughs led by a diverse group of field experts who will discuss the horticulture of the Park through their unique perspectives.
Category: Nature, Talks
Free!
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Luscious Tropical Plants: Snug Harbor Garden Workshop
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn about propagation through seeds and cuttings, and go home with specimens taken directly from Snug Harbor’s lush gardens.
Category: Education, Nature, Talks, Workshops
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Pollinator Party: Honey Tasting
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Come celebrate National Honey Month! Enjoy a very special pollinator party with a free honey tasting with The Honeybee Conservancy.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Talks, Wildlife
Free!
Kids
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Networking Workshop for Queens Volunteers: Queens Parks Connections
at The Overlook (in Forest Park), Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
At this networking event and workshop, mingle with community leaders and Parks staff; and discover creative ways to recruit volunteers of all ages and keep them engaged. Dinner included.
Category: Talks, Workshops
Free!
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Winter is Coming: Heritage Farm Workshop
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Learn how to battle cold temperatures, prepare your bed, and protect against winter pests and diseases. Discuss and practice techniques in soil preparation and season extension.
Category: Education, Nature, Talks, Workshops
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Summer on the Hudson Literary Lounge
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Summer on the Hudson and Lamprophonic team up to bring local writers of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction out into nature.
Category: Art, Talks, Waterfront
Free!
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Future Day: Share your 'Seeds of Hope'
at Thomas Greene Playground, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Together with community members, we will create our own "seeds of wisdom" and "seeds of hope" for the world they are fighting for.
Category: Art, Talks, Workshops
Free!
Monarch Celebration
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us during what should be the height of monarch butterfly migration in our area. We’ll explore our gardens and natural areas in search of these charismatic creatures.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Talks, Wildlife
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 15, 2019
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