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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
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Story time with Tots
at Multi-Use Room C (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn 
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Stories read to kids.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Memoir Writing
at Multi-Use Room A (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Easy class for seniors to learn how to write a Memoir.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Friday, September 30, 2022
Story time with Tots
at Multi-Use Room C (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Stories read to kids.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Kids
Bling for Seniors
at Multi-Use Room A (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Craft some artwork you can share and show off.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Mums and Bulbs: Flowers for Fall and Spring
at NYCHA Lexington Houses Community Garden, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Fall is a great time to enjoy nature’s final blossoms before winter and prepare for spring. In this workshop we’ll explore the world of mums, the classic fall showstopper,…
Free!
Public Gallery Tour
at Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationship between nature, culture, and site.
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Summer on the Husdon: Monuments Tour of Riverside Park North
at General Grant National Memorial (Grant's Tomb) (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The New York Historical Society and Summer on the Hudson partner for a monuments tour of Riverside Park, an Olmstead gem and one of New York City’s Scenic Landmarks.
Free!
Waterfront Walks
at Pier 1 Entrance (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy docents on a free tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s sustainable design, and how the Park came to life!
Free!
Public Garden Highlights Walk
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide—come back for an encore; each walk varies.
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Girl Talk
at Multi-Use Room A (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Girls, Talk, discussion, empowerment, life skills
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
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