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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
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Spring Compost Kickoff
at 6th Street and Avenue B Community Garden (in ), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Learn how to convert your yard waste and kitchen scraps into a rich, organic fertilizer in this hands-on workshop.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Make Your Mark: Create Your Own Graphic Novel
at Sunset Park Recreation Center (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn 
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
We will cover composition, image, and text relationships as well as lighting. All supplies will be provided. No experience necessary.
Free!
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Studio Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Instructor Amy, an artist herself, will teach about an artist and then let the youth create their own form of art. Children may paint, draw, sculpt and there is a new form each week.
Free!
Kids
Art Inspired By... Jennifer Baird
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Create your own masterpiece inspired by work from famous artists using various art techniques. The series will include an overview of the artist or technique, followed by a hands-on workshop.
Free!
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Soil Safety Basics: A Lead in Soils Workshop
at Park Church Co-op, Brooklyn
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This workshop will detail simple and easy steps you, your family, and your neighbors can take to safely enjoy the outdoors. We will offer free soil testing through our partner.
Free!
Friday, March 29, 2019
Toddler Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Babies and toddler will learn about famous artists like Monet, Picasso, and Matisse and then create their own version of the artwork.
Free!
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.
Art Inspired By... Faith Ringgold
at Pelham Fritz Recreation Center (in Marcus Garvey Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Create your own masterpiece inspired by work from famous artists using various art techniques. The series will include an overview of the artist or technique, followed by a hands-on workshop.
Free!
Here Are My Roots: Bayo Fayemi Group
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
In addition to original jazz music, the night will incorporate music of A Tribe Called Quest, proving that the richness of Black American music crosses boundaries and genres.
Event
Saturday, March 30, 2019
35th Annual GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference
at Graduate Center of the City University of New York, Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
We're kicking off the community gardening season in New York City with a day of workshops on garden-related topics including vegetable growing techniques and garden design.
Sunset Park - Street Tree care
at Fifth Avenue and 51st Street
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City.
Free!
Bird Walk with NYC Audubon
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
In this special series with NYC Audubon, spot and identify creatures of flight and learn how QBG provides important resources for birds—like water, shelter, and insects to eat.
Kids
Stretch, Breath, Meditation
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Learn the basics of Meditation through this program. The class will focus on stretching and breathing and show you how to do these same exercises at home to start your day.
Free!
She's On Point! A Celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports - Softball & Football
at Brownsville Recreation Center, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
She’s on Point celebrates the achievements of female athletes and introducing young girls and boys to sports.
Free!
Event
She's On Point! A Celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports
at St. Mary's Recreation Center (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy fun sports clinics, games, prizes and giveaways, guest speakers, and more!
Free!
Event
Animal Tracks
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will teach you the basics of wildlife tracking. By the end, you will be skilled in recognizing differences between a raccoon's and common housecat's tracks.
Free!
Central Park Discovery Walks: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a kid-friendly hike through the North Woods to learn about the plants, trees, and wildlife of this woodland retreat.
Free!
Kids
To Die Free
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
This weekend-long event will showcase the important contributions of African American soldiers during the American Civil War.
Survival Series: Cordage and Rope Making
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
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!
Wildlife Viewing: City Squirrels
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Ever wonder how squirrels are able to thrive in an urban environment? Learn about the basic biology and habits of these abundant and curious mammals.
Free!
Kids
Pelham Bay Park: Wetland Clean-up
at Rodman's Neck Parking Lot (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Volunteers will help clean up Pelham Bay by removing debris from the coastline.
Free!
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Outdoor Skills: Fire Making
at Parking Lot (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life. All programs are family friendly, but are recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Seneca Village
at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park.
To Die Free
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
This weekend-long event will showcase the important contributions of African American soldiers during the American Civil War.
Monday, April 1, 2019
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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
First Monday Life Drawing at the Old Stone House
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Bring your tools and join us in drawing a professional life model every first Monday of the month.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Photography Workshop Series Begins: Photography with a Purpose
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Explore the varieties of motivators for taking pictures, through slide lectures, class discussions, outdoor photography in the woods and gardens of Wave Hil, and critiques of student work.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Studio Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Instructor Amy, an artist herself, will teach about an artist and then let the youth create their own form of art. Children may paint, draw, sculpt and there is a new form each week.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Mixed-Media Workshop Series Begins: Subtle and Exquisite Nature
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Each week, with the guidance of artist Wennie Huang, spring continues to pop and participants experience, observe and render exquisite moments using layers of dry and wet media.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
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.
Friday, April 5, 2019
Toddler Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Babies and toddler will learn about famous artists like Monet, Picasso, and Matisse and then create their own version of the artwork.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Forest Park - Tree Planting
at Bandshell Parking Lot (in Forest Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please note: This program is full and does not allow registration at this time.
Free!
Marine Park - Forest Restoration
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect natural areas in Marine Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Conference House Park - Forest Restoration
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help create a healthier ecosystem.
Free!
Coney Island Volunteer Beach Grass Planting
at West 8 Street and Boardwalk (in Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The roots of beach grasses help keeps sand in place and help us protect our beaches. Join NYC Parks in planting beach grass to help to trap windblown sand.
Free!
Event
Include the Food: Introduction to Community Composting
at Hill Street Garden, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn how to organize a community food scrap drop-off program, successfully compost food waste, and rebuild soils in your community.
Free!
Central Park Spring Blooms: 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.
Event
The Herbal Kitchen Workshop
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Herbs create many fragrances and flavors that we use in food, cosmetics, perfumes, and medicines. Capture and preserve herbs to use in your kitchen. Recommended for adults and children ages 10+.
First Weekend: The Herbal Garden (Saturday)
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
QBG’s First Weekend activities in April are all about herbs!
Event
Spring Bokashi Composting Workshop
at El Sol Brillante Community Garden, Manhattan, Children's Garden, Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
This workshop will focus on vermicomposting (worm composting) with bokashi. We will also make bokashi with wheat bran.
Free!
Hands on History: Weave a Potholder or Placemat
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Try your hand at hand weaving and make a potholder (ages 6+) or a paper placemat (ages 3-5) to take home.
Free!
Kids
Historic New York: Revolutionary and Colonial Cooking
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn about the traditions of colonial cooking and the people who lived in this area of Brooklyn centuries ago.
Free!
Nature Talk: The Incredible Journey of the American Eel
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Hear how scientists, students, and community volunteers are gathering information about local eel populations by catching, counting and releasing thousands of tiny “glass eels” as they swim up the Hudson River estuary each spring.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Central Park Tour: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, one of the most magical places in the Park.
American Eden Book Talk with Victoria Johnson
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join author Victoria Johnson for a discussion of her new book, American Eden, covering the untold story of David Hosack, whose dream to build the nation’s first botanical garden inspired the young republic.
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Cunningham Park - Tree Planting
at Union Turnpike & Francis Lewis Blvd
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in Cunningham Park!
Free!
Event
Bird Walk with NYC Audubon
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
In this special series with NYC Audubon, spot and identify creatures of flight and learn how QBG provides important resources for birds—like water, shelter, and insects to eat.
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.
Circuits and Currents: Its Electric
at Kingsland Homestead (in Margaret I. Carman Green - Weeping Beech), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
What makes a light bulb turn on, how does electricity work? Not only are you going to learn the answers to these magnetic questions, but we are also going to help you build your very own electrifying circuit!
Kids
Central Park Discovery Walks: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a kid-friendly hike through the North Woods to learn about the plants, trees, and wildlife of this woodland retreat.
Free!
Kids
Survival Series: Backpacking Preparation
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Do you pack life-saving items when you go hiking? The Urban Park Rangers will show you the essentials to pack as they lead you through this natural preserve.
Free!
Wake Up the Garden
at 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Whether you are a new gardener or an experienced one, we can help you learn new things and grow your garden.
Free!
Understanding Urban Wildlife
at Chapin Parkway and Gothic Drive (in Captain Tilly Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Rangers to learn about our interesting neighbors, such as birds, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, snakes, and many more.
Free!
Monday, April 8, 2019
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.
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.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Studio Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Instructor Amy, an artist herself, will teach about an artist and then let the youth create their own form of art. Children may paint, draw, sculpt and there is a new form each week.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
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.
Friday, April 12, 2019
Toddler Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Babies and toddler will learn about famous artists like Monet, Picasso, and Matisse and then create their own version of the artwork.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor Workshop
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
At this workshop, learn watercolor techniques in partnership with the Art Students League.
Free!
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Pelham Bay Park - Tree Planting
at Southeast End of Orchard Beach Parking Lot (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in Pelham Bay Park! Volunteers will be trained in proper planting techniques.
Free!
Event
Alley Pond Park - Invasive Species Challenge
at Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We need your help to pull up as much garlic mustard! This invasive herb emits chemical compounds that prevent native seeds from sprouting and can cause serious harm to local habitats.
Free!
Central Park Spring Blooms: 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.
Event
Outdoor Skills: Fire Making
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers are well versed in outdoor lore. This program focuses on fire-making skills, and is recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Free!
Safe Soil Gardening Practices: Limiting Our Legacy of Lead
at La Finca del Sur, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come hear the story of this notorious element, and develop your toolkit for staying informed, proactive, and limiting the exposure of lead, and other soil contaminants.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Central Park Tour: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for this tour around tumbling waterfalls, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools, led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Community Art Project with Mobile Print Power
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Mobile Print Power for a series of drop-in workshops to create and print artwork inspired by QBG. We will explore how people use the Garden and how plants are used in different cultures.
Kids
Little Red Lighthouse Lantern Tour
at Fort Washington Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join us as we explore this unique landmark at night. Space is limited and participants are chosen via lottery. Registration opens on April 3.
Free!
Event
Sunday, April 14, 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.
Central Park Discovery Walks: Conservatory Garden
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Join us on a kid-friendly guided walk through thousands of blooms in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. Discover the difference between the various flowers and landscapes.
Free!
Kids
Historic New York: Old Croton Aqueduct
at 242nd Street and Van Cortlandt Park East (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join our park rangers on a walk through Van Cortlandt Park to learn about the Old Croton Aqueduct, NYC's first water supply system.
Free!
Event
Survival Series: Build your Own Fire Starting Kit
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn primitive and modern methods for making fire safely and responsibly while exploring the great outdoors. Recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Free!
Kids
Monday, April 15, 2019
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.
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.
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Studio Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Instructor Amy, an artist herself, will teach about an artist and then let the youth create their own form of art. Children may paint, draw, sculpt and there is a new form each week.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Friday, April 19, 2019
Toddler Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Babies and toddler will learn about famous artists like Monet, Picasso, and Matisse and then create their own version of the artwork.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Spring Citywide Stewardship Day: Queens
at 149th Avenue and Springfield Lane (in Idlewild Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteers will help restore and maintain natural areas all across the city.
Free!
Event
Spring Citywide Stewardship Day: Bronx
at Bus Depot Rd. Adjacent to Orchard Beach parking lot (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteers will help restore and maintain natural areas all across the city.
Free!
Event
Spring Citywide Stewardship Day: Bronx
at Crawford Avenue and Palmer Avenue (in Seton Falls Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteers will help restore and maintain natural areas all across the city.
Free!
Event
Spring Citywide Stewardship Day: Brooklyn
at Ocean Hill Playground, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteers will help restore and maintain natural areas all across the city.
Free!
Event
Central Park Spring Blooms: 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.
Event
Harlem Grown's Earth Day Celebration
at Harlem Grown 134th Street Farm, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
There will be pizza making with a solar-powered oven, recycled container planting, natural tie-dyeing, and more!
Free!
Composting 101
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 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!
Mother Earth Powwow
at Sunset Park, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for this fun-filled powwow featuring indigenous music, dance, and art and crafts from North America, South America, Hawaii, and the Caribbean.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Central Park Tour: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, one of the most magical places in the Park.
The Explorer's Club: Celestial Navigation
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Using the stars for navigation is an ancient human practice. Learn how to use the night sky as a map by identifying key stars and constellations.
Free!
Event
Sunday, April 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.
Central Park Discovery Walks: Harlem Meer
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Go back in time and explore the changing Harlem Meer landscape. Learn about its history and discover the plants and animals that live in its waters.
Free!
Kids
Wilderness Skills: The Basics
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or just want to be more prepared for any situation, an outdoor skills program is the perfect fit for you.
Free!
Kids
Monday, April 22, 2019
Central Park Discovery Walks: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a kid-friendly hike through the North Woods to learn about the plants, trees, and wildlife of this woodland retreat.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Insect Exploration
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Don't be afraid of getting your hands dirty as we explore high and low in search of amazing insects to discover their important connection to us.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Adventures in Time Spring Break Mini Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Go back in time for a history adventure at Adventures in Time Spring Break Mini Camp at Van Cortlandt House Museum
Kids
Professional Learning for Educators: Project Learning Tree Early Childhood
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Participate in Project Learning Tree's Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood! It integrates nature-based exploration, art, literature, math, music and movement, and outdoor play into early childhood education settings.
Central Park Discovery Walks: Conservatory Garden
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Join us on a kid-friendly guided walk through thousands of blooms in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. Discover the difference between the various flowers and landscapes.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Sea Shore Exploration
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Take the kids to the park to enjoy a family-friendly, guided hike filled with fun learning activities
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Fort Greene History and Colonial Games
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Step back in time and play some colonial games. The history of Fort Greene Park provides the perfect backdrop as we experience what Colonial-era kids played during their free time.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Insect Exploration
at Forest Park Visitor Center (in Forest Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Don't be afraid of getting your hands dirty as we explore high and low in search of amazing insects to discover their important connection to us.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Adventures in Time Spring Break Mini Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Go back in time for a history adventure at Adventures in Time Spring Break Mini Camp at Van Cortlandt House Museum
Kids
Central Park Spring Blooms: Conservatory Garden Tour
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Event
Kids Week: Orienteering for Kids
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will teach you how to navigate to hidden objects placed around the park using a map and compass.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Wilderness Survival
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
On this fun, family-friendly program (recommended ages 8 and up) you will learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Birds of Prey
at Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Spring is a spectacular season for observing birds of prey in New York City parks. See if you can spot any on this adventure with our Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: All About Owls
at Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Whooo knows what we will find as we look through owl pellets and learn more about the adaptions of owls!
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Studio Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Instructor Amy, an artist herself, will teach about an artist and then let the youth create their own form of art. Children may paint, draw, sculpt and there is a new form each week.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Adventures in Time Spring Break Mini Camp
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Go back in time for a history adventure at Adventures in Time Spring Break Mini Camp at Van Cortlandt House Museum
Kids
Central Park Discovery Walks: Harlem Meer
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Go back in time and explore the changing Harlem Meer landscape. Learn about its history and discover the plants and animals that live in its waters.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Coastal Exploration
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the shore while looking for wildlife living along the bay.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Bug Hunt
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Don't be afraid of getting your hands dirty as we search high and low for amazing insects to discover their important connection to us, and the importance of parks to provide habitats for them.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Archery
at Willowbrook Park Archery Range (in Willowbrook Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
This program is a beginner's guide to archery, and archery equipment is provided. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
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.
Friday, April 26, 2019
Central Park Birding Basics: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 bird species each year. Learn the basics of bird identification while exploring the North Woods, the largest woodland landscape in the Park.
Free!
Van Cortlandt Park - City Nature Challenge
at Riding Stables Parking Lot (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us on a two-hour hike around Van Cortlandt Park to view and make iNaturalist observations of the wonderfully diverse spring ephemerals in the western side of the park.
Free!
Toddler Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Babies and toddler will learn about famous artists like Monet, Picasso, and Matisse and then create their own version of the artwork.
Free!
Kids Week: Insect Exploration
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Don't be afraid of getting your hands dirty as we explore high and low in search of amazing insects to discover their important connection to us.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: All About Owls
at Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Mysterious and nocturnal, owls hold a special place in our hearts and our minds. Learn more about this special family of birds and the different types of owls.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Saturday, April 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.
Sakura Matsuri 2019: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Cherry Blossom Festival
at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sakura Matsuri, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's annual cherry blossom festival, celebrates Japanese culture with a rich program of events including live music and Japanese-inspired food.
Event
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Reconnect with the earth – and your neighbors – at the Wyckoff House, where we will be learning how to care for plants and trees in honor of Earth Day. Arrive early to receive a tree!
Free!
Event
Central Park Spring Blooms: 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.
Event
Arts, Culture & Fun: Make Your Mark: Create Your Own Graphic Novel
at Jackie Robinson Recreation Center (in Jackie Robinson Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
We will cover composition, image, and text relationships as well as lighting. All supplies will be provided. No experience necessary.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Central Park Tour: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for this tour around tumbling waterfalls, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools, led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Fort Tryon Kids Art: Geological Abstract Painting
at Billings Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join artist Patrick Perry to create abstract paintings based on geological formations found in Fort Tryon Park!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, April 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.
Sakura Matsuri 2019: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Cherry Blossom Festival
at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sakura Matsuri, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's annual cherry blossom festival, celebrates Japanese culture with a rich program of events including live music and Japanese-inspired food.
Event
Central Park Discovery Walks: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a kid-friendly hike through the North Woods to learn about the plants, trees, and wildlife of this woodland retreat.
Free!
Kids
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.
Monday, April 29, 2019
Central Park Birding Basics: The Ramble
at Loeb Boathouse (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 migrating bird species each year. Join us for peak migration season in the Ramble and learn the basics of bird identification with Conservancy guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Tuesday, April 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.
Workshop for Volunteers: Growing Your Group & Cultivating Leaders
at The Arsenal, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Come to this workshop to discover creative and strategic ways to seek out new members and help them develop as group leaders.
Free!
Wednesday, May 1, 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Soil Safety Basics: Lead in Soils Workshop
at Park Church Co-op, Brooklyn
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
In this introductory workshop, participants will learn about lead contamination in exposed soils. We will offer free soil testing to find out the levels of lead in your soil!
Free!
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Central Park Birding Basics: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 bird species each year. Learn the basics of bird identification while exploring the North Woods, the largest woodland landscape in the Park.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
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.
Friday, May 3, 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.
Toddler Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Babies and toddler will learn about famous artists like Monet, Picasso, and Matisse and then create their own version of the artwork.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Saturday, May 4, 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.
It's My Park at Conference House Park
at Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC H2O for a cleanup at Conference House Park! Naturalists will lead a hands-on seining net adventure following the clean-up.
Free!
Learn to Ride
at Springfield Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Bring a bike, a child, and a helmet for this free fun event! Show your kids, ages 5 or older, how to ride a two-wheeler. Exact location: Springfield Park Basketball Courts…
Free!
Kids
Central Park Spring Blooms: 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.
Event
Foodway Tour: Edible Blossoms
at Westchester Avenue Park Entrance (in Concrete Plant Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn how the yellow flowers of St. Johns Wort help to reduce anxiety and how the beautiful purple flowers of Echinacea can help a sore throat.
Free!
Hands on History: Make a Scented Sachet
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come learn about popular 18th- and 19th-century scents and make your own scented sachet to take home!
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Central Park Tour: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, one of the most magical places in the Park.
Sunday, May 5, 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.
Central Park Discovery Walks: Conservatory Garden
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Join us on a kid-friendly guided walk through thousands of blooms in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. Discover the difference between the various flowers and landscapes.
Free!
Kids
Monday, May 6, 2019
Central Park Birding Basics: The Ramble
at Loeb Boathouse (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 migrating bird species each year. Join us for peak migration season in the Ramble and learn the basics of bird identification with Conservancy guides.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
First Monday Life Drawing at the Old Stone House
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Bring your tools and join us in drawing a professional life model every first Monday of the month.
Tuesday, May 7, 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Wednesday, May 8, 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.
Central Park Spring Blooms: Conservatory Garden Tour
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Event
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
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.
Arts, Culture & Fun: Art Workshop Series
at Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us as we partner with the Art Students League for this series of art workshops where you will learn the foundations of the use of watercolor paint.
Free!
Friday, May 10, 2019
Central Park Birding Basics: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 bird species each year. Learn the basics of bird identification while exploring the North Woods, the largest woodland landscape in the Park.
Free!
Toddler Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Babies and toddler will learn about famous artists like Monet, Picasso, and Matisse and then create their own version of the artwork.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Arts, Culture & Fun: Mandala Workshop
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
This workshop, we will paint and draw mandalas on heavy paper with improvisational music to help inspire us and unite the participants together into a creative flow state.
Free!
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Soil Safety Basics:Lead in Soils Workshop
at Greenpoint Reformed Church, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
In this introductory workshop, participants will learn about lead contamination in exposed soils. We will offer free soil testing to find out the levels of lead in your soil!
Free!
Central Park Spring Blooms: 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.
Event
Perennial Plant Care with Plants to Take Home
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Topics will include plant division, cut back, soil replenishment, weed control, and other basic care.
Free!
River Park Planting Day
at 180th Street and Boston Road (in Bronx Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
At this greening event, participants will learn about pollinator habitat, how to transplant into the ground, and how to add native perennials to River Park.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Central Park Tour: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for this tour around tumbling waterfalls, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights include Harlem Meer, Huddlestone Arch, the Loch, Glenspan Arch, several cascades, and the Pool.
Queens Historical Society Art History Contest: Awards Reception
at Kingsland Homestead (in Margaret I. Carman Green - Weeping Beech), Queens
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Challenge your 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-grade students to pick their favorite historic building or site in Queens and create a beautiful art masterpiece. Deadline: April 12, 2019.
Kids
Sunday, May 12, 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.
Central Park Discovery Walks: Harlem Meer
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Go back in time and explore the changing Harlem Meer landscape. Learn about its history and discover the plants and animals that live in its waters.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Seneca Village
at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park.
Monday, May 13, 2019
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.
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.
Tuesday, May 14, 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Wednesday, May 15, 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
South Asian Medicinal Plants
at Drew Gardens, Bronx
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join gardeners at Drew Gardens to discuss medicinal plants that grow in this region; such as, turmeric, ginger, black seed/nigella, bay leaf, moringa, bitter melon, and stinging nettle, as well as mushrooms.
Free!
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
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.
Friday, May 17, 2019
Toddler Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Babies and toddler will learn about famous artists like Monet, Picasso, and Matisse and then create their own version of the artwork.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Soil Safety Basics: Lead in Soils Workshop
at McCarren Park Demonstration Garden (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
In this introductory workshop, participants will learn about lead contamination in exposed soils. We will offer free soil testing to find out the levels of lead in your soil!
Free!
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Help us prepare our farm for summer by planting beans, pigeon peas, and dasheen, and wander our grounds where you can learn about native plants or practice drawing “en plein air.”
Free!
Kids
Learn to Ride
at Grover Cleveland Park (in Grover Cleveland Playground), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Bring a bike and a helmet for this free, fun event for children ages five or older! Show your kids how to ride a two-wheeler. Exact location: Horace Harding Park , Asphalt Field- 62…
Free!
Kids
Central Park Spring Blooms: 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.
Event
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Monday, May 20, 2019
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.
Tuesday, May 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Wednesday, May 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Central Park Birding Basics: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Central Park welcomes more than 270 bird species each year. Learn the basics of bird identification while exploring the North Woods, the largest woodland landscape in the Park.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
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.
Friday, May 24, 2019
Toddler Art
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Babies and toddler will learn about famous artists like Monet, Picasso, and Matisse and then create their own version of the artwork.
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Central Park Spring Blooms: 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.
Event
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Central Park Tour: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, one of the most magical places in the Park.
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Central Park Discovery Walks: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a kid-friendly hike through the North Woods to learn about the plants, trees, and wildlife of this woodland retreat.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Tuesday, May 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Basic Chicken Care: Part 1
at 100 Quincy Community Garden, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn the nuts and bolts of keeping chickens in the city! This workshop will be the first in a three-part series.
Free!
Event
Wednesday, May 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
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.
Friday, May 31, 2019
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Saturday, June 1, 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.
Central Park Spring Blooms: 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.
Event
Hands on History: Plant Your Own Terrarium
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Find out more about 19th-century agriculture in the United States and experiment a little with your own miniature garden to take home!
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Central Park Tour: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for this tour around tumbling waterfalls, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights include Harlem Meer, Huddlestone Arch, the Loch, Glenspan Arch, several cascades, and the Pool.
Sunday, June 2, 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.
Central Park Discovery Walks: Conservatory Garden
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Join us on a kid-friendly guided walk through thousands of blooms in Central Park's Conservatory Garden. Discover the difference between the various flowers and landscapes.
Free!
Kids
Monday, June 3, 2019
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.
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.
First Monday Life Drawing at the Old Stone House
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Bring your tools and join us in drawing a professional life model every first Monday of the month.
Tuesday, June 4, 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
Wednesday, June 5, 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Thursday, June 6, 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Arts, Culture & Fun: Art Workshop Series
at Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us as we partner with the Art Students League for this series of art workshops where you will learn the foundations of the use of watercolor paint. All supplies will be provided.
Free!
Friday, June 7, 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
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.
Saturday, June 8, 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.
Soil Safety Basics: Lead in Soils Workshop
at 61 Franklin Street Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
In this introductory workshop, participants will learn about lead contamination in exposed soils. We will offer free soil testing to find out the levels of lead in your soil!
Free!
Foodway Tour: Designing Resilient Gardens
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Explore native plant choices and site designs to create climate-adaptive native gardens in this hands-on botanical workshop at the Foodway.
Free!
Central Park Spring Blooms: 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.
Event
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Central Park Tour: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, one of the most magical places in the Park.
Sunday, June 9, 2019
Central Park Discovery Walks: Harlem Meer
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Go back in time and explore the changing Harlem Meer landscape. Learn about its history and discover the plants and animals that live in its waters.
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Seneca Village
at 85th Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park.
Monday, June 10, 2019
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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Tuesday, June 11, 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
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.
Wednesday, June 12, 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour
at Inside the Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.
Free!
Thursday, June 13, 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Friday, June 14, 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.
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
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.
Arts, Culture & Fun: Ceramic Pottery Workshop
at Al Oerter Recreation Center (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn the art of Nerikomi and make your own clay cup. Nerikomi, also known as Agateware, is the Japanese term for ceramics created with a combination of contrasting clays.
Free!
Saturday, June 15, 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.
Farmhouse Family Day
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate the solstice and the opening of our Organic Farmers’ Market at Wyckoff’s June Family Day!
Free!
Kids
Central Park Spring Blooms: 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.
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Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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.
Central Park Tour: The Ramble
at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of this serene 36-acre woodland, led by Central Park Conservancy guides. Highlights of this tour include the Lake, Bow Bridge, Ramble Arch, Oak Bridge, the Gill, and Azalea Pond.
Free!
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Central Park Spring Blooms: Conservatory Garden Tour
at Vanderbilt Gate (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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.
Friday, June 28, 2019
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!
Monday, July 1, 2019
First Monday Life Drawing at the Old Stone House
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Bring your tools and join us in drawing a professional life model every first Monday of the month.
Saturday, July 6, 2019
Hands on History: Etch Your Own 'Scrimshaw' Art
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
See objects that tell stories about the people who made and used them. Then try your hand at “scrimshaw,” a popular etching artform among sailors.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Hidden History of Queens with Richard Panchyk
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Discover the fascinating "firsts," cool characters, and ramshackle ruins of our favorite borough. A book signing will follow this free program.
Free!
Saturday, July 20, 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
Friday, July 26, 2019
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!
Monday, August 5, 2019
First Monday Life Drawing at the Old Stone House
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Bring your tools and join us in drawing a professional life model every first Monday of the month.
Friday, August 9, 2019
Civil War Weekend at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us as living history organization, The Liberty Rifles, presents a two-day long immersive program highlighting the service of native Staten Islanders during the American Civil War!
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Civil War Weekend at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us as living history organization, The Liberty Rifles, presents a two-day long immersive program highlighting the service of native Staten Islanders during the American Civil War!
Sunday, August 11, 2019
Civil War Weekend at Historic Richmond Town
at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us as living history organization, The Liberty Rifles, presents a two-day long immersive program highlighting the service of native Staten Islanders during the American Civil War!
Saturday, August 17, 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
Friday, August 23, 2019
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!
Monday, September 2, 2019
First Monday Life Drawing at the Old Stone House
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Bring your tools and join us in drawing a professional life model every first Monday of the month.
Saturday, September 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
Friday, September 27, 2019
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!
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Hands on History: Design Your Own 19th Century Jewelry
at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Happy 250th Birthday, Mary Alsop King! In honor of the lady of King Manor, come learn about 19th-century jewelry and styles Mary wore in her portrait. Then make your own 19th-century inspired jewelry.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 19, 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
Friday, October 25, 2019
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!
Saturday, November 2, 2019
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
Saturday, November 16, 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
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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