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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
Monday, October 21, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
Undesign the Redline
at Thomas Greene Playground, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Undesign the Redline is a powerful, interactive public exhibit that combines history, storytelling, and art to inspire community action and change.
Free!
The River Project Wetlab Look-ins
at Pier 40 Wetlab
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tour the Pier 40 Wetlab, a dynamic exhibit of native Hudson River animals that changes based on current populations living in HRPK’s Estuarine Sanctuary.
Free!
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
Gracie Book Club Presents: Erika L. Sánchez's I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join the Gracie Book Club and Author Erika L. Sánchez to discuss her Young Adult novel, I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, New York Times bestseller and finalist for the National Book Award.
Free!
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Greenbelt Peepers for Two-Year-Olds
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
9:45 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, two-year-olds and their caregivers will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
Greenbelt Tree Tots for Three- and Four-Year-Olds
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
The River Project Wetlab Look-ins
at Pier 40 Wetlab
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tour the Pier 40 Wetlab, a dynamic exhibit of native Hudson River animals that changes based on current populations living in HRPK’s Estuarine Sanctuary.
Free!
Evening Cocktail & Craft: Pumpkin Carving
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a Halloween-themed Cocktail & Craft to learn techniques on how to carve your own pumpkin.
Friday, October 25, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm
at Decker Farm, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Pick a pumpkin to take home and enjoy an old-fashioned hayride, corn maze, arts and crafts, face-painting, and all of your favorite autumnal activities!
Kids
Free Community Friday
at Westchester Avenue Park Entrance (in Concrete Plant Park), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance on the last Friday of the month from June through October for fun activities including Foodway tours, free paddling, art workshops, and more!
Free!
Snug Harbor Ghost Tour: Tale of the Matron
at Matron's House (Building K) (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
You’ll enter three buildings that are typically closed to the public. Each space has its own unique connection with history, life, and the afterlife.
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Ecology Park - Forest Restoration
at Ecology Park
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team and the Natural Areas Conservancy in Ecology Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help restore…
Free!
Audubon Bird Walk
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Spot and identify creatures of flight and learn how QBG provides important resources for birds.
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm
at Decker Farm, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Pick a pumpkin to take home and enjoy an old-fashioned hayride, corn maze, arts and crafts, face-painting, and all of your favorite autumnal activities!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Monuments Tour of Riverside Park
at W 72nd Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The New York Historical Society and Summer on the Hudson partner for a monuments tour of Riverside Park, an Olmsted gem and one of New York City’s Scenic Landmarks.
Free!
Young Chefs - Spooky Halloween Snacks
at Alley Pond Environmental Center, Queens
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Young APEC Chefs will prepare tasty treats during this ghoulish cooking class. The menu will include Oreo Pumpkin Pops, Strawberry Ghosts, Cheesy Eyeballs, and Witch’s Halloween Brew!
Kids
Central Park: Conservatory Garden Tour
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a staff-led tour through three gardens in one, from a magnificent wrought-iron gate made in 1894 to a sculptural tribute to The Secret Garden.
Roots Saturdays
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates Sculpture Park for drop-in workshops, food demos, and activities for kids and families.
Free!
Kids
Life and Death Celebration: Dia de los Muertos
at Hattie Carthan Community Farmers Market, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join gardeners and the community for the Annual Life and Death Celebration on Oct. 26th at the Hattie Carthan Saturday Market to share in remembering and honoring your ancestral heritage through food and other festivities on October 26th from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.!
Free!
Kids
Ecosystem Explorers: Hidden Habitats
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Be an explorer with the Urban Park Rangers as we venture into habitats that exist in New York City Parks! Explore the life that moves all around you in places you never thought to look.
Free!
Kids
Ecology Park Tour
at Ecology Park
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Enjoy a guided tour of the 15 different plant communities found all across New York City, in one location. Tours will last approximately 30 minutes.
Free!
Nature Photography: Capturing Isham Park
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
This workshop will provide the burgeoning photographer with tips and tricks to walk home with the vibrancy and atmosphere unique to the fall.
Free!
1865 Funeral Reenactment and Cemetery Procession
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Join us in the Tredwells’ double parlor veiled in black crepe as we recreate an 1865 funeral and explore the customs surrounding death in 19th century New York City.
Snug Harbor Ghost Tour: Tale of the Matron
at Matron's House (Building K) (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
You’ll enter three buildings that are typically closed to the public. Each space has its own unique connection with history, life, and the afterlife.
Family Camping: Brooklyn
at Marine Park, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. Selected families will be notified of meeting locations and other details. Registration is required.
Free!
Kids
Paranormal Historical Investigation
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of ghost hunting with resident paranormal investigators while possibly communicating with some of the mansion's former residents.
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
New York City Naturalist Club: Inwood Rocks
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join our Urban Park Rangers on this hike and learn about Manhattan Schist, Inwood Marble, and Fordham Gneiss. In other words, learn why Inwood Rocks!
Free!
Explorer's Club: Orienteering
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers while we map and navigate parts of New York City’s largest park and earn a navigation stamp.
Free!
Outdoor Skills: Survival 101
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
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. Ages 8 years and older.
Free!
All About Bats
at Bloomingdale Park Playground (in Bloomingdale Park), Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an evening of fun-filled facts about these amazing mammals.
Free!
Kids
Monday, October 28, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
The River Project Wetlab Look-ins
at Pier 40 Wetlab
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tour the Pier 40 Wetlab, a dynamic exhibit of native Hudson River animals that changes based on current populations living in HRPK’s Estuarine Sanctuary.
Free!
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
Celebrating Literacy
at Sorrentino Recreation Center, Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come celebrate family literacy with NYC Parks. This event is celebrated nationally on November 1st. Families are encouraged to participate in this "free" event.…
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Greenbelt Peepers for Two-Year-Olds
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
9:45 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, two-year-olds and their caregivers will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.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.
Greenbelt Tree Tots for Three- and Four-Year-Olds
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
The River Project Wetlab Look-ins
at Pier 40 Wetlab
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tour the Pier 40 Wetlab, a dynamic exhibit of native Hudson River animals that changes based on current populations living in HRPK’s Estuarine Sanctuary.
Free!
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Ecology Park - Forest Restoration
at Ecology Park
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team and the Natural Areas Conservancy in Ecology Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help restore…
Free!
Mycological Society Walk
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us as we partner with the New York Mycological Society to hunt for fungi in all its many forms.
Free!
Kids
Land to Sand Bike Tour
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Bike through Prospect Park, Ocean Parkway and other parks to Coney Island while enjoying the sights and sounds of Fall. Participants chosen by lottery.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Monuments Tour of Riverside Park
at General Grant National Memorial (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The New York Historical Society and Summer on the Hudson partner for a monuments tour of Riverside Park, an Olmsted gem and one of New York City’s Scenic Landmarks.
Free!
Autumn Mushroom Presentation and Walk
at Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Paul Sadowski at Payson Center as he presents a visual presentation showing mushrooms common to Inwood Hill Park. Then follow Paul on an exploration hike of the forest
Free!
Bulbs: Designing and Planting
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn about different types of bulbs, how to properly plant them, and how to design a beautiful spring display full of flowers with The Battery Conservancy’s chief horticulturist.
Free!
Outdoor Skills: Fire Making
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn primitive and modern methods for making fire safely and responsibly while exploring the great outdoors.
Free!
Kids
Hands on History: Paint Your Own Miniature Portrait
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn about the art of miniature painting around the world—from the United States to France to India—and then make your own to take home!
Free!
Kids
Ecology Park Tour
at Ecology Park
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Enjoy a guided tour of the 15 different plant communities found all across New York City, in one location. Tours will last approximately 30 minutes.
Free!
Sunday, November 3, 2019
Manhattan Gardening Club: Planting Bulbs
at 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Fall is the time to plant spring bulbs! Crocuses, daffodils, and tulips will go in the ground so that we’ll have flowers in the spring!
Free!
Halloween Tinker Festival
at Lewis H Latimer House, Queens
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
The Tinker Lab will be hosting a special Halloween Tinker Festival featuring artist-led activities that combine art and science to create projects that come alive in the dark!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
The River Project Wetlab Look-ins
at Pier 40 Wetlab
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tour the Pier 40 Wetlab, a dynamic exhibit of native Hudson River animals that changes based on current populations living in HRPK’s Estuarine Sanctuary.
Free!
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Greenbelt Peepers for Two-Year-Olds
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
9:45 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, two-year-olds and their caregivers will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
Greenbelt Tree Tots for Three- and Four-Year-Olds
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
Friday, November 8, 2019
Future Builders of Pelham
at Pelham Fritz Recreation Center (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join us for an informative session about a brand new architecture youth program at Pelham Fritz Recreation Center!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Ecology Park - Forest Restoration
at Ecology Park
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team and the Natural Areas Conservancy in Ecology Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help restore…
Free!
Shelter Building
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Develop skills that will help you create a shelter from natural and human-made objects.
Free!
Ecology Park Tour
at Ecology Park
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Enjoy a guided tour of the 15 different plant communities found all across New York City, in one location. Tours will last approximately 30 minutes.
Free!
Nature's Workshop: Composting
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Decomposition is a natural process that helps create healthy new soils. Discover how to speed up this process and reduce household waste by learning the basics of home composting.
Free!
Monday, November 11, 2019
Astronomy: Mercury Transits the Sun
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn how to use a Solar Telescope and view a rare celestial event when Mercury transits the sun for the first time since 2016.
Free!
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Greenbelt Peepers for Two-Year-Olds
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
9:45 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, two-year-olds and their caregivers will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
Greenbelt Tree Tots for Three- and Four-Year-Olds
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Ecology Park - Forest Restoration
at Ecology Park
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team and the Natural Areas Conservancy in Ecology Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help restore…
Free!
Farmhouse Family Day
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
Honey Bee Extravaganza
at Lentol Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join NYU and Queens Botanical Garden for a Honey Bee Extravaganza!
Free!
Ecology Park Tour
at Ecology Park
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Enjoy a guided tour of the 15 different plant communities found all across New York City, in one location. Tours will last approximately 30 minutes.
Free!
Outdoor Skills: Shelter Building
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? Develop skills that will help you create shelter from natural and human-made objects.
Free!
Lenape Harvest
at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Participants will learn about the Lenape people's daily customs and their knowledge of the forest, and sample food items, which were the staples of a Lenape diet. Registration required.
Free!
Astronomy: The Night Sky
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Night Sky programs highlight the history and folklore of the solar system, using the naked eye to locate stars and planets.
Free!
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Washington
at Cafe Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Watch a blacksmith demonstration and American troops perform and lead military drills! Listen to live 18th-century music, make arts and crafts and play games from the revolutionary period.
Free!
Event
Explorer's Club: Fire Building
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of fire building with the Urban Park Rangers to earn your survival skills stamp.
Free!
Mushroom ID Hike
at Parking Lot (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
We will take a closer look at these fascinating fungi and learn basic mushroom identification.
Free!
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Meet the Rangers and Box Turtle
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Children ages 2 – 13 are invited to meet the Urban Park Rangers at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center and learn about the animals that live in our parks. The Rangers will…
Free!
Kids
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Greenbelt Peepers for Two-Year-Olds
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
9:45 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, two-year-olds and their caregivers will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
Greenbelt Tree Tots for Three- and Four-Year-Olds
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Ecology Park - Forest Restoration
at Ecology Park
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team and the Natural Areas Conservancy in Ecology Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help restore…
Free!
Living with White-Tailed Deer
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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!
Ecology Park Tour
at Ecology Park
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Enjoy a guided tour of the 15 different plant communities found all across New York City, in one location. Tours will last approximately 30 minutes.
Free!
Outdoor Skills: Fire Building
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn to use creativity and ingenuity to start a fire and keep it going. Participants will learn unique and unusual ways to start a fire using unconventional methods.
Free!
Friday, November 29, 2019
Scrabble Tournament
at Sorrentino Recreation Center, Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Kids are invited to display their love for reading and words by competing in a Kids Scrabble Tournament. This free tournament for kids 8 to 13 will enhance their vocabulary…
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Explorer's Club: Seal Watch
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Winter is an amazing time of year to observe seals in the NY harbor estuary. You may be surprised by what looks like a rock in the distance, is actually a healthy seal.
Free!
Winter Wilderness Survival
at School Road and Bay Street (in Von Briesen Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or just want to be more prepared for any situation, a wilderness survival program is perfect for you.
Free!
The New York City History Club: The Hidden Streams and Wetlands of Manahatta
at Washington Square Arch (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we discuss the hidden parkland of the area formerly known as Manahatta.
Free!
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Ecosystem Explorers: Trail Cleanup
at Forest Hill Road and Alaska Place (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Be an environmental warrior as you join the Urban Park Rangers on this hike and clean up the trail while learning the importance of trail maintenance.
Free!
Nature Exploration Hike: Cass Gallagher Trail
at Mosholu Avenue and Broadway (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
View the forest from the perspective of a naturalist as you walk with the Urban Park Rangers along the 1.4-mile nature trail named in honor of longtime Bronx resident and naturalist Cass Gallagher.
Free!
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Greenbelt Peepers for Two-Year-Olds
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
9:45 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, two-year-olds and their caregivers will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
Greenbelt Tree Tots for Three- and Four-Year-Olds
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Kids
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Hands on History: Make Your Own Scented Pomander!
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Make your own pomander at King Manor, then visit the rest of the museum and enjoy our holiday decor!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Farmhouse Family Day
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
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