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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, October 20, 2019
Exhibition – Death, Mourning, and the Hereafter in Mid-19th Century New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Poignant scenes throughout the house explore 19th-century customs surrounding death, a time, unlike today, when death and mourning were pervasive and integral parts of life.
Open House New York: Conference House Park Edition
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
As part of the citywide Open House New York Weekend, the historic houses of Conference House Park will be open for self-guided tours.
Free!
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Monday, October 21, 2019
Exhibition – Death, Mourning, and the Hereafter in Mid-19th Century New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Poignant scenes throughout the house explore 19th-century customs surrounding death, a time, unlike today, when death and mourning were pervasive and integral parts of life.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Exhibition – Death, Mourning, and the Hereafter in Mid-19th Century New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Poignant scenes throughout the house explore 19th-century customs surrounding death, a time, unlike today, when death and mourning were pervasive and integral parts of life.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Exhibition – Death, Mourning, and the Hereafter in Mid-19th Century New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Poignant scenes throughout the house explore 19th-century customs surrounding death, a time, unlike today, when death and mourning were pervasive and integral parts of life.
Gracie Book Club Presents: Erika L. Sánchez's I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join the Gracie Book Club and Author Erika L. Sánchez to discuss her Young Adult novel, I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, New York Times bestseller and finalist for the National Book Award.
Free!
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Exhibition – Death, Mourning, and the Hereafter in Mid-19th Century New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Poignant scenes throughout the house explore 19th-century customs surrounding death, a time, unlike today, when death and mourning were pervasive and integral parts of life.
Community Connections 2019: An Evening of Networking for Community Park Groups
at Educational Alliance, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join us for a fun evening of networking with other NYC green space enthusiasts, as well as NYC organizations and agencies with resources to share. Enjoy refreshments on the roof deck,…
Free!
Friday, October 25, 2019
Exhibition – Death, Mourning, and the Hereafter in Mid-19th Century New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Poignant scenes throughout the house explore 19th-century customs surrounding death, a time, unlike today, when death and mourning were pervasive and integral parts of life.
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!
Free Community Friday
at Westchester Avenue Park Entrance (in Concrete Plant Park), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance on the last Friday of the month from June through October for fun activities including Foodway tours, free paddling, art workshops, and more!
Free!
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Exhibition – Death, Mourning, and the Hereafter in Mid-19th Century New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Poignant scenes throughout the house explore 19th-century customs surrounding death, a time, unlike today, when death and mourning were pervasive and integral parts of life.
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Exhibition – Death, Mourning, and the Hereafter in Mid-19th Century New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Poignant scenes throughout the house explore 19th-century customs surrounding death, a time, unlike today, when death and mourning were pervasive and integral parts of life.
Monday, October 28, 2019
Exhibition – Death, Mourning, and the Hereafter in Mid-19th Century New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Poignant scenes throughout the house explore 19th-century customs surrounding death, a time, unlike today, when death and mourning were pervasive and integral parts of life.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Exhibition – Death, Mourning, and the Hereafter in Mid-19th Century New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Poignant scenes throughout the house explore 19th-century customs surrounding death, a time, unlike today, when death and mourning were pervasive and integral parts of life.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Exhibition – Death, Mourning, and the Hereafter in Mid-19th Century New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Poignant scenes throughout the house explore 19th-century customs surrounding death, a time, unlike today, when death and mourning were pervasive and integral parts of life.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Exhibition – Death, Mourning, and the Hereafter in Mid-19th Century New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Poignant scenes throughout the house explore 19th-century customs surrounding death, a time, unlike today, when death and mourning were pervasive and integral parts of life.
Friday, November 1, 2019
Exhibition – Death, Mourning, and the Hereafter in Mid-19th Century New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Poignant scenes throughout the house explore 19th-century customs surrounding death, a time, unlike today, when death and mourning were pervasive and integral parts of life.
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, November 2, 2019
Autumn Mushroom Presentation and Walk
at Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Paul Sadowski at Payson Center as he presents a visual presentation showing mushrooms common to Inwood Hill Park. Then follow Paul on an exploration hike of the forest
Free!
Exhibition – Death, Mourning, and the Hereafter in Mid-19th Century New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Poignant scenes throughout the house explore 19th-century customs surrounding death, a time, unlike today, when death and mourning were pervasive and integral parts of life.
Sunday, November 3, 2019
Exhibition – Death, Mourning, and the Hereafter in Mid-19th Century New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Poignant scenes throughout the house explore 19th-century customs surrounding death, a time, unlike today, when death and mourning were pervasive and integral parts of life.
Monday, November 4, 2019
Exhibition – Death, Mourning, and the Hereafter in Mid-19th Century New York
at Merchant's House Museum, Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Poignant scenes throughout the house explore 19th-century customs surrounding death, a time, unlike today, when death and mourning were pervasive and integral parts of life.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
All About ULURP: Who Decides How Land is Used in NYC?
at United Community Centers, Brooklyn
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the different players involved in decisions about land use and development and the role that communities can play in decision-making.
Free!
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Beekeeping in Community Gardens
at The Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Learn from a panel of beekeeping community gardeners on how to get started, what resources are available to beginner and advanced beekeepers, and the challenges and rewards of beekeeping in a community garden.
Free!
Friday, November 8, 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, November 15, 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!
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Washington
at Cafe Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Watch a blacksmith demonstration and American troops perform and lead military drills! Listen to live 18th-century music, make arts and crafts and play games from the revolutionary period.
Free!
Event
Friday, November 22, 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, November 29, 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, November 30, 2019
The New York City History Club: The Hidden Streams and Wetlands of Manahatta
at Washington Square Arch (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we discuss the hidden parkland of the area formerly known as Manahatta.
Free!
Friday, December 6, 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 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!
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!
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