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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
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Gallery Drop-In with Artists and Curators
at
Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill) , Bronx 
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
rtists will speak to their specific environmental concerns and the way that they study birds and habitat to create their work.
Free!
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
CANCELLED: Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Feria Internacional del Libro Cruzando Puentes
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Facilitated by Spanish writer, Juan Navidad, Books Crossing Bridges, brings over 20 international writers for celebration of Books Crossing Bridges followed by a Q and A.
Free!
Gallery Tour
at
Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Learn about Glyndor Gallery exhibitions on a tour led by Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow.
Free!
Planting Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes
at Urban Harvest Community Garden , Brooklyn
5:30 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Potatoes and sweet potatoes come in all shapes and colors. Learn the secrets to planting these underground wonders with an opportunity to dig in the dirt.
Free!
Community Forum: Share Your Ideas for a Resilient East Harlem
at DREAM Charter School , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
The goal is to identify how the neighborhood can be stronger and safer in the face of climate change. Come meet the team and share your ideas. Refreshments will be served.
Free!
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Bryant Park Author: Bringing Riverdale High Alive with Graphic Novels
at
Reading Room (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
12:30 p.m.
–1:45 p.m.
Hear Thomas Pitilli, Archie Comics artist, discuss how he brings Riverdale High alive in Archie Comics.
Free!
Event
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Bryant Park HSBC Business & Finance: My Father's Business
at
Reading Room (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
12:30 p.m.
–1:45 p.m.
Cal Turner, Former CEO of Dollar General, discusses his new book "My Father's Business: The Small-Town Values That Built Dollar General into a Billion-Dollar Company".
Free!
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Cafe Fuerte Mujeres Fuerte: Telling Our Stories - Vision Board Workshop
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
1:00 p.m.
–3:30 p.m.
We will look at our dreams and aspirations and how we can visualize those dreams.
Free!
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Gallery Tour
at
Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Learn about Glyndor Gallery exhibitions on a tour led by Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow.
Free!
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Gallery Tour
at
Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Learn about Glyndor Gallery exhibitions on a tour led by Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow.
Free!
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Bryant Park Author: Summer Reads
at
Reading Room (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
12:30 p.m.
–1:45 p.m.
Get the inside scoop on the authors' work, then stick around and get your book signed.
Free!
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Public Art Opening Reception: Out of Thin Air by Sari Carel
at
City Hall Park
, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
From Friday, June 1 to Sunday, July 8, 2018, visitors of City Hall Park can experience an immersive soundscape composed entirely of the sounds of breathing.
Free!
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Art-Making at Queens Green Day
at Socrates Sculpture Park , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Join Socrates' artists and local partners for activities and art-making opportunities as part of the new Queens Green Day.
Free!
Kids
Queens Green Day
at Socrates Sculpture Park , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
The inaugural Queens Green Day is a celebration of all things “green” – local ecological initiatives, food justice, gardening, urban farming, and healthy living.
Free!
Kids
Urban Gardening Techniques in English and Español
at Socrates Sculpture Park , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
As part of Socrates’ Queens Green Day, farmers Rob McGrath and Cristhian Monedero will facilitate interactive presentations of urban gardening techniques.
Free!
Go Green! Brooklyn Festival
at 900 Lorimer Street (in McCarren Park) , Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.
–5:00 a.m.
Go Green is a fun and informative day of exhibits and activities promoting Earth Day values for the thousands of park-goers.
Free!
Kids
Meet the Artist: Austin Ballard
at
Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Artist Austin Ballard will discuss his installation "Rumors" with Curator of Visual Arts Eileen Jeng Lynch in this artist talk.
Sunday, June 3, 2018
Turtle & Shell Show and Tell
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
1:00 p.m.
–1:30 p.m.
Our youngest visitors and their families are invited to drop by this informal info station to see turtle shells, eggs and meet a live turtle.
Kids
Nature Presentation: Turtle Talk
at
Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Join environmental educator Carl Heitmuller from the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum for an informative (and humorous) foray into the world of turtles.
Free!
Kids
Fey Nan Bwa: A Haitian Herb and Song Workshop with Sirene
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join Vodou Priestess Sirene Dantor Rene for an afternoon of singing and learning about Haitian herbal wellness.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Gallery Tour
at
Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Learn about Glyndor Gallery exhibitions on a tour led by Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow.
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Self Advocacy for Individuals with Special Needs
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–11:00 a.m.
This group will be a welcoming and inclusive place for adults with disabilities to learn about, discuss, and address the social and political issues which are most important to them.
Free!
Working in Brooklyn: Early 20th Century Industry
at
Hendrick I. Lott House
, Brooklyn
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Did you know that its waterfront factories represented the cutting edge of architecture and engineering at the turn of the twentieth century?Come learn about Brooklyn's forgotten industrial landscape.
Free!
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Gallery Tour
at
Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Learn about Glyndor Gallery exhibitions on a tour led by Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Broad Channel Flag Day
at East 16th Road to East 18th Road on Cross Bay Boulevard (in Broad Channel Park) , Queens
5:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
In celebration of Flag Day, join us for an evening of children's activities, arts and crafts, face painting, entertainment, music, refreshments, and giveaways!
Free!
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Bartow's Literary Elevenses Book Club
at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (in Pelham Bay Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Join Museum Guides Laura DeRiggi and Caitlyn Sellar as they lead a historical-fiction book club where literature and tea blend for a savory adventure.
Free!
Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Means of Production / Methods of Repair with Pam Reyes
at Socrates Sculpture Park , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Come learn the ancient art of weaving in this creative and practical workshop.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Native Pollinators Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Environmental educator Tim Stanley of Native Beeology and naturalist Paul Keim lead this walk to observe our local pollinators at work.
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Gallery Tour
at
Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Learn about Glyndor Gallery exhibitions on a tour led by Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Self Advocacy for Individuals with Special Needs
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–11:00 a.m.
This group will be a welcoming and inclusive place for adults with disabilities to learn about, discuss, and address the social and political issues which are most important to them.
Free!
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Bartow's Literary Elevenses Book Club
at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (in Pelham Bay Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Join Museum Guides Laura DeRiggi and Caitlyn Sellar as they lead a historical-fiction book club where literature and tea blend for a savory adventure.
Free!
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Self Advocacy for Individuals with Special Needs
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–11:00 a.m.
This group will be a welcoming and inclusive place for adults with disabilities to learn about, discuss, and address the social and political issues which are most important to them.
Free!
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Self Advocacy for Individuals with Special Needs
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–11:00 a.m.
This group will be a welcoming and inclusive place for adults with disabilities to learn about, discuss, and address the social and political issues which are most important to them.
Free!
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Summer on the Hudson: Art in the Parks Potluck Artist Talk
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Meet, greet, and potluck picnic with Riverside Park South artist Sarah E. Brook to learn about our newest sculpture on display, Viewfinding.
Free!
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Self Advocacy for Individuals with Special Needs
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–11:00 a.m.
This group will be a welcoming and inclusive place for adults with disabilities to learn about, discuss, and address the social and political issues which are most important to them.
Free!
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Self Advocacy for Individuals with Special Needs
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–11:00 a.m.
This group will be a welcoming and inclusive place for adults with disabilities to learn about, discuss, and address the social and political issues which are most important to them.
Free!
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Self Advocacy for Individuals with Special Needs
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
10:00 a.m.
–11:00 a.m.
This group will be a welcoming and inclusive place for adults with disabilities to learn about, discuss, and address the social and political issues which are most important to them.
Free!
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Communication and Socialization for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
at
Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park) , Bronx
11:00 a.m.
–11:45 a.m.
An opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to meet new people, socialize, and communicate about a variety of topics using words, sign language, and picture communication.
Free!
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