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Nature, history, or just a good time, learn from New Yorkers and experts who have come to New York City's parks to share their stories. Check out these readings and discussions.
Talks Events
Friday, December 13, 2019
Special Express Writers Series
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx 
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Special needs adults with writing ability work on writing memoirs, stories, and poems.
Free!
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Turn & Learn Compost Work Day (NYC Compost Project)
at Compost Demonstration Site (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The best way to learn about compost is to make it, and attending our Turn & Learns will make you a pro. Bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Free!
Children's Olmsted Holiday Celebration
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the man who loved the earth, Frederick Law Olmsted with craft activities, music, games, and a story time…
Free!
Kids
Artist Talk: Robert Bunkin, "Under Construction"
at Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Building C) (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
In this talk, Breaking Ground exhibiting artist Robert Bunkin discusses the process and technique involved in his fresco installation Under Construction.
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Holiday Tinker Festival & Tree Lighting
at Lewis H Latimer House, Queens
2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays with tinkering, tree lighting, hot cocoa, and music!
Free!
Kids
Friday, December 20, 2019
Special Express Writers Series
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Special needs adults with writing ability work on writing memoirs, stories, and poems.
Free!
Friday, December 27, 2019
Special Express Writers Series
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Special needs adults with writing ability work on writing memoirs, stories, and poems.
Free!
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Turn & Learn Compost Work Day (NYC Compost Project)
at Compost Demonstration Site (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The best way to learn about compost is to make it, and attending our Turn & Learns will make you a pro. Bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Free!
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Turn & Learn Compost Work Day (NYC Compost Project)
at Compost Demonstration Site (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The best way to learn about compost is to make it, and attending our Turn & Learns will make you a pro. Bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Free!
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Turn & Learn Compost Work Day (NYC Compost Project)
at Compost Demonstration Site (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The best way to learn about compost is to make it, and attending our Turn & Learns will make you a pro. Bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Free!
Friday, February 21, 2020
A Conversation with André Aciman
at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a reading and Q&A with André Aciman, about his latest novel Find Me. Published in 2019, it is a sequel to his 2007 novel Call Me by your Name.
Free!
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Turn & Learn Compost Work Day (NYC Compost Project)
at Compost Demonstration Site (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The best way to learn about compost is to make it, and attending our Turn & Learns will make you a pro. Bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Free!
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