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Manhattan Adirondacks

Date: December 29, 2012Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux designed the North Woods to replicate the forests of the Adirondack Mountains, with their crystal streams, tumbling cascades, rustic...

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Nature's Helpers at the Audubon Center

Date: December 29, 2012Spend time outside enjoying nature while helping to keep Prospect Park clean. Families can take a tour of the Park and its waterways and help keep it clean along the way. Gloves,...

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Youth Naturalist Programs - CSI: Identify Urban Scavengers

Date: December 29, 2012 Urban scavengers, commonly found in our city, play a significant role in the local ecosystem. Join Robin Sanchez on this fun "scavenger" hunt to gain an understanding of various...

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Lefferts Historic House: Second Floor Tours

Date: December 29, 2012View significant artifacts from 19th-century family life and walk into a fully furnished 1820s bedroom. There will be tours every half hour. Start time: 1:00 pmEnd time: 3:30...

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Nature Exploration Hike in Prospect Park (Moderate)

Date: December 29, 2012On Nature Exploration Hikes we will discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest. This is a moderate hike, which is a longer, faster paced hike on rugged...

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Wilderness Survival

Date: December 29, 2012Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or just want to be more prepared for any situation, a wilderness survival program is perfect for...

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Needlecrafts

Date: December 29, 2012Before video games, movies, and television, indoor games and projects helped pass the long winter days. At Lefferts Historic House, you can also try your hand at...

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Seneca Village

Date: December 29, 2012Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that would become Central Park. Learn about the history of the village, the...

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Cool Quilts 21st Annual Quilt Show

Date: December 29, 2012This year's exhibition features quilts that draw inspiration from the word cool––whether it's a cold, wintery scene, a quilt of cool colors like greens and blues, or another...

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Haunted Houses By Corinne May Botz

Date: December 29, 2012For more than ten years, the Corinne May Botz searched for ghost stories in buildings across the United States. She ventured into these haunted places with both camera and tape...

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CANCELLED: Photography

Date: December 29, 2012Please note: this event has been cancelled.It has been said that art takes nature as its model. The beauty of nature has inspired many great Americans to create artistic...

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Birding

Date: December 29, 2012 We offer birding programs throughout the year and our Exploration series focuses on unique wildlife viewing opportunities during particular seasons. Birding programs are...

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Emergency Preparedness: Knot Tying and Map Reading

Date: December 29, 2012 Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or just want to be more prepared for any situation, an emergency preparedness program is perfect for you. All...

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Bird Walks at The New York Botanical Garden

Date: December 29, 2012The diverse habitats of the Botanical Garden offer visitors a chance to see dozens of species of birds throughout the year. Bring your binoculars and walk the Garden grounds with...

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Family Art Project at Wave Hill: Create Your Year-Hello 2013!

Date: December 29, 2012 Envision the year ahead, design your seasons and capture their delights with beautiful, Wave Hill-inspired images to create your very own hanging calendar for the new year.Start...

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Holiday Train Show at The New York Botanical Garden

Date: December 29, 2012 The enchanting setting of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory showcases more than 140 scaled iconic buildings and structures under thousands of twinkling lights. Artistically crafted...

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Woodland Discovery Kit in Central Park

Date: December 29, 2012Visit The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands exhibit and start exploring the North Woods on your own by borrowing a North Woods Discovery Kit stocked with...

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The Wild Garden: Discovering Central Park Woodlands Exhibit

Date: December 29, 2012Use this hands-on exhibit to illuminate the history, ecology, and management of the woodlands and learn why these landscapes are so essential to the purpose of Central Park. The...

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Health and Race Walking

Date: December 29, 2012The Central Park Conservancy offers weekly moderate to brisk walks led by the NY Walkers Club for people 18+ years of all abilities. This low-impact fitness program is perfect...

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Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park

Date: December 29, 2012Come to Fort Tryon Park and try something new!Join us on Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings for one hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises.All of our...

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