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New York City's parks are a natural classroom. Enjoy this opportunity to learn through free and hands-on lectures on nature, history, gardening, and much more.
Education Events
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Toddler Studio Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The classes will consist of painting, collage, and sculpture. Each week the group will look at a different artist or form of art.
Free!
Kids
Friday, December 13, 2019
Lantern Fest Fridays
at Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Building C) (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island 
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come early, stay late for Lantern Fest Fridays at Snug Harbor! Follow the lighted walkway to Snug Harbor’s front lawn to warm up and check out some amazing exhibitions while you’re here!
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Compost Under the Microscope
at East River Park Compost Yard (in Corlears Hook Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
See bacteria, fungi, and more as we explore our compost piles under the microscope and see what organisms live in different stages and temperatures.
Free!
A Victorian Holiday Party
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
The halls of the Morris-Jumel Mansion will be decked for our annual Victorian Holiday Party featuring a costume contest! Join us for a themed tour, a holiday reading, caroling, and a holiday photo booth!
Event
Con Edison Family Day: Paper Ornaments & Pomanders
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Make an old-fashioned style paper ornament and fragrant holiday pomander to add to your tree or the mansion's community tree!
Kids
Turn & Learn Compost Work Day (NYC Compost Project)
at Compost Demonstration Site (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The best way to learn about compost is to make it, and attending our Turn & Learns will make you a pro. Bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Free!
Nature's Workshop: Natural Cordage and Basket Weaving
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Try your hand at tying and weaving techniques using cordage made from plant fiber.
Free!
Artist Talk: Robert Bunkin, "Under Construction"
at Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Building C) (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
In this talk, Breaking Ground exhibiting artist Robert Bunkin discusses the process and technique involved in his fresco installation Under Construction.
Winter Wellness: Syrups & Salves
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn about immunity-boosting herbs and make an herbal-infused syrup and topical salve for winter blues.
Candlelight Tours
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Step back through time to taste, smell, and touch the holiday pleasures of centuries past.
Explorer's Club: Navigating the Night Sky
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Learn how to use the night sky as a map by identifying key stars and constellations and earn a navigation stamp.
Free!
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Winter Tree ID
at Van Cortlandt Park Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
For this program, we will explore Van Cortlandt Park while learning how to identify a tree by the bark, buds, and other distinctive characteristics.
Free!
Living with White-Tailed Deer
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Through an Urban Park Ranger-led hike, you will learn about the impacts and signs of deer on Staten Island, and maybe even see these majestic animals.
Free!
Monday, December 16, 2019
Arts, Culture & Fun: Make Your Mark - Printmaking Workshop
at Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:45 p.m.
Join artist Sonomi Kobayashi for a printmaking workshop. Participants will learn various printmaking without press techniques.
Free!
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Studio Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Each week, the group will look at a different artist and do a similar form of art in painting, collage, sculpture, or drawing.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Toddler Studio Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The classes will consist of painting, collage, and sculpture. Each week the group will look at a different artist or form of art.
Free!
Kids
Friday, December 20, 2019
Lantern Fest Fridays
at Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Building C) (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come early, stay late for Lantern Fest Fridays at Snug Harbor! Follow the lighted walkway to Snug Harbor’s front lawn to warm up and check out some amazing exhibitions while you’re here!
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day: Festive Felt and Fiber Crafts
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore NYC's oldest house! Enjoy scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration, and hands-on activities!
Free!
Kids
Ecosystem Explorers: Coniferous Trees
at Park Drive and Clove Road (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they discuss the difference between coniferous trees and deciduous trees and their vital role in the ecosystem.
Free!
Winter Solstice Walk
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks arborists for a Winter Solstice Walk at New York's southernmost park. Explore and learn about the unique trees, natural habitats, and shoreline found within the park.
Free!
Kids
Candlelight Tours
at Historic Richmond Town (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Step back through time to taste, smell, and touch the holiday pleasures of centuries past.
Sunday, December 22, 2019
Animal Tracks
at Prospect Avenue and Brentwood Avenue (in Allison Pond Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn to identify animal tracks to understand animal behavior.
Free!
Outdoor Skills: Fire Building
at Henshaw Street & Dyckman Street (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers are well-versed in outdoor lore. Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life.
Free!
Friday, December 27, 2019
Lantern Fest Fridays
at Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Building C) (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come early, stay late for Lantern Fest Fridays at Snug Harbor! Follow the lighted walkway to Snug Harbor’s front lawn to warm up and check out some amazing exhibitions while you’re here!
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
American Sign Language
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn basic American Sign Language. Classes are open to all: professionals working with special needs adults, family members, and anyone interested in learning ASL.
Free!
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Turn & Learn Compost Work Day (NYC Compost Project)
at Compost Demonstration Site (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The best way to learn about compost is to make it, and attending our Turn & Learns will make you a pro. Bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Free!
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
American Sign Language
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn basic American Sign Language. Classes are open to all: professionals working with special needs adults, family members, and anyone interested in learning ASL.
Free!
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
American Sign Language
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn basic American Sign Language. Classes are open to all: professionals working with special needs adults, family members, and anyone interested in learning ASL.
Free!
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
American Sign Language
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn basic American Sign Language. Classes are open to all: professionals working with special needs adults, family members, and anyone interested in learning ASL.
Free!
Turn & Learn Compost Work Day (NYC Compost Project)
at Compost Demonstration Site (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The best way to learn about compost is to make it, and attending our Turn & Learns will make you a pro. Bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Free!
Chinese New Year Family Fitness
at Recreation Center 54, Manhattan
2:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a day of family fun as you make your way through various activities such as Tai Chi, fortune cookie making, dragon dancercise, Tae Kwon Do, and more!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
American Sign Language
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn basic American Sign Language. Classes are open to all: professionals working with special needs adults, family members, and anyone interested in learning ASL.
Free!
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Turn & Learn Compost Work Day (NYC Compost Project)
at Compost Demonstration Site (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The best way to learn about compost is to make it, and attending our Turn & Learns will make you a pro. Bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Free!
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
American Sign Language
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn basic American Sign Language. Classes are open to all: professionals working with special needs adults, family members, and anyone interested in learning ASL.
Free!
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
American Sign Language
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn basic American Sign Language. Classes are open to all: professionals working with special needs adults, family members, and anyone interested in learning ASL.
Free!
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Citywide Spelling Bee
at St. Mary's Recreation Center (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The 6th Annual Citywide Spelling Bee is an event held by NYC Parks Afterschool Program.
Free!
Event
Friday, February 21, 2020
A Conversation with André Aciman
at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a reading and Q&A with André Aciman, about his latest novel Find Me. Published in 2019, it is a sequel to his 2007 novel Call Me by your Name.
Free!
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
American Sign Language
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn basic American Sign Language. Classes are open to all: professionals working with special needs adults, family members, and anyone interested in learning ASL.
Free!
Turn & Learn Compost Work Day (NYC Compost Project)
at Compost Demonstration Site (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The best way to learn about compost is to make it, and attending our Turn & Learns will make you a pro. Bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Free!
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
American Sign Language
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn basic American Sign Language. Classes are open to all: professionals working with special needs adults, family members, and anyone interested in learning ASL.
Free!
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
American Sign Language
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn basic American Sign Language. Classes are open to all: professionals working with special needs adults, family members, and anyone interested in learning ASL.
Free!
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
American Sign Language
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn basic American Sign Language. Classes are open to all: professionals working with special needs adults, family members, and anyone interested in learning ASL.
Free!
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
American Sign Language
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn basic American Sign Language. Classes are open to all: professionals working with special needs adults, family members, and anyone interested in learning ASL.
Free!
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