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New York City's parks are a natural classroom. Enjoy this opportunity to learn through free and hands-on lectures on nature, history, gardening, and much more.

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from January 17, 2025 to December 7, 2025

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Jan18

Winter Composting hosted by Big Reuse

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project hosted by Big Reuse as we manage the three-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm!
Free!

Monday, January 20, 2025

Jan20

Ferry Point Park Martin Luther King Jr. Day Coastal Cleanup

at Emerson Ave. & Harding Ave. (in Ferry Point Park)Bronx

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks Stewardship as we celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by helping us protect coastal areas in Ferry Point Park!
Free!

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Jan22

Art on the Farm Series: Watercolor

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Find your inner artist at the Queens County Farm Museum!

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Jan25

National Seed Swap Day

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
This program is perfect for anyone looking to diversify their garden, expand their gardening knowledge, or simply connect with a community of plant lovers. ?
Free!

Jan25

Winter Composting hosted by Big Reuse

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project hosted by Big Reuse as we manage the three-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm!
Free!

Jan25

Bronx Green-Up: Mushroom Cultivation 101 Workshop

at Padre Plaza, Success Garden (in )Bronx

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the essentials of mushroom cultivation, including the life cycle and ecological roles of fungi; how to select wood and prepare logs, and more!
Free!

Jan25

NAHE Presents 4th Annual National Seed Swap Day at BGCG NYRP

at Bathgate Community GardenBronx

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join NAHE Farms for their 4th Annual Seed Swap on National Seed Swap Day. This event will be held bi-weekly until Sunday, March 23 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Free!

Jan25

Celebrate and Learn: Lunar New Year

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Celebrate and Learn more with us about Lunar New Year on Saturday, January 25th between 1 and 4 PM at this free family program!
Free!

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Sunday, January 26, 2025

Jan26

How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change: Adult Lecture

at 334 Furman Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park)Brooklyn

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Join for a free lecture by Harriet Shugarman on how to discuss climate change with your children.
Free!

Jan26

Shipwrecks, Coins, and Controversies

at The Noble Maritime Collection 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Exploreexcavation techniques and dive into the legal, archaeological, and ethical problems of bringing coins and other artifacts to the surface.
Free!

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Jan29

Owls and Birds of Prey

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Led by our STEM team, you will learn about barn owls and snowy owls. These are two different types of birds of prey.

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Kids
Jan29

Art on the Farm Series: Watercolor

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Find your inner artist at the Queens County Farm Museum!

Jan29

Facing Climate Change As Urban Gardeners

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Face climate despair head-on in these monthly, peer-to-peer meet ups.
Free!

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Feb 1

Coney Island Street Tree Care and Coastal Cleanup

at Park House (in Kaiser Park)Brooklyn

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees and coastline!
Free!

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Event
Feb 1

Winter Composting hosted by Big Reuse

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project hosted by Big Reuse as we manage the three-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm!
Free!

Feb 1

World Wetlands Day Celebration

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

12:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Celebrate World Wetlands Day with us as we explore the importance of wetlands. Play EcoBingo & learn from experts about local wetland conservation opportunities.
Free!

Feb 1

Hands-on Black History: Oysters!

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join us as we dive into the history of Black oystermen and the legacy of Thomas Downing, the oyster King of NY!
Free!

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Kids
Feb 1

“Where Shadows Linger:” An Afternoon Ghost Tour

at Merchant's House Museum

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
On this afternoon tour, we’ll explore some of the spookiest true tales of ghostly sightings at the Merchant’s House, as well as highlights from our ongoing research into strange and supernatural occurrences at the house. We’ll also test out some newly-built handheld paranormal sensors, and discover why The New York Times calls us “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House.”

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Feb 4

How to Crop Plan with a Square Foot Garden

at St. John's Recreation CenterBrooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Discover how advanced garden planning during the winter season can maximize your harvest during the growing season!
Free!

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Feb 5

Art on the Farm Series: Watercolor

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Find your inner artist at the Queens County Farm Museum!

Friday, February 7, 2025

Feb 7

Abstract Glitter Art: Patterns and Abstract Designs with Colored Glitter

at Activity Room A (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Join us to make Valentine’s Day themed art pieces.
Free!

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Feb 8

Winter Composting hosted by Big Reuse

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project hosted by Big Reuse as we manage the three-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm!
Free!

Feb 8

A Community Composting Event

at Frank White Memorial Garden (in )Manhattan

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Highlighted by a special monthly theme, every 2nd Saturday of the month from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., come learn how to process organic material in a thermophilic composting system.
Free!

Sunday, February 9, 2025

Feb 9

Bug Buddies!

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:15 p.m.
Calling all bug enthusiasts for a monthly Bug Buddies program with our STEM Coordinator and resident bug expert, Keith McManus!

Best For
Kids
Feb 9

Valentine's Day Celebration

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation CenterBronx

12:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Come create cards for your special person
Free!

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Kids

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Feb12

Art on the Farm Series: Watercolor

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Find your inner artist at the Queens County Farm Museum!

Feb12

From Seeds to Success: Organizing Volunteer Days in the Garden

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Volunteer days in the garden are an excellent way to engage new gardeners! In this workshop, we will explore effective strategies for volunteer management and event planning in your garden.
Free!

Feb12

Virtual Program: Ask A … Hospice Social Worker

at Merchant's House Museum

6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Join thanatologist Matilda Garrido and former hospice social worker (now in private practice) Carolyn Garnter, LCSW,FT, to discuss the spiritual and emotional care offered to those in hospice.
Free!

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Feb13

Community Ecology Reading Group

at The Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
The Community Ecology Reading Group has been meeting for over a year. In the past year, we've explored trees, wildlife, and waterways and compiled a reading list on community ecology.
Free!

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Feb15

Winter Composting hosted by Big Reuse

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project hosted by Big Reuse as we manage the three-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm!
Free!

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Feb18

Mid-Winter Break: Blast Off- Discovering Space and Black History

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
During Mid-Winter Break, have your kids join us at to explore the solar system, stars, and the future of space and learn of the contributions of Black scientists and astronauts.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Feb18

Freezin' Season Day 1

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Schools out and King Manor is in! Join us February 18th through the 21st for free events between 12 and 3 PM.
Free!

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Feb19

Mid-Winter Break: Blast Off- Discovering Space and Black History

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
During Mid-Winter Break, have your kids join us at to explore the solar system, stars, and the future of space and learn of the contributions of Black scientists and astronauts.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Feb19

Freezin' Season Day 2!

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Schools out and King Manor is in! Join us February 18th through the 21st for free events between 12 and 3 PM.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Feb19

Art on the Farm Series: Watercolor

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Find your inner artist at the Queens County Farm Museum!

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Feb20

Mid-Winter Break: Blast Off- Discovering Space and Black History

at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
During Mid-Winter Break, have your kids join us at to explore the solar system, stars, and the future of space and learn of the contributions of Black scientists and astronauts.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Feb20

Freezin' Season Day 3

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Schools out and King Manor is in! Join us February 18th through the 21st for free events between 12 and 3 PM.
Free!

Friday, February 21, 2025

Feb21

Freezin' Season Day 4

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Schools out and King Manor is in! Join us February 18th through the 21st for free events between 12 and 3 PM.
Free!

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Kids

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Feb22

Perfect Fit: Shoe Fitting & Footwear Advice

at Hunts Point Recreation CenterBronx

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join Hunts Point Recreation Center for a shoe fitting event that will help improve your quality of life. As an experienced runner, Coach Ricardo will share expert advice on how to cho
Free!

Feb22

Winter Composting hosted by Big Reuse

at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Compost Project hosted by Big Reuse as we manage the three-bin compost system at Randall’s Island Urban Farm!
Free!

Feb22

A Tredwell Tour with Museum Historian Ann Haddad

at Merchant's House MuseumManhattan

3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join Museum Historian Ann Haddad, who has been researching the Tredwell family for over 10 years, as she shares stories (both fact and family lore) of the occupants of East Fourth Street, as well as their ancestors and descendants, from the outspoken Loyalist who butted heads with Alexander Hamilton, to the renowned Bishop of New York who became embroiled in a shocking scandal, to the young man whose pleas for a daughter’s hand fell on deaf ears. Ann Haddad opens the Tredwell closet to reveal all the skeletons!

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Feb26

Facing Climate Change As Urban Gardeners

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Face climate despair head-on in these monthly, peer-to-peer meet ups.
Free!

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Mar 1

Building a Wooden Raised Bed for Food Gardening

at Red Gate GardenBrooklyn

11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to build your wooden raised bed—a perfect way to grow food plants or even ornamental plants outdoors.
Free!

Mar 1

Hands-on History: Elizabeth Cisco!

at King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)Queens

1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Women’s History Month at King Manor Museum as we follow in the footsteps of activist Elizabeth Cisco, a Jamaica local whose activism lead to integrated schools!
Free!

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Kids

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Mar 4

Grow Your Garden: Planting & Transplanting Seedlings

at George Eagle Carr Community Garden (in )Queens

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Join our workshop to learn how to grow a healthy garden! You’ll gain hands-on experience by transplanting seedlings using seed trays and soil.
Free!

Friday, March 7, 2025

Mar 7

Book Day

at Lobby (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center)Manhattan

3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Join us for an informational and educational literacy day at Kwame Ture Center.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Mar 8

A Community Composting Event

at Frank White Memorial Garden (in )Manhattan

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Highlighted by a special monthly theme, every 2nd Saturday of the month from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., come learn how to process organic material in a thermophilic composting system.
Free!

Mar 8

Maintaining Marine Park's Forever Wild Natural Areas

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Learn how we care for Marine Park.
Free!

Sunday, March 9, 2025

Mar 9

Bug Buddies!

at Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park)Queens 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:15 p.m.
Calling all bug enthusiasts for a monthly Bug Buddies program with our STEM Coordinator and resident bug expert, Keith McManus!

Best For
Kids
Mar 9

Garden Tool Care

at Spencer Street Community GardenBrooklyn

11:00 a.m.1:30 p.m.
Join our workshop to learn how to care for your garden tools, including rusty shovels and squeaky pruners.
Free!

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