Street Types: Turn of the Century Portraiture By Alice Austen
Date: May 26, 2013 This show explores the portraits Alice Austen made on the streets of Manhattan at the turn of the last century. Her curious work captured the faces of New York City’s working class,...
View ArticleFreshkills Park May Birding Tour
Date: May 26, 2013 Join us as we search for the birds of Freshkills Park along the site's wetlands, creeks and meadows. This tour, like all our bi-monthly birding tours, will be held jointly with...
View ArticleTree Care Workshop hosted by The Jackson Heights Beautification Group
Date: May 26, 2013Help water and care for the 80,000 new street trees that have been planted across New York City. Join the MillionTreesNYC to give trees a little "Tree LC" and stewardship, and help...
View ArticleIt's My Park Day at West 181st Street Community Garden
Date: May 26, 2013On It's My Park Day, join the West 181st Street Beautification Project as they beautify the garden space along the steps. Volunteers are needed for sweeping, weeding, litter pickup...
View ArticleTai-Chi in the Greenbelt
Date: May 26, 2013Join Tai-Chi instructor Raymond Yuen for Tai-Chi sessions overlooking our beautiful and inspiring woodlands. All fitness levels are welcome. Classes are ongoing year-round, but are...
View ArticleCatch & Release Fishing
Date: May 26, 2013 Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must...
View ArticleThe Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands Exhibit
Date: May 26, 2013 Use this hands-on exhibit to illuminate the history, ecology, and management of the woodlands and learn why these landscapes are so essential to the purpose of Central Park. The...
View ArticleWoodland Discovery Kit in Central Park
Date: May 26, 2013 Visit The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands exhibit and start exploring the North Woods on your own by borrowing a North Woods Discovery Kit stocked with binoculars, a...
View ArticleBirding for Families
Date: May 26, 2013 Experience Central Park as a precious bird habitat and learn how to spot our feathered neighbors on a walk with NYC Audubon. Binoculars available to borrow ; space is limited; please...
View ArticleSpend your summer in the Greenbelt: High Rock Camp and Mini Camp
Date: May 26, 2013 High Rock Summer Day Camp and Mini Camp are taking reservations for their 2013 summer season. For more information on both High Rock Summer Day Camp and Mini Camp follow the links...
View ArticleRed Knots and Horseshoe Crabs
Date: May 26, 2013 Come see the annual mating ritual of the horseshoe crabs as they come ashore to lay eggs. Also present will be red knots, sanderlings, ruddy turnstones and other shorebirds to feed...
View ArticleBirding
Date: May 26, 2013 We offer birding programs throughout the year and our Exploration series focuses on unique wildlife viewing opportunities during particular seasons. Birding programs are appropriate...
View ArticleCelebrate National Bike Month at QBG
Date: May 26, 2013Ride your bike to QBG during the month of May and receive 50% off admission. Lock up your wheels at our bike racks and take a stroll to see the flowers (bicycles not allowed...
View ArticleArt Exhibit: Fish & Crushed Can Story- Mixed Media
Date: May 26, 2013This mixed media exhibit by artist Iandry Randriamandroso is created from discarded, crushed aluminum cans found on the streets, and cardboard and burlap from local grocery, along...
View ArticleSummer on the Hudson: Tai Chi
Date: May 26, 2013Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.Start time: 8:00 amEnd time: 9:00 amContact phone:...
View ArticleFree Tai Chi in the Park
Date: May 26, 2013Led by certified instructors from the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA, these classes offer the opportunity to learn Taoist Tai Chi, improve one's health, relax, and exercise in an...
View ArticleFree Yoga in the Park
Date: May 26, 2013Kripalu Yoga is a system of hatha yoga that integrates body postures, breathing techniques, relaxation, and meditation. Taught by Monique Schubert and Yojaida Estrella, participants...
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