Brooklyn Queens Land Trust
Garden or Out in Nature Events in New York Metro Area and Beyond
Jan 09, 2006
Latest listings: (these will be moved into sections, as soon as this page is reorganizeed.
Event: Free Composting Workshop*
Date, Time: April 1, 2009 4:30pm
Where: PS 76 - 203 W. 120th Street
St. Nicholas/AC Powell Blvd.
Harlem, NY
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Event: 2nd Health & Wellness Expo
Workshop: Growing Green - How to Start a CO-OP
Date: Saturday April 4, 2009
Where: Essex County Community College
Smith Hall, West Market & Martin Luthor King Jr. Blvd., Newark NJ 07102
Contact: 973 877-3219 or 973 215-8569
Giveaways to the fist 50 people.
Guestspeakers, food, music.
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NEW YORK PARKS AND RECREATIONS 2009 EVENTS
Going Green in Queens
Interested in "greening" your lifestyle but don't know where to start? Looking for local environmental groups to join, or ways to strengthen your current group? Attend Going Green in Queens this Saturday at Al Oerter Recreation Center for access to free workshops, exhibits, food, giveaways, and more.
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Third Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Parks is beginning its Easter activities a bit early this year. Although the official holiday is still weeks away, you can bring your little bunny to Kaiser Park in Brooklyn this Saturday for our first Easter egg hunt of the season. By the time April 12 arrives, he or she will be the fastest egg finder around!
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Other weekend highlights are below. Please check our calendar for a complete list of events in your neighborhood.
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Friday, March 27
Children's Furniture & Family Life
1:00 p.m.?–5:00 p.m.
Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
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Saturday, March 28
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Early Spring Migrants
9:00 a.m.
Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
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Volunteer with the Friends of Pelham Bay!
9:45 a.m.
Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
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Early Spring Nature Walk with Mike Feller
10:00 a.m.?–12:00 p.m.
Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
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Ponds of the Park: Alley Pond
11:00 a.m.?–1:30 p.m.
Alley Pond Park, Queens
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Brooklyn Brews
1:00 p.m.
Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn
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Nature?’s Fakers
1:00 p.m.
Bloomingdale Park, Staten Island
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Forest Pathology
1:00 p.m.
Prospect Park, Brooklyn
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Sunday, March 29
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Designing a Native Plant Garden
10:00 a.m.
Marine Park, Brooklyn
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Spring Cleaning
10:00 a.m.?–2:00 p.m.
Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan
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Tree ID
11:00 a.m.
Fort Totten Park, Queens
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Return of the Plover
12:00 p.m.
Rockaway Beach, Queens
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Garden Walk
12:00 p.m.
Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan
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March of the Penguins
1:00 p.m.
Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
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History Club: Richmond Turnpike
1:00 p.m.
Willowbrook Park, Staten Island
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Upcoming Events
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Seed Giveaway
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
9:00 a.m.?–7:00 p.m.
GreenThumb Office, Manhattan
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National Garden Month
April 2009
Citywide
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5th Annual Shearing of the Heather Garden
Saturday, April 4, 2009
9:45 a.m.?–12:30 p.m.
Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan
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Boardwalk Barrels of Fun
Saturday, April 4, 2009
10:00 a.m.?–2:00 p.m.
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk, Brooklyn
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Paralympic Sport New York City
Saturday, April 4, 2009
11:00 a.m.?–1:00 p.m.
Forest Park, Queens
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Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 2009
1:30 p.m.
Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
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Run for the Parks
Sunday, April 5, 2009
8:00 a.m.
Central Park, Manhattan
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Nature Photography Series: Black & White
Sunday, April 5, 2009
10:00 a.m.
Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
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BOTANICAL GARDENS & ARBORETA
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Bailey Arboretum - Locust Valley
2009 Events are not yet posted on their website.
The Arboretum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 to 4:30. Admission is free, donations are greatly appreciated. To make reservations for an event, learn more about renting Bailey House, or discuss volunteer opportunities call 516 571 8020.
www.baileyarboretum.org
194 Bayville Rd
Locust Valley, NY 11560
(516) 571-8020
Map: http://www.recreationparks.net/NY/nassau/bailey-arboretum-county-park-lattingtown
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BAYNARD CUTTING ARBORETUM
Location and Contact:
440 Montauk Hwy
Great River, NY 11739
(516) 581-1002
www.bayardcuttingarboretum.com
2009 Events:
March 15 ?– Flying Forms ?– Tami Morse, harpsichord & Marc Levine, baroque violin
Sunday Afternoon 2 PM -
Carriage House, Bayard Cutting Arboretum
March 22 ?– Jacqueline Schwab ?– piano
Sunday Afternoon 2 PM -
Carriage House, Bayard Cutting Arboretum
March 29 ?– Cross Island ?– cello, clarinet & piano
Sunday Afternoon 2 PM -
Carriage House, Bayard Cutting Arboretum
The Bayard Cutting Arboretum Horticultural Society is a volunteer organization based at the Arboretum. BCHAS offers horticultural classes and programs. For the most up to date information on classes and programs offered by BCAHS please visit their website at http://www.BCAHS.net.
Needlepoint for Beginners ~ Miriam Acard, Instructor from Stitch by Stitch, Ltd.
Here?’s a new offering that we are hoping will be of interest. Needlepoint for Beginners is a class that will show you the basics of the technique. You will be able to complete a botanical project within the allowed time- frame, or have enough knowledge to continue completing your project at home. It will be a simple botanical design of a leaf that can become a small picture, the beginning of a pillow, or perhaps a pocket covering?—and, maybe, even a new creative pastime! Come join us.
All the supplies are included with the exception that you bring your own small scissors.
Sunday afternoon, February 8 (Snow date Feb. 15)
1:30pm-3:30pm?–downstairs in the Carriage House (There is a concert upstairs)
Fee: $ 30 /BCAHS Members $ 25
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Brooklyn
New York Botanical Garden - Bronx
Old Westbury Gardens - Old Westbury
Planting Fields Arboretum - Oyster Bay
Queens Botanical Garden - Flushing
Staten Island Compost Project
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
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CHILDERN'S MUSEUMS
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Brooklyn Children's Museum - Brooklyn
Children's Museum of the Arts - Manhattan
Children's Museum of Manhattan - Manhattan
Children's Museum of the Native American - Manhattan
Staten Island Children's Museum - Staten Island
Environmental Education / Nature Centers
Alley Pond Environmental Center - Douglaston
Butler Preserve - Katonah
Central Park - Manhattan
Central Westchester Audubon - White Plains
Clay Pit Ponds Preserve - Staten Island
Community Gardens - mainly Brooklyn Queens, but...
Eugene and Agnes Meyer Preserve - Katonah
Fresh Kills - Staten Island
Garvies Point Preserve - Glen Cove
Greenburgh Nature Center - Scarsdale
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge - Brooklyn
Lefferts Historical House - Brooklyn
Lenoir Preserve - Yonkers
Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex - Various Long Island
Manitoga - Garrison
Marine Nature Study Area - Oceanside
Marshlands Conservancy - Rye
Muttontown Preserve - East Norwich
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
Prospect Park Wildlife Center - Brooklyn
Queens Wildlife Conservation Center - Flushing Meadows
Rye Nature Center - Rye
Sands Point Preserve - Port Washington
Saw Mill Audubon Society - Chappaqua
Taconic Outdoor Education Center - Cold Spring
Teatown Lake Reservation - Ossining
Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary - Oyster Bay
Trailside Nature Museum at Pound Ridge - Cross River
Wave Hill - Bronx
Weinberg Nature Center - Scarsdale
Westmoreland Sanctuary - Mount Kisco
Ethnic Culture
African Art, Museum of - Manhattan
Asia Society - Manhattan
China Institute - Manhattan
Museum of Chinese in the Americas - Manhattan
El Museo del Barrio - Manhattan
Jewish Museum - Manhattan
Judaica Museum - Bronx
National Museum of the American Indian - Manhattan
Polish American Museum - Port Washington
Studio Museum in Harlem - Manhattan
Ukrainian Museum - Manhattan
Yeshiva University Museum - Manhattan
Farms, Historical & Interpretive
Hallockville Farm Museum - Riverhead
Muscoot Farm Complex - Katonah
Queens County Farm Museum - Floral Park
Suffolk County Farm & Education Center - Yaphank
Historical Museums, Houses & Sites
Abigail Adams Smith Museum - Manhattan
Alice Austen House - Staten Island
American Immigrant Wall of Honor - Ellis Island
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum - Bronx
Boscobel - Garrison
Bowne House - Flushing
Bronx County Historical Society - Bronx
Brooklyn's History Museum - Brooklyn
City of New York, Museum of - Manhattan
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum - Cold Spring Harbor
Conference House - Staten Island
Cooper-Hewitt Museum - Manhattan
Ellis Island Museum of Immigration - Ellis Island
Foundry School Museum - Cold Spring
Fraunces Tavern Museum - Manhattan
Gracie Mansion - Manhattan
John Jay Homestead - Katonah
Lower East Side Tenement Museum - Manhattan
Lyndhurst - Tarrytown
Morris-Jumel Mansion - Manhattan
New Windsor Cantonment - Vails Gate
New York City Fire Museum - Manhattan
Old Merchant's House - Manhattan
Oyster Bay Historical Society - Oyster Bay
Philipsburg Manor - Tarrytown
Philipse Manor Hall - Yonkers
Queens Historical Society - Flushing
Raynham Hall Museum - Oyster Bay
Richmondtown, Historic - Staten Island
Sagamore Hill - Oyster Bay
Sea Cliff Village Museum - Sea Cliff
South Street Seaport Museum - Manhattan
St. Paul's Church National Historic Site - Mount Vernon
Statue of Liberty - Liberty Island, New York/New Jersey
Stony Point Battlefield - Stony Point
Suffolk County Marine Museum - West Sayville
Sunnyside - Irvington
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace - Manhattan
Van Cortlandt Manor - Croton-on-Hudson
Vanderbilt Mansion - Hyde Park
Walt Whitman Birthplace - Huntington Station
Washington's Headquarters - Newburgh
Well-Swept Herb Farm
Wykoff Farms and Museum - Brooklyn
Young-Morris Historic Site - Poughkeepsie
Military Museums & Sites
Harbor Defense Museum - Brooklyn
Intrepid Air-Sea-Space Museum - Manhattan
United States Military Academy - West Point
Science & Natural History Museums
American Museum of Natural History - Manhattan
Brookhaven National Laboratory - Brookhaven
Con Edison Energy Museum - Manhattan
DNA Learning Center - Cold Spring Harbor
Goudreau Museum of Mathematics - New Hyde Park
Hayden Planetarium - Manhattan
Hicksville Gregory Museum - Hicksville
Hudson River Museum & Andrus Planetarium - Yonkers
New York Hall of Science - Flushing
Rose Center for Earth & Space - Manhattan
Science Museum of Long Island - Plandome Manor
Staten Island Institute of Arts & Sciences - Staten Island
Vanderbilt Museum - Centerport
Special Interest
American Re-Fuel - Westbury
American Numismatic Society - Manhattan
Bike Riding
Clearwater - Various Hudson River Access Points
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery - Cold Spring Harbor
Federal Reserve Bank - Manhattan
Fort Green Conservancy - Brooklyn
Green Chimneys - Brewster
Hudson Valley Raptor Center - Rhinebeck
International Ladies' Garment Workers Union - Manhattan
John F. Kennedy International Airport - Brooklyn
Marvel Comic Group - Manhattan
NBC Studio Tour - Manhattan
New York State Unified Court System Tours - Various Locations
New York Stock Exchange - Manhattan
Trotting Horse Museum - Goshen
United States Postal Service - Manhattan
famous buildings
Empire State Building - Manhattan
United Nations Building - Manhattan
World Trade Center Observation Deck - Manhattan
the performing arts
Backstage on Broadway - Manhattan
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts - Manhattan
Metropolitan Opera Backstage Tour - Manhattan
Transportation
Hudson River Maritime Museum - Kingston
New York Transit Museum - Brooklyn
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome - Rhinebeck
Trolley Museum of New York - Kingston
Villages, Historical & Interpretive
Museum Village - Monroe
Old Bethpage Village Restoration - Bethpage
Zoos, Petting Zoos, Game Farms
Bronx Zoo - Bronx
Central Park Wildlife Center - Manhattan
Green Meadows Farm - Floral Park
Long Island Game Farm - Manorville
Staten Island Zoo - Staten Island
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BQLT COMMUNITY GARDENS
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14 Communications Committee meeting at Magnolia Tree Earth Center, 677 Lafayette Avenue at Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
1. Attendance
2. Committee minutes review
3. Upcoming Projects - Community Outreach
Tabling Event - March 6 and March 20, 2009
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Making Brooklyn Bloom and Green Thumb's Grow Together respectively.
4. Discussion:
A.What exhibit will your garden display at these events?
B. How would you like to see your garden represented.
Volunteers are needed to sit at the table. One or two hour shifts are preferred, so you can also participate in the workshops. Sign up sheets are aavailable.
Please send a representative from your garden.
5. Announcements
6. Adjournment
Hope to see you there. If the door is locked at Magnolia Tree, we will meet at Von King Park Cultural Center, across the street.
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Dunton Block Association Community Garden
TBA
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Back to Eden Community Garden
Event: Garden Opening "Celebrating Life in the Garden "
Date: Satday, April 25, 2009; Rain date: Sunday, April 26, 2009
Time: 11:00 until dusk
Description: The community event will focus on continuing restoration of our Victory Garden will focus on garden sustainability
Membership drive, program registration and
Workshops: including - Introduction to Birds; Garden Crafts -Designingg Birdhouses, Making Bird Feeders; Food preservtion - Canning; Beginning Composting; Pruning Techniques; Companion planting and more
Food will be served, first come, first served.
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Event: Natures Art Fair and Fundraiser
Date: Saturday: June 27, 2009
Time: 3:00 - 7:00
Description: Children workshops will include: sunprint making; floral arrangement;and nature displays; garden planning and design; houseplant care. Artists will display and sell their art work. Suggested donation: $2.00
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Event: FUNDRAISER
Date: Saturday: July 25, 2009
Time: 3:00 - 7:00
Description: Music, dinner sale, workshops, silent auction inside gates; flea market outside gates.
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OTHER COMMUNITY GARDENS
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Manhattan
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m.?–3:00 p.m.
Garden Awakening
Description: Revitalize the garden after a sleepy winter and restore its splendor in Learning Gardens at Liberty Park.
Location: 173rd Street and 107th Avenue (across from the Liberty Pool and Det. Keith Williams Recreation Center)
Category: Education, Free, Nature
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009
Butterflies 'n' Buds
Time: 1:00 p.m.?–4:00 p.m.
Location:
Greet the butterflies and help create a splendid habitat by planting bold and bodacious?…
Umoja Garden (Broadway & Putnam Avenue)
Category: Nature, Volunteer Events
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BOTANICAL GARDENS
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QUEENS BOTANICAL GARDEN
QUEENS COMPOST PROJECT
Winter & Spring Compost Workshops
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Fresh Kills Park- Staten Island
EVENTS
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reshkills Park Talks: An Overview of Former Landfill Operations
Please join the evening of Thursday, March 26th for a talk on the history of landfill operations at the former Fresh Kills Landfill. Dennis Diggins, Deputy Director, Bureau of Waste Disposal at NYC Department of Sanitation, will discuss the history of waste management at the site. 7:30 p.m. at the Staten Island Museum, 75 Stuyvesant Place, just down the street from St. George Ferry Terminal.
No RSVP required.
FKP 2009 Tour Season -- Group Tours
The Freshkills Park 2009 Tour Season starts at the beginning of April. While registration for our public tours will open later this month, we are currently scheduling group tours. The free bus tours are scheduled on Wednesdays and alternating Saturdays from April through November with each tour accommodating up to 22 people.
Please contact Martha at Martha.Powers@parks.nyc.gov for more information.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
This year, we are looking to expand our public tours to include programming--talks, workshops, interventions, specialty tours, performances, and other happenings that take place somewhere along the tour route. We would like to solicit proposals for programs from interested individuals and groups of any kind.
SEIS SCOPING MEETING
Based on comments received on the Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the Freshkills Park project, it was determined by the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation that a SEIS (Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement) would be prepared that focuses on the proposed East Park roads. A meeting will be held to provide the public with the opportunity to comment on the proposed scope of the SEIS. The meeting will be on Wednesday, March 25th from 7-9 p.m. at PS 58, located at 77 Marsh Avenue on Staten Island.
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Staten Island Compost Project
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
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GreenThumb NYC Events
Garden Awakening
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m.?–3:00 p.m.
Location: 173rd Street and 107th Avenue (across from the Liberty Pool and Det. Keith Williams Recreation Center)
Description: Revitalize the garden after a sleepy winter and restore its splendor in Learning?…
Category: Education, Free, Nature
Butterflies 'n' Buds
Saturday: June 20, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m.?–4:00 p.m.
Location: Umoja Garden (Broadway & Putnam Avenue)
Description: Greet the butterflies and help create a splendid habitat by planting bold and bodacious?…
Category: Nature, Volunteer Events
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden Events
Date:
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Description::: Public Programs, Gallery Exhibits, Tours Visions of Nature 2009: BBG Student/Teacher Art Exhibition
This annual art exhibition in the Steinhardt Conservatory Gallery showcases the finest work of adult artists studying and teaching at BBG. Works display the range of media used in classes at the Garden, including watercolor, pen and ink, photography, printmaking, and more.
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Date: Date:
Description:
Discovery Workshop, free Seasonal Highlights tour, display at Gardener's Resource Center. Arborists lead talk-and-walks on tree architecture and climb biggest trees.
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Remember that schedules do change, so be sure to check ahead.
Date:
Description: Gallery Exhibition:
Date: -
Time:
Description:
Register: 718-623-7220
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Avenue
718/623-7200, www.bbg.org
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The New York Botanical Garden Events
The Life and Work of
George Washington Carver
Date: January 17?–February 22, 2009
Locations: In the Everett Children's Adventure Garden
Description:
Step behind a recreation of Carver's Jessup Wagon, his traveling school for farmers.
Discover the many ingenious uses he invented in his lab for peanuts, soybeans, and sweet potatoes.
Try your hand at being a ?“plant doctor?” and learn to diagnose and remedy sick plants, just like George Washington Carver did in his youth.
Use replicas of his brochures and pamphlets to learn about improving soil?’s ability to grow crops.
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The Orchid Show: Brazilian Modern
Get Your Tickets
Through April 12, 2009
Escape to a tropical paradise featuring beautiful displays of thousands of orchids in a contemporary Brazilian design by Miami-based landscape architect Raymond Jungles and inspired by his mentor, the late Roberto Burle Marx.
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Moore in America
Get Your Tickets
Through March 15, 2009
Experience the exhibition of monumental sculpture by internationally acclaimed sculptor Henry Moore. Witness the largest outdoor exhibition of the artist?’s works ever presented in a single venue in America, set against the Garden?’s sweeping 250-acre landscape and fall foliage.
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Weekly Bird Walks
Each Saturday, join expert for a walk to look for the birds that winter at the Garden?—in the Forest, on the lakes, and elsewhere. Beginners are welcomed.
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Also
Tours with our expertly trained docents
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The ongoing exhibitions A World of Plants in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, Plants and Fungi: Ten
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Current Research Stories in the Library building, and The Heirloom Tomato in the Arthur and Janet Ross Gallery.
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Browsing the world-renowned LuEsther T. Mertz Library
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Classes, workshops, and lectures offered through the Garden's Continuing Education program.
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New York Botanical Garden
Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road
Bronx, NY 10458
718.817.8700
TO THE GARDEN BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
By Metro-North Railroad: Take the Metro-North Harlem local line to Botanical Garden Station. Walk across Kazimiroff Boulevard to the Garden's Mosholu Gate entrance.
Just 20 minutes from Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan
Also convenient from other locations
By Subway: Take the B, D, or 4 train to Bedford Park Blvd Station. From the station exit:
?• Take the Bx 26 bus east to the Garden's Mosholu Gate entrance.
?• OR walk eight blocks down the hill on Bedford Park Blvd to the end (approximately 20 minutes). Turn left onto Kazimiroff Blvd and walk one block to Mosholu Gate entrance.
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TO THE GARDEN BY CAR
From Brooklyn and Queens: Bronx-Whitestone Bridge to Hutchinson River Pkwy North to Bruckner Expwy West (I-278) to Bronx River Pkwy North to Fordham Rd (Exit 7W). Merge onto Fordham Rd and stay in right lane. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd, and continue to the Garden entrance on the right.
Directions from Manhattan or Long Island may be preferable, depending on your starting point.
From Manhattan (West Side): West Side Hwy North to Henry Hudson Pkwy North to Mosholu Pkwy (Exit 24). Continue to the end. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd. At the third traffic light, turn left into the Garden.
From Manhattan (East Side): FDR Drive North to Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (formerly the Triboro Bridge) to Bruckner Expwy East (I-278) to Bronx River Pkwy North to Fordham Rd (Exit 7W). Merge onto Fordham Rd and stay in right lane. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd, and continue to the Garden entrance on the right.
From Westchester County: Saw Mill River Pkwy South to Cross County Pkwy East (OR Hutchinson River Pkwy South to Cross County Pkwy West) to Bronx River Pkwy South to Fordham Rd (Exit 7W). Merge onto Fordham Rd and stay in right lane. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd, and continue to the Garden entrance on the right.
From Connecticut: New England Thruway South (I-95) to Pelham Parkway West (Exit 8C). Pelham Pkwy turns into Fordham Rd after 2 miles. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd, and continue to the Garden entrance on the right.
OR Merritt Pkwy South to Hutchinson River Pkwy South to Cross County Pkwy West to Bronx River Pkwy South to Fordham Road (Exit 7W) Merge onto Fordham Rd and stay in right lane. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd, and continue to the Garden entrance on the right.
From Long Island: Throgs Neck Bridge to New England Thruway (I-95) North to Pelham Pkwy West (Exit 8C). Pelham Pkwy turns into Fordham Rd after 2 miles. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd, and continue to the Garden entrance on the right.
From Upstate NY: NYS Thruway South (I-87) to Saw Mill River Pkwy South (Exit 7A, just south of I-287) to Mosholu Pkwy (Exit 24). Continue to the end. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd. At the third traffic light, turn left into the Garden.
From New Jersey: George Washington Bridge to Henry Hudson Pkwy North to Mosholu Pkwy (Exit 24). Continue to the end. Turn right onto Kazimiroff Blvd. At the third traffic light, turn left into the Garden.
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WAVE HILL EVENTS
Location: Wave Hill - 675 West 252nd Street , Bronx, NY
Date:
Description:
* Garden Walks meet at the Perkins Visitor Center at 6:30pm.
* Gallery Tours meet at Glyndor Gallery at 7:15pm.
Reserve a Sunset Supper at the Caf?© ?–the menu?’s online
e-mail order to amalie.young@greatperformances.com or call 718-549-3200 x395 (deadline is Monday prior to each Sunset Wednesday). Gallery, Caf?©, and Shop open until 8:30pm.
Hours:
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Admission/Fees: Free
Phone: 718-549-3200 x232
Web Page URL: http://www.wavehill.org
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Central Park Events
-Early Bird Walk
Date: March 1
Time:9:00 a.m.
Location: Central Park, Manhattan
Category: Education, Free, Nature
Description: Look for early spring migrants in Central Park.
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Event: Walking Tours
Date(s): January 01, 2008 - January 01, 2010
Time(s): All day event
Description: Enjoy a crisp winter afternoon in New York by taking an audio guided tour through Central Park.
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The Central Park Zoo
Date(s): January 01, 2009 - January 01, 2012
Time(s): 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Visit the Central Park Zoo and say hello to Gus, the Polar Bear
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Event: Ice Skate at Wollman Rink
Date(s): November 01, 2008 - April 01, 2009
Time(s): 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Description: Enjoy the winter weather with a visit to Central Park's Wollman Rink.
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Hatha Yoga
Date(s): August 31, 2008 - August 31, 2010
Time(s): 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Description: Learn the basics of hatha yoga
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Marionette Theater
Date(s): September 10, 2008 - November 10, 2010
Time(s): 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Description: At the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
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Conservatory Garden
Date(s): January 10, 2008 - January 10, 2011
Time(s): 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description: Visit the only formal garden in Central Park - a hidden gem at 105th St. and 5th Ave.
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Family Craft Workshops (r)
Date(s): January 09, 2009 - March 27, 2009
Time(s): 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description: Family Craft Workshops Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
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Boathouse Restaurant (r)
Date(s): January 05, 2008 - December 05, 2009
Time(s): All day event
Description: Enjoy the autumn weather with dinner on the Lake at the Boathouse Restaurant.
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Belvedere Castle Exhibit (r)
Date(s): February 16, 2008 - February 16, 2018
Time(s): 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Exploring Nature in Central Park
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Create A Virtual Bouquet (r)
Date(s): March 13, 2008 - March 13, 2009
Time(s): All day event
Description: Design and send your own floral creation using blooms found in the Conservatory Garden.
Map: http://www.centralpark.com/ev_locate.php?ev=576
Remember that schedules do change, so be sure to check ahead.
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The State of New York Calendar
The Garden Conservancy Open Days Program
Fee: $5 admission. Rain or shine.
Location:
The Garden Conservancy
11 Old Postal Road
P.O. Box 219
Cold Spring, NY 10516
Wevsite: www.gardenconservancy.org
info@gardenconservancy.org
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DATE: Location: Description: Lecture; Workshop; Seminar
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Date:
?‘ Lecture; Workshop
New York, NY:
Description:
Registration required.
Contact:
FEE:
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Old Westbury Gardens Events
Thursdays - Yoga in the Gardens 11
Dynamic, gentle, continuous flow of postures and breathing exercises while surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery.
Fee:$11/session ($3/members), includes Gardens?’ admission.
Wednesdays - Tai Chi 10:30
"Moving meditation?” calms the mind, relaxes the body, strengthens the spirit. Fee: $11/ session ($3/members), includes Gardens?’ admission.
Description:
No admission fees to the garden on July 4.
Bring picnic lunch (no fires) or enjoy hot dogs and burgers at Caf?© in the Woods. Nassau Pops entertain with traditional, small town, afternoon concert.
Kids?’ events include nature tours, craft making.
All plants 50% off. Guided tour of Westbury House.
Or relax on 200 acre estate with, lakes, wooded paths, gardens.
Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road
Old Westbury, NY 11568
516-333-0048, www.oldwestburygardens.org
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Friends of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission Events
Location:
Trailside Museums & Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park
Bear Mountain, NY 10911
Fee: Parking is $6.0 0 at the Bear Mountain State Park main parking lot. Bear Mountain State Park can be reached via Exit 19 off the Palisdes Interstate Parkway, Route 9W, or Exit 130A off NY Route 17 eastbound. Written directions can be found at: www.friendsofpalisades.org/parks/bearmountain
For more information or special access needs, please phone 845-786-2701, ext. 293
Rockland Lake Nature Center
Rockland Lake State Park
Friends of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission
Administration Building
Bear Mountain
845.786.2701, admin@friendsofpalisades.org or www.friendsofpalisades.org
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Native Plant Center Events
July 15 - Garden Conservancy Open Day Noon-4
Free Guided Tours.Park in Lot # 1 at West. Comm. College
July 25,26, 27 - Annual Garden Tour of CT & MA
Details: 914-606-7715. Visits include exclusive invitation to one of New England?’s most extraordinary private gardens, and to Nasami Farms, nursery/propagation center for the New England Wild Flower Society. Accommodations: resort hotel in Pioneer Valley and Clarion Resort Hotel. Other private gardens from Garden Conservancy?’s exclusive list. July 25: Visit private garden owned by Board Member in Salisbury, CT.
Tour led by property designer. July 26: Visit historic Deerfield Village with guided
tour of 18th century homes and Nasami Farm. July 27: lunch and guided tour of Edith Wharton's home. Tour Includes: Chartered private motor coach throughout, originating Valhalla, NY; 2 nights?’ first class accommodations; 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner; all entrance fees. Registration deadline: May 11.
The Native PLant Center
at Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
914-606-6143, wcc.nativeplant@sunywcc.edu or www.nativeplantcenter.org
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Planting Fields Arboretum November Events
16 thru 20 - NATURE ADVENTURE CAMP
Date: 9-1
Description: Week-long adventure for kids ages 8-12 with naturalist/science teacher Dan Kriesberg. Learn about nature, camping and survival skills, outdoor games and activities.
Fee. Register: Education Dept: (516) 922-8676
Planting Fields Foundation and Planting Fields Arboretum
State Historic Park
Oyster Bay, Long Island
Contact: (516) 922-8676,
www.plantingfields.org
Savino at 516.333.0048 ext. 310 for more information
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Landis Arboretum Events
STAR PARTIES with the ALBANY AREA ASTRONOMERS
Brief introductory program and constellation tour.
For more Information:
www.timesunion.com/communities/astronomy
Mostly cloudy skies cancel.
Toheck, call: 518-374-8460
DATES
July 7, 10 pm;
August 21, 7:30 pm Club Meeting followed by Star Party
Locations:
Landis Arboretum
Esperance
Contact info
www.LandisArboretum.org
518-875-6935
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Neversink Valley Area Museum
D & H Canal Park Visitor?’s Center, 58 Hoag Road, (just off Route 209) Cuddebackville
Neversink Valley Area Museum
26 Hoag Road D&H Canal Park
Cuddebackville
845 754-8870, nvam@frontiernet.net or www.neversinkmuseum.org
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Lefferts Historic House
For the first time in years,
Lefferts is open
weekends 12 - 4 p.m.,
all winter long.
Free admission!
Directions
Lefferts Historic House is located at the Children's Corner, inside the Park's Willink Entrance, at the intersection of Flatbush and Ocean Avenues and Empire Boulevard. Lefferts is also on the Blue Trail.
By Public Transportation: (MTA map)
Q, S, or B Train
to Prospect Park station
B-16 Bus
to Ocean Ave. and Empire Blvd.
B-41 Bus
to Flatbush Ave. and Empire Blvd.
B-43 Bus to Ocean Ave. and Empire Blvd.
B-48 Bus to Flatbush Ave. and Empire Blvd.
By Car:
From Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges: Take Flatbush Ave. to Grand Army Plaza, continue on Flatbush until Empire Blvd.
From BQE: Take BQE to Prospect Expressway, 10th Ave. exit. Make left on 11th Ave. Make right on Prospect Park Southwest to Park Circle. From Circle, follow Parkside Ave. Make left on Ocean Ave. to Empire Blvd.
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The Fort Greene Park
Locations: Entrance gardens at Myrtle Ave./Washington Park, and
Willoughby Ave,/Washington Park.
When: Saturdays, 1:00 PM
What: Free Tours of the Park: led by Fort Greene Park Urban Park Rangers.
Every Saturday at 1 PM
Meet at the Visitors Center by the monument.
Open to all ages.
PARK RANGERS' SUMMER SCHEDULE
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Hours: General Grounds
Location: Steinhardt Conservatory
Noon?–4:30
October thru March:
Tuesday - Friday
8 am to 4:30 pm
Weekends & Holidays
10:00 to 4:30
April thru September
Tuesday - Friday
8 am to 6 pm
Weekends & Holidays
10 to 6:00
Closed Mondays
Open on Holiday Mondays
Closed Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
Steinhardt Conservatory, Visitor Center, and Garden Gift Shop 10:00-5:30
Open every day the Garden is open:
October - March
10 am - 4 pm
April - September
10 to 5:30
Admission:
From November to Mid-March admission is free on weekdays and Saturdays until noon.
Adults - 16-64 $5.00
Seniors- 65+ (free on Fridays) $3.00
FREE on Tuesdays (all day)
and
Saturdays (10:00 - 12:00 noon)
Students with valid ID: $3.00
Children (under 16) FREE
Members: FREE
School Groups FREE
Lunch: Terrace Cafe.
Picnicking is not permitted.
Group Reservations: Not required for general visits or Self-Guided Tours.
Reserve Family Programs 2 weeks ahead. Reserve
Group Programs at least 4 weeks in advance.
Programs must be prepaid.
Handicapped: Accessible.
Travel Directions: From Manhattan, take the Manhattan Bridge to Flatbush Ave. Turn left onto Eastern Pkwy. and right onto Washington Ave. Entrance is on right.
For directions from other locations, visit the official website. http:www.bbg.org
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Interesting Places Nearby
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Brooklyn's History Museum
NYC Transit Museum
Aquarium for Wildlife Conservation
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Plant Sale
Members-Only Preview Sale:
Tuesday, May 2 | 4:30 p.m. ?– 8 p.m.
Public:
Wednesday, May 3 | 9:00 a.m. ?– 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 4 | 9:00 a.m. ?– 12 Noon
Said to be the largest quality selection of plants in the metropolitan area!
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Where: Steinhardt Gallery Lower level
Time: 1:00?–3:00
Artist Opening Reception.
What: Exhibit featiromg the work of
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ALLEY POND ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
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Weekend Programs for Children
Saturday 10:30 - 11:45
Toddler Time on the Weekend!
Age Group: Age 2
10 sessions $140M/$160NM
(parental participation)
Toddlers love to explore new surroundings. Why not give your child a chance to explore the wonderful world of nature! Create nature crafts, read stories, take short nature walks, pet APECs animals and begin to appreciate nature.
Limited to 8 participants.
No siblings allowed, except infants in infant seats.
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The Eric Carle Fan Club
Saturday afternoon story time
Age Group: Ages 3 - 4 1/2
One session - $12M/$16NM
All three sessions - $30M/$40NM
Saturday, April 8, 1 - 3 PM
The Very Quiet Cricket
Saturday, May 6, 1 - 3 PM
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Saturday, June 3, 1 - 3 PM
The Very Lonely Firefly
This season features Eric Carle favorites. Experiences include dramatic play, movement games, live animals and crafts that relate to these fantastic stories! Snack included. Limited to 10 participants.
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Nature Detective Series
Age Group: Other
One session - $12M/$16NM
All three sessions - $30M/$40NM
ages listed below
Session 1:
Sunday, April 2, 10 - 12 PM
Ages 4 - 7
Session 2:
Sunday, May 7, 10 - 12 PM
Ages 4 - 7
Session 3: Sunday, June 4 Ages 4 - 7 10 - 12 PM
Explore the world of animals! Discover critters and creatures that live in our own environment. Meet and greet APECs furry friends, follow a path through the wilderness, create a craft and enjoy a snack. Limited to 10 participants.
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Spring Into Spring
Age Group: Other
$13M/ $17NM
Saturday, April 22 1 - 3 PM
Ages 4-5 Limited to 12 participants
Sunday, April 23 10 - 12 PM
Saturday, April 29 1 - 3 PM
ages listed below
Learn all about what seeds need to grow into plants. Look for brand new spring plants on our nature walk. Learn seed songs. See some seed eating animals. Plant a flower seedling to take home and plant in your own garden. A snack is provided.
Age 3 Limited to 10 participants
Crazy for Caterpillars
Age Group: Everybody
$15M/$19NM
Age 3 Limited to 10 participants
Saturday, May 13 1 - 3 PM
Ages 4 -5 Limited to 12 participants
Saturday, May 20 1 - 3 PM
Sunday, May 21 10 12 PM
ages listed below
Learn how caterpillars change into beautiful butterflies. Search the trails for munched leaves, creeping caterpillars and hanging chrysalises. Take home your very own caterpillar and watch it change into a painted lady butterfly! Snack included. Caterpillar care and housing instructions provided.
Crawling Critters
Age Group: Other
$12M/$16NM
Saturday, May 27 1 - 3 PM
Ages 4 -5 Limited to 12 participants
Sunday, May 28 10 12 PM
Saturday, June 10 1 3 PM
ages listed below
Come to APEC for a close-up look at insects! Activities include an outdoor bug search, a craft,
observation of bug-eating animals and a counting game that teaches children the difference
between insects and other little critters. A snack is provided.
Age 3 Limited to 10 participants
Frogs and Polliwogs
Age Group: Other
$12M/$16NM
Age 3
Saturday, June 17 1 3 PM
Ages 4-5
Sunday, June 11 10 12 PM
Saturday, June 24 1 3 PM
ages listed below
What is a polliwog anyway? Children learn the answer to this question and many more while observing and handling real frogs! Participants discover how frogs eat and move and study their fascinating life cycle. Program includes games, a craft, a snack and hike in search of frog eggs and tadpoles.
Painting Goldfish in Watercolor
Age Group: Age 18 - 24 months
$14M/$18NM
Sun., April 2 10-11:30
Ages 7-9
We will learn a little bit about Asian art and watercolor wash techniques when we paint Goldfish in the Asian style. Limited to 10 participants.
Southwestern Rock Art
Age Group: Other
$14M/$18NM
Saturday, May 20 10-11:30
Ages 7-9
We will use photos of genuine art found in caves and on walls in Anasazi Indian ruins and use those images as inspiration for our own artwork. Limited to 10 participants.
Drawing and Painting Birds
Age Group: Other
$14M/$18NM
Saturday, June 10 10-11:30
Ages 7-9
Step-by-step we will learn how to realistically draw and paint birds, paying special attention to their feathers and beaks. Limited to 10 participants.
Mad Scientists
Age Group: Other
$15M/$19NM
Pond Scum
Wed., April 19 10 - 12 AM
Sat., May 6 1 - 3 PM
Potent Pollution
Sat., May 6 10 - 12 AM
Sat., June 10 1 - 3 PM
Ages 8-12
Calling all scientists!! Put on your thinking caps and join us as we answer important environmental questions with fun and easy experiments. Learn about your environment through studies and tests that can be done with simple household supplies. Limited to 10 participants. Snack included.
Marvelous Mosaics
Age Group: Other
$16M/$20NM
Sunday, April 2 1 3 PM
Ages 8-12
Learn about the history of mosaic art and then get the chance to create your own marvelous mosaic artwork. This activity can get very messy, please dress appropriately. Limited to 10 participants.
Little Chefs
Age Group: Other
$14M/$18NM
Saturday, April 29th 12:30 2
Ages 7 10
APEC Junior Chefs will cook up mouth watering Cinnamon Roll-Ups, topped off with a delicious Strawberry Milk Shake. All materials are included. Limited to 10 participants.
Natural Facials
Age Group: Other
$14M/$18NM
Ages 6 - 8
Saturday, June 24 10-11:30
Ages 9 12
Saturday June 24 12:30 - 2
Ages below
Sit back, relax and make your natural beauty shine with natural products we will make in class.
With soothing music and sweet scented candles creating a relaxing atmosphere, we will use the
power of nature to make our skin clean, smooth and soft. Remember to wear comfortable
clothes! A healthy snack and all materials included. Limited to 10 participants.
Animal Care Trainee
Age Group: Other
$12M/$16NM
Saturday, June 17 10-12
Sunday, June 18 1-3
Ages 9-12
Would you like to help us care for APECs animals? This program teaches children about the
interesting job of an animal caretaker. Children will have hands-on experience in feeding,
brushing, cleaning and learning all about the needs of APECs animals. Snack and animal care
trainee certificate included! Limited to 8 participants.
Afterschool Programs
Nature Club
Age Group: Other
10 sessions $120M/$140NM
Wednesday 3:15 - 4:45 April 5, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21
Pre-k (Age 4 by December 31, 2005)
Nature Club is designed to meet the needs of young science and nature buffs. This class uses
animals, nature and cooperative learning to reinforce childrens school readiness skills while
providing extra enrichment in the sciences. Activities include free play, story time, games, crafts,
live animals and a snack. Limited to 12 participants.
Conservation Club
Age Group: Other
9 sessions $108M/$126NM
Thursday 3:30 - 4:45 April 6, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 15, 22
Grades 2 to 3
Save wild animals and plants! Hike the beautiful trails of Alley Pond Park! Conservation Club members will learn about many of the important issues that threaten our environment and the
hands-on ways they can help! Classes include indoor and outdoor segments. Snack included.
Limited to 10 participants
Eco-Explorers Club
Age Group: Other
One session - $0M/$3NM
All three sessions - $0M/$9NM
Session 1: Tues., April 25 3:30-4:45
Session 2: Tues., May 30 3:30-4:45
Session 3: Tues., June 20 3:30-4:45
Grades 4 to 6
Join us once a month for a nature club that focuses on helping to improve our environment. Students will learn to use field guides, binoculars and hand lenses to help identify critters in our park. Each child will receive materials to take home. Please dress appropriately for the weather because many of the meetings will include a nature walk through our less used trails. Boots or old sneakers are recommended. Pre-registration is required. Snack included.
Adult & Family Programs
AN EVENING WITH THE STARS
Age Group: Other
for each session $10/adult member, $12/adult non-member, and $7/child (ages 7-12) includes handout information packet
Saturday, April 15, 7:30- 9:30 PM
Saturday, May 20, 7:30-9:30 PM (view Mysterious Objects)
Saturday, June 17, 8:00-10:00 PM (see the Planetary Nebular)
Astronomy Programs with Mark Freilich
Three separate but equally great sessions! Understand and appreciate the mystery and beauty of the universe with astronomer Mark Freilich. Learn about the Hercules Cluster, spring constellations, planets, deep space objects, the Northern Cross, and the Milky Way. These programs comprise an indoor lecture on basic astronomy and outdoor viewing with a professional telescope. Participants are welcome to bring their own telescopes.
Experience different and exciting viewings at each event!
*To ensure the quality of all astronomy workshops we reserve the right to cancel programs if the weather forecast calls for rain.
WATERCOLOR FLOWERS
Age Group: Adults
FEE: $85/person/session (plus $3.00 for additional materials to be paid to the teacher at first session)
Session A: April 20, 27 May 4, 11, 18
1:30 - 4:30 PM
Session B: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
1:30-4:30
Come to a Watercolor Workshop and paint beautiful flowers of the spring season. If you have always wanted to paint in watercolor, this could be your time to learn with award-winning artist Diane Lieberman. Each workshop focuses on technique and composition, and includes a demonstration and critique. For the beginner and advanced painter! Attention will be paid to each students development of individual style and expression. Limit is 14 participants per session. Please ask for a supply list when registering. Purchase of appropriate supplies prior to first workshop is mandatory.
DRAWING AND PAINTING NATURE SUBJECTS
Age Group: Ages 8 and up
FEE: $80/parent & child member, $100/parent & child non-member
Sundays: June 4, 11, 18, 25
10 AM-noon
For parent and child (ages 8 and over)
Everyone can draw and paint! Bring your child to this workshop and learn how to draw and paint animals of your choice. Artist and writer Linda Tagliaferro will teach foolproof drawing skills for every age, and then participants will paint in acrylic on canvas. Bring a photo of an animal you want to draw to the first class. Limit is 12 participants per session.
Please ask for a supply list when registering. Purchase of appropriate supplies prior to first workshop is mandatory.
TAI CHI WORKSHOPS
Age Group: Adults
for each session $10/member, $12/non-member
Saturdays: May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24
10:00-11:00 AM
Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese form of exercise that enables us to develop a healthy body as well as an alert mind. Join instructor David Alexander for these weekly workshops to improve your physical and mental well-being. Wear comfortable clothes. Limit is 12 participants per session.
EARLY SPRING ARRIVALS
Age Group: Adults
Saturday, April 1, 8:00 AM
Join us in celebration of the first day of spring. What birds will arrive first on their flight north along the Atlantic Flyway? Join Larry Plotnick and other local bird enthusiasts for a walk through Alley Pond Park in search of these early migrants. Dress appropriately and bring binoculars!
TWILIGHT SPRING PEEPER WALK
Age Group: Other
$3/member, $5/non-member
Friday, April 7, meet at APEC at 7:00 PM
Twilight is the time of day following sunset, when the sky is partially illuminated. Looking for an unusual and rewarding way to spend this time of day? Join Dr. Aline Euler, Director of Education, in observing the 3 ranges of twilight and listening to a chorus of spring peepers at Alley Pond Park. It may sound like a UFO landing, but these little frogs are just doing what comes naturally during this exciting time of year!
MAY DAY WALK AT OAKLAND LAKE
Age Group: Ages 8 and up
$3/member, $5/non-member
Monday, May 1, 2:00 PM
Join APECs Education Director, Dr. Aline Euler for a walk around Oakland Lake in search of natures spring arrivals. Hunt for the pungent Skunk Cabbage and the raucous Red-Winged Blackbird while observing the beauty of this kettle lake.
LITTLE NECK BAY WALK
Age Group: Ages 8 and up
$3/member, $5/non-member
Saturday, May 13, meet at APEC at 3:00 PM
Join APEC staff member Dyan Freiberg for a stroll around Little Neck Bay. Explore the various habitats and look, listen and identify the local plants and animals of the shoreline. Families are welcome.
EARLY MORNING BIRDS
Age Group: Adults
Saturday, June 10, 8:00 AM
Enjoy the peace of the morning as you observe the diverse birds of Alley Pond Park. Larry Plotnick will guide us through many habitats in search of wild residents. Enhance your identification techniques in the company of a magnificent array of late spring birds.
HORSESHOE CRABS OF LONG ISLAND SOUND
Age Group: Ages 8 and up
$3/member, $5/non-member
Tuesday, June 13 meet at APEC at 12:30 PM
Join APEC Educator Dyan Freiberg for an afternoon hike during the full moon tide to observe the annual ritual of horseshoe crab mating. Stroll along the shoreline to observe these prehistoric creatures while exploring the various habitats of the intertidal zone. Come meet the locals!
APEC MEMBERS ONLY HISTORY WALK
Age Group: Ages 8 and up
Saturday, May 6, 10:00-11:30 AM
Meet at the Fort Totten entrance
(north of intersection of 212 St. & Cross Island Pkwy)
AT FORT TOTTEN
Join the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation for a guided tour of historic Fort Totten. Explore the nineteenth century fortress that helped protect New York Citys harbor from possible naval attack and learn about the history of Willets Point.
Special Events
Art and Treasures Auction
Age Group: Adults
$7 Members
$9 Non-members
April 1,
6:30 PM viewing open to general public
7:00 Auction begins
Help yourself and APEC by donating antique and/or new arts and crafts, gift certificates, offers of services, jewelry, etc. for our Auction. Please be sure to call APEC first before you drop off any item. Deadline for dropping off your
ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
Age Group: Ages 8 and up
Saturday, April 22, 10:00 AM
Come celebrate the Earth through ACTION! Help plant trees and shrubs in Alley Pond Park. With each tree planted we will improve air quality, provide homes and shelter for wildlife, conserve topsoil and help keep the atmosphere in balance. Planting trees allows us to give something back to the planet that gives us so much.
This event is open to all that would like to participate and is great for Scout Troops. Each participant is asked to bring a native shrub (that will provide food and ground cover for some of our native animals), work gloves, sturdy shoes and clothing that is weather appropriate. Trees will be provided. Tree planting will take place rain or shine! Call APEC to register.
Early Childhood Weekday Programs
Wee Sprouts
Age Group: Age 18 - 24 months
10 sessions $120M/$140NM
Thursday 9:30 - 10:30 April 6, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22
Friday 9:30 - 10:30 April 7, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23
(parental participation)
Open up the world of nature to your wee ones! Let your childs first learning experience be at APEC. Children will pet animals, enjoy free play with environmental toys, go on mini-nature walks and have a snack. 7 participants. No siblings allowed except for infants in infant seats.
Toddler Time
Age Group: Age 2
10 sessions $140M/$160NM
Tuesday 9:30 - 10:45 April 4, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13,20
Wednesday 9:30 - 10:45 April 5, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21
Wednesday 11:15 - 12:30 April 5, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21
Thursday 11:00 - 12:15 April 6, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22
Friday 11:00 - 12:15 April 7, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23
Friday 11:30 12:45 April 7, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23
Saturday 10:30 - 11:45 April 8, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24
(parental participation)
Toddlers love to explore new surroundings. Why not give your child a chance to explore the wonderful world of nature! Create nature crafts, read stories, take short nature walks, pet APECs animals and begin to appreciate nature. 8 participants. No siblings allowed except infants in infant seats.
Fledglings
Age Group: Other
10 sessions $150M/$170NM
Tuesday 11:15 - 12:45 April 4, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13,20
Friday 9:30 - 11:00 April 7, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23
Ages 3 - 4
Join us as we explore the wonders of nature at Alley Pond Park! We will take enchanting nature walks, hold discussions, create nature crafts, pet APECs animals and much more. This is the ideal next step after Toddler Time. 13 participants/limited to 10 participants in the 11:15 class. Children must be toilet trained to enroll in this class.
Sunny Bunnies
Age Group: Other
21 sessions $315M/$357NM
Mon./Wed. 9:45 12:00 April 3, 5, 10, 12, 24, 26
May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 31
June 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
Tues./ Thurs. 9:45 - 12:00 April 4, 6, 11, 25, 27
May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
June 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22
Ages 3 - 4
This program will offer children hands-on opportunities with animals, exploration of our nature trails, discussions on different nature topics, crafts, free play, music time and more. Explore the wonderful world of nature! BRING A BAG LUNCH. 13 participants. Children must be toilet trained to enroll in this class.
Nature Club
Age Group: Other
10 sessions $120M/$140NM
Wednesday 3:15 - 4:45 April 5, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21
Pre-k (Age 4 by December 31, 2005)
Nature Club is designed to meet the needs of young science and nature buffs. This class uses animals, nature and cooperative learning to reinforce childrens school readiness skills while providing extra enrichment in the sciences. Activities include free play, story time, games, crafts, live animals and a snack. Limited to 13 participants.
Seasonal Programs
Spring Into Spring
Age Group: Other
$12M/ $16NM
Wednesday, April 19 10 - 12
A Spring Recess Program
Ages 3 (limited to 10 participants),
4 - 5 ( limited to 13 participants)
6 - 7 (limited to 13 participants)
This year you can share your spring break with birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and plants while learning how they cope with the seasons changing weather. Learn about the amazing rebirth of wildlife and plants through stories, games, crafts and live animals up close. A snack is provided.
Mad Scientist- Pond Scum
Age Group: Other
$15M/$19NM
Wednesday, April 19 10 - 12
A Spring Recess program
Ages 8-12
Calling all scientists!! Put on your thinking caps and join us as we answer important environmental questions with fun and easy experiments. Learn about your environment through studies and tests that can be done with simple household supplies. Limited to 12 participants. Snack included.
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JAMAICA BAY WILDLIFE REFUGE
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The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge consisting of 9,000 acres is located in Broad Channel. It is home to 325 species of birds. The most famous residents are the great blue heron, and the glossy ibis.
The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is a unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. It is comprised of diverse habitats, including salt marsh, upland field and woods, several fresh and brackish water ponds and an open expanse of bay and islands- all located within the limits of New York City.
The Wildlife refuge is nationally and internationally renowned as a prime birding spot where thousands of water, land and shorebirds stop during migration. More than 325 species have been recorded here during the last 25 years.
If you want to find Broad Channel here are some quick landmarks to guide you: The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is to the north, marshlands are to the east. The Channel separating Broad Channel from the Rockaway's is to the south, and Jamaica Bay is to the west.
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NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN (NYBG)
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New York Botanical Garden
200th Street and Southern Boulevard
Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road
Bronx, NY 10458-5126
(718) 817-8700
?• 817-8687 groups ?• 817-8748 school programs
Internet: http://www.nybg.org/
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New York Botanical Garden
Event: Wake Up, Garden!
Date(s) thru 4/30/2006: 1-5:30 p.m.
Location: Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden
Throughout Wake Up, Garden, children can plant flower and vegetable seeds, make compost, create unique nature crafts, and enjoy the beautiful spring bulbs.
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Event: Mud, Buds, and Butterflies
Dates: through 6/25/2006
Weekdays: 1:30-5:30 p.m.;
Weekends: 10:00 -5:30 p.m.
Location: Everett Children's Adventure Garden
Plant seeds to take home, measure the speedy growth of a cattail, and go on a spring scavenger hunt.
Also:
In April, explore life underground in the gummy worm lab.
In May, create a special pop-up leaf booklet.
In June, design a fluttering butterfly ring.
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Budding Botanists
Date(s): 3/7/2006 - 7/7/2006
Days:Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Time: 1:30?–3 p.m.
Location: Everett Children's Adventure Garden
Get creative with Nature's ABCs, a program for early literacy through the study of nature. Explore a different letter every two weeks with stories and new hands-on activities. Budding Botanists spells out an exciting year of learning at the Children's Adventure Garden! For children ages 2?–5.
No registration required.
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March 7?–17:
E is for Eyes, Ears, and Everything Enormous
March 21?–31:
F is for Flowers, Frogs, and Fruit
April 4?–14:
G is for Glorious Green Grass
April 18?–28:
H is for Hummingbirds, Honey, and Herbs
May 2?–12: I is for Insects and Irises
May 16?–26:
J is for Johnny-Jump-Ups and Jazzy Jasmine
May 30?–June 9:
K is for Kaleidoscopes, Kangaroos, and Kelp
June 13?–23:
L is for Ladybugs and Lovely Lavender
June 27?–July 7:
M is for Marigolds, Maples, and Mysterious Mushrooms
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NYBG
Forest Tour
Date(s): Thursdays -- 4/6/2006 - 4/27/2006
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Meets at the Great Garden Clock at the Visitor Center
Experience the beauty of the Garden's 50-acre native Forest on a tour with an expertly trained docent. You'll learn some facts about the trees, history, geology, and ecology of this original, uncut woodland.
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Native Plant Garden Tour
Date: Thursdays -- 4/6/2006 - 4/13/2006, 2:30.
Event Location: Meets at the Native Plant Garden
The Native Plant Garden houses a diverse collection of ferns, perennials, shrubs, and trees native to the northeastern United States. Take a guided tour through these recreated habitats, including one similar to the New Jersey Pine Barrens, with one of the Garden's docents.
Rock Garden/Native Plant Garden admission fee required.
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Bird Walks
Date(s): Saturdays 8/27/2005 - 6/24/2006: 11:00.
Event Location: Great Garden Clock Visitor Center
Bring your binoculars and walk the Garden grounds with a bird expert. You'll search for our feathered friends and learn more about bird-friendly habitats, passage birds, and those that make a permanent home at the Garden.
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Dutch Watercolors: The Great Age of the Leiden Botanical Garden
Date(s): 4/8/2006 - 7/9/2006
Event Location: Rondina and LoFaro Gallery of the Mertz Library
More than 60 botanical watercolors, prints, and rare books spanning three centuries of worldwide exploration will be showcased in the exhibition Dutch Watercolors:
The Great Age of the Leiden Botanical Garden. On view in the William D. Rondina and Giovanni Foroni LoFaro Gallery of the Garden?’s Mertz Library, the selection of works will portray the life of one of the earliest European botanical gardens, founded in 1590. The exhibition will feature images on loan from the National Herbarium of the Netherlands at Leiden and include art that depicts exotic and rare plants from around the world.
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Selecting, Siting, and Planting Beautiful Trees and Shrubs
Date(s): 4/8/2006 - 4/9/2006, 1:30
Location: Home Gardening Center
Trees and shrubs form the backbone of any landscape. If used properly, they also add enormously to the value of your property. Join our Gardener for Public Programs, Sonia Uyterhoeven, as she teaches you how to ?“go green?” and takes you through the basics of creating and maintaining a beautiful landscape using trees and shrubs.
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Conservatory Tour
4/9/2006: 12:30 p.m.
Event Location: Meets in the Palm Gallery of the Conservatory
Explore the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, an acre of plants under glass, with one of our docents. The Conservatory takes you on an "ecotour" around the world, through 11 distinct habitats?—including two types of rain forest; deserts of the Americas and Africa; and aquatic and carnivorous plant displays.
Conservatory admission fee required.
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Primrose Palette
4/11/2006 - 5/21/2006: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Event Location: Bourke-Sullivan Display House of the Nolen Greenhouses
Cheerful, colorful primulas?—primroses, as they are known?—lend their charming beauty to this exhibit in the Bourke-Sullivan Display House. In this intimate greenhouse setting, a dozen primula species show off their delicate and diminutive flowers, joined by fuchsias, gardenias, roses, ferns, and other classic Victorian glasshouse plants. Starring in the show are some rare and choice auricula primroses.
The Bourke-Sullivan Display House is a special part of the Garden?’s growing facility, the Nolen Greenhouses for Living Collections. This display house is open to the public to provide a look at the Garden?’s horticultural techniques and showcase special plants.
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NYBG
Native Plant Garden Tour
Tuesdays -- 4/4/2006 - 4/11/2006: 3 p.m.
Event Location: Meets at the Native Plant Garden
The Native Plant Garden houses a diverse collection of ferns, perennials, shrubs, and trees native to the northeastern United States. Take a guided tour through these recreated habitats, including one similar to the New Jersey Pine Barrens, with one of the Garden's docents.
Rock Garden/Native Plant Garden admission fee required.
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Conservatory Tour
Ongoing - Wednesdays: 1 p.m.
Event Location: Meets in the Palm Gallery of the Conservatory
Explore the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, an acre of plants under glass, with one of our docents. The Conservatory takes you on an "ecotour" around the world, through 11 distinct habitats?—including two types of rain forest; deserts of the Americas and Africa; and aquatic and carnivorous plant displays.
Conservatory admission fee required.
Note: The tour on 4/19 will focus on pollinators.
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Plants and Fungi: Ten Current Research Stories
Ongoing
Location: Nathaniel Lord Britton Science Rotunda and Elizabeth Britton Science Gallery
For more than a century, scientists at The New York Botanical Garden have traveled far and wide to better understand plants and fungi, their relationship to their environments, and their many uses by people around the world. Now you can get a glimpse of their groundbreaking work via this exhibition in the new Britton Science Rotunda and Gallery. Audio/visual presentations and materials on display bring to life 10 of their current research projects, from the study of mosses and lichens to blueberries and vanilla orchids.
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PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: The Luminous Lens of Mick Hales: Photographs of The New York Botanical Garden
Ongoing
Event Location: Arthur and Janet Ross Gallery
The unique character of each season at the Garden?—from the architecture of a leaf-bare tree in winter to the Rock Garden?’s spring kaleidoscope of color?—is on display at this new exhibit of work by internationally renowned landscape photographer Mick Hales. Mr. Hales spent the last year focusing his lens on the Garden, and now 23 never-before-seen images bring all its seasonal glories together in one space, the Arthur and Janet Ross Gallery. These exquisite vistas reveal the Garden?’s many, ever-changing faces.
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A World of Plants
DATE: Ongoing
Event Location: Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
A World of Plants showcases the wonders, diversity, and uses of plants and the valuable work of the Garden's scientists. It's like an "ecotour" of the world, via 11 distinct habitats and galleries: You'll see the largest collection of New World palm trees under glass; the rich diversity of life that inhabits the Lowland and Upland Tropical Rain Forests; and plants that have adapted to their harsh environments in the Deserts of the Americas and Africa. From banana trees and moth orchids to coffee plants and cacti, a world of indispensable plant life awaits you all year-round.
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NYBG
Hours: Year-Round
Tuesday - Sunday and Monday holidays.
April thru October
10am - 6pm.
November thru March
10am - 4pm.
Some specialty gardens are seasonal, call for details. Everett Children's Garden hours change several times per year. Call ahead.
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NYBG ADMISSIONS INFO =
Combination Ticket*
*Prices are subject to change during special exhibitions.
The Combination Ticket includes admission to the Garden grounds (mandatory entry fee), Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, Everett Children's Adventure Garden, Rock and Native Plant Gardens (open April?–October), Tram Tour, and other tours/demonstrations. (Valid for 1 day / 1 visitor.)
Adults: $13
Seniors: $11
Students (with valid ID): $11
Children 2?–12: $5
Children under 2: Free
Onsite Parking: $7
Shop-Only Ticket: Free (for visiting only the Shop in the Garden; inquire at gate)
Adult group rates are available for 15 or more people.
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The Garden offers "pay as you go" admissions fees. Please inquire when you visit. The "pay as you go" fees are subject to change.
*Grounds admission is free to everyone all day Wednesdays and on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (Fees for all other venues?—Conservatory, Children's Adventure Garden, etc.?—still apply at these times.)
** Children under 2: All venues free
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Lunch: 2 cafes and 2 picnic areas available.
Handicapped: Accessible, and special programs are available.
Travel Directions:
Brooklyn, Queens going towards Manhattan -
D" or "4" train to Bedford Park Blvd. Walk southeast on Bedford Park Blvd. to the Garden (approx. 20-minute walk), or take the "Bx-26" bus to the Garden gate
Just 20 minutes from Grand Central Station on Metro-North Railroad
Drivng: Major Deegan (I-87) to Van Cortlandt Park South exit. From exit turn east and go straight to Mosholu Pkwy. Right onto Mosholu. At end, turn right onto Southern (Kazimiroff) Blvd. Next left into Garden.
For more directions including from Connecticut, Manhattan (East, West Sides), New Jersey, Westchester, et al, go to
http://www.nybg.org/visit_the_garden/directions.php
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EXHIBITIONS
?• Plants and Fungi: Mysteries of the plant world
?• Dutch Watercolors: Art, history, and exploration
?• Primrose Palette: Charming, cheerful beauties
?• Spring Sensations: A kaleidoscope of color
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Event: Wake Up, Garden!
DATE(S): THRU 4/30/2006,
TIME: 1:00 - 5:30
Location: Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden
When springtime arrives, kids get to wake the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden from its winter rest! Throughout Wake Up, Garden, they can plant flower and vegetable seeds, make compost, create unique nature crafts, and enjoy the beautiful spring bulbs.
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Mud, Buds, and Butterflies
DATE(S): THRU 6/25/2006
TIME(So: Weekdays: 1:30-5:30 p.m.;
Weekends: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Event Location: Everett Children's Adventure Garden
Spring at the Everett Children?’s Adventure Garden is full of surprises and fun activities. Plant seeds to take home, measure the speedy growth of a cattail, and go on a spring scavenger hunt. Also:
In April, explore life underground in the gummy worm lab.
In May, create a special pop-up leaf booklet.
In June, design a fluttering butterfly ring.
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<>Event: Bird Walks
DATE(S): Saturdays -- THRU 6/24/2006, 11 a.m.
Location: Meet at the Great Garden Clock, Visitor Center
Bring your binoculars and walk the Garden grounds with a bird expert. You'll search for our feathered friends and learn more about bird-friendly habitats, passage birds, and those that make a permanent home at the Garden.
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Event: Dutch Watercolors: The Great Age of the Leiden Botanical Garden
DATES: 4/8/2006 - 7/9/2006:
Event Location: Rondina and LoFaro Gallery of the Mertz Library
More than 60 botanical watercolors, prints, and rare books spanning three centuries of worldwide exploration will be showcased in the exhibition Dutch Watercolors: The Great Age of the Leiden Botanical Garden. On view in the William D. Rondina and Giovanni Foroni LoFaro Gallery of the Garden?’s Mertz Library, the selection of works will portray the life of one of the earliest European botanical gardens, founded in 1590. The exhibition will feature images on loan from the National Herbarium of the Netherlands at Leiden and include art that depicts exotic and rare plants from around the world.
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Event: Plants and Fungi: Ten Current Research Stories
Ongoing
Location: Nathaniel Lord Britton Science Rotunda and Elizabeth Britton Science Gallery
For more than a century, scientists at The New York Botanical Garden have traveled far and wide to better understand plants and fungi, their relationship to their environments, and their many uses by people around the world. Now you can get a glimpse of their groundbreaking work via this exhibition in the new Britton Science Rotunda and Gallery. Audio/visual presentations and materials on display bring to life 10 of their current research projects, from the study of mosses and lichens to blueberries and vanilla orchids.
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EXHIBIT
Featured Event: The Luminous Lens of Mick Hales:
Photographs of The New York Botanical Garden
Ongoing
Event Location: Arthur and Janet Ross Gallery
The unique character of each season at the Garden?—at this new exhibit of work by internationally renowned landscape photographer Mick Hales. Mr. Hales spent the last year focusing his lens on the Garden, and now 23 never-before-seen images bring all its seasonal glories together in one space, the Arthur and Janet Ross Gallery. These exquisite vistas reveal the Garden?’s many, ever-changing faces.
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Featured Event: A World of Plants
Ongoing
Event Location: Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
A World of Plants showcases the wonders, diversity, and uses of plants and the valuable work of the Garden's scientists. via 11 distinct habitats and galleries: You'll see the largest collection of New World palm trees under glass; the rich diversity of life that inhabits the Lowland and Upland Tropical Rain Forests; and plants that have adapted to their harsh environments in the Deserts of the Americas and Africa. From banana trees and moth orchids to coffee plants and cacti, a world of indispensable plant life awaits you all year-round.
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Interesting Places Nearby NYBG
Bronx Zoo
Bartow-Pell Mansion
Judaica Museum
Bronx County Historical Society
Bronx Museum of the Arts
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WAVE HILL
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Wave Hill
675 West 252nd Street
Bronx, NY 10471
Located in Riverdale in the northwest Bronx, Wave Hill surprises most people. They don't associate rustic lanes and large houses and estates with their concept of the Bronx.
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Sat, Apr 15 Woodland Volunteering: Riverdale Park Restoration
Sat, Apr 15 Family Art Project: Daffy for Daffodils/Jugueteando con narcisos
Sun, Apr 16 Family Art Project: Daffy for Daffodils/Jugueteando con narcisos
Sat, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 23 EARTH DAY WEEKEND
Sat, Apr 22 Woodland Volunteering: Springtime in the Woodlands
Sat, Apr 22 Garden Walk: Spring Favorites in the Wild Garden
Sat, Apr 22 Family Art Project: Floral Forms in Clay/Flores en arcilla
Sun, Apr 23 Exhibition Reception
Sun, Apr 23 Family Art Project: Floral Forms in Clay/Flores en arcilla
Sat, Apr 29 Community Volunteering: Van Cortlandt Park
Sat, Apr 29 Family Art Project: Planter Surprises/Un sorpresivo matero
Sun, Apr 30 Family Art Project: Planter Surprises/Un sorpresivo matero
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Sat, May 6 Community Volunteering: Take Me to The River
Sat, May 6 Family Art Project: Workshop for Parents, Children & Educators
Sat, May 6 Family Art Project: Performance & Activities
Sun, May 7 Wildlife Walk: Birding By Ear I
Sun, May 7 Family Art Project: Performance & Activities
Tue, May 9 Garden Workshop: Starting an Herb Garden
Sat, May 13 Woodland Volunteering: Make New Fronds This Spring
Sat, May 13 Family Art Project: Floral Fantasy for Mom/Fantas?a floral para mam?¡
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Contact Information
Wave Hill
675 West 252nd Street
Bronx, NY 10471
Getting There
Pubic Transportation:
Metro-North
Take the Hudson Line to Riverdale Station
Subway
Take the 1 or 9 line to the last stop, 242 St.
Driving Directions:
We suggest the following map services:
Yahoo Maps
MapBlast
Expedia Maps
Zip2
Wave Hill's main gate is located at Independence Avenue & 249 St.
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REVISITING A LOST WORLD: BROOKLYN??S DUTCH FARMS IN EARLY 20THC POSTCARDS
An exhibit of historic postcard views from private collections.
Opening Reception:
Saturday, April 22, 2006 from 2-4 PM
Cost: FREE ADMISSION but rsvp required ?– (718)629-5400 or
email info@wyckoffassociation.org
What: Join for an opportunity to view dozens of images that sum up the lost world of Kings County?’s Dutch farms, which after 250 years was eradicated by urban development in the first half of the 20th century. Enjoy historic postcard views from private collections.
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FARMERS MARKET SEASON OPENING
When: Saturday, June 10, 2006, 12-4 PM
What: Get fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs at farmer?’s market on Clarendon Road. The market continues every Sunday through October. Farmers?’ Market Nutrition Program Coupons accepted.
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PINKSTER CARNIVAL
When: Saturday, June 10, 2006 RAIN OR SHINE
From 12-5:00 PM
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
What: Pinkster, the Dutch colonial celebration of Pentecost, offered enslaved Africans on Brooklyn?’s farms a rare chance to reunite with friends and family and celebrate their African heritage amid great hardship. Our Pinkster Carnival features:
Features: Afro-Caribbean musical and dance performances. African gourd instrument making workshop. Colonial coinage display and wampum making demonstration.
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also features
Carnival games and crafts.
An illustrated talk by Prof. A.J. Williams-Myers (SUNY New Paltz) on Pinkster and African culture in the Lower Hudson Valley.
Farmers Market preview & flower and plant sale.
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The "New World, Old Traditions" Lecture Series is funded in partly by a grant from the New York Council for the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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EMANCIPATION DAY
Date: Saturday, July 8, 2006
Time: 12-4:00 PM
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Join the Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum in honoring Emancipation Day, the 179th anniversary of slavery?’s end in New York State.
Featuring: "New World, Old Traditions: Brooklyn's Afro-Caribbean and Irish Diaspora Communities Lecture Series"
A talk by Prof. Leslie Harris (Emory University; author of In the Shadow of Slavery: African Americans in New York City, 1626-1863).
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MUSEUMS
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145 Brooklyn Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 735 4400
?• (718) 735 4440 groups
Hours:
Wednesday - Friday
1:00 - 6:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
10:oo - 5:00
Admission: $4.00 per person.
FREE - Members, children under one years old.
School Programs
Discounts available for school groups. Call for details.
Group Reservations: At least 6 weeks in advance advised.
Call between 10am and 5pm for an appointment.
Lunch: Park behind Museum available for picnics.
Handicapped: Accessible. Also special aids for hearing impaired. Call (718) 735 4402.
Travel Directions:
Triboro Bridge to Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
(I-278) west, into Brooklyn to exit for Atlantic Ave. Take Atlantic Ave. to Brooklyn Ave., turn right and go 4 blocks to museum.
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Places to visit Nearby:
Brooklyn's History Museum
Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Aquarium for Wildlife Conservation
NY Transit Museum
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Sense of Smell Day
DATE: 4/30/2005
TIME: 11:30am-5pm
DETAILS: It's a "scent-sational" day of activities: take a Smell IQ test, explore the connection between your senses of taste & smell, match the scent to different plants in the Greenhouse, sample fragrant teas, & discover the spices of savory ethnic foods.
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Exhibition
thru May 14
Joshua's Journey
What: Black Cowboy rides the Chisholm Trail
www.brooklynkids.org
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OUTDOORs
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COMPOST GIVE BACKS
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Info From http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless/html/recycling/spring2006events.shtml#when-where
The Department of Sanitation is offering free compost give aways and low cost compost bins in April and May. Check out the website below for more info, map to give away sites and additional info on recycling electronics and clothing. This is a rain or shine event. Bring shovels and containers and lots of enthusiasm!
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Spring Creek Composting Facility
near the Brooklyn/Queens border
12720-B Flatlands Ave., Brooklyn, 11208
(near the intersection with Fountain Ave,
close to the Belt Parkway)
Sat & Sun, 8am - 2pm
April 8 & 9
April 22 & 23
Driving directions from
the Belt Parkway:
Take Exit 15 (Erskine St.) ? at 1st traffic light on Erskine, turn RIGHT onto Gateway Dr. ? go to the end of the road, turn LEFT onto Fountain Ave. ? go to 2nd traffic light, turn RIGHT onto Flatlands Ave. ? go to end of the block and turn RIGHT into the Spring Creek Composting Facility.
from the Jackie Robinson (Interborough) Parkway:
Take the Jackie Robinson (South/West) to Exit 1 (bear left) ? follow signs for Pennsylvania Ave. ? take Pennsylvania approx. 2 miles to Flatlands Ave. ? turn LEFT onto Flatlands Ave. ? go approx. 1.2 miles to the end of the block past Fountain Ave. ? turn RIGHT into the Spring Creek Composting Facility.
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Sat & Sun, May 6 & 7, 8am - 2pm
Soundview Composting Facility
1665 Randall Ave., Bronx,NY
(near the intersection with Metcalf Ave, close to the Bruckner Expressway)
Driving directions from:
the Bruckner Expressway:
Take the Bruckner Expressway (East) to Exit 51 (Bronx River Parkway North/White Plains) ? take Service Road (Bruckner Blvd.) ? go past shopping center and past Bronx River Parkway ? turn RIGHT onto Soundview Ave. ? stay on Soundview to 5th traffic light ? turn RIGHT onto Randall Ave. ? stay on Randall to the end, follow signs for Composting Facility.
- from the Bronx River Parkway (southbound):
Take Exit 1 (Story Ave.) ? at light, turn LEFT onto Story ? go to 2nd traffic light, turn RIGHT onto Soundview Ave. ? stay on Soundview to 4th traffic light ? turn RIGHT onto Randall Ave. ? stay on Randall to the end, follow signs for Composting Facility.
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Sat & Sun, 8am - 2pm
May 20 & 21
Fresh Kills Composting Facility
310 West Service Rd., Staten Island, 10314
(near exit 7 of Rt. 440)
Driving directions
from I-278 (West):
Take Exit 5 (SR 440-Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway) towards Rt. 440/Outerbridge Crossing ? take Rt. 440 South to Exit 7 (Victory Blvd) ? at light, go straight (road becomes West Service Rd.) ? go past car dealership on right ? stop at entrance to the landfill across from the New York Sports Club ? once inside the landfill, follow signs to the Composting Facility.
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Planting Fields Road
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 922 9206 or 922 9511 ?• Coe Hall: 922 9210
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Serving as a quiet oasis for rest and contemplation, as well as a site for educational, cultural, and horticultural activities, the more than 400 acres of Planting Fields' cultivated gardens, rolling lawns and natural woodlands provide a unique and valuable resource for its community and for visitors from New York City and other areas.
The focal point of the Arboretum is Coe Hall, a magnificent Tudor-Revival Mansion from the Gold Coast era. Its architecture reflects the style popular during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Tours are available for both individuals and groups.
As a Nature Center and an educational facility, the Arboretum offers an extensive program of short courses for children and adults in spring and fall covering ecology, horticulture, and plant-related crafts. Educational exhibits are displayed in the Arboretum Center. Planting Fields also features an herbarium of over 10,000 pressed specimens for study and identification.
School Programs for ages 3 through 11 consist of special interactive tours that focus on various aspects of Plant Science. Plant Requirements and Life Cycles; Flowers; Tree Biology; and Factors Governing Tree Growth are among many different subjects that may be covered.
Hours: Daily 9am - 5pm (Greenhouse 10am - 4pm).
Admission: Individuals $3.00 per car. Senior Citizens FREE.
Groups: Schools $10.00 per bus; Non-profit $10.00 per group; Other $30.00 per group.
Special Events: call for pricing information. Payment for groups must be made 3 weeks in advance. Separate charges for Coe Hall.
Reservations: At least 6 weeks in advance.
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Tales and Treats Story Hour
What: Interactive storyhour with themed craft followed by healthy, themed snack.
Where: Horticulture Center
Age: for preschoolers and their
caregivers.
Register 516.922.8676,
Planting Fields Foundation. $8/members or $10/non members.
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Apr 14 And the Good Brown Earth,
May 12 Good Morning Garden,
June 9 Whose Garden is it?,
July 14 The Beetle Alphabet Book,
August 11 Clara Caterpiller,
September 8 Leaf Jumpers,
October 13 Pumpkin Circle: The Story of a Garden, November 10 The Night Before Thanksgiving, December 8 Snowmen at Night
February 23 - Kids Tour of Coe Hall 1-3
Cost: $8 members, $10 non-members.
Registration required.
Travel Directions: I-495 (LIE) east to exit 39N. North on Glen Cove Rd. to Rt. 25A. East on 25A to Wolver Hollow Rd. (Police Station on northwest corner). Merge into Chicken Valley Rd. Turn right onto Planting Fields Rd. Arboretum on right.
Travel Time: 45 minutes from the George Washington Bridge.
Nearby Sites to visit: Sagamore Hill, Raynham Hall Museum , Muttontown Preserve , Garvies Point Preserve , Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum , Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery , Oyster Bay Historical Society .
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Old Westbury Gardens
PO Box 430
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 333-0048
Internet: www.oldwestburygardens.org
Set on 88 beautiful acres, Old Westbury Gardens, turn-of-the-century home of John S. Phipps, features a magnificent Charles II style mansion named Westbury House. Its grand architecture and generous proportions are accented by fine eighteenth century furnishings and fine arts collected by the family during its fifty years of residence.
The house is surrounded by formal gardens, tree-lined walks, grand allees, ponds, and statuary. Considered the finest English Garden in the United States, Old Westbury's plantings include historic varieties, new hybrids, and experimental plants.
Today Old Westbury is a showcase for many Family Activities and events offered throughout the year, including car shows, workshops, lectures, and more.
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Hours: Late April thru December, including major holidays, 10am - 5pm daily. Closed Tuesdays.
General Admission:
Adults $10.00
Seniors (62+)* $ 8.00
Children (6 to 12) $ 5.00
Children under 6 FREE
Group rates available. Call for details.
*Admission for Seniors on Mondays is $5.00 (except holidays)
Group Reservations: At least 2 weeks in advance. Deposit required.
Lunch: Picnic area and cafe available.
Handicapped: Accessible.
Directions: Located on Old Westbury Road. From NYC: Take I-495 (LIE) east to exit 39, Glen Cove Rd. Continue east on service road 1.2 miles onto first road on right, which is Old Westbury Road. 1/4 mile to Garden.
Time: 45 minutes east of the George Washington Bridge.
Great Places Nearby
Garvies Point Preserve
Marine Nature Study Area
Nassau County Museum of Art
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Soring Plant Sale Weekend
Purchase select annuals and perennials, many of which are the Garden's signature varieties. Not sure about what plants are right for your landscape? Gardens' horticulturalists and Nassau county Cornell cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to help with your selection and answer your questions. May 4-7; 10:00 am - 4:30 pm. Members can have first pick, 9:00 am - 10:00 pm.
American Rhododendron Society Rhododendron & Azalea Sale - Members of ARS-NY will sell rhododendrons and azaleas, answer questions, and provide cultural tips. May 5-7; 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm.
Ask the Master Gardener - Master Gardeners from Nassau County Cornell Cooperative Extension will be available to perform free soil testing, help with plant selection, and answer all your gardening questions. Be sure to bring 1/2 cup of dry soil. Call 516.228.8426 for instructions. At the Plant Shop. May 5-7; 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
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APRIL
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Dog Days Bring your dog for an invigorating walk and healthy exercise at Old Westbury Gardens. Designated garden areas only. Dog must be leashed.
Dog Demonstration & Exhibits 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The Ladies Kennel Association of America will sponsor agility demonstrations and games. Area welfare and rescue groups will also be on hand. Rain date April 9.
Talk & Tour: Wildflower Walk 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Viewing wild and cultivated flowers in bloom is the perfect way to experience the wonder of Spring. Stroll with Master Gardener and docent Barbara Levine along the Woodland Walk for a closer look at these ephemeral beauties.
Poetica Musica: Prague memories 8:00 pm Guest violinist, Ptre Macecek, joins Poetica Musica for a concert featuring works by martinu, Dvorak, Beethoven and Brahms. At 6:45 pm, join a guided tour of the Gardens or Westbury House; 7:30 pm, pre-concert talk. A Meet-the-Artists reception will follow the concert. Registration and pre-payment required. $25; $20 Members, Seniors & Students w/ID.
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Sunday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Dog Days Bring your dog for an invigorating walk and healthy exercise at Old Westbury Gardens. Designated garden areas only. Dog must be leashed.
closed until
15
Saturday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Talk & Tour: Primrose Path 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Experience the beauty of the primrose in full bloom and learn more about these stars of the early spring garden with Master Gardener and docent Barbara Levine.
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Sunday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Easter Day. Westbury House closed. Gardens open for strolling and picnicking.
closed until
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Saturday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
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Sunday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Talk & Tour: Celebration of Saint George's Day 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm "God for Harry, England and Saint George!" (Shakespeare, Henry V). Celebrate this day devoted to England's patron saint by joining Docent Edward Hingers for a leisurely stroll through Westbury House where so many treasures from the Georgian era are on display. Be regaled with anecdotes and history about Hanoverian monarchs who ruled over England during that fascinating century sometimes called "The Age of Scandal.?”
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Monday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
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Tuesday
Closed
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Wednesday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
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Thursday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
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Friday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Members Preview Party and Meet-the-Artist Reception 6:00 pm ?– 9:00 pm Members will be the first to view the artwork of Ruth Baderian, Rosanne Kaloustian, and Nancy Wernersbach. Free with admission. Light refreshments will be served.
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Saturday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit April 29 - May 31 Through their paintings, artists Ruth Baderian, Rosanne Kaloustian, and Nancy Wernersbach bring Old Westbury Gardens?’ landscape into the Red Ballroom.
Talk & Tour: Floral Themes in Westbury House 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Flowers can be found in Westbury House as well as in the Gardens. View the floral designs and motifs throughout the House with docent Patricia Sullivan.
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Sunday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Arbor Day Tree Dedication Ceremony 1:30 pm ?– 2:30 pm Join family and friends who have contributed to the Tree Funds to dedicate new cherry trees in the Walled Garden in memory or in honor of loved ones. An annual Arbor Day tradition. Rain or shine.
Talk & Tour: Tree Walk 2:30 pm ?– 3:30 pm Celebrate Arbor Day with Master Gardener and docent Gene Lanzaro. Explore the Gardens?’ magnificent collection of trees, from formal all?©es to new growth woodlands.
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MAY
1
Monday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
2
Tuesday
Closed
3
Wednesday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
4
Thursday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Plant Sale 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm Purchase select annuals and perennials, many of which are the Gardens?’ signature varieties. Not sure what plants are right for your landscape - Gardens?’ horticulturists and Nassau County Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to help your selection and answer your questions. Special Member?’s Preview from 9:00 am ?– 10:00 am.
5
Friday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Plant Sale 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm Purchase select annuals and perennials, many of which are the Gardens?’ signature varieties. Not sure what plants are right for your landscape - Gardens?’ horticulturists and Nassau County Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to help your selection and answer your questions. Special Member?’s Preview from 9:00 am ?– 10:00 am.
Ask the Master Gardener 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Master Gardeners from Nassau County Cornell Cooperative Extension will be available to perform free soil testing, help with plant selection, and answer all your gardening questions. Be sure to bring 1/2 cup of dry soil. Call 516.228.8426 for instructions. At the Plant Shop.
American Rhododendron Society Rhododendron & Azalea Sale 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm Members of ARS-NY will sell rhododendrons and azaleas, answer questions, and provide cultural tips.
6
Saturday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Plant Sale 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm Purchase select annuals and perennials, many of which are the Gardens?’ signature varieties. Not sure what plants are right for your landscape - Gardens?’ horticulturists and Nassau County Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to help your selection and answer your questions. Special Member?’s Preview from 9:00 am ?– 10:00 am.
Ask the Master Gardener 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Master Gardeners from Nassau County Cornell Cooperative Extension will be available to perform free soil testing, help with plant selection, and answer all your gardening questions. Be sure to bring 1/2 cup of dry soil. Call 516.228.8426 for instructions. At the Plant Shop.
American Rhododendron Society Rhododendron & Azalea Sale 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm Members of ARS-NY will sell rhododendrons and azaleas, answer questions, and provide cultural tips.
Poetica Musica: Music of France & Spain 8:00 pm Poetica Musica will perform works by Faure, Franck and Pierne. At 6:45 pm, join a guided tour of the Gardens or Westbury House; 7:30 pm, pre-concert talk. A Meet-the-Artists reception will follow the concert. Registration and pre-payment required. $25; $20 Members, Seniors & Students w/ID.
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Sunday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Plant Sale 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm Purchase select annuals and perennials, many of which are the Gardens?’ signature varieties. Not sure what plants are right for your landscape - Gardens?’ horticulturists and Nassau County Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to help your selection and answer your questions. Special Member?’s Preview from 9:00 am ?– 10:00 am.
Ask the Master Gardener 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Master Gardeners from Nassau County Cornell Cooperative Extension will be available to perform free soil testing, help with plant selection, and answer all your gardening questions. Be sure to bring 1/2 cup of dry soil. Call 516.228.8426 for instructions. At the Plant Shop.
American Rhododendron Society Rhododendron & Azalea Sale 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm Members of ARS-NY will sell rhododendrons and azaleas, answer questions, and provide cultural tips.
Constant Wonder Show for Kids - ?“Who Lays the Eggs??” 1:00 pm ?– 1:45 pm Join Alice & Connie of Constant Wonder in an educational & interactive performance that invites children to explore and discover the world?’s wonders of science and nature. Includes original songs, theater games, and the ?“Wonder Bag.?” Perfect for children ages 3?–8. Rain or shine.
8
Monday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Botanical Painting I 10:00 am ?– 1:00 pm Botanical artist Rose Pellicano, a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists, through demonstration and lectures will introduce students to the basic techniques of traditional botanical painting in watercolor. This intensive introductory course will focus on the methods used to achieve a realistic portrayal of plants and flowers using live specimens. Approaches to accurate drawing and color mixing with special attention to light and shade will be introduced in this intensive workshop. This course is designed for beginners and intermediate students. The instructor will individually work with the students and everyone will work at their own pace. Registration and prepayment required. $225 (for 5 sessions); $210 members Register early - a materials list will be furnished for students before class.
9
Tuesday
Closed
Botanical Painting I 10:00 am ?– 1:00 pm
10
Wednesday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Botanical Painting I 10:00 am ?– 1:00 pm
11
Thursday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Botanical Painting I 10:00 am ?– 1:00 pm
12
Friday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Botanical Painting I 10:00 am ?– 1:00 pm
13
Saturday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Talk & Tour: Early Spring Perennials 1:00 pm ?– 2:00 pm Stroll with Master Gardener and docent Dan Mahony through our beautiful gardens as he discusses how you can grow these charming spring plants at home.
14
Sunday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm Mother's Day
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Talk & Tour: Lilac Walk 1:00 pm ?– 2:00 pm Join Master Gardener and docent Barbara Levine for a stroll along the Lilac Walk during the peak of its perfection. Be transported by the beauty and fragrances of these historic and fascinating plants.
15
Monday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
16
Tuesday
Closed
17
Wednesday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
18
Thursday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
19
Friday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
20
Saturday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Porsche Auto Show 9:00 am ?– 3:00 pm Mid-1950?’s to top current model Porsches will be on view during judging. For registration information contact the Porsche Club of America, at 631.979.0005. Rain date May 27.
Gardeners?’ Fair: Halcyon Days Garden Party 7:00 pm Dinner dance and auction to benefit Old Westbury Gardens. For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact Vanessa Mahnken at 516.333.0048 x308.
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Sunday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Old Westbury Horsemen?’s Foundation Day 9:00 am ?– 3:00 pm The annual gathering of the Foundation with equine demonstrations including show jumping and dressage.
Photography Workshop 10:00 am ?– 3:00 pm View the spectacular scenes at Old Westbury Gardens through a camera lens. Learn the skills of composition, form, line, pattern, texture, and natural light to observe and better capture the beauty of the Gardens with Andreas Rentsch, professional photographer whose work is exhibited and collected internationally. Geared towards beginners, but photographers of any level are welcome. Participants will receive individual attention. Registration and prepayment required. $60; $50 members. Lunch and admission to the Gardens are included. Please bring plenty of film and any format camera. Lenses, a tripod, and samples of previous work are optional but definitely welcome! Weather permitting. If rain, participants will receive full refund.
Family Bird Walk & Book Signing 1:00 pm After a bird search through the Gardens, join children?’s author and educator, Barbara Garriel, for a reading of her new book, Backyard Birds, along with a book signing in the Red Ballroom. Free with admission. Perfect for children ages 5 and up. Opportunity to purchase books at the program. Rain or shine. In the event of rain, a lesson on birds in the Ballroom will replace the outdoor bird walk.
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Monday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Botanical Painting II 10:00 am ?– 1:00 pm This course is a continuation of Botanical painting I and will explore the more advanced techniques of botanical painting. The focus of this course will be on the methods to achieve three dimensionality to form with special attention to scale, texture and detail. The class will end with a critique of the studies of plants the students have created. Registration and prepayment required. $225 (for 5 sessions); $210 members. Register early- a materials list will be furnished for students before class.
23
Tuesday
Closed
Botanical Painting II 10:00 am ?– 1:00 pm
24
Wednesday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Botanical Painting II 10:00 am ?– 1:00 pm
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Thursday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Botanical Painting II 10:00 am ?– 1:00 pm
Yoga Workshop Every Thursday, May 25 ?– June 29 10:00 ?– 11:15 am Why train in a stuffy gym when you can exercise alongside nature in the awe-inspiring gardens? Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, will lead students through a dynamic, yet gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace. There is no better way to relax in the Gardens! Registration and prepayment required. $11 per session; $3 members (6 sessions in total, weather permitting). Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel.
26
Friday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Botanical Painting II 10:00 am ?– 1:00 pm
27
Saturday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
28
Sunday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
Young Musician?’s Concert 3:00 pm ?– 4:00 pm Pre-collegiate students from the region?’s premier music schools perform in the Red Ballroom. Seating is limited. Tickets available at Westbury House on day of concert.
29
Monday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
30
Tuesday
Closed
31
Wednesday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Spotlight Old Westbury Gardens: A Three Person Art Exhibit in the Red Ballroom
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JUNE
1
Thursday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Yoga Workshop Every Thursday, May 25 ?– June 29 10:00 ?– 11:15 am Why train in a stuffy gym when you can exercise alongside nature in the awe-inspiring gardens? Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, will lead students through a dynamic, yet gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace. There is no better way to relax in the Gardens! Registration and prepayment required. $11 per session; $3 members (6 sessions in total, weather permitting). Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel.
2
Friday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
3
Saturday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Dried Flower Workshop 10:00 am ?– 12:00 pm Celebrate Spring with the volunteer Dried Flower Group. Participants will create a lovely basket decorated with dried flowers. Registration and prepayment required. $30; $25 members (includes materials).
Talk & Tour: Irises & Peonies (1:00 pm ?– 2:00 pm Join Master Gardener Barbara Levine for a discussion of the history and culture of these most eagerly awaited and beloved flowers in the Walled Garden.
4
Sunday
Open to the Public 9:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Antique & Collectible Auto Show 9:00 am ?– 3:00 pm Enjoy the most elegant antique auto show on Long Island, presented by the Antique Automobile Club of America. Featured vehicle is the Corvair. Trophies awarded at 2:00 pm. Rain date: June 11.
5
Monday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
6
Tuesday
Closed
7
Wednesday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
8
Thursday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Yoga Workshop Every Thursday, May 25 ?– June 29 10:00 ?– 11:15 am Why train in a stuffy gym when you can exercise alongside nature in the awe-inspiring gardens? Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, will lead students through a dynamic, yet gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace. There is no better way to relax in the Gardens! Registration and prepayment required. $11 per session; $3 members (6 sessions in total, weather permitting). Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel.
9
Friday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
10
Saturday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Suzuki on the Island Concert 1:00 pm ?– 2:00 m Students from Suzuki on the Island will perform at the Gardens.
Spring Garden Tea 2:00 pm ?– 4:30 pm Spend a gracious afternoon at the Gardens. After a seasonal guided tour, enjoy an elegant outdoor tea. Registration and prepayment required. $40; $35 members. Rain date: June 17.
11
Sunday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Talk & Tour: Rhododendrons 1:00 pm ?– 2:00 pm Master Gardener & docent Barbara Frank will lead you through the colorful world of these plants.
12
Monday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Botanical Painting- Intermediate/Advanced Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, June 12, 14, 16, 19 & 21 - 10:00 am ?– 1:00 pm This course is designed for the student who has completed the introductory courses in botanical painting or who have more experience in the basic techniques. The emphasis of this class will be on the principles of composition. The students will be encouraged to try several arrangements of their plant specimen on their paper. We will continue to explore dry brush techniques with special attention to the painting of more complex flower forms and leaves. Registration and prepayment required. $225 (for 5 sessions); $210 members. Register early - a materials list will be furnished for students before class.
13
Tuesday
Closed
14
Wednesday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Botanical Painting- Intermediate/Advanced 10:00 am ?– 1:00 pm
15
Thursday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Yoga Workshop Every Thursday, May 25 ?– June 29 10:00 ?– 11:15 am Why train in a stuffy gym when you can exercise alongside nature in the awe-inspiring gardens? Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, will lead students through a dynamic, yet gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace. There is no better way to relax in the Gardens! Registration and prepayment required. $11 per session; $3 members (6 sessions in total, weather permitting). Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel.
16
Friday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Botanical Painting- Intermediate/Advanced 10:00 am ?– 1:00 pm
17
Saturday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Talk & Tour: Roses 1:00 pm ?– 2:00 pm Roses- everyone's favorite! Master Gardener Dan Mahony will share "secrets" on how to raise these romantic beauties of the garden.
18
Sunday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm Father's Day Young Musician?’s Concert 3:00 pm ?– 4:00 pm Pre-collegiate students from the region?’s premier music schools perform in the Red Ballroom. Seating is limited. Tickets available at Westbury House on day of concert.
19
Monday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Botanical Painting- Intermediate/Advanced 10:00 am ?– 1:00 pm
20
Tuesday
Closed
21
Wednesday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Botanical Painting- Intermediate/Advanced 10:00 am ?– 1:00 pm
22
Thursday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Yoga Workshop Every Thursday, May 25 ?– June 29 10:00 ?– 11:15 am Why train in a stuffy gym when you can exercise alongside nature in the awe-inspiring gardens? Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, will lead students through a dynamic, yet gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace. There is no better way to relax in the Gardens! Registration and prepayment required. $11 per session; $3 members (6 sessions in total, weather permitting). Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel.
23
Friday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Twilight Garden Walk 6:30 pm ?– 8:30 pm The colorful formal gardens of Westbury House are the perfect setting for a romantic escape. This informative landscape tour concludes on the South Terrace with seasonal desserts and music at sunset. Reservations and prepayment required. $16; $14 members.
24
Saturday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Children?’s Watercolor Class 10:00 am ?– 2:00 pm Artist Arlene Goldstein will teach basic techniques of watercolor landscape painting for children 8?–12. Registration and prepayment required. $40 (includes box lunch); $35 members.
25
Sunday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
26
Monday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
27
Tuesday
Closed
28
Wednesday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
29
Thursday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
Yoga Workshop Every Thursday, May 25 ?– June 29 10:00 ?– 11:15 am Why train in a stuffy gym when you can exercise alongside nature in the awe-inspiring gardens? Professional Kripalu Yoga instructor, Lorili Henry, will lead students through a dynamic, yet gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace. There is no better way to relax in the Gardens! Registration and prepayment required. $11 per session; $3 members (6 sessions in total, weather permitting). Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel.
30
Friday
Open to the Public 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm
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Guided tour.
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Planting Fields Arboretum
Planting Fields Road
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 922 9206 or 922 9511 ?• Coe Hall: 922 9210
February 23, 2007 - Kids Tour of Coe Hall 1-3
Discover what it was like to grow up in 65 room mansion. After tour, make family scrapbooks to take home. Ages 7 and up.
Cost: $8 members, $10 non-members.
Registration required.
Travel Directions: I-495 (LIE) east to exit 39N. North on Glen Cove Rd. to Rt. 25A. East on 25A to Wolver Hollow Rd. (Police Station on northwest corner). Merge into Chicken Valley Rd. Turn right onto Planting Fields Rd. Arboretum on right.
Travel Time: 45 minutes from the George Washington Bridge.
Nearby Sites to visit: Sagamore Hill, Raynham Hall Museum , Muttontown Preserve , Garvies Point Preserve , Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum , Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery , Oyster Bay Historical Society .
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Manhattan
Location: Bryant Park - behind the New York Public Library, between 40th & 42nd Streets and 5th & 6th Avenues
BET 5 & 6 AVES, W 40 & W 42 STS
Subways: B, D, F, V to 42 Street.
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8:00 am - 10:30 pm
Category: Culture and Art, Free, General Events, Kids
The Pond @ Bryant Park: Jet Blue Tuesdays
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Category: Free, General Events
The Pond @ Bryant Park: Ice Dancing at Dusk
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Category: Athletic Events, Free, General Events
Broadway Moves
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Category: Concerts, Performances, and Films, Free, Kids
The Pond @ Bryant Park: Cool Nights, Hot Ice
7:15 pm - 10:30 pm
Category: Athletic Events, Concerts, Performances, and Films, Free
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New York Restoration P* Field
NYRP Field Walks
Second Saturday (and a Sunday or two) of each month
Time: from 10:00 a.m. to noon (unless otherwise noted).
Details will be posted in advance of each walk.
Upcoming field walks include: not yet
Please call New York Restoration Project at (212) 333-2552 Monday to Friday to register or for more information.
*New York Restoration Project
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EXHIBITS
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Saturday, April 8?–Sunday, May 28
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Street
718 623-7200
Costs, travel directions, et al under "Brooklyn Botanic Garden"
Mizue Sawano: The Art of the Cherry Tree
Opening the 25th annual cherry blossom festival, Sakura Matsuri, with Steinhardt Conservatory Gallery's extensive exhibit of paintings by artist Mizue Sawano, showcases the beauty of the Garden in large-scale, vibrantly expressive cherry blossom paintings featured in Sakura Matsuri posters since 1992. This exhibition opens Hanami and extends the cherry blossom season.
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Saturday, June 3 ?–Sunday, July 16
Where: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
718 623-7200
The Skin of Trees: An Intimate View of Bark
Photographs By Cedric Pollet
Saturday, June 3
1:00?–3:00 p.m.
Lower level
Artist Opening Reception.
What: Exhibit featiromg the renowned work of French photographer, Cedric Pollet. Using a macro lens, 35mm camera and natural lighting, Pollet has traveled across the world to photograph intimate views of bark from many species of trees. This exhibit will expose in detail the vast difference of the true natural color intensity, shape and texture that exist with tree bark as well as provide characteristic traits and informational background of each tree represented.
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Where: Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 735 4400
thru May 14
Joshua's Journey
What: Black Cowboy rides the Chisholm Trail
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New York Botanical Garden
(look above for the address)
Exhibit: The Luminous Lens of Mick Hales:
Photographs of The New York Botanical Garden
Ongoing
Event Location: Arthur and Janet Ross Gallery
The unique character of each season at the Garden?—at this new exhibit of work by internationally renowned landscape photographer Mick Hales. Mr. Hales spent the last year focusing his lens on the Garden, and now 23 never-before-seen images bring all its seasonal glories together in one space, the Arthur and Janet Ross Gallery. These exquisite vistas reveal the Garden?’s many, ever-changing faces.
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TOURS
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New York Botanical Garden
The Garden offers a tour with an ASL interpreter on the third Saturday of every month.
APRIL 19
Conservatory Tour
Ongoing - Wednesdays: 1 p.m.
focus on pollinators
Location: Palm Gallery of the Conservatory
Explore the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, an acre of plants under glass, with one of our docents. The Conservatory takes you on an "ecotour" around the world, through 11 distinct habitats?—including two types of rain forest; deserts of the Americas and Africa; and aquatic and carnivorous plant displays.
Conservatory admission fee required.
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Forest Tour
When: Thursdays -- thru 4/27/2006, 1:00.
Location: Great Garden Clock,Visitor Center
Experience the beauty of the Garden's 50-acre native Forest on a tour with an expertly trained docent. You'll learn some facts about the trees, history, geology, and ecology of this original, uncut woodland.
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Native Plant Garden Tour
When: Thursdays --thru 4/13/2006, 2:30.
Location: Native Plant Garden
The Native Plant Garden houses a diverse collection of ferns, perennials, shrubs, and trees native to the northeastern United States. Take a guided tour through these recreated habitats, including one similar to the New Jersey Pine Barrens, with one of the Garden's docents.
Rock Garden/Native Plant Garden admission fee required.
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Featured Event: Bird Walks
When: Saturdays -- 8/27/2005 - 6/24/2006: 11 a.m.
Location: Great Garden Clock at the Visitor Center
Bring your binoculars and walk the Garden grounds with a bird expert. You'll search for our feathered friends and learn more about bird-friendly habitats, passage birds, and those that make a permanent home at the Garden.
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Expert?–led Tour of Dutch Watercolors: The Great Age of the Leiden Botanical Garden
When: 4/8/2006, 4/22/2006, 5/6/2006, 6/10/2006, 6/24/2006:
all at 2:30 p.m.
Location: Rondina and LoFaro Gallery, 6th Floor of the Library Building
Join a curator for a tour of the exhibition Dutch Watercolors: The Great Age of the Leiden Botanical Garden in our own LuEsther T. Mertz Library. Featuring more than 60 botanical watercolors, prints, and rare books spanning three centuries of worldwide exploration, the exhibition portrays the life of one of the earliest European botanical gardens, founded in 1590.
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Garden Highlights Tour
When: 4/8/2006, 12:30.
When: 4/9/2006, 12:30
When: 4/11/2006, 1 p.m.
When: 4/15/22006,
When: 4/28/2006, 1 p.m.
Location: Great Garden Clock at the Visitor Center
250 acres and 50 gardens and collections. A docent will guide you through one or more Garden highlights on this walking tour. From the Rock Garden to the Perennial Garden and from daffodils to peonies, there are plenty of highlights to choose from!
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Native Plant Garden Tour
When: Tuesdays -- thru 4/11/2006, 3 p.m.
Location: Meets at the Native Plant Garden
The Native Plant Garden houses a diverse collection of ferns, perennials, shrubs, and trees native to the northeastern United States. Take a guided tour through these recreated habitats, including one similar to the New Jersey Pine Barrens, with one of the Garden's docents.
Rock Garden/Native Plant Garden admission fee required.
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Garden Highlights Tour
When: 4/15/2006, 11:30.
Location: Great Garden Clock, Visitor Center
When spring comes to the Garden, there?’s so much beauty to see across its 250 acres and 50 gardens and collections. A docent will guide you through one or more Garden highlights on this walking tour. From the Rock Garden to the Perennial Garden and from daffodils to peonies, there are plenty of highlights to choose from!
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Garden Highlights Tour (with an American Sign Language interpreter)
When: 4/15/2006, 12:30
Location: Visitor Center's Great Garden Clock
250 acres and 50 gardens and collections. A docent and an American Sign Language interpreter will guide you through one or more Garden highlights on this walking tour. From the Rock Garden to the Perennial Garden and from daffodils to peonies, there are plenty of highlights to choose from!
The Garden offers a tour with an ASL interpreter on the third Saturday of every month.
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Forest Tour
When: 4/16/2006, 4/23/2006, 4/29/2006
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Visitor's Center's Great Garden Clock
Experience the beauty of the Garden's 50-acre native Forest on a tour with an expertly trained docent. You'll learn some facts about the trees, history, geology, and ecology of this original, uncut woodland.
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Conservatory Tour
When: 4/18/2006, 4/25/2006, 1:00.
Location: Conservatory Palm Gallery
Explore the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, an acre of plants under glass, with one of our docents. The Conservatory takes you on an "ecotour" around the world, through 11 distinct habitats?—including two types of rain forest; deserts of the Americas and Africa; and aquatic and carnivorous plant displays.
Conservatory admission fee required.
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Rock Garden Tour
When: Tuesdays -- 4/18/2006 - 4/25/2006, 3:00
Location: Meets at the Rock Garden
The Rock Garden is a three-acre oasis?—complete with a pond and waterfall?—featuring alpine plants from every continent. Join a Garden docent for a walking tour to see and learn more about these plants in all their beauty.
Rock Garden admission fee required.
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Rock Garden Tour
When: Thursdays -- 4/20/2006 - 4/27/2006.
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Meets at the Rock Garden
The Rock Garden is a three-acre oasis?—complete with a pond and waterfall?—featuring alpine plants from every continent. Join a Garden docent for a walking tour to see and learn more about these plants in all their beauty.
Rock Garden admission fee required.
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Great Trees Tour
When: 4/21/2006, 1:00.
Event Location: Meets at the Great Garden Clock at the Visitor Center
Join one of our docents for a tour highlighting some of these great trees on our historic 250-acre site.
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Native Plant Garden Tour
When: 4/22/2006, 11:30 &
12:30 p.m.
Event Location: Meets at the Native Plant Garden
The Native Plant Garden houses a diverse collection of ferns, perennials, shrubs, and trees native to the northeastern United States. Take a guided tour through these recreated habitats, including one similar to the New Jersey Pine Barrens, with one of the Garden's docents.
Rock Garden/Native Plant Garden admission fee required.
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Conservatory Tour
When: 4/26/2006, 2:30.
Event Location: Meets in the Palm Gallery of the Conservatory
Explore the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, an acre of plants under glass, with one of our docents. The Conservatory takes you on an "ecotour" around the world, through 11 distinct habitats?—including two types of rain forest; deserts of the Americas and Africa; and aquatic and carnivorous plant displays.
Conservatory admission fee required.
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Grecian Urns, Marble Fauns: Garden Ornament Originals and Replicas
When: 4/28/2006
4/29/2006
at 2 p.m.
Event Location: Conservatory Tent; meets opposite Booth 8
An Antique Garden Furniture Show presentation
Antique Garden Furniture Show director Catherine Sweeney Singer leads this walking tour of the show, discussing sources and trends in the appreciation and acquisition of garden ornament.
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?“Sticks?” and ?“Stones?”: Art and Artifice in Garden Antiques
When: 4/29/2006, 11:00
Event Location: Conservatory Tent, Booth 25
An Antique Garden Furniture Show presentation
Cast or carved? Stone or composite? Twig or faux bois? Join Antique Garden Furniture Show director Catherine Sweeney Singer and exhibitor Bruce Emond of Village Braider Antiques to learn about materials and techniques used in creating garden antiques.
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Perennial Garden Tour
When: 4/30/2006 at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Great Garden Clock at the Visitor Center
Join one of our docents for a tour of the Jane Watson Irwin Perennial Garden, which combines a vast palette of colors, textures, flowers, and foliage to create interest in every season. Designed by Lynden B. Miller, famed public garden designer, the Perennial Garden is one of our great treasures.
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?“Sticks?” and ?“Stones?”: Art and Artifice in Garden Antiques
Date: 4/30/2006, 12:00 noon
Location: Conservatory Tent, Booth 25
An Antique Garden Furniture Show presentation
Join Antique Garden Furniture Show director Catherine Sweeney Singer and exhibitor Bruce Emond of Village Braider Antiques to learn about materials and techniques used in creating garden antiques.
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Grand Opening - Pfizer Plant Research Laboratory
Date(s): 5/16/2006 - 5/21/2006:
Celebration of Plant Science,?” a multi-day grand opening from May 16 to 21, a series of events?—exhibits, lectures, discussions with scientists, once-in-a-lifetime tours of the laboratory, and more?—will give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the many aspects of the Garden?’s science programs, as well as introduce them to the Garden?’s research and to how it impacts things like the environment and conservation.
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Rose Month
6/3/2006 - 6/25/2006:
Event Location: Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden
In June, thousands of roses flowering in the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden create spectacular sights and scents. Celebrate ?“the queen of flowers?” with expert talks, tours, tips, demonstrations, and special events throughout the month.
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Tours
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN
1000 Washington Avenue. Brooklyn, NY
718 623-7200
B>Sunday, June 4, 12:00
Tour of the Cranford Rose Garden with BBG rosarian Anne O'Neill.
GARDEN ADMISSION FEE REQUIRED
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Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road
P.O. Box 430
Old Westbury, NY 11568
Phone: 516-333-0048
Fax: 516-333-6807
April 8; 1:00 pm.
A Wildflower Walk - Viewing wild and cultivated flowers in bloom is the perfect way to experience the wonder of Spring. Stroll with Master Gardener and docent Barbara Levine along the Woodland Walk for a closer look at these ephemeral beauties.
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Primrose Path - Experience the beauty of the primrose in full bloom and learn more about these stars of the early spring garden with Master Gardener and docent Barbara Levine.
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April 29; 1:00 pm.
Floral Themes in Westbury House - Flowers can be found in Westbury House as well as in the Gardens. View the floral designs and motifs throughout the House with docent Patricia Sullivan.
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April 30; 2:30 pm.
Tree Walk - Celebrate Arbor Day with Master Gardener and docent Gene Lanzaro. Explore the Gardens?’ magnificent collection of trees, from formal all?©es to new growth woodlands.
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May 13; 1:00
Early Spring Perennials - Stroll with Master Gardener and docent Dan Mahony through our beautiful gardens as he discusses how you can grow these charming spring plants at home.
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May 14, 1:00 pm.
Lilac Walk - Join Master Gardener and docent Barbara Levine for a stroll along the Lilac Walk during the peak of its perfection. Be transported by the beauty and fragrances of these historic and fascinating plants.
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June 3; 1:00 pm.
Irises & Peonies - Join Master Gardener Barbara Levine for a discussion of the history and culture of these most eagerly awaited and beloved flowers in the Walled Garden.
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June 11; 1:00/B>
Rhododendrons - Master Gardener & docent Barbara Frank will lead you through the colorful world of these plants.
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June 17; 1:00
Roses - Everyone's Favorite - Master Gardener Dan Mahony will share "secrets" on how to raise these romantic beauties of the garden.
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Brooklyn Botanic GardenPlant Sale
Cherry Espanade
1000 Washington Street
Brooklyn, NY
718 623-7200
Members-Only Preview Sale:
Tuesday, May 2 | 4:30 p.m. ?– 8 p.m.
Public:
Wednesday, May 3 | 9:00 a.m. ?– 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 4 | 9:00 a.m. ?– 12 Noon
Said to be the largest quality selection of plants in the metropolitan area!
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Olds Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road
P.O. Box 430
Old Westbury, NY 11568
Phone: 516-333-0048
Fax: 516-333-6807
Spring Plant Sale Weekend
Purchase select annuals and perennials, many of which are the Garden's signature varieties. Not sure about what plants are right for your landscape? Gardens' horticulturalists and Nassau county Cornell cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to help with your selection and answer your questions. May 4-7; 10:00 am - 4:30 pm. Members can have first pick, 9:00 am - 10:00 pm.
American Rhododendron Society Rhododendron & Azalea Sale - Members of ARS-NY will sell rhododendrons and azaleas, answer questions, and provide cultural tips. May 5-7; 10:00 am ?– 5:00 pm.
Ask the Master Gardener - Master Gardeners from Nassau County Cornell Cooperative Extension will be available to perform free soil testing, help with plant selection, and answer all your gardening questions. Be sure to bring 1/2 cup of dry soil. Call 516.228.8426 for instructions. At the Plant Shop. May 5-7; 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
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NEW YORK HALL OF SCIENCE (NYHS)
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New York Hall of Science - Flushing
47-01 111th Street
Queens, NY 11368
718.699.0005
Groups: 718.699.0301
http://www.nyhallsci.org/
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Hours
Closed Mondays
Tuesday - Thursday 9:30 am - 2 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm (free 2 - 5 pm)
Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 6 pm (free Sunday 10 - 11 am)
Holiday Weeks
Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
July & August
Monday - Friday
9:30 am - 5 pm
Weekends
10 am - 6 pm
Free Hours suspended during July & August
Closed Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Please call 718.699.0005 for more information.
Please note:
Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
The museum is handicapped accessible.
Preschool Place Hours
September - June
Paid Reserved Groups:
Tuesday - Friday ?– 10 am - 12:15 pm
Free to Public with paid admission:
Tuesday - Thursday ?– 1 pm - 2 pm
Friday ?– 2 pm - 4:45 pm
Sat. & Sun. ?– 10 am - 5:45 pm
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July & August
Paid Reserved Groups:
Monday - Friday ?– 10 am - 12:15 pm
Free to Public with paid admission:
Monday - Thursday ?– 1 pm - 4:45 pm
Friday ?– 2 pm - 4:45 pm
Sat. & Sun. ?– 10 am - 5:45 pm
Pfizer Foundation Biochemistry Discovery Lab Hours
Friday, 2 pm - 4:45 pm
Saturday - Sunday, 12 pm - 5:45 pm
Summer Hours for Pfizer Biochemistry Discovery Lab
Paid Reserved Groups: Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Free to Public: Tuesday - Friday 2 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday 12 pm - 5:00 pm
Additional hours during the week are available to groups by appointment. Staff are available to assist those in need of additional help. Visitors are encouraged to go beyond the experiment to test their findings. A take-home leaflet is available which lists household materials and gives instructions on how to repeat the experiment at home.
Admissions
General Admission
Adults: (age 18 & over) $11
Children: (2 - 17, college w/ID) $8
Senior Citizens: (age 62 & over) $8
Science Playground fee: $3 per person, $2 for groups, plus general Hall admission fee (free to Family Plus Members and higher). The Science Playground is open to children of all ages with adult supervision, March - December, weather permitting.
Free Admission
Enjoy free admission from Labor Day through Memorial Day, on Fridays from 2 ?– 5 pm and Sundays from 10 ?– 11 am . Admission is free every day to Hall members. The Hall honors ASTC members (benefit 2 adults/4 children) with photo ID/ proof of home address within 90 miles of host museum.
School Group Admission
At the New York Hall of Science, we offer you the opportunity to make your classroom come alive. With visits tailored to grade levels and curriculum, and with more than 80 education programs, you decide how specialized your trip will be.
Admission: $6 per student
1 Chaperone (age 18 and older) free for every 5 children
Extra Adults: $6
Special Education Classes-
Admission: $6 per student
1 Chaperone (age 18 and older) free for every paid child or adult
Extra Adults: $6
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NYHS
Exhibits:
The New York Hall of Science is New York City?’s hands-on science and technology center. Ranked as one of the best science museums in the country, the Hall is a leading innovator in exhibit technology and educational programming. All events are FREE with general admission unless otherwise noted.
GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
Throughout the year, the Hall features a range of changing art gallery exhibitions that reveal how art, science and technology can be linked to create a beautiful experience.
Science, Technology and the Great World?’s Fairs
Photographs of inventions in transportation, communications and entertainment that were introduced at World?’s Fairs over the past 150 years.
Ribosome Sculpture
Giant version of a ribosome ?– a type of organelle in the cell responsible for making proteins by artist Mara Haseltine. This work is part of a larger sculpture ?“Waltz of the Polypeptides?”. www.calamara.com
Sea World
April 1 - May 29, 2006
Reduction woodcut prints by artist Lisa Studier intended to celebrate the beauty and diversity of marine life in the face of increasing threats posed by overfishing, global climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction.
BioArt
Paintings by D?’onfan-I
April 1 ?– June 11, 2006
Paintings of biological and reproductive processes of the human body.
The Art of Science Fiction
April 1?–June 30, 2006
Eye-catching and exotic images of robots, space and time travel, and fantastic creatures, including illustrations by major science fiction artists, as well as props from vintage science fiction films.
Alluring Androids, Robot Women, and Electronic Eves
June 17 - September 10
Picturing Artificial Women from 18th-Century Automatons to Today's Robots That Seem Alive
Images from films, photography, intermedia art, animation, and video games illustrate artificial women?–ranging from early automatons to today's life-like female robot. This exhibition includes large images of female robots, androids, automatons, dolls, mannequins, and other artificial women.
Small Things Considered
July 8 - September 10
Images from the winners of BioScapes, an annual international photomicrography competition
Wonderland
July 8 - September 10
Images that capture the inherent beauty of the natural world by photographer Andrew Levine
Reclamations: The Photography of Ellen Galinsky
September 16 - November 26
Looking through the remains of walls, doors and windows in the United States, China, Cambodia, Greece, and Portugal, Ellen Galinsky?’s photographs trace the process of change, as nature reclaims what?’s left of human creation.
Invoking Presence: Synthesizing Art and Science
September 16 - November 26
Images relating to forms found in nature and to "sacred geometry" by Norman Galinsky, chemical engineer turned artist. His images are intended to encourage introspection and harmony, and to promote healing by invoking the aliveness of the present moment.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April ?– Far Out Science!
Weekends and Holiday Week April 13 - 21
The Outta Sight Screens
11 am - closing
Use your shadow to interact with virtual butterflies in this magical exhibit using cutting-edge technology and custom software to create a far-out experience.
The Amazing Maze
11 am - closing
Find your way through an inflatable maze.
Hall of Mirrors and Light
11 am - closing
Explore the infinity effect in this 50-foot mirrored corridor that includes funhouse mirrors.
Reflections and Illusions Discovery Trail
Networks and Mazes Discovery Trail
Groovy Toy Station
11 am - 5 pm
Explore the world of science through toys and puzzles of today and the 1960's. Display of science toys constructed from erector sets from the Gilbert Hall of Science and toy robots from the 1960s ?– from the collection of Michael Van Valkenburg.
Funky Math Demonstration
1:30 & 4:30 pm
Science-related concepts involving patterns, topology, and puzzles
Special Events:
To ensure a place, please arrive 10 minutes prior to each event.
Paper Airplane Engineering Challenge
12 & 1:30 pm weather permitting, Rocket Park
Far Out Constellations Presentation
11 am & 4 pm, Astronomy Discovery Lab
Five Senses Drop-in Family Workshop
Weekends, 1 pm
Learn how our senses work together to understand information in the world around us.
Psychedelic Green Screen Experience
Weekends and April 17 - 21, ongoing from 12 - 4:30 pm, Connections Discovery Lab
Learn about special effects in the movies. See yourself on a psychedelic green screen background.
Rockin' Rockets Activity Session
2:30 & 3:30 pm
Experiment with various ways to make simple rockets fly. Decorate a model rocket to take home.
Ages 6 and older.
Fee: $3 per participant
1960's Discoveries and Inventions plus Recycled Materials Craft Station
April 17 ?– 21, Science Library
Spaced Out Science - Live Theater Show
April 1-2, 8-9, 15-19, 21-23; 2 & 3 pm
Join Jordan from the International Institute for Space as she learns about living in space.
Cool Cruising Cars on Display
April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 29, & 30, 10 am ?– 4 pm
These aren?’t your Daddy?’s cars ?– or maybe they are! Kids and parents alike are sure to have a blast exploring vintage cars from the 1960s including Mustangs, Corvettes, and Rumble Cars. The car show is presented in association with Crossbay Cruisers Classics.
Cool Cruising Cars Trophy Show
April 22 & 23, 10 am ?– 4 pm
Join the fun as trophies are given out to the coolest cars! More than 100 vintage cars will be on display.
Danny the Dump Truck Saves the Day ?– Preschool Puppet Show and Activity
Weekends, 12:30 & 2:30 pm
See how Danny the Dump Truck builds a road with the help of construction vehicles. Decorate a construction hat you can wear. Materials fee: $2
Flower Power Storytime and Craft Project
Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 & 4:30 pm
Ages 6 and younger
Materials fee: $2
World's Fair Foraging
April 17-18; 1, 2, & 2:30 pm
Join Naturalist "Wildman" Steve Brill on a tour of the Rocket Park meadow as he discusses the various plant life from the 1964 World's Fair that still exists today. In the event of rain, plant specimens will be displayed indoors. Tasting is encouraged.
Bats: Up Close and Personal
April 20, 2:30 and 3:30 pm
See a variety of bats including the largest bat in the world with a 6 foot wingspan. Learn the natural history of bats, how bats are threatened and what you can do to help. Presented by Rob Mies, Director of the Organization for Bat Conservation.
Cool Science Fiction Film Festival
April 25
Watch a collection of kid-friendly science fiction films including Robots, Red Planet Blues, and Operation Micron. Science Fiction Film Festival is provided by KIDS
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Sense of Smell Day
Saturday, April 29; 12-5 pm
Follow your nose to our hands-on activity tables located in the upper rotunda. Celebrate the 13th annual Sense of Smell Day by participating in a variety of scent filled activities, presented by the Sense Of Smell Institute. All day activities include Smell IQ Quiz, Stop and Smell the Memories, Taste and Smell Connection, Geography of Perfume, Whose Nose is it?, and Let's Draw a Smell.
Peace Through Understanding: The 1964-65 World's Fair. A documentary film by BBQ Productions
April 30, 2:30 pm
The story of the creation of the Fair is interwoven within the political, artistic, economic and industrial backdrop of the 1960's - the race to the moon, Pop Art, the development of Walt Disney's vision and the turbulence of the civil rights movement. (90 minutes)
May ?– Fun With Math
Every Weekend
Colossal Clocks
Weekends, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, Scholastic?’s The Magic School Bus Activity Area
Learn about the history of clocks, test your skills at telling time, and make a colorful that actually works to take home. Ages 6 and older. Fee: $3 per participant.
Danny the Dump Truck Saves the Day Preschool Puppet Show
Weekends, 12:30 & 2:30 pm, Preschool Place
See how Danny the Dump Truck builds a road with the help of construction vehicles. Decorate your own construction hat after the show. Fee: $2 per participant.
Number Necklaces
Weekends, 4 pm
Learn to use numbers and patterns to create colorful necklaces.
Ages 6 & younger. Fee: $2 per participant.
Fun With Numbers Storytime
Weekends, 5 pm
Float, Slink or Flink Drop-in Family Work-Shop
Weekends, 3 pm
Observe properties of mass, volume, density and buoyancy in a fun, activity-based workshop. Ages 7 and older. An adult must accompany children younger than 13.
Math Fun Film Festival
Auditorium Event
Cyberchase: The Wedding Scammer
Weekends, 2 pm
Wicked has imprisoned a princess and the Cybersquad must think through a series of puzzles to free her before it?’s too late (30 min.).
Reading Rainbow: How Much Is A Million?
Weekends, 12:30 pm
Explore ways of counting large numbers and help visualize how much are in a million, billion and trillion (28 min.).
Ribert & Robert?’s Wonderworld: Ribert Wants To Know About Numbers
Weekends, 3 pm
Ribert and the Power Pals have fun with numbers while Robert learns a lesson in sharing. Joan and Jeff sing a song about counting, Magic Matt gets tricky with three magic ropes and Cousin Chris gets creative, enlisting Ribert's help with an interactive paint-by-number project (27 min.).
Newton: A Tale of Two Isaacs
Weekends, 4 pm
In 1683, Isaac Newton combined mathematics and curiosity to develop his theories on celestial movement and gravity. His young scribe finds that even the greatest of men must overcome personal tragedies to achieve success (50 min.).
June ?– Fun With Math/Bugged Out Science
Fun with Math
Weekends June 3 - 17
Colossal Clocks
Weekends, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, Scholastic?’s The Magic School Bus Activity Area
Learn about the history of clocks, test your skills at telling time, and make a colorful that actually works to take home. Ages 6 and older. Fee: $3 per participant.
Danny the Dump Truck Saves the Day Preschool Puppet Show
Weekends, 12:30 & 2:30 pm, Preschool Place
See how Danny the Dump Truck builds a road with the help of construction vehicles. Decorate your own construction hat after the show. Fee: $2 per participant.
Number Necklaces
Weekends, 4 pm
Learn to use numbers and patterns to create colorful necklaces.
Ages 6 & younger. Fee: $2 per participant.
Fun With Numbers Storytime
Weekends, 5 pm
Float, Slink or Flink Drop-in Family Work-Shop
Weekends, 3 pm
Observe properties of mass, volume, density and buoyancy in a fun, activity-based workshop. Ages 7 and older. An adult must accompany children younger than 13.
Math Fun Film Festival
Auditorium Event
Cyberchase: The Wedding Scammer
Weekends, 2 pm
Wicked has imprisoned a princess and the Cybersquad must think through a series of puzzles to free her before it?’s too late (30 min.).
Reading Rainbow: How Much Is A Million?
Weekends, 12:30 pm
Explore ways of counting large numbers and help visualize how much are in a million, billion and trillion (28 min.).
Ribert & Robert?’s Wonderworld: Ribert Wants To Know About Numbers
Weekends, 3 pm
Ribert and the Power Pals have fun with numbers while Robert learns a lesson in sharing. Joan and Jeff sing a song about counting, Magic Matt gets tricky with three magic ropes and Cousin Chris gets creative, enlisting Ribert's help with an interactive paint-by-number project (27 min.).
Newton: A Tale of Two Isaacs
Weekends, 4 pm
In 1683, Isaac Newton combined mathematics and curiosity to develop his theories on celestial movement and gravity. His young scribe finds that even the greatest of men must overcome personal tragedies to achieve success (50 min.).
Special Events
Fossil Detective
Saturday, June 3; 2 pm
Dig through a simulated dinosaur dig, examine your fossil finds and explore what killed the dinosaur that you uncovered. Presented by Dennis Schatz, author of the Fossil Detective series and Vice President of Education at the Pacific Science Center.
Bugged Out Science
Weekends June 24 - September 10
Bugged Out Make it & Take It?’s
10 am - 5:45 pm, Scholastic?’s The Magic School Bus Activity Area
Create a Fluttering Butterfly, Bugcopter, or Buzzing Bee. Materials Fee $2 - 2.50, Members Free
Beetle Mania!
Weekends, 1:30 & 3:30 pm
Learn about the most diverse group of insects on Earth, and create a foam beetle project to take home! Ages 6 and older. $3 per participant.
Insect Illustration
Weekends, 2:30 pm
Learn techniques for drawing insects, walk away with your own art kit and visit CSI: Crime Scene Insects exhibit to test out your new sketching skills. Ages 6 and older. $3 per participant.
Filbert Firefly?’s First Day of School
Preschool Puppet Show & Activity
Weekends, June 24 - 30; 12:30 & 2:30 pm, Preschool Place
Join Filbert Firefly on his first day of school as he meets new and amazing insect friends. After the show decorate an insect shell that you can wear as a costume. Ages 6 and younger. Materials fee: $2 per participant.
Stevie Snail, Come Out Of Your Shell!
Preschool Puppet Show & Activity
Weekends, July 1 - September 10; 12:30 & 2:30 pm, Preschool Place
Different soil-dwelling creatures ask Stevie to come out and play, but this shy snail is waiting for just the right kind of wet weather before he?’ll join his friends! Decorate your own colorful snail shell after the show. Ages 6 and younger. Materials fee: $2 per participant.
Bug Craft
Noon & 4 pm, Preschool Place
Read a bug story, than create a bug craft to take home. Ages 6 and younger. Materials fee: $2 per participant.
Science Storytime
Weekends, 5 pm, Preschool Place
The Mysterious Miss Squito
Live Science Theatre Presentation
Weekends, June 24 - August 27, Auditorium
Join investigative insect L.D. Bug as he searches the muddled marsh for the killer of Honey Bee. Was it the Mysterious Miss Squito? Find out in this hilarious caper!
Special Events
Fossil Detective
Saturday, June 3; 2 pm
Dig through a simulated dinosaur dig, examine your fossil finds and explore what killed the dinosaur that you uncovered. Presented by Dennis Schatz, author of the Fossil Detective series and Vice President of Education at the Pacific Science Center.
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Directions
47-01 111th Street
Queens, NY 11368
718.699.0005
Located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Travel Directions
Driving: -
From Brooklyn
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to Long Island Expressway (LIE) eastbound. Stay in the right-hand lanes and exit at 108th Street. Left on 108th Street. Right on 52nd Avenue to 111th Street. Left on 111th Street. Right on 49th Avenue into the New York Hall of Science entrance drive.
From Southern Long Island and Southern Queens
Southern State Parkway westbound to Belt Parkway westbound. Belt Parkway to Exit 19 (Van Wyck Expressway/I-678 North). Take the Van Wyck north and merge onto the Grand Central Parkway west at Exit 10- on the left- toward La Guardia Airport/Triboro Bridge. Continue on the Grand Central to LIE westbound. Follow directions, From Northern Long Island and Eastern Queens.
From Long Island
From Northern Long Island and Northeastern Queens
Long Island Expressway (LIE) westbound, or Grand Central Parkway westbound to LIE westbound. Exit the LIE at 108th Street. Right on 108th Street. Right on 52nd Avenue to 111th Street. Left on 111th Street. Right at 49th Avenue into the New York Hall of Science entrance drive.
From Manhattan/Midtown Tunnel
Long Island Expressway eastbound, staying in the right-hand lanes. Exit at 108th Street. Left on 108th Street. Right on 52nd Avenue to 111th Street. Left on 111th Street. Right at 49th Avenue into the New York Hall of Science entrance drive.
From Bronx/Westchester
Cross the Whitestone Bridge, bearing right at the end onto the Whitestone Expressway. Exit onto Grand Central Parkway eastbound. Take exit 10, bearing right to follow the Midtown Tunnel signage. Right on Corona Avenue. Right on 111th Street. Right at 49th Avenue into the New York Hall of Science entrance drive.
From Triborough Bridge
Grand Central Parkway eastbound to Exit 10, bearing right to follow the Midtown Tunnel signage. Right on Corona Avenue. Right on 111th Street. Right at 49th Avenue into the New York Hall of Science entrance drive.
By Bus
Q23 or Q58 to Corona Ave. and 108 St.
By Subway
7 to 111th St. Walk 3 blocks south.
Parking is available in the New York Hall of Science Parking Lot.
Parking
Parking is available in the Hall's private lot (except during the U.S. Tennis Open). There is a $7 parking fee for cars, $20 for buses on weekends, holidays and weekdays in the summer. Members and reserved groups park free. Parking is free to schools and camp groups arriving by bus.
Strollers/Coats
Strollers are permitted. For your convenience, coats and strollers may be checked and baby carriers are available. A limited number of wheelchairs are available.
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BIKE RIDING
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from www.bikenewyork.org
Check back soon for more info!
Bike New York: Bike New York is a non-profit organization established in 2000 to promote and encourage bicycling and bicycle safety education through education, public events and collaboration with community and government organizations. Bike New York produces the largest cycling tour in America, The Five Boro Bike Tour.
for Earth Day, April 22, 2006, see
http://www.bikenewyork.org/FAMILY%20BIKE%20FEST%20FLYER.htm
Include Free cycling course for the children; Bike Inspection and Repair; free bicycle registration with NYPD 20th precinct. The police will etch a number on bicycles and register it on their database.
LOCATION: Riverside Park at 70th Street and the Hudson River Greenway to Pier I.
Rain date: Sunday, April 23, 2006
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SUNDAY May 7, 2006
Five Boro Bike Tour
Join us for the 29th annual Tour ?– the largest recreational cycling event in the U.S. ?– as it returns to the streets of New York City.
There?’s no better way to see New York City than cycling through it!
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Some Highlights but check entire schedule, listed below:
2nd Annual Tour de Brooklyn
Sunday June 4th, 2006
Check-in: 8 am
Line-up: 9 am
Ride: 9:30 am
We ride rain or shine!
Join hundreds of friends and neighbors for the 2nd Annual Tour de Brooklyn. The Tour kicks off from Hebert Von King Park (formerly known as Tompkins Park) in Bed-Stuy. The 18 mile route will take you through scenic Brooklyn neighborhoods to the tip of Greenpoint, and follow along the waterfront (featuring many portions of the planned Brooklyn Greenway Waterfront), down to DUMBO and Red Hook, returning to Herbert Von King Park.
If you've never visited Herbert Von King Park before, join our feeder rides, leaving from Grand Army Plaza at Prospect Park and Cadman Plaza near the Brooklyn Bridge. Both rides will depart promptly at 7:45, arriving at Herbert Von King Park by 8:15. Safety marshals will be provided by both. See "Getting There" for more details.
This is a family friendly ride at a leisurely pace, escorted by the police and safety marshals. There will be one rest stop along the way where you can take a break, check out the scenery and grab a complimentary snack.
Getting There
Subway: Take the C to Fulton Street, or the G to Myrtle-Willoughby Avenues. Thanks to the advocacy work of Transportation Alternatives bicycles are allowed on the subway at all times.
By Bike: Download a copy of the NYC Cycling Map or call 311 to request a hard copy.
Feeder Rides:
Brooklyn Bridge/Cadman Plaza
Meet at the corner of Tillary and Cadman Plaza West. Look for safety marshals in orange vests. Ride will depart promptly at 7:45 am for Tompkins Park.
Grand Army Plaza/Prospect Park
Meet at Grand Army Plaza (where Union, Flatbush, Vanderbilt and Eastern Parkway come together at northern tip of Prospect Park). Look for safety marshals in orange vests. Ride will depart promptly at 7:45 am for Tompkins Park.
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SUNDAY July 30, 2006
Harlem Valley
Rail Ride
A summer day in the countryside of northeastern Dutchess County offers several ride choices for bicyclists of all abilities.
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SATURDAY September 30, 2006
Twin Lights Ride
benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF)
Early fall riding in Monmouth County, including catching a sea breeze at Sandy Hook, with ride choices for all skill levels.
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Bike Rides take place throughout the New York City region almost every weekend. Many are old favorites; a few are new ones. Have fun choosing one that?’s right for you. In addition, you may find a ride at www.bikecenturies.com
May 21
Montauk Century
New York Five Borough Bicycle Club
www.5bbc.org
May 21
Bloomin?’ Metric
www.soundcyclists.com/Bloomin.htm
May 27, 28
Angel Ride, Connecticut
Supports The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for children with cancer
www.AngelCharitableTrust.org
June 4
Tour de Brooklyn
Transportation Alternatives
www.tourdebrooklyn.org
June 4
New York City Tour de Cure
The American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org/tour
June 4
Bike Boat Bike
Suffolk Bicycle Riders Association
www.sbraweb.org
June 11
Long Island Tour de Cure
The American Diabetes Association
Cgibson@diabetes.org
July 21-23
Tri-State Trek
Boston to New York
to end Lou Gehrig's Disease
www.tristatetrek.com
July 30
Harlem Valley Rail Ride
Bike New York
Benefitting the Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association
www.bikenewyork.org
August 13-19
Empire State AIDS Ride
www.empirestateaidsride.org
August 20
Ramapo Rally
Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey
www.btcnj.com
August 28
North Fork Century
Supports Metro area bike clubs
www.northforkcentury.com
September 9
Montauk We Hope
Hope House Ministries
www.montaukwehope.org
September 10
NYC Century Bike Tour
Transportation Alternatives
www.nyccentury.org
September 15-17
Braking the Cycle
(Gettysburg to New York City; supports AIDS services)
bstrasser@globalimpactpro.com
September 16
Pedal for People: The Ride to end hunger in Rockland County
www.pedalrockland.org
September 17
The Golden Apple, New York
Westchester Cycle Club
www.westchestercycleclub.org
September 17
Mid-Hudson Bicycle Club Century
www.midhudsonbicycle.org
September 17
Ride for Missing Kids
Monmouth County, NJ
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
kbuck@ncmec.org
September 30
Twin Lights Ride
Benefitting the Lance Armstrong Foundation
Bike New York
www.bikenewyork.org
September 30
Atlantis Aquarium Ride
Riverhead, Long Island, NY
Cooleys Anemia
www.cooleysmilesforsmiles.com
October 1
Tappan Zee Bike Tour for MS
National MS Society,
Southern New York Chapter
www.tzbiketour.org
October 1
Pumpkin Patch Pedal, New Jersey
www.sibike.org
October 7-9
Bike for SCORES
Supports after-school programs, New York City
bstrasser@globalimpactpro.com
October 8
Harvest Ride
Sound Cyclists
www.soundcyclists.com/Harvest2.htm
October 14
Escape New York Century
www.nycc.org
October 15
New York City MS Bike Tour
National MS Society, New York City chapter
www.msnyc.org
October 22
Tour de Bronx
The Bronx Borough President?’s Office and Transportation Alternatives
www.tourdebronx.org
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NEW YORK CITY Department of
PARKS and RECREATION
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Planting Project
Wednesday, Apr 26, 2006
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: McCarren Park - Lorimer St. and Driggs Ave., Brooklyn
Help plant the Tom Stofka Garden with trees, shrubs and perennials with the Brooklyn Gardening Crew.
National Garden Month is an annual celebration of gardening and its many benefits. Held in New York City for the first time, National Garden Month highlights the achievements of Gotham's gardeners, from the public gardens to the community gardens, window box gardeners and greenstreets.
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Garden Paradise" at the Arsenal Gallery
Wednesday, Apr 26, 2006
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: The Arsenal Gallery in Central Park - 5th Avenue at 64th Street WIEN WALK AND ARSENAL
Manhattan
This exhibition includes both established and emerging artists exploring the idea of garden as paradise: sheltered and lusciously beautiful botanic spaces. Sometimes there is a hint of darkness, a threat ?– like the snake in Eden. Or the beauty is tempered by the reality that many 21st century natural paradises are endangered areas. But the attraction of these lush, magnificent green spaces is powerful and undeniable.
For Garden Paradise, eighteen artists worked in a variety of media. They include: LC Armstrong, Jennifer Bartlett, Larissa Bates, Cecily Brown, Elisabeth Condon, Gregory Crewdson, Ele D?’Artagnan, Julie Evans, Sally Gall, JJ Garfinkel, Paula Hayes, Susan Homer, Joan Mitchell, Roxy Paine, Robert & Shana ParkeHarrison, Elizabeth Peyton, Edwina Sandys, and Donald Sultan.
Curated by Lacy Davisson Doyle and Clare Weiss. Supported by the Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Inc. Color images available upon request.
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Wednesday, Apr 26, 2006
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Staten Island
Hands-on compost class for kids 4-12 years of age. Free - no registration required. Sponsored by the Department of Sanitation.
Location: Staten Island Botanic Garden & The New York Chinese Scholar's Garden - 1000 Richmond Terrance, Building H
More Information:
Phone number: 718.273.8200 x 1007
Staten Island Botanical Garden
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Wednesday, Apr 26, 2006
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Manhattan
Set in the lush landscape of Brazil, this timeless fairy tale finds Cinderella and her Prince in a Samba contest at the Carnival Ball.
The show opens April 18, 2006. Performances are at 10:30 am and 12 noon, Tuesday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday performances are at 1 pm.
Tickets: $6 Adults/$5 Children; $4.50 non-profit group rate. Reservations are required. Please call the Cottage directly for further questions about this production or performance schedule, reservations and booking the private party room for a special occasion at 212.988.9093.
All productions at the Cottage provide fun-filled family entertainment suitable for children age 3 and up.
Location: The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre located on the West Drive inside Central Park at 79th Street. Enter the park at 81st & Central Park West
BELVEDERE CASTLE, TURTLE POND, & SHAKESPEARE GARDEN
More Information:
Phone number: 212-988-9093
City Parks Foundation
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Wednesday, Apr 26, 2006
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Manhattan
Set in the lush landscape of Brazil, this timeless fairy tale finds Cinderella and her Prince in a Samba contest at the Carnival Ball.
Performances are at 10:30 am and 12 noon, Tuesday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday performances are at 1 pm.
Tickets: $6 Adults/$5 Children; $4.50 non-profit group rate. Reservations are required. Please call the Cottage directly for further questions about this production or performance schedule, reservations and booking the private party room for a special occasion at 212.988.9093.
All productions at the Cottage provide fun-filled family entertainment suitable for children age 3 and up.
Location: The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre located on the West Drive inside Central Park at 79th Street. Enter the park at 81st & Central Park West
BELVEDERE CASTLE, TURTLE POND, & SHAKESPEARE GARDEN
More Information:
Phone number: 212-988-9093
City Parks Foundation
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FORT TOTTEN PARK
History of Fort Totten
Wednesday, Apr 26, 2006 AND every Saturday
11:00 am - 12:30 pm, 2:00p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at entrance to fort, north of intersection of 212th Street and Cross Island Parkway
Bay Terrace neighborhood, Queens
Join the Rangers for a guided tour of historic Fort Totten. Explore the nineteenth century fortress designed to protect New York City's East River from naval attack, and learn about the history of Fort Totten.
Location: Meet at entrance to fort, north of intersection of 212th Street and Cross Island Parkway
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Prospect Park Wildlife Center
450 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 399-7339
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Queens Wildlife Center
53-51 111th Street
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
Flushing, NY 11368
(718) 271-1500
Aquarium for Wildlife Conservation
Surf Avenue & West 8th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 265-3474
Central Park Wildlife Center & Tisch Children's Zoo
5th Avenue & East 64th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 439-6500
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PROSPECT PARK
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Event: Morning Bird Walk: Gulls Galore
Date: Sunday, March 1, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Prospect Park Audubon Center, Brooklyn
Description: Explore the Park?’s Nature Trails and discover all the different species of gulls in Prospect Park. Meet the amazing birds of Prospect Park on this expert-guided walk. Start your Sunday morning surrounded by nature!
Contact Number: (718) 965-8999
Contact Email: info@prospectpark.org
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Events for adults and kids.
Event: Read Across America Day
Date: Sunday, March 1, all day
Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse.
Description: Explore books with old and new friends
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Event: Nature Babies
Date, Time: Mondays, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Description: Kids sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers.
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Event: Nature Crafts
Date: Every Saturday & Sunday
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: the Boathouse.
Description: Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials
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Event:<>/B> Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Date: Saturdays and Sundays
Time: 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Location:<>/B> the Lefferts farmhouse
Description: Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
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Event: Early American Crafts & Games
Date: Every Saturday & Sunday
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: at Lefferts
Desciption: Every week kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
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Event: Discover Tours
Date: Every Saturday & Sunday
Time: 3 - 4 p.m.
Description: Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
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Date: Thursday, March 5
Event: Kate?’s Corner Giveaway
Location: Wollman Rink
Description: Be one of the first 100 to pay admission to the Rink and you?’ll get an authentic Prospect Park water bottle, for free!
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Event: Half-Off Friday at Wollman Rink!
Date: Friday, March 6, 2009
Every Friday during skating season
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Location: Wollman Rink
Description: Enjoy 50% off regular paid admission to Wollman Rink every Friday.
Excludes holiday weekends (11/28, 12/26, 1/2, 2/20).
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Date: Saturday, March 7
Event: FIDO Coffee Bark
Date: First Saturday of every month
Time: 7 - 9 a.m.
Desciption: Brooklyn dog owners: bring your canine companions to this wonderful morning gathering In Prospect Park.
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Event: Introduction to Birdwatching
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Description: Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
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Date: Wednesday, March 11, 4 p.m.
Volunteer Information Session
Volunteers keep the Park green. Explore the dozens of ways that you can help every day.
Wednesday, March 25
Volunteer Information Session
Wednesday, March 25, 6:30 p.m.
Volunteers keep the Park green. Explore the dozens of ways that you can help every day.
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Date, Time: Sunday, March 29, 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Description: Celebrate a Century of Bird Watching! Over the past one hundred years, more than 270 species of birds have been spotted in Prospect Park.
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Date: Thursday, April 2
Event: Thursday VIPP
Date, Time: Every Thursday,10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Description:
Pitch-in with other community volunteers and work on a variety of landscape and horticultural projects. Each week the Volunteers in Prospect Park (VIPP) team comes together at a different location in the Park. You?’ll meet great people and have a fun time, all while doing something good! There?’s a project for everyone, regardless of physical ability.
Call (718) 965-8960 for location.
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Date, Time: Saturday, April 4 First Saturday of every month, 7 - 9 a.m.
Event: FIDO Coffee Bark
Description: Brooklyn dog owners: bring your canine companions to this morning gathering In Prospect Park.
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Event: Opening Day: Little League Parade
Date, Time: Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Description: Starts at 7th Avenue and Carroll Street, ends at Bandshell.
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Event: VIPP Opening Day Clean-up
Date. Time: Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Description: Calling all nature lovers! Join the Volunteers In Prospect Park to help spruce up the Park after a long winter.
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Event: Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Date, Time: Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Description: Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
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Event: Opening Day: the Carousel
Date, Time: Saturday, April 4, 12 - 5 p.m.
Description: Join us as we throw open the shutters and spin Prospect Park's Carousel for the first ride of the spring!
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Event: Introduction to Birdwatching
Date, Time: Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Description: Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
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Event: Spring Wash Day
Date, Time: April 4 & 5, 1 - 4 p.m.
Description: Farm life swings into motion at Lefferts Historic House. Great outdoor activities and much more.
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Event: Nature Crafts
Date, Time: Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Description: Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
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Event: Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Date, Time: Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Description: Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
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Event: Early American Crafts & Games
Date, Time: Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Description: Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
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Event: Discover Tours
Date, Time: Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Description: Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
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Event: Nature Babies
Date, Time: Mondays, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Description: Kids sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Event: East Side Revival
Date, Time: Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Description: Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
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Event: Volunteer Information Session
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 4 p.m.
Description: Volunteers keep the Park green. Explore the dozens of ways that you can help every day.
Date, Time: Thursday, April 9 Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Description: Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
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Date, Time: Saturday, April 11
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Event: Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Description: Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
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Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Wednesday, April 22
Volunteer Information Session
Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 p.m.
Volunteers keep the Park green. Explore the dozens of ways that you can help every day.
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May 2009 Events
Saturday, May 2
FIDO Coffee Bark
First Saturday of every month, 7 - 9 a.m.
Brooklyn dog owners: bring your canine companions to this wonderful morning gathering In Prospect Park.
Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Sunday, May 3
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Monday, May 4
East Side Revival
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
Thursday, May 7
Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
Saturday, May 9
Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Sunday, May 10
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Monday, May 11
Nature Babies
Mondays, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Kids sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers.
East Side Revival
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
Wednesday, May 13
Volunteer Information Session
Wednesday, May 13, 4 p.m.
Volunteers keep the Park green. Explore the dozens of ways that you can help every day.
Thursday, May 14
Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
Saturday, May 16
It's My Park! Day
Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Prospect Park belongs to everyone - come and make it your own! It's My Park! Day is an annual event that brings hundreds of volunteers to the Park from across the city.
Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Sunday, May 17
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Monday, May 18
Nature Babies
Mondays, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Kids sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers.
East Side Revival
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
Thursday, May 21
Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
Saturday, May 23
Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Sunday, May 24
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Monday, May 25
Nature Babies
Mondays, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Kids sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers.
East Side Revival
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
Wednesday, May 27
Volunteer Information Session
Wednesday, May 27, 6:30 p.m.
Volunteers keep the Park green. Explore the dozens of ways that you can help every day.
Thursday, May 28
Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
Saturday, May 30
Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Sunday, May 31
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
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June 2009 Events
Monday, June 1
Nature Babies
Mondays, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Kids sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers.
East Side Revival
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
Thursday, June 4
Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
Friday, June 5
Party for Playgrounds
Friday, June 5, 7 - 10 p.m.
Come join us as we celebrate and support Prospect Park?’s seven innovative, imaginative, and vital play spaces.
Saturday, June 6
FIDO Coffee Bark
First Saturday of every month, 7 - 9 a.m.
Brooklyn dog owners: bring your canine companions to this wonderful morning gathering In Prospect Park.
Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Sunday, June 7
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Monday, June 8
Nature Babies
Mondays, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Kids sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers.
East Side Revival
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
Wednesday, June 10
Volunteer Information Session
Wednesday, June 10, 4 p.m.
Volunteers keep the Park green. Explore the dozens of ways that you can help every day.
Thursday, June 11
Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
Saturday, June 13
Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Sunday, June 14
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Monday, June 15
Nature Babies
Mondays, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Kids sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers.
East Side Revival
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
Thursday, June 18
Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
Saturday, June 20
Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Sunday, June 21
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Monday, June 22
Nature Babies
Mondays, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Kids sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers.
East Side Revival
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
Wednesday, June 24
Volunteer Information Session
Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 p.m.
Volunteers keep the Park green. Explore the dozens of ways that you can help every day.
Thursday, June 25
Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
Saturday, June 27
Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Sunday, June 28
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Celebrations at the Farmhouse
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Baptisms, dinner parties, weddings ?– the Lefferts farmhouse played host to them all. What smells and sounds filled the house during celebrations? What food was prepared? Who did the cooking?
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Monday, June 29
East Side Revival
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
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July 2009 Events
Thursday, July 2
Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
Saturday, July 4
Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Sunday, July 5
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Monday, July 6
Nature Babies
Mondays, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Kids sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers.
East Side Revival
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
Wednesday, July 8
Volunteer Information Session
Wednesday, July 8, 4 p.m.
Volunteers keep the Park green. Explore the dozens of ways that you can help every day.
Thursday, July 9
Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
Saturday, July 11
FIDO Coffee Bark
First Saturday of every month, 7 - 9 a.m.
Brooklyn dog owners: bring your canine companions to this wonderful morning gathering In Prospect Park.
Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Sunday, July 12
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Monday, July 13
Nature Babies
Mondays, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Kids sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers.
East Side Revival
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
Wednesday, July 15
Macy's Fishing Contest
July 15 - 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a great Brooklyn tradition: Prospect Park's annual fishing contest!
Thursday, July 16
Macy's Fishing Contest
July 15 - 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a great Brooklyn tradition: Prospect Park's annual fishing contest!
Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
Friday, July 17
Macy's Fishing Contest
July 15 - 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a great Brooklyn tradition: Prospect Park's annual fishing contest!
Saturday, July 18
Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
Macy's Fishing Contest
July 15 - 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a great Brooklyn tradition: Prospect Park's annual fishing contest!
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Fish of Our Waters
July 18 & 19, 2:30 p.m.
Take a break from the fishing contest: learn about Brooklyn's most famous fish at Lefferts.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Sunday, July 19
Macy's Fishing Contest
July 15 - 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join a great Brooklyn tradition: Prospect Park's annual fishing contest!
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Fish of Our Waters
July 18 & 19, 2:30 p.m.
Take a break from the fishing contest: learn about Brooklyn's most famous fish at Lefferts.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Monday, July 20
Nature Babies
Mondays, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Kids sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers.
East Side Revival
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
Thursday, July 23
Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
Summer Soiree
Thursday, July 23, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
At the 2008 Summer Soiree, over 400 guests gathered to party for the Park at the historic Boathouse.
Saturday, July 25
Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Sunday, July 26
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Monday, July 27
East Side Revival
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
Nature Babies
Mondays, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Kids sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers.
Thursday, July 30
Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
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August 2009 Events
Saturday, August 1
FIDO Coffee Bark
First Saturday of every month, 7 - 9 a.m.
Brooklyn dog owners: bring your canine companions to this wonderful morning gathering In Prospect Park.
Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Sunday, August 2
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Monday, August 3
Nature Babies
Mondays, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Kids sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers.
East Side Revival
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
Thursday, August 6
Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
Saturday, August 8
FIDO Coffee Bark
First Saturday of every month, 7 - 9 a.m.
Brooklyn dog owners: bring your canine companions to this wonderful morning gathering In Prospect Park.
Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Sunday, August 9
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Monday, August 10
Nature Babies
Mondays, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Kids sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers.
East Side Revival
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
Thursday, August 13
Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
Saturday, August 15
Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Sunday, August 16
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Monday, August 17
Nature Babies
Mondays, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Kids sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers.
East Side Revival
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
Thursday, August 20
Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
Saturday, August 22
Weekend Woodlands Volunteers
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a team of volunteers committed to the ongoing restoration of the Park?’s woodlands.
Introduction to Birdwatching
Every Saturday, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Explore the Park's natural areas and learn how to look for amazing birds.
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Sunday, August 23
Nature Crafts
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Make amazing crafts with all-natural materials at the Boathouse.
Early American Crafts & Games
Every Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Every week at Lefferts, kids engage in arts, crafts, and games just like they did in 19-century Brooklyn.
Discover Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Discover the Prospect Park you never knew! Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.
Monday, August 24
East Side Revival
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers meet every week for cleaning and greening on the Park's east side.
Thursday, August 27
Thursday VIPP
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature lovers, unite! Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.
For information on educational programs for schools, camps and other groups, call the Prospect Park Audubon Center at (718) 287-3400 x101.
The Prospect Park Zoo phone number is (718) 399-7339. For information about recreational programs for school groups, call (718) 287-5252.
For information on cultural events and performances targeted towards kids, call their Events Hotline at (718) 965-8999
No visit to Prospect Park would be complete without a spin on the historic, 1912 Carousel - it's just $1.50 a ride!
?• The Wollman Rink is a great place for fun all year-round, with ice skating in winter and pedal boat rentals in the warm-weather months.
?• Prospect Park features seven playgrounds scattered evenly around its perimeter.
?• Prospect Park is home to a Zoo built just for kids. Enjoy close-up views of nearly 400 unusual animals.
?• Experiencing nature is easier than ever on the Prospect Park Nature Trails. Interpretive trail signs lead visitors on self-guided tours through the Park?’s diverse woodland and wetland habitats.
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Event: UNIVERSAL SOUL CIRCUS
Date: Currently in Atlanta, GA.
Look for posting here
Location: Wollman Rink, Prospect Park
The only African-American owned and operated circus in the U.S. appears every year in Prospect Park. For three death-defying weeks, the UniverSoul Circus sets up its big top in the parking lot at Wollman Rink.
Tickets
Ticket prices: $10 and up
Ticketmaster: (212) 307-7171
Group reservations: (800) 316-7439. Call M-F, 9am - 6pm
Tickets sold at the Wollman Rink box office. Visa and Mastercard accepted.
Schedule
Tuesdays through Fridays:
10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 12, 4:30, 8 p.m.
Sundays: 1, 4, 7 p.m.
Very limited parking is available
Travel Directions
Wollman Rink is best accessed through the Parkside/Ocean Avenues entrance or the Lincoln Road/Ocean Avenue entrance.
By Public Transportation: (according to MTA map)
Q Train to Parkside Avenue station
S Train to Prospect Park station
B-41 bus to Flatbush Avenue and Ocean Avenue
B-43 bus to Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Road
B-48 bus to Lincoln Road or Parkside Avenue
By Car:
From Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges:
Take Flatbush Avenue to Grand Army Plaza, continue on Flatbush, make right on Ocean Avenue to Lincoln Road.
From BQE:
Take BQE to Prospect Expressway, 10th Ave. exit. Make left on 11th Ave. Make right on Prospect Park Southwest to Park Circle. From Circle, follow Parkside Ave. Make left on Ocean Avenue to Lincoln Road, or enter at Ocean and Parkside.
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The UniverSoul Circus appears every Spring. Call the Circus at (800) 316-7439.
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Bayard Cutting Arboretum
2009 Programs:
March 1 ?– Jade Simmons (CAG) ?– piano
Sunday Afternoon 2 PM -
Carriage House, Bayard Cutting Arboretum
March 8 ?– Daria Rabotkina (CAG) ?– piano
Sunday Afternoon 2 PM -
Carriage House, Bayard Cutting Arboretum
March 15 ?– Flying Forms ?– Tami Morse, harpsichord & Marc Levine, baroque violin
Sunday Afternoon 2 PM -
Carriage House, Bayard Cutting Arboretum
March 22 ?– Jacqueline Schwab ?– piano
Sunday Afternoon 2 PM -
Carriage House, Bayard Cutting Arboretum
March 29 ?– Cross Island ?– cello, clarinet & piano
Sunday Afternoon 2 PM -
Carriage House, Bayard Cutting Arboretum
Rules/Fees
The arboretum is a passive park and activities such as biking, picnicking, sports, bathing and games are not permitted.
The arboretum is open Tuesday through Sunday (plus Monday holidays from April - October) from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. DST, 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. EST
Historical house tours of the Cutting family Manor House are now available for a minimum donation of $6.00 per person. Groups are limited in size so advance registration is suggested.
Most tours are on Sunday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. but there are others scheduled during the holiday season which include weekdays.
Call for a complete schedule of dates and times.
A vehicle-parking fee of $6.00 per car is charged from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Located at: 440 Montauk Highway, Great River, NY 11739
Find it on MapQuest or Google Maps
TeL: 631 581 1002
NOTE: our mailing address is:
PO Box 466
Oakdale, NY 11769
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Taste of Spring 2009
On April 25, Westbury House will once again host a ?“Taste of Spring?”, the annual food and wine tasting and silent auction that has become an Old Westbury Gardens?’ favorite.
For $25.00 per ticket (plus dues for yearly membership at the level of your choice), new and renewing Gardens?’ members will enjoy sampling appetizers, entrees, desserts, and wines provided by some of Long Island?’s finest restaurants, caterers, and wineries.
Since we are planning the tasting for late April, we hope to have all of the various restaurants, caterers and vineyards scattered in the back of the Mansion on the South Terrace.
This evening is a great cocktail party where all of your friends and our members get to enjoy a full bar and samplings of delicious food and wines from long island.
For tickets and more information, call 1.516.333.0048 x309 or email Jana N. Ryan, Director of Individual Giving.
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Well-Swept Herb Garden
When: ,
Time: 10:00 - 5:00
What: Spring Open House
The farm is open year-round, Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, and closed Sundays and Holidays. January through March, please call before stopping by.
Phone: (908) 852-5390 Fax: (908) 852-1649
www.wellswellswell.com
205 Mt. Bethel Road, Port Murray, New Jersey 07865
Well-Sweep Herb Farm
Special Events
For your enjoyment Well-Sweep Herb Farm offers special events, as well as guest speakers, lectures, slide shows, and craft classes scheduled throughout the year. These educational and entertaining events are listed in their catalog under ?“Special Events,?” with the majority of classes published in the annual fall newsletter - come have some fun! Please call or e-mail for details.
At 11:30 and 3:15 Garden Tours on the history and uses of both exotic and familiar herbs will be led by Cyrus Hyde, noted lecturer and collector.
Homemade refreshments can be enjoyed by all. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch. Free admission and parking
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Old Westbury Gardens Inc
www.oldwestburygardens.org
71 Old Westbury Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 333-0048
Classes will begin on May 1st and will meet once a week (no class on May 22) for 90 minutes, from 4:00 pm ?– 5:30 pm on Friday afternoons. The Garden Explorer program is designed for children aged 6-12. Each class includes a lesson on ecology, botany, or wildlife biology, a nature hike, and other educational activities.
Spring Session begins May 1st and continues (no class on May 22) until June 12th for six class meetings total.
Summer Session begins July 10th and continues until August 14th for six class meetings total.
FEES:
To enroll in one session, which includes admission to all six class meetings:
$50.00 for spring or summer session (includes Gardens admission) for non-members
$25.00 for spring or summer session for members.
You may also sign up for both sessions.
For individual classes:
$10.00 fee (includes Gardens admission) for non-members
$5.00 fee for members.
Pre-registration required. Classes meet rain or shine. Adults are welcome to accompany children; fee is for the child only. One adult per child.
Contact Ariana Rickard at 516.333.0048 ext. 338 for more information.
Scout Programs
Old Westbury Gardens supports Scout Merit Badge Achievement in: Gardening, Science, and Social Studies. We offer guided tours of the house and gardens with our specially trained docents. After the tour, scouts will work with a member from our education staff on additional activities to complete the requirements of a specific Badge, Loop, Try-it or Interest Project.
Girl Scout Badge Programs
Brownie Try-Its:
Manners
Outdoor Adventurer
Earth and Sky
Plants
Eco-Explorer
Listening to the Past
Water Everywhere
Junior Badges:
Outdoor Creativity
Your Outdoor Surroundings
Local Lore
Architecture
Earth Connections
My Community
Cadettes/Seniors/Ambassadors Interest Projects:
All About Birds
Architecture and Environmental Design
Plant Life
Heritage Hunt
Wildlife
Museum Discovery
Visual Arts
Trips must be booked in advance. $7.00 for children 5-12; troop leader is admitted free of charge; $5.00 for additional adults; $5.00 for tagalongs.
Contact Ariana Rickard at 516.333.0048 ext. 338 for more information or to arrange a visit.
Taste of Spring 2009
On April 25, Westbury House will once again host a ?“Taste of Spring?”, the annual food and wine tasting and silent auction that has become an Old Westbury Gardens?’ favorite.
For $25.00 per ticket (plus dues for yearly membership at the level of your choice), new and renewing Gardens?’ members will enjoy sampling appetizers, entrees, desserts, and wines provided by some of Long Island?’s finest restaurants, caterers, and wineries.
Since we are planning the tasting for late April, we hope to have all of the various restaurants, caterers and vineyards scattered in the back of the Mansion on the South Terrace.
This evening is a great cocktail party where all of your friends and our members get to enjoy a full bar and samplings of delicious food and wines from long island.
For tickets and more information, call 1.516.333.0048 x309 or email Jana N. Ryan, Director of Individual Giving.
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