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from September 26, 2016 to December 10, 2016
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Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and the Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Category: Nature, History, Tours
Free!
Bronx Kill Salt Marsh Tour
at Randall's Island Connector (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the Bronx Kill Salt Marsh to view wildlife up close, learn about the ecological importance of wetlands, and explore the waterfront.
Category: Tours, Waterfront
Free!
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Outside the Dairy 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
Fall Foraging
at Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join a botanical stroll to discover the indigenous edible plants in the park. Learn how to spot them, how to use them in the kitchen, and where to plant them in your own garden.
Category: Nature, Tours, Waterfront
CANCELLED: Illustrated Lecture: Edith Wharton and the Food and Dining of Old New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Chef Carl Raymond will present a unique portrait of food and dining in 1840s to 1860s New York, told through the lens of one of America’s greatest writers.
Category: Education, History, Tours, Food, Talks
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Central Park Tour: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at Sixth Avenue and Central Park South (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Enjoy this walk through the park's smallest woodland area, open to visitors only on guided tours and limited open hours.
Category: Nature, History, Tours
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Friday, September 30, 2016
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Outside the Dairy 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
Central Park Tour: Legendary Landmarks
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan 
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join Central Park Conservancy guides on this tour of the area's best-loved attractions, including Belvedere Castle, the Great Lawn, Turtle Pond, and the 3,500-year-old Obelisk.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours
Saturday, October 1, 2016
FLOW.16 Art Tour
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Come meet the artists and hear more about their inspirations and challenges in creating unique pieces of outdoor public art.
Category: Art, Tours
Free!
"Welcome!" program
at Holley Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer greeters will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the "Welcome! Wagon" to answer your questions about the park’s history and horticulture.
Category: Accessible, Education, Tours
Free!
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