We’re kicking off our “Welcome to the Weekend” summer series, where we feature a sampling of upcoming eco-friendly events in the New York City area. Feel free to let us know about other “green” events in the comment section!
Friday – June 12, 2015
*Resiliency and Elements Art Exhibit
Staten Island
Friday, June 12, 201510 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Discover ways New York City is improving its resiliency against storms. The Lenape Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition featuring works by Staten Island artists and natural infrastructure projects.
#GreenArt
Nature Exploration
Brooklyn
Friday, June 12, 2015
Noon – 4 p.m.
Learn about nature! In this family-friendly event, search for birds and design a home for one of the park’s many living things. Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first Audubon Center in the nation.
#NatureEducation #FamilyFriendly
H “50 Cent” Jackson Garden
H.E.A.L.T.H. for Youths Gardening in NYRP/Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Garden
Queens
Friday, June 12, 20154 – 6 p.m.
Giving back to his childhood community, rap-sensation 50 Cent joined forces with NYRP to breathe new life into this much needed green space.* Families can enjoy the children’s learning garden and patio area in this creatively designed, multi-functional gathering space.
#Gardening #FamilyFriendly
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Bird Walks at Van Cortlandt Park
Bronx
Saturday, June 13, 2015
8 – 9:30 a.m.
Gain information about the history of birding and the Van Cortlandt Park. Join influential birders as they guide you through the various species of residents and migrants, and discuss a wide range of avian topics.
#Birdwalk #Birdwatching #HistoryOfBirds
Woodlands Discovery Club for Families: North Woods
Manhattan
Saturday, June 13, 2015
10 a.m. – noon
Looking to get out of the house and explore a woodland without leaving the city? Come and join the Woodlands Discovery Club in Central Park for a two-hour session to learn and connect with nature through hands-on science activities using tools from your very own Discovery Kits.
#DiscoverNorthWoods #FamilyFriendly
Basic Canoeing
Bronx
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Noon – 3 p.m.
Experience the open water in New York City! Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. Basic Canoe programs are great for all skill levels.
#CanoeAdventure #Canoeing*
Gardening Workshop: Tropical Plants in a Strawberry Pot
Bronx
Saturday, June 13, 2015
1 – 2 p.m.
Transform a terracotta strawberry pot into a sculptural tower of luxuriant tropical plants, perfect for a shady garden terrace or deck.
#Gardening
Powell Street Garden Workshop:
Introduction to Beekeeping & Honey Tasting
Brooklyn
Saturday, June 13, 2015
3 – 4 p.m.
Join us for a brief introduction to beekeeping and enjoy tasting local and*international honey.
#LocalHoney
*Sunday – June 14, 2015
Flax to Linen
Brooklyn
Sunday June 14, 20152 – 4 p.m.
Check on the flax crop planted in the spring and try out the tools used to process flax fibers into linen cloth. Touch different pieces of linen cloth to compare the weaves and try on some linen reproduction clothes for a fun photo-op in our farm wagon.
#FlaxToLinen
Drums Along the Hudson
Manhattan
Sunday, June 14, 2015
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Enjoy Music and Dance in the annual Native American festival and multicultural celebration. Join NYC Parks and Lotus Music and Dance for this annual*Native American festival and multicultural celebration, featuring drumming and dancing from around the world.
#MulticulturalCelebrations
Central Park Sightseeing Walking Tour
Manhattan
Sunday, June 14, 2015
9 – 11 a.m.
Come stroll and fall in love with this iconic NYC landmark, exploring the many bridges, fountains and statues that grace the park. The guided two-hour excursions will interest visitors from various backgrounds – whether you’re an environmentalist or a movie-enthusiast.
#Birdwatch #FamilyFriendly
Stop ‘N’ swap®
Brooklyn
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Noon – 3 p.m.
Swap or discover used items from this free Community Reuse event. Bring clean, reusable, portable items such as clothing, house wares, games, books, & toys that you no longer need, and take home something new-to-you, free! You don’t have to bring something to take something.
#StopNSwap
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Friday – June 12, 2015
*Resiliency and Elements Art Exhibit
Staten Island
Friday, June 12, 201510 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Discover ways New York City is improving its resiliency against storms. The Lenape Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition featuring works by Staten Island artists and natural infrastructure projects.
#GreenArt
Nature Exploration
Brooklyn
Friday, June 12, 2015
Noon – 4 p.m.
Learn about nature! In this family-friendly event, search for birds and design a home for one of the park’s many living things. Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first Audubon Center in the nation.
#NatureEducation #FamilyFriendly
H “50 Cent” Jackson Garden
H.E.A.L.T.H. for Youths Gardening in NYRP/Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Garden
Queens
Friday, June 12, 20154 – 6 p.m.
Giving back to his childhood community, rap-sensation 50 Cent joined forces with NYRP to breathe new life into this much needed green space.* Families can enjoy the children’s learning garden and patio area in this creatively designed, multi-functional gathering space.
#Gardening #FamilyFriendly
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Bird Walks at Van Cortlandt Park
Bronx
Saturday, June 13, 2015
8 – 9:30 a.m.
Gain information about the history of birding and the Van Cortlandt Park. Join influential birders as they guide you through the various species of residents and migrants, and discuss a wide range of avian topics.
#Birdwalk #Birdwatching #HistoryOfBirds
Woodlands Discovery Club for Families: North Woods
Manhattan
Saturday, June 13, 2015
10 a.m. – noon
Looking to get out of the house and explore a woodland without leaving the city? Come and join the Woodlands Discovery Club in Central Park for a two-hour session to learn and connect with nature through hands-on science activities using tools from your very own Discovery Kits.
#DiscoverNorthWoods #FamilyFriendly
Basic Canoeing
Bronx
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Noon – 3 p.m.
Experience the open water in New York City! Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. Basic Canoe programs are great for all skill levels.
#CanoeAdventure #Canoeing*
Gardening Workshop: Tropical Plants in a Strawberry Pot
Bronx
Saturday, June 13, 2015
1 – 2 p.m.
Transform a terracotta strawberry pot into a sculptural tower of luxuriant tropical plants, perfect for a shady garden terrace or deck.
#Gardening
Powell Street Garden Workshop:
Introduction to Beekeeping & Honey Tasting
Brooklyn
Saturday, June 13, 2015
3 – 4 p.m.
Join us for a brief introduction to beekeeping and enjoy tasting local and*international honey.
#LocalHoney
*Sunday – June 14, 2015
Flax to Linen
Brooklyn
Sunday June 14, 20152 – 4 p.m.
Check on the flax crop planted in the spring and try out the tools used to process flax fibers into linen cloth. Touch different pieces of linen cloth to compare the weaves and try on some linen reproduction clothes for a fun photo-op in our farm wagon.
#FlaxToLinen
Drums Along the Hudson
Manhattan
Sunday, June 14, 2015
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Enjoy Music and Dance in the annual Native American festival and multicultural celebration. Join NYC Parks and Lotus Music and Dance for this annual*Native American festival and multicultural celebration, featuring drumming and dancing from around the world.
#MulticulturalCelebrations
Central Park Sightseeing Walking Tour
Manhattan
Sunday, June 14, 2015
9 – 11 a.m.
Come stroll and fall in love with this iconic NYC landmark, exploring the many bridges, fountains and statues that grace the park. The guided two-hour excursions will interest visitors from various backgrounds – whether you’re an environmentalist or a movie-enthusiast.
#Birdwatch #FamilyFriendly
Stop ‘N’ swap®
Brooklyn
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Noon – 3 p.m.
Swap or discover used items from this free Community Reuse event. Bring clean, reusable, portable items such as clothing, house wares, games, books, & toys that you no longer need, and take home something new-to-you, free! You don’t have to bring something to take something.
#StopNSwap
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