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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
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Saving Seeds in NYC: Local Seed Keeping Initiatives Panel
at Virtual/Online Workshop
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
This virtual panel will highlight the various ongoing seed keeping initiatives in and around New York City that community gardeners can get involved with.
Free!
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Workshop for Volunteers: Working with NYC Parks, How to Build Relationships
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This webinar will help lay the groundwork for a mutually beneficial relationship with NYC Parks so you can best advocate for projects in your community.
Free!
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Open Orchard School: Heirloom Apples and Pears
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
In this webinar, artist and orchardist Sam Van Aken will share the often lost or forgotten stories of these rare fruits—stories that are woven into the story of NYC itself.
Free!
Friday, May 21, 2021
Open Orchard School: Heirloom Stonefruit
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
In this webinar, artist and orchardist Sam Van Aken will share the often lost or forgotten stories of rare stonefruits (such as peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, and cherries)—stories that are woven into the story of NYC itself.
Free!
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
For Community Groups Interested in Becoming a Nonprofit: Is 501(c)(3) for Me?
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
With Lawyers Alliance for New York, we'll go step-by-step through the process of incorporation & tax exemption, leaving you with a better picture of whether 501(c)(3) is right for you.
Free!
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Saving Seeds in NYC: Basics of Saving Dry and Wet Seeds
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of how to save both dry and wet seeds of common garden veggie crops and herbs. Saving the seeds from the crops you grow can help save money, preserve heirloom varieties, and more.
Free!
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Open Orchard School: Basics of Fruit Tree Care
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
The Open Orchard School series gives participants a hands-on, behind-the-scenes view of the creation of The Open Orchard, a future public orchard containing 100 trees and hundreds of rare and heirloom varieties once grown in the NYC region.
Free!
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Radical Tenderness: Trans for Trans Portraiture Panel Discussion
at Alice Austen House Museum (in Alice Austen Park), Staten Island 
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
In partnership with New York Historical Society and the Stonewall 50 Consortium. A one-hour panel with virtual tour of Radical Tenderness: Trans for Trans Portraiture. Panelists…
Free!
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Children’s Read Aloud
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
An interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills along with question and discussion activities that build community.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Children’s Read Aloud
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
An interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills along with question and discussion activities that build community.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 4, 2021
Children’s Read Aloud
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
An interactive read-aloud that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills along with question and discussion activities that build community.
Free!
Kids
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