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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
Friday, January 18, 2019
Preparing your Garden for Spring: Lunch Hour Learning Monthly Series
at Alley Pond Environmental Center, Queens
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
The workshop will cover soil testing, cover crops, compost application, and planning tips to help you get your garden rolling as soon as the weather warms up.
Saturday, January 19, 2019
The Garden and Beyond: An Afternoon of History at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx 
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Learn about Wave Hill’s illustrious residents and architecture. Then, a behind-the-scenes tour of the winter garden includes access to areas of Wave Hill not open to the public!
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Growing Up Under the Influence: A Horticultural Lecture by Colin Cabot
at NY School of Interior Design, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This year’s three lectures illuminate how deeply an intimate garden like Wave Hill is embedded in the larger world of horticulture.
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Saturday, January 26, 2019
6th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder... Closing Reception
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
This is your last chance to see the work and meet and greet the artists!
Free!
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Winter Workspace Drop-In Sunday
at Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Artists in the Winter Workspace program share their studio practice with visitors on this Drop-In Sunday.
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Restorative Garden Design
at GreenThumb Office, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This workshop will focus on designing a garden from the ground up, with a focus on applying environmental psychology principles to design gardens that benefit both plants and people.
Free!
Monsignor Kett Playground Public Scoping Meeting
at Dyckman Cornerstone Center (in Monsignor Kett Playground), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come share your input on the playground's future at this important meeting. We will develop a schematic design, which will be presented to Community Board 12 for public review.
Free!
Saturday, February 2, 2019
Public Art Event: Student-Led Workshops with Artist Nick Kozak
at Pats Lawn (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Nick Kozak’s installation Opposition Position challenges us to examine our education system and to stage our own educational interactions in this classroom in the park.
Free!
To Sleep or Not to Sleep: Winter Survival Strategies Nature Presentation
at Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Discover the amazing, sometimes strange, adaptations that allow native amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds to survive harsh New York winters.
Sunday, February 3, 2019
Winter Workspace Drop-In Sunday
at Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Artists in the Winter Workspace program share their studio practice with visitors on this Drop-In Sunday.
Saturday, February 9, 2019
The African American Contribution to Washington Heights
at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
This lecture will focus on exceptional prominent African Americans who lived in and around Washington Heights and the neighborhood surrounding the Museum.
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Winter Workspace Drop-In Sunday
at Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Artists in the Winter Workspace program share their studio practice with visitors on this Drop-In Sunday.
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Crazy for Composting
at Watson Building at New York Botanical Garden (in Bronx Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Are you passionate about composting but want more from your bin? These sessions provide the practical tips, advice, and encouragement you need to take composting to the next level.
Free!
Winter Workspace Session 1 Open Studios
at Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Individual artists share their studio practice with the public on this open studio day.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Bryant Park Winter Poetry with Get Fresh Books LLC
at Kinokuniya Bookstore, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Bryant Park Poetry goes indoors to Kinokuniya Bookstore for the winter. This month features Victor Alcindor, Marina Carreira, Darla Himeles, and Lynne McEniry. In partnership with Get Fresh Books LLC.
Free!
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
The Evolution of Chanticleer’s Gravel Garden: A Horticultural Lecture by Lisa Roper
at NY School of Interior Design, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Roper will speak about how form, texture, color, and rhythm are carefully considered as she plants and edits photography serving to inform her design decisions.
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Public Art Event: Student-Led Workshops with Artist Nick Kozak
at Pats Lawn (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Nick Kozak’s installation Opposition Position challenges us to examine our education system and to stage our own educational interactions in this classroom in the park.
Free!
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Art in the Garden Closing Reception & Artist Talk: Organic Emergence
at Queens Botanical Garden, Queens
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Take one last look at Organic Emergence, meet the artist, and join us for a closing reception. Registration is required.
Free!
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Staten Island Garden Get Together
at Snug Harbor, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
We invite you to a forum for Staten Island community members to learn more about starting, growing, or joining a community garden.
Free!
El Comadrazo
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
This is a cultural networking event or gathering of Las Comadres. Engage in life-enhancing dialogue about education, employment, experiences, opportunities, culture, and social capital resources.
Free!
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Bryant Park Winter Poetry with Tupelo Press
at Kinokuniya Bookstore, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Bryant Park Poetry goes indoors to Kinokuniya Bookstore for the winter. This month features Chaun Ballard, Joseph Campana, Mario Chard, and Nomi Stone. In partnership with Tupelo Press.
Free!
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Bryant Park Winter Poetry with Spork Press
at Kinokuniya Bookstore, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Bryant Park Poetry goes indoors to Kinokuniya Bookstore for the winter. This month features Dorothy Chan, Rae Gouirand, Paul Legault, and David Welch. In partnership with Spork Press.
Free!
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