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from December 2, 2013 (x) to October 9, 2016
with keyword/phrase “wilderness survival” (x)
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Modern Survival Skills
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx 
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
In this program learn about the modern tools and techniques that could help you survive in the wilderness.
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids
Free!
Event
Saturday, December 26, 2015
Primitive Survival Skills
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
If you were dropped into the wilderness with nothing but the clothes on your back, could you make a fire, build a shelter, or gather clean drinking water?
Category: Nature, Best for Kids
Free!
Event
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Outdoor Skills: Shelter Building
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers are well versed in outdoor lore. Develop skills that will help you create shelter from natural and man-made objects.
Category: Nature
Free!
Event
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Kids Week Brooklyn: Shelter Building
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
On this program you will learn how to use items found in nature to create survival situation shelters.
Category: Nature, Best for Kids, School Break, Kids Week
Free!
Kids
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Outdoor Skills: Animal Tracking
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. Learn to identify animals tracks to understand animal behavior.
Category: Nature
Free!
Event
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Fire-Making Skills
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers are well versed in outdoor lore. Learn primitive and modern methods for making fire safely and responsibly.
Category: Nature
Free!
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Outdoor Skills: Shelter Building
at East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue (in Canarsie Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers are well versed in outdoor lore. Develop skills that will help you create a shelter from natural and man-made objects.
Category: Nature, Best for Kids
Free!
Event
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Kids Week Brooklyn: Wilderness Survival Skills
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.
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, School Break, Kids Week
Free!
Kids
Kids Week Queens: Wilderness Survival Skills
at Forest Park Visitor Center (in Forest Park), Queens
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.
Category: Education, Nature, Best for Kids, School Break, Kids Week
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 9, 2016
Ranger's Choice: Primitive Survival Skills
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
If you were dropped into the wilderness with nothing but the clothes on your back, could you make a fire, build a shelter, or gather clean drinking water?
Category: Education, Nature
Free!
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