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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, August 17, 2019
Farm & Compost Tours
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Discover what’s behind the scenes at QBG Farm & Compost. In this one-hour tour you will get a crash course on how we produce nutrient-rich compost from food scraps and horticultural waste.
Kids
Snug Harbor Art & Architecture Tour
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island 
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn about our 28 historic buildings dating from 1833, including six of the first New York City Landmarks and one of the finest collections of Greek Revival architecture.
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Adults Soul Painting Ceremony with Bianca Dominguez: Heal the Man in order to Heal the Land
at Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Building C) (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
During the ceremony, the karmic cords and the shadows of the self are illuminated to be acknowledged and healed through the power of breath, meditation, and creative expression.
Luscious Tropical Plants: Snug Harbor Garden Workshop
at Visitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
See how Snug Harbor horticulturists prepare for the coming season.
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Battle Week 2019: Maryland 400 Remembrance Ceremony
at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Old Stone House and our colleagues from the Michael A. Rawley American Legion Post for our annual remembrance of the Maryland 400.
Free!
Monday, August 19, 2019
Reel Talks
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Talks on movies, the culture of cinema, and filmmaking. Hosted by Film Connoisseur Scott Adlerberg.
Free!
Reel Talks
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
This week, Vanda Krefft discusses her book The Man Who Made the Movies: The Meteoric Rise and Tragic Fall of William Fox.
Free!
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Community Forum: Group Meeting for Devoe Park
at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join us at the first group meeting for Devoe Park. Share your ideas for the park, discuss what the community can do, and imagine how you and others can help. Community dinner included!
Free!
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Non-Fiction Authors
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
American history as seen through the eyes of preeminent authors. Produced in partnership with the New-York Historical Society. Photo Credit: Angelito Jusay
Free!
Thursday, August 22, 2019
NYPL StoryTime at Ollie's Playgound
at Ollie's Playground (in St. Nicholas Park), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join us for a free storytime event in partnership with the Hamilton Grange Branch of the New York Public Library.
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 23, 2019
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, August 24, 2019
Networking Workshop for Bronx Volunteers: Bronx Parks Connections
at Hostos Community College, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Mingle with community leaders, hear from Parks staff, get the latest resources from community organizations. Enjoy a free lunch and get plugged into a network of Bronx park volunteers.
Free!
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Non-Fiction Authors
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
American history as seen through the eyes of preeminent authors. Produced in partnership with the New-York Historical Society. Photo Credit: Angelito Jusay
Free!
Thursday, August 29, 2019
MAD. SQ. HORT: Hort Talks with Michael Purugganan, Ph.D
at Southern Fountain (in Madison Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a series of free, lively Park walkthroughs led by a diverse group of field experts who will discuss the horticulture of the Park through their unique perspectives.
Free!
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Networking Workshop for Queens Volunteers: Queens Parks Connections
at The Overlook (in Forest Park), Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
At this networking event and workshop, mingle with community leaders and Parks staff; and discover creative ways to recruit volunteers of all ages and keep them engaged. Dinner included.
Free!
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Summer on the Hudson Literary Lounge
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Summer on the Hudson and Lamprophonic team up to bring local writers of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction out into nature.
Free!
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Monarch Celebration
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us during what should be the height of monarch butterfly migration in our area. We’ll explore our gardens and natural areas in search of these charismatic creatures.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Sharing Our Farm Traditions: From the Caribbean to the Bronx
at La Finca del Sur, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
We will tour the garden, discuss Caribbean crops that grow well in this region, and hear about their connections with growing food.
Free!
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Wondrous Water
at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
On World Water Monitoring Day, we’ll address the importance of protecting our local water bodies and showcase how Randall's Island Park Alliance's staff track the water’s health!
Free!
Kids
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Roots Workshops: 'Choices Beyond Food'
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Learn practical and innovative ways you can take sustainability to the next level in your own community and beyond.
Free!
Friday, September 27, 2019
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 12, 2019
400 Years of Inequality: A People’s Observance
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
We invite the community to gather with us to nationally acknowledge and reflect upon the 400 years since Africans were first brought to Jamestown to be sold into bondage.
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 25, 2019
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!
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!
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