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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
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Honey Extraction Demonstration
at Ecology Building (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Drop in and see the sticky process of extracting honey from the comb with our resident bee experts.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Doodle to Da Beat Bronx
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval) , Bronx
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
This art workshop will help you learn how to distress from everyday life pressure through doodling. No prior knowledge of drawing is needed. Beginners are welcome. Supplies will be…
Free!
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Honey Extraction Demonstration
at Ecology Building (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Drop in and see the sticky process of extracting honey from the comb with our resident bee experts.
Heather Garden Design Tour with Public Garden Designer Ronda M. Brands
at
Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan 
1:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join public garden designer Ronda M. Brands for a behind-the-scenes look at the design and planting scheme of the three-acre Heather Garden.
Free!
Event
Common Threads Workshop
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Artist Kat Granados will be leading a crocheting circle in the Parlor Room. She will discuss some techniques that would’ve been implemented in this room in the 1800s.
Free!
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Screenwriting Process
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
This writing series will workshop the following topics: Discovering Visual Elements; Creating Characters; Plots and Outlines; Proper Screening Format, and more!
Free!
Monday, October 10, 2016
Falconry Presentation: Skyhunters in Flight
at
Wave Hill
, Bronx
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
Hear about the ancient sport of falconry and meet live raptors from around the world.
Friday, October 14, 2016
Arts, Culture & Fun: Nuyorican Poets Cafe
at Lyons Pool , Staten Island
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Kick off the Conversation Series
Free!
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Culture & Arts Festival
at
Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Morris-Jumel Mansion's annual CAFe celebrates the uniquely diverse arts and culture of New York, from Broadway performers to authors to craft artisans to local restaurants.
Free!
Event
Open House New York: Fort Tryon Park Cottage and The Heather Garden
at
The Cottage (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
,
Stone Pillars (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Garden and cottage tours start every 30 minutes (max. 20 guests).
Free!
Event
Arts, Culture & Fun: SET UP & POSE! Studio Lighting Photo Workshop
at
St. James Recreation Center (in St. James Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn basic techniques of studio photography lighting and setting up equipment for a portrait shoot. Everyone will get to pose for their portrait and experience the…
Free!
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Open House New York: Fort Tryon Park Cottage and The Heather Garden
at
The Cottage (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
,
Stone Pillars (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Garden and cottage tours start every 30 minutes (max. 20 guests).
Free!
Event
Sunday Salon: Jill Freedman
at
Alice Austen House Museum (in Alice Austen Park) , Staten Island
5:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Get up close and personal with NYC’s great street photographers in this new series of talks led by the museum’s curator Paul Moakley.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
The Altered Landscape: A Talk by Paul Moakley
at
Staten Island Arts , Staten Island
7:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Join Freshkills Park for a talk by Paul Moakley on the history of the human-altered landscape through photography from 1960 to present.
Free!
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Common Threads Workshop
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Artist Kat Granados will be leading a crocheting circle in our Parlor Room. She will go over some techniques that would’ve been implemented in this room in the 1800s.
Free!
Saturday, October 29, 2016
From Poe's Porch
at Edgar Allan Poe Cottage (in Poe Park) , Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
The Bronx County Historical Society and Bronx Council on the Arts presents a new social justice-driven poetry reading and workshop series at Poe Park.
Free!
Event
Meet the Artist: Denise Treizman
at
Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Denise Treizman’s playful sculptural installation emphasizes the throwaway culture prevalent today, juxtaposing vestiges of urban culture with the natural environment surrounding the gallery.
Free!
Nature Scavenger Hunt at Fort Tryon
at Billings Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
Explore Fort Tryon Park's flora and fauna during a family scavenger hunt. Families will work together on a quest to identify the unique wildlife that is native to New York City.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Autumn Fungi: The Eaters & The Eaten
at
Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park) , Manhattan
10:30 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join Paul Sadowski as he presents a short visual presentation showing mushrooms common to the park. Then head out on a hike in the forest to seek out mushrooms.
Free!
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Vintage Camera Day
at
Alice Austen House Museum (in Alice Austen Park) , Staten Island
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Marvel at the art of photography with hands on demonstrations and displays of vintage cameras.
Free!
Screenwriting Process
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
This writing series will workshop the following topics: Discovering Visual Elements; Creating Characters; Plots and Outlines; Proper Screening Format, and more!
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun; SET UP & POSE! Studio Lighting Photo Workshop
at
St. James Recreation Center (in St. James Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Participants will learn basic techniques of studio photography lighting and setting up equipment for a portrait shoot. Everyone will get to pose for their portrait and experience the…
Free!
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Screenwriting Process
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
This writing series will workshop the following topics: Discovering Visual Elements; Creating Characters; Plots and Outlines; Proper Screening Format, and more!
Free!
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