NYC Parks Events Calendar
Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
Viewing 6 events
from December 2, 2013 (x) to April 4, 2018
with keyword/phrase “wilderness survival” (x)
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Kids Week Brooklyn: Wilderness Survival
at Avenue U and East 33rd Street (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!
Sunday, October 15, 2017
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, History
Free!
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Survival Series #1: Fire Making Skills
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn primitive and modern methods for making fire safely and responsibly. All programs are family friendly, but are recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Category: Education, Nature
Free!
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Winter Survival Skills
at 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers are well versed in outdoor lore. Learn ways to stay warm and sruvive in harsh winter weather.
Category: Education, Nature
Free!
Event
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Survival Skills: Fire Making
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life. Recommended for ages 8 years old and older.
Category: Education, Nature
Free!
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Kids Week Brooklyn: 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.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, School Break, Kids Week
Free!
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