NYC Parks Events Listing – Event Listing

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Christmas in the Colonies

2015-12-12T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

<p>Enjoy Van Cortlandt House decked out in its holiday finery for Saint Nicholas Day, New Year&rsquo;s Day,&nbsp;and Twelfth Night.</p><p>Free with regular museum admission.</p>

Enjoy Van Cortlandt House decked out in its holiday finery for Saint Nicholas Day, New Year’s Day, and Twelfth Night.

(718) 543-3344

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$5.00 adults, $3.00 seniors (60+) , $3.00 Students (i.d. required), children 12 and under FREE

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Recycle-To-Art

2013-06-22T00:00:00.000

14:00

16:00

Have fun turning discarded materials into usable works of art. For&nbsp;kids and adults. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Wear clothes that can get messy.

Have fun turning discarded materials into usable works of art.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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2018 Senior Games Shuffleboard Clinic

2018-03-06T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<p>Got skills and are 50+ years old?&nbsp;As the 2018 <a href="/events/brooklyn-senior-games">Senior Games</a> slowly approaches, sharpen those skills with our shuffleboard clinic&nbsp;hosted by Brownsville Recreation Center. Work with some of our best staff and challenge our members in competitions&nbsp;to help build your skills for the 2018 Senior Games.&nbsp;</p>

Work with some of our best staff and challenge our members in competitions to help build your skills for the 2018 Senior Games.

(718) 485-4633

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Please note: </strong>the first day of the clinic is free. To participate in the clinic after the first day, you&#39;ll need a <a href="/programs/recreation-centers/membership">Recreation Center Membership</a>

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Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House

2018-10-17T00:00:00.000

07:00

19:00

<p>The Staten Island Herb Society maintains&nbsp;the Colonial Herb Garden&nbsp;adjacent to the historic&nbsp;Conference House. We are committed to preserving and retaining an authentic representation of herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used&nbsp;in&nbsp;Colonial America.&nbsp;</p><p>The Colonial Herb Garden&nbsp;consists of varying-shaped beds laid out in a symmetrical plan.The garden is surrounded by a gated fence and has several benches to allow&nbsp;visitors to sit and enjoy the visual and scented pleasures of this diverse and comprehensive Colonial garden.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The various beds and a few of the plants that inhabit them include:</p><p>CULINARY I - Bay, Rosemary, Oregano, Horseradish, Chives, Thyme, Parsley, Sage, Basil<br />CULINARY II - Lavender, Caraway, Lemon Verbena, Mints, Calendula<br />DRYING - Statice, Anise Hyssop, Spiderwort, Sweet Woodruff<br />DYE - False Blue Indigo, Parsley, Woodruff, Fennel, Southernwood<br />HEALING - Strawberries, Rose, Dill, Arugula, Hydrangea, Joe Pye Wee, Comfrey, Lettuces<br />MOONLIGHT - Lungwort, SilverKing Artemesia, Dwarf Comfrey, Orris Root, Sage<br />ORNAMENTAL I - Poppy, Yarrow, Kerria, Peony, Tansy<br />ORNAMENTAL II - Mallow, Wormwood, Dame&#39;s Rocket, Feverfew, Catmint<br />SCENTED - Bee Balm, Scented Geraniums, Pineapple Sage<br />SIMPLES/HOUSEHOLD I - Coltsfoot, Mullein, Boneset, Solomon&#39;s Seal<br />SIMPLES/HOUSEHOLD II - Evening Primrose, Forget-me-nots, Lamb&#39;s ears, Valerian, Lady&#39;s Mantle<br />WOODLAND - Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, Coltsfoot, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Trillium, Wild Ginger, Hellebore, Goldenseal, Mayapple, Hepatica</p>

Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!

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NYRR Open Run: Canarsie Park

2017-11-11T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet at the Canarsie Park office, on 88th & Seaview Ave.

<p>Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running&nbsp;initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.&nbsp;All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses&nbsp;are between 2.5 and three&nbsp;miles long.</p><p>Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home&mdash;bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!</p><p>This program is in coordination with NYC Parks&#39;&nbsp;<a href="/about/framework-for-an-equitable-future/community-parks-initiative">Community Parks Initiative</a>.</p>

Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.

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Nature Center Adventures

2018-08-16T00:00:00.000

15:00

16:00

<p>Join our Adventure Guides, who lead free nature-related programs at our Nature Centers this summer.</p><p>Nature Center Adventures connect New Yorkers of all ages to the natural world.&nbsp;Nature Center&nbsp;Adventure programs include scavenger hunts, nature crafts and games, and&nbsp;getting up close and personal with our nature center animals.</p><p>Programs vary by location.</p>

Nature Center Adventure programs include scavenger hunts, nature crafts and games, and getting up close and personal with our nature center animals.

(718) 967-3542

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Pumpkin Patch

2016-10-09T00:00:00.000

11:00

16:30

<p>October is Pumpkin Month at Queens&nbsp;Farm! Enjoy wandering through our patch to find your perfect pumpkin. A memorable farm adventure for the whole family!</p><ul> <li>Prices based on circumference of pumpkin (range from $4 up to $50)</li> <li>On Mondays through Fridays, pumpkins may be purchased in our Gift Shop (while supplies last)</li> <li>On Sunday, October 30,&nbsp;there&nbsp;is a $5 admission to enter farm grounds for Children&#39;s Fall Festival; all other scheduled days there is no fee to enter Pumpkin Patch</li> <li>Credit cards accepted in the Pumpkin Patch</li> <li>Weather permitting&nbsp;</li></ul>

October is Pumpkin Month at Queens Farm! Enjoy wandering through our patch to find your perfect pumpkin.

(718) 347-3276

info@queensfarm.org

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Prices based on circumference of pumpkin (range from $4 up to $50)

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Second Annual New York State Museum Week at QBG

2013-06-12T00:00:00.000

08:00

18:00

Enjoy 50% off admission as we partner with New York State Museum Week. Just mention &quot;Museum Week&quot; at the admission gate (discounts do not apply to parking).

Enjoy 50% off admission as we partner with New York State Museum Week.

(718) 886-3800

dhector@queensbotanical.org

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50% off regular admission, $2 for adults, $1.50 for seniors and $1 for students and children. Free for QBG members

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Creative 3D Arts

2017-01-12T00:00:00.000

14:45

16:30

<p>Have fun making&nbsp;3D items to use for yourself, friends, and&nbsp;family. Each month we will make a 3D item related to the month.</p><p><strong>January</strong><br />Once Upon A Midnight Dreary Steam Punk (Upcyle Art: bring your own small bottles with caps, clean and dry, inside and out;&nbsp;no labels or&nbsp;gummy residue)</p><p><strong>February</strong><br />My Charming Valentine (Shrinky Dink Art) - Make Shrinky Dink earrings or&nbsp;charm to give your heart&#39;s desire.</p><p><strong>March</strong><br />Behold the Smiles of March - Spring is in the air! Make a Shrinky Dink smiley face to announce the coming spring.</p>

Have fun making 3D items to use for yourself, friends, and family. Each month we will make a 3D item related to the month.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Instructional Flag Football: Manhattan

2016-08-12T00:00:00.000

16:00

18:00

Cross Streets: West 174th Street & Fort Washington Avenue

<p>Please apply <a href="www.nycgovparks.org/reg/flag-football">here</a>&nbsp;if you&#39;re interested in the NYC Parks Flag Football League in Manhattan. Due to high demand, we can&#39;t guarantee placement in the program.</p><p>The day and times provided&nbsp;are for Instructional League play only. Your Instructional League Coordinator will provide you with Citywide League teams practice and game schedule prior to the&nbsp;start of the Citywide Flag Football season.</p>

Sign up today for our Citywide Flag Football League!

(212) 234-9603

Charlene.Edwards@parks.nyc.gov

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Poe's Ladies: Loved, Lost, and Lost and Lovely

2013-10-05T00:00:00.000

14:00

16:00

<div class="fbInfoIcon"> Staten Island OutLOUD presents &quot;Poe&#39;s Ladies.&quot; Poems by Edgar Allan Poe about women beloved from near or from afar, women idealized, women lost. All loved, some lost, all lovely. Part of OutLOUD&#39;s Autumn 2013 series on The Stories &amp; Poems of Edgar Allan Poe.&nbsp;</div><br /><span itemprop="description"><span class="fsl">The Alice Austen House is handicap accessible. There is a wheelchair ramp located in the rear of the house.<br /><br />This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. </span></span>

Staten Island OutLOUD presents "Poe's Ladies." Poems by Edgar Allan Poe about women beloved from near or from afar, women idealized, women lost.

(718) 816-4506 x10

info@aliceausten.org

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Meditation

2015-07-12T00:00:00.000

11:45

12:45

<p>Let nature inspire you to find your center and reconnect with your true self using guided mindfulness and other meditation practices. Each session, led by Yoga for Bliss director Neem Dewji and other qualified instructors, includes instruction in simple techniques, followed by guided meditations. Sessions are held indoors.</p><p>All levels are welcome.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Let nature inspire you to find your center and reconnect with your true self using guided mindfulness and other meditation practices.

(718) 549-3200

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Session fee, which includes admission to the grounds: $20/$10 Wave Hill Member. Advance registration online receives a $2 discount. Online registration closes at 8AM on the day of the session. Drop-ins will be accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present their Membership card or a printed program registration form at the front gate.

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Open Garden Days: Deer Resistant Plants Demonstration Gardens

2018-09-08T00:00:00.000

07:00

19:00

<p>White-tail deer are herbivores, which means they eat plants.&nbsp;While there are no plant species that are truly deer-proof, deer do develop preferences and will ignore many types of plants in their grazing patterns.&nbsp;Planting with a high diversity of plant species will minimize the impact that any deer will have&nbsp; in your garden.</p><p>The gardens around the Conference House Visitors&#39; Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat.&nbsp;See which plants may work for your home!</p><p>WildlifeNYC is a campaign launched by the City of New York to increase public awareness about urban wildlife, and how humans can live harmoniously with the animals who also call the Big Apple home.</p>

The gardens around the Conference House Visitors' Center feature plants that deer are less likely to eat. See which plants may work for your home!

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MoRUS Film Festival: No Picnic by Phil Hartman

2013-08-10T00:00:00.000

19:00

20:00

<p> MoRUS presents a showing of films site specific to the Lower East Side&#39;s public spaces and the evolution of events leading to its gentrification. Filmmaker Phil Hartman will be present at the screening of his Black and White,&nbsp;16 mm film<strong> </strong><em>No Picnic</em>, which has been described as a &quot;cinematic loveletter to a pre-gentrified New York. Actors include Steve Buscemi, Richard Hell, and Judith Malina.</p><p> Feel free to bring your own blanket, folding chair and mosquito repellant.</p><p> Rain location at MoRUS</p>

MoRUS presents a showing of films site specific to the Lower East Side's public spaces and the evolution of events leading to its gentrification.

(973) 818-8495

info@morusnyc.org

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$5 dollar suggested donation

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Registration Closed: Rockaway Community Park: Coastal Cleanup

2013-03-23T00:00:00.000

09:00

13:00

Please meet your NAV Tech lead at the corner of Beach 58th Street & Almeda Avenue.

<p> <em>This event is now full.</em></p><p> Please&nbsp;join the Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV)&nbsp;in a storm cleanup of Rockaway Community Park&#39;s beach. Volunteers will help remove large and small debris from the coastline. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and clothing that can get dirty. Please meet your NAV Tech lead at the corner of Beach 58th Street &amp; Almeda Avenue. Space is limited. Registration is required for this event.</p>

Please join the Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) in a storm cleanup of Rockaway Community Park's beach.

(212) 360-3317

Nav@parks.nyc.gov

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Children's Garden Summer Session sponsored by HSBC

2015-07-21T00:00:00.000

09:00

16:00

<p>The Children&rsquo;s Garden at Queens Botanical Garden offers hands-on discovery for ages<br />5 &ndash; 12 (children must be 5 years old by 6/30/2015). Children&rsquo;s imaginations and knowledge<br />blossom as they plant and harvest vegetables and flowers, visit QBG&rsquo;s engaging 39 acres, and<br />cook with the food they&rsquo;ve grown!</p><p>Summer I &mdash; Mondays &amp; Wednesdays, July 6&ndash;August 19, 9am to 4pm</p><ul> <li>7 weeks: July 6&ndash;August 19: $810 QBG members / $900 non-members</li> <li>July only: July 6&ndash;July 29: $477 QBG members / $530 non-members</li> <li>August only: August 3&ndash;19: $360 QBG members / $400 non-members</li></ul><p>Summer II &mdash; Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays, July 7&ndash;August 20, 9am to 4pm</p><ul> <li>7 weeks: July 7&ndash;August 20: $810 QBG members / $900 non-members</li> <li>July only: July 7&ndash;July 30: $477 QBG members / $530 non-members</li> <li>August only: August 4&ndash;20: $360 QBG members / $400 non-members</li></ul><p>Discounts apply to Family level memberships and above. Registration for this program is required.</p><p>NOTE: Summer Monday/Wednesday lessons and activities are repeated in the Tuesday/Thursday sessions. Please sign up for only one, not both.</p>

The Children’s Garden at Queens Botanical Garden offers hands-on discovery for kids in this registration-required summer program.

(718) 886-3800

education@queensbotanical.org

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Registration and pre-payment is required.

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Arts, Culture & Fun: Conversation Series

2016-11-17T00:00:00.000

19:00

21:00

<p>Yanni Brooks, spoken word artist, will grace the stage with an electrifying performance. Yanni&#39;s creatively crafted delivery of poetry will leave you on the edge of your seat, wanting more!</p><p>Yanni was part of the cast of the Public Theater Mobile Unit&rsquo;s &ldquo;The Tempest&rdquo; at the Delacorte Theater, Central Park. Following the performance there will be an open mic for poetry, readings, acoustic music or dance solos. The Conversation Series is a four-part series encompassing an open mic forum, musical performances and live painting by visual artists. CANVAS is the think-tank where locals and visitors alike are brought together for cultural exchange, art exhibitions, public programs, art creation, indie film screenings, television and radio programming, and multimedia classes. Integral to the mission of CANVAS is that it will be open to community members and organizations to join together in utilizing the space as an incubator to create new ideas, programs, and opportunities with overarching goals to improve the local and global community.</p><p>Please RSVP to hold your spot to <a href="mailto:jennifer.jennings@parks.nyc.gov">jennifer.jennings@parks.nyc.gov</a>.&nbsp;</p>

Yanni Brooks, Spoken Word Artist will grace the stage with an electrifying performance. Yanni's creatively crafted delivery of poetry will leave you on the edge of your seat, wanting…

718-816-6172

jennifer.jennings@parks.nyc.gov

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Free Yoga at Garibaldi Plaza

2017-06-22T00:00:00.000

08:30

09:30

<p>Get your yoga on in Washington Square Park this summer&nbsp;with Sacred Sounds Yoga.&nbsp;Breathe, move, and stretch with us Wednesday mornings at Garibaldi Plaza. Please bring your own yoga mat.</p><p>Free, courtesy of NYC Parks.</p>

Breathe, move, and stretch with us Wednesday mornings at Garibaldi Plaza.

(212) 396-5873

hello@washingtonsquareparkconservancy.org

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Central Park Tour: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond

2017-08-14T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:15

<p>Hallett Nature Sanctuary is the smallest of the park&#39;s three woodland landscapes. Closed to the public in 1934, the Hallett Nature Sanctuary remained mostly untouched until 2001, when Central Park Conservancy took up a more comprehensive program of restoration and maintenance. Now, visitors can use the rustic trail to view native plantings that attract birds and other wildlife. Join our guides for this exclusive tour of the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, open to visitors only on Central Park Conservancy guided tours and during limited open hours.</p><p>The tour route involves wood-chipped trails and some hills. The tour <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/dairy-visitor-center-gift-shop.html">starts</a> and ends at the Dairy Visitor Center (mid-Park between 64th and 65th Streets)</p><p>For weather cancellation and other ticket policies, please review the Central Park Conservancy&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-policies.html">policies </a>carefully.</p><p>Groups of seven or more must schedule a <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/custom-tours.html">custom tour</a> three weeks in advance at <a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org?subject=Tour%20Inquiry%20from%20NYC%20Parks">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.</p><p>For more information, please review our <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-faq-test.html">Frequently Asked Question</a>s (FAQ).</p>

Enjoy this walk through the park's smallest woodland area, open to visitors only on guided tours and limited open hours.

(212) 794-4064

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Tickets: $15 per person. Central Park Conservancy members: $10 per person.

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Alley Pond Adventure Course: Free Public Sundays

2016-07-24T00:00:00.000

09:30

12:00

<p>The <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/rangers/adventure-course">Alley Pond Park Adventure Course</a> offers free outdoor adventure that fosters trust, communication,&nbsp;and team building at Alley Pond Park. The program is a two-hour adventure,&nbsp;which includes both low and high elements.&nbsp;</p><p>The Adventure Course is open to&nbsp;individuals, small groups of friends,&nbsp;and family, ages 8 and up.&nbsp;Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Valid photo identificaiton is required. You must wear sneakers.</p><p>Space is limited and participants are chosen by lottery. Please visit our Urban Park Rangers&#39; <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/rangers">Events Registration</a> page to enter your name in the lottery.&nbsp;</p>

The Alley Pond Park Adventure Course offers free outdoor adventure that fosters trust, communication, and team building at Alley Pond Park.

(718) 217-4685

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Folk Music Jam in the Garden

2018-08-04T00:00:00.000

14:00

17:00

Across from Barclays Center

<p>Brooklyn Bears Community Garden is hosting a folk music jam on the first Saturday of the month from June to September! Bring your instrument and join, or just come and listen! All skill levels are welcome. The North Brooklyn BID will provide burgers and hot dogs, and Brooklyn Crepe and Juice will over fresh drinks.<br /><br /><strong>*First Saturday of the Month until September 8.</strong><br />&nbsp;</p>

Come to the folk music jam in the garden! bring your instrument and join, or just come and listen!

greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov

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Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park

2018-01-27T00:00:00.000

08:30

09:30

<p>For a breath of fresh air, take your workouts outdoors.&nbsp;Parks are becoming a logical alternative environment for those who want to add variety to their work outs, or who just don&#39;t like the gym. And, it&#39;s an affordable way to increase physical activity opportunities, because there&#39;s nothing special to build.</p><p>Come to Fort Tryon Park and try something new.&nbsp;Join us on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings for one hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises.</p><p>All of our fitness programs are free, led by trained professionals, and suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water.&nbsp;</p><p>Exercising&nbsp;with a view, in natural sunlight, with green scenery all around bestow&nbsp;health benefits that can&rsquo;t be found indoors. Scientific studies have shown that the pleasure of being outdoors gives your brain, psyche, and immune system an extra boost.</p><p><strong>Please note:&nbsp;</strong>Fitness programs are canceled if the weather is lower than 20 degrees and when there are icy conditions.&nbsp;Please check back for rain and weather/air advisory cancels.</p>

Come to Fort Tryon Park and try something new. Join us on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings for one hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises. All of our…

(212) 795-1388

info@FortTryonParkTrust.org

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Learn-to-Row 2

2017-07-10T00:00:00.000

18:30

20:00

<p>Learn-to-Row 2 picks up where Learn-to-Row 1 leaves off. Participants will continue to enhance their rowing technique and boat moving skills in this 8-session course through consistent water time in stable barges. The majority of the time will be spent increasing focus on working together, developing rhythm, and building power to move the boat as efficiently as possible.</p><p>The prerequisite for this course is our&nbsp;Learn-to-Row 1&nbsp;program. All classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m.&nbsp;to 8:00 p.m.</p><p>After completing Learn-to-Row 2, participants will have the opportunity to continue rowing with our <a href="http://www.rownewyork.org/programs/programs-for-adults/masters-recreational-rowing/">Recreational </a><a href="http://www.rownewyork.org/programs/programs-for-adults/masters-recreational-rowing/">Masters</a> program!</p><p>Questions about our 2017 Learn-To-Row 2 classes? Contact our Adult Program Coordinator &amp; Competitive Masters Head Coach, Claudia Loeber, at <a href="mailto:cloeber@rownewyork.org">cloeber@rownewyork.org</a> for more information.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Participants will continue to enhance their rowing technique and boat moving skills in this 8-session course through consistent water time in stable barges.

(718) 433-3075

cloeber@rownewyork.org

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17th Annual Jana Hunsaker Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Tournament

2017-06-08T00:00:00.000

09:00

15:00

<p>More than 96 wheelchair tennis players will participat in the 17th Annual Jana Hunsaker Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park from Thursday June 8&nbsp;to Sunday June 11, 2017. &nbsp;</p>

More than 96 wheelchair tennis players will participat in the 17th Annual Jana Hunsaker Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

(718) 760-6251

takayama@usta.com

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Tournament Entry Fee: $50 for Letter division.

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Free Beginner Tai Chi Classes

2016-08-16T00:00:00.000

08:00

09:00

<p>Tai Chi&nbsp;helps reduce stress and anxiety. Dress comfortably and join us across the street from the Crotona Park Tennis Courts located at 1700 Crotona Avenue.</p><p>If it rains, we&#39;ll meet at the&nbsp;Claremont Center at&nbsp;489 East&nbsp;169th St (corner of Third&nbsp;Avenue and 169th Street).</p>

Tai Chi helps reduce stress and anxiety.

(347) 708-3863

taichiinternalhealingarts@gmail.com

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Zumba

2016-07-20T00:00:00.000

18:30

19:30

<p>Get fit in the park with free Zumba, an aerobic exercise program that blends Latin and African dance movements.&nbsp;</p><p>No session on June 29.</p>

Get fit in the park with free Zumba, an aerobic exercise program that blends Latin and African dance movements.

(718) 352-4793

Matt.Symons@parks.nyc.gov

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Weekend Nature Exploration

2017-09-15T00:00:00.000

12:00

16:00

<p>Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.</p><p><strong>Discovery Pack</strong>, noon -&nbsp;3:00 p.m.: The Prospect Park Alliance invites you to get inspired by nature with our new Discovery Packs, a ready-to-go kits filled with nature activities for families.</p><p><strong>Bird Nerd Game Hour </strong>,1:00 p.m. &ndash; 2:00 p.m.: Learn about birds and nature in this fun, mildly competitive hour of puzzles, Bingo, card games, and more!</p><p><strong>Nature on the Go!</strong>, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: An Alliance Naturalist will lead children and families to areas near the Audubon Center, where you can learn about the nature that is all around us. This program leaves promptly at 2:00 p.m.</p><p><strong>Animal Encounter</strong>, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center&rsquo;s collection.</p>

Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.

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NYRR Open Run: Astoria Park

2017-02-18T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet near the track, next to the bathrooms.

<p>Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running&nbsp;initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.&nbsp;All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses&nbsp;are between 2.5 and&nbsp;3 miles long.</p><p>Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home &ndash; bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!</p><p>This program is in coordination with <a href="/about/framework-for-an-equitable-future/community-parks-initiative">NYC Parks&#39;&nbsp;Community Parks Initiative</a>.</p>

Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.

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NYRR Open Run: Inwood Hill Park

2017-10-07T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet at the park entrance at the intersection of Isham Street & Seaman Ave.

<p>Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running&nbsp;initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.&nbsp;All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses&nbsp;are between 2.5 and&nbsp;3 miles long.</p><p>Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home &ndash; bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!</p><p>This program is in coordination with <a href="/about/framework-for-an-equitable-future/community-parks-initiative">NYC Parks&#39;&nbsp;Community Parks Initiative</a>.</p>

Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.

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Fields of Inquiry: Photographs by Yola Monakhov Stockton

2014-12-24T00:00:00.000

11:00

17:00

<p>The show features work from two series, Field Guide to Bird Songs and Empire Picture of the Hudson. Stockton&#39;s work provides commentary on the photographic process through&nbsp;traditional documentary photography and&nbsp;constructed compositions.</p>

The show features work from two series Field Guide to Bird Songs and Empire Picture of the Hudson. Stockton's work provides commentary on the photographic process…

(718) 816-4506 x10

katelynn@aliceausten.org

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$3 suggested donation

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Bryant Park Fall Birding Tours

2017-10-19T00:00:00.000

17:00

18:00

Look for the birding sign!

<p>Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call Bryant Park home during migratory season with guided tours.</p><p>Located in the heart of midtown, Bryant Park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will&#39;s-widow!</p><p>Tours begin at Heiskell Plaza.&nbsp;</p>

Bryant Park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will's-widow!

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Art In the Garden: Paul Lin & Botanical Therapeutic Art

2015-04-10T00:00:00.000

09:00

16:30

<p>Blending fine art and traditional crafts, Lin explores natural materials, transforming them into stunning landscapes and portraits.&nbsp; Watch for news about an art workshop and closing reception in the Spring Calendar and on our website</p>

Art In the Garden: Paul Lin- Botanical Therapeutic Art Tuesdays through Saturdays, January 20 to April 12 in the Visitor & Administration Building Gallery. (Note: The…

(718) 886-3800

rforlenza@queensbotanical.org

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Admission to the garden: $4 Adult; $3 Seniors; $2 Students with ID and children over 3

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Historic Richmond Town's Cruise Night (Classic Cars)

2018-08-08T00:00:00.000

17:30

21:00

<p>Have dinner at the Cheech A&#39; Cini&#39;s food truck, walk the grounds and see the classic cars of a bygone era from Staten Island&#39;s best car clubs!</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Have dinner at the Cheech A' Cini's food truck, walk the grounds and see the classic cars of a bygone era from Staten Island's best car clubs!

(718) 351-1611

Melissa@hrtown.nyc

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Free Admission - food and ice cream are extra.

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Discovery Walks for Families: Beginning Birders - Hallett Nature Sanctuary

2017-10-21T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:30

<p>Why do birds flock to Central Park every spring and fall? We&rsquo;ll find out as we explore Central Park&rsquo;s woodlands, and learn the basics of bird identification along the way!</p><p>Bring your family for a guided walk and discover why Central Park is a sanctuary for plants, animals, and humans alike. Learn about the architecture, landscapes, and ecosystems of the Park through hands-on exploration using Discovery Kits &ndash; rugged backpacks filled with kid-friendly binoculars, field guides, and hand lenses.</p><p><a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/events/parent-events/discovery-walks-for-families-beginning-birders-hallett.html">Pre-registration required</a> as space is limited. Families with children ages 5+ only; no groups, please. Please arrive at walk location 15 minutes before the start of the Discovery Walk to allow time for check in and to pick up Discovery Kits.</p><p>Terrain: Uneven, with hills, stairs, and wood-chipped trails; may not be suitable for strollers.</p>

Why do birds flock to Central Park every spring and fall? We’ll find out as we explore Central Park’s woodlands, and learn the basics of bird identification.

212-310-6600

Programs@centralparknyc.org

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2018 Senior Games Cornhole Clinic

2018-03-20T00:00:00.000

13:00

16:00

<p>Got skills and are 50+ years old? Come out and get ready to prepare yourself&nbsp;for the 2018 <a href="/events/brooklyn-senior-games">Senior Games</a>, for seniors aged 50 and older. This new game brings more excitement along with healthy competition to this year&#39;s games.</p><p>Train with some of our best staff and challenge our members in competitions to help build your skills.</p>

This new game brings more excitement along with healthy competition to this year's games.

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Please note: </strong>the first day of the clinic is free. To participate in the clinic after the first day, you&#39;ll need a <a href="/programs/recreation-centers/membership">Recreation Center Membership</a>

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CANCELLED: It's My Park Day at Clement Clarke Park

2014-05-17T00:00:00.000

09:00

13:00

<p class="alert alert-error">Please note: this event has been cancelled.</p><p> Volunteer with the West 400 Block Association to help restore the Park perimeter fence. &nbsp;</p><p> Volunteers will repaint the fence and flagpole. Please bring your own work gloves, wear appropriate clothes and carry bottled water.&nbsp;</p>

Volunteer with the West 400 Block Association to help restore the Park perimeter fence.

aoster@earthlink.net

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Family Art Project: Rock with the Rock Pigeons

2018-04-07T00:00:00.000

10:00

13:00

<p>Nature is everywhere, as evidenced by New York City&rsquo;s most prevalent bird, the rock pigeon. Learn how pigeons have made urban centers home and helped humans by carrying secret messages. Costume yourself in handmade, fabric feathers to make silvery wings. Then join your flock for a rockin&rsquo; pigeon sing-along with special guest guitarist&nbsp;Todd Falberg&nbsp;and storyteller&nbsp;Rama Mandel.</p>

Learn how pigeons have made urban centers home then costume yourself in handmade, fabric feathers to make silvery wings and join our flock for a rockin' pigeon sing-along.

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Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.

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Family Fun Day

2017-06-17T00:00:00.000

12:00

16:00

<p>Join NYC Parks &amp; Council Member Peter Koo&nbsp;for an afternoon inflatables, popcorn, cotton candy, ices, prizes, and more! The afternoon will include multicultural performances, featuring The New School for Jazz, Taikoza, and local community acts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Join NYC Parks & Council Member Peter Koo for an afternoon inflatables, popcorn, cotton candy, ices, prizes, and more!

(718) 393-7370

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Becoming a Nonprofit: Incorporation and Tax Exemption

2016-06-23T00:00:00.000

09:30

12:30

<p>Getting a new nonprofit organization off to the right start can mean the difference between success and failure. This workshop will go step-by-step through the process of incorporating in New York State and applying for federal tax exempt status. Attention will be given to the benefits and obligations of incorporation and tax-exempt status, including reporting requirements, the role of board members, and the limitations on lobbying and political activities.</p><p><strong>Learning objective:</strong> Participants will be able to evaluate the decision to form a nonprofit corporation and apply for federal tax exemption based upon an understanding of state and federal law.&nbsp;</p><p>Instructor:&nbsp;Nicole Cuttino,&nbsp;Staff Attorney</p><p>Register <a href="https://lawyersalliance.org/register_online.php">here</a>.</p>

This workshop will go step-by-step through the process of incorporating in New York State and applying for federal tax exempt status.

(212) 219-1800

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$40/50; Free for New York Foundation Grantees

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Metropolitan Olympic Weightlifting Championship

2017-10-14T00:00:00.000

10:00

20:00

<p>Watch as weightlifters from across the metropolitan area&nbsp;compete for titles in various&nbsp;divisions.</p>

Watch as weightlifters from across the metropolitan area compete for titles in various divisions.

(718) 263-1163

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NYRR Open Run: Inwood Hill Park

2016-09-24T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet at the park entrance at the intersection of Isham Street & Seaman Ave.

<p>Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running&nbsp;initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.&nbsp;All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses&nbsp;are between 2.5 and&nbsp;3 miles long.</p><p>Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home &ndash; bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!</p><p>This program is in coordination with <a href="/about/framework-for-an-equitable-future/community-parks-initiative">NYC Parks&#39;&nbsp;Community Parks Initiative</a>.</p>

Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.

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Exhibit: Oh Sit! 14 Sculptors Consider the Chair

2015-11-02T00:00:00.000

07:00

20:00

Enter through 172nd St and Amsterdam Ave entrance

<p>Located along the esplanade leading up to the recently opened High Bridge,&nbsp;<em>Oh Sit! 14 Sculptors Consider the Chair</em>&nbsp;is a group exhibition of nine artists&rsquo; public artworks. In a frantic world, finding a chair can be almost impossible and settling comfortably into one can be an enormous satisfaction. Sitting in the wrong seat can cause anxiety and an even pain. Exhibiting artists Dan Bergman, Allan Cyprys, Robert Dell, Gregoire Ferland, Esther Grillo, Christina Jorge, Siena Gillann Porta, Herb Rosenberg and Chuck von Schmidt respond imaginatively to the notion of sitting or using a chair.&nbsp;<em>Oh Sit!</em>&nbsp;is framed as an imperative, a command&mdash;a way of asking the viewer to look and really consider the concept &ldquo;chair&rdquo; both objectively and subjectively.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/parks/art">www.nyc.gov/parks/art</a>.</p>

NYC Parks is pleased to host Oh Sit! 14 Sculptors Consider the Chair will be on view through November 8, 2015 in Highbridge Park located in northern Manhattan.

(212) 360-1311

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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Ed Center Open Hours

2016-11-22T00:00:00.000

15:00

17:00

Located at 99 Plymouth in the Main Street section of Brooklyn Bridge Park.

<p>The Ed Center is open for free, drop-in hours four afternoons a week, on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!</p><p>Get to know Brooklyn Bridge Park with our 250-gallon aquarium filled with critters from the East River, a 10&rsquo;-scale model of Brooklyn Bridge Park, crafts, a reading corner, and much more!&nbsp;</p><p>Photo by Alexa Hoyer</p>

Get to know Brooklyn Bridge Park with our 250-gallon aquarium filled with critters from the East River, a 10’-scale model of Brooklyn Bridge Park, crafts, a reading corner, and more!

ephillips@brooklynbridgepark.org

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Summer on the Hudson: Pedal Stops

2013-08-17T00:00:00.000

12:00

16:30

Basketball court on 71st under the highway along the bike path.

Bike New York &amp; Bike and Roll partner to provide a Pedal Stop in Riverside Park providing rider-assistance-and-information stations open to all cyclists free of charge.

Bike New York & Bike and Roll partner to provide a Pedal Stop in Riverside Park providing rider-assistance-and-information stations open to all cyclists free of charge.

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zhen.heinemann@parks.nyc.gov

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Seniors Fitness in Thomas Jefferson Park

2016-10-20T00:00:00.000

10:30

11:30

<p>Seniors Fitness offers free tennis lessons, yoga instruction, and fitness walking in parks across New York City.<br /><br />Just like City Parks Foundation&rsquo;s free sports, arts, and education programs for kids and communities throughout New York City, CityParks Seniors Fitness aims to keep neighborhood parks a great place for community activity. Even in moderate amounts, exercise can help us feel better, maintain or lose weight, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes, and minimize the symptoms of arthritis. No matter how old we are, our bodies always benefit from physical activity. All equipment and instruction is provided free of charge.</p><p>We offer a Fitness Walking + Yoga combo in Thomas Jefferson Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30.&nbsp;</p>

Seniors Fitness offers free tennis lessons, yoga instruction, and fitness walking in parks across New York City. Just like City Parks Foundation’s free sports, arts, and…

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Sports@CityParksFoundation.org

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Roxanne Jacobson: Occupied Sites: A Look at Staten Island's Prehistory

2017-12-22T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

<p>The Lenape Gallery at the Conference House Park visitor center invite you to an exhibition of&nbsp;Roxanne Jacobson&nbsp;photographs, Occupied Sites: A Look at Staten Island&#39;s Prehistory, opening on&nbsp;Saturday, November 11, 2017, and on view through January 27, 2018.</p><p><strong>Opening Reception</strong>: Saturday, November 11, 2017 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.</p><p>The gallery is open on Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. The gallery is closed on holidays.</p><p>Occupied Sites&nbsp;is part of&nbsp;Jacobson&#39;s documentary project, Visible Traces,&nbsp;that looks at prehistoric archaeological sites that have been impacted by development.&nbsp;This project locates, intervenes, and reveals sites that have been destroyed -&nbsp;seeking to make visible a history that has been erased from the land. &quot;<em>By engaging with damaged sites, my practice acts as a medium between the past and the present, revealing and juxtaposing alternate ontologies that have been lost and documenting them visually&quot;</em>. <em><strong>Roxanne Jacobson</strong></em></p>

This project locates, intervenes, and reveals sites that have been destroyed - seeking to make visible a history that has been erased from the land.

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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Ed Center Open Hours

2016-06-14T00:00:00.000

15:00

17:00

Located at 99 Plymouth in the Main Street section of Brooklyn Bridge Park.

<p>The Ed Center is open for free, drop-in hours four afternoons a week, on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!</p><p>Get to know Brooklyn Bridge Park with our 250-gallon aquarium filled with critters from the East River, a 10&rsquo;-scale model of Brooklyn Bridge Park, crafts, a reading corner, and much more!&nbsp;</p><p>Photo by Alexa Hoyer</p>

Get to know Brooklyn Bridge Park with our 250-gallon aquarium filled with critters from the East River, a 10’-scale model of Brooklyn Bridge Park, crafts, a reading corner, and more!

ephillips@brooklynbridgepark.org

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Movies Under the Stars: An American Tail

2015-09-03T00:00:00.000

20:00

22:00

<p>Join NYC Parks&nbsp;and the New York City Mayor&#39;s Office of Media and Entertainment for movies under the stars!</p><p><em>An American Tail </em>is a heartwarming&nbsp;animated film&nbsp;about a family of mice coming to America.&nbsp; Fievel Mousekewitz&nbsp;and his family of Russian-Jewish mice board a boat to New York City in the late 1800&#39;s, looking to escape oppressive rule by Czarist cats.&nbsp; When Fievel gets separated from his family upon arrival, he learns to survive on his own, meeting his share of friend and hostile&nbsp;mice, and even cats! Presented by Stephen Spielberg<em>.</em> Rated G.</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go:</strong></p><p>You should come before 8:00 p.m. to get your spot. Please bring your own picnic blanket or chair, as there is a limited supply of chairs reserved for seniors or people with disabilities. Food is OK, but no alcohol. Reservations are not taken, so space is available on a first come first served basis. All are welcome!</p>

Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for movies under the stars!

(212) 639-9675

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Family Camping: Alley Pond Park, Queens

2016-07-23T00:00:00.000

18:00

07:00

Exact meeting location will be announced to lottery selected participants.

<p>We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. &nbsp;Camping affords us the opportunity to unplug from the diversions of everyday life and to laugh and play with our families. &nbsp;The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. &nbsp;</p><p>Space is limited and participants are chosen by lottery. &nbsp;To enter your family into the lottery please&nbsp;visit our <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/rangers">Event Registration</a> page from July 6 through July 13.</p>

Registration opens from July 6 to July 13.

(718) 352-1769

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QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours

2018-08-01T00:00:00.000

15:30

17:00

<p>Drop in at QBG Farm &amp; Compost to see what&rsquo;s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants.</p>

Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.

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Free with Garden Admission

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