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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
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Workshop for Volunteers: Make New York City Greener with NYC Parks Stewardship and Partnerships for Parks
at Virtual/Online Events
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Partnerships for Parks and NYC Parks Stewardship present an introductory webinar on how to help make New York City greener. Speakers will showcase the different stewardship and…
Free!
Event
Thursday, May 19, 2022
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
Back Porch History with Andrea Mosterman
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join Andrea Mosterman of the University of New Orleans on the back porch of DFM! Andrea will be discussing her book titled "Spaces of Enslavement and Resistance in Dutch New York."
Free!
Friday, May 20, 2022
NYC520: Take a Walk on the Re-Wild Side! Part 1: Tour Soundview Oyster Reef
at Soundview Park, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Tour Soundview Oyster Reef with NYC Parks and Billion Oyster Project as part of a free event to celebrate NYC's 520 miles of waterfront this 5/20!
Free!
Event
A Life Lived - Oral Story Telling for Adults: Virtual and Live
at St. Mary's Recreation Center, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Many older adults have lived a life they often do not share. In this class, participants will tell their stories to record for themselves or leave behind as a legacy for their families.
Free!
NYC520: Take a Walk on the Re-Wild Side! Part 2: Tour the 180th Street Fish Ladder
at River Park (in Bronx Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Tour the Bronx River Garden 180th Street Fish Ladder as part of a free event to celebrate NYC's 520 miles of waterfront this 5/20!
Free!
Event
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
NYC520: Gowanus Neighborhood Plan Walking Tour
at Gowanus Canal, Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Free event to celebrate NYC's 520 miles of waterfront this 5/20! Gowanus Neighborhood Plan Walking Tour with DCP and NYC Parks.
Free!
Event
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Book Club
at Multi-Use Room A (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Book Club.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Girl Talk
at Multi-Use Room C (in McCarren Play Center), Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Girls, Talk, discussion, empowerment, life skills
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
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