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from February 22, 2025 to April 26, 2025

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Feb22

Watercolors by the Seaside

at Entrance - Beach 44th Street and Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Let us talk about the importance of a healthy ocean and why Rockaway Beach is so important while practicing painting techniques.
Free!

Feb22

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids
Feb22

Winter Tree ID

at Elmhurst Park Grand Avenue Entrance (in Elmhurst Park), Queens

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for a walk of Elmhurst Park in search of different tree species and learn some ways to identify these trees during the winter season.
Free!

Sunday, February 23, 2025

Feb23

Exhibit Reception Opening: Clay Sculptors Darren Thomas Corona & Diana Fernando

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this exciting gallery exhibit, featuring local sculptor and potter Darren Thomas Corona!
Free!

Must See
Event
Feb23

Trivia Under The Trees

at Oak Ridge (in Forest Park), Queens

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Urban Park Rangers will test you on all things history, science, nature, and geography. The team with the most points at the end will win a prize.
Free!

Must See
Event

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Feb25

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Feb26

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Feb27

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, February 28, 2025

Feb28

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Mar 1

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Mar 4

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Mar 5

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Mar 6

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, March 7, 2025

Mar 7

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Mar 8

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, March 9, 2025

Mar 9

Plants and Trees of Ecology Park

at Ecology Park, Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Ecology Park is host to 14 different native plant communities. Learn how to identify these plants and trees as you walk through this unique park with the Urban Park Rangers.
Free!

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Mar11

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Mar12

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Mar13

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, March 14, 2025

Mar14

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Mar15

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids
Mar15

Nature Exploration: Willow Lake

at Mauro Playground (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walk through the Pat Dolan trail and find out what plants and animals call his Forever Wild site home.
Free!

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Mar18

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Mar19

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Mar20

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, March 21, 2025

Mar21

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Mar22

Discovery Hike: Vernal Pools

at Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park)

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the vernal pools of Alley Pond Park. Vernal pools are seasonal wetlands that are home to many distinct plants and animals.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Mar22

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Mar23

Histor-tree ID Walk

at Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street (in Astoria Park)

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hands-on exploration of the life and times of your neighborhood trees.
Free!

Mar23

Fort Greene Tree Walk

at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Visitor Center. Join our Urban Park Rangers for a hike around Fort Greene Park! Learn about the notable trees in the area and about the basics of winter tree identification
Free!

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Mar25

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Mar26

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Mar27

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, March 28, 2025

Mar28

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Mar29

Rise and Shine Walk

at Cedar Grove Beach (in Great Kills Park), Staten Island

8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an early summer morning nature exploration of Cedar Grove Beach.
Free!

Mar29

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids
Mar29

Insect Exploration Hunt

at West 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the park’s looking for insects such as ants, wasps, beetles, butterflies, mantids and many more.
Free!

Mar29

Nature Exploration: Captain Tilly Park

at Chapin Parkway and 85th Avenue (in Captain Tilly Park), Queens

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Rangers will introduce you to the many species of birds, plants and other living species within Captain Tilly Park.
Free!

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Mar30

Early Spring Tree ID Hike

at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a hike of Crotona Park in search of different tree species and learn some ways to identify these trees during the changing season.
Free!

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Apr 1

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Apr 2

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Apr 3

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, April 4, 2025

Apr 4

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Apr 5

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Apr 8

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Apr 9

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Apr10

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Friday, April 11, 2025

Apr11

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Apr12

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Apr15

Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Free!

Best For
Kids

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