Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature in NYC with classes such as urban gardening, wildlife photography, and botanical art, where participants can learn practical skills and gain a deeper understanding of the natural world amidst the urban jungle.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Learn how to identify and sustainably harvest the abundance of wild edibles growing right here in Brooklyn, such as purslane, sassafras, wild cherry, burdock, and many more. You’ll also get tips on the best ways to prepare as well as preserve them.
"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Woodhaven Blvd, New York, NY
In conjunction with Friends of The Queensway, this tour explores a long-abandoned RR line that runs through Forest Park, and it's one of the best places for foragering in mid-spring. The secondary growth forest, trail edges, and thickets overflow with wild plants. We’ll explore adjacent trails in Forest Park itself as well. This is the season for shoots, greens, and flowers. On the embankment off Forest Park Dr., above...
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Celebrate earth’s special day with a guided walk through lush gardenscapes, taking time to indulge your senses, tune your ears to birdsong, reflect, and reconnect with the pace of the natural world. Hear stories about nature’s amazing evolutionary strategies as you explore, spend some time quietly nature-crafting, and feel yourself a little closer to nature.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Draw from the extensive knowledge and experience with native plants gathered over millennia by North America’s earliest inhabitants on this herb-oriented walk through the Garden.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Explore this Japanese method of restorative engagement with nature, called shinrin-yoku, or "forest bathing." A gently immersive process, forest bathing offers a long-lasting sense of well-being and interconnectedness, and you will rediscover and learn new ways to synchronize your health with the forest's wellness.
"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 19600 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, NY
This underappreciated urban park has enough habitat variety and plant species to keep foragers busy for days. We'll highlight those species in season as summer fades into fall, in conjunction with The Down to Earth Farmer's Market. The event begins with a wild demo at the market, before we set off into the woods, thickets, and fields that make up the park. The park is a great place for wild fruit, and plenty of species are ripe at...
"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 19600 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, NY
This underappreciated urban park has enough habitat variety and plant species to keep foragers busy for days. We'll highlight those species in season as summer fades into fall, in conjunction with The Down to Earth Farmer's Market. The event begins with a wild demo at the market, before we set off into the woods, thickets, and fields that make up the park. The park is a great place for wild fruit, and plenty of species are ripe at...
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
As the night sky changes with the seasons, a recurring treasure trove of celestial sights awaits our gaze. Learn to identify the bright stars, planets, and constellations of Brooklyn's summer sky. If it is clear, we will view these seasonal delights through a telescope. In case of cloudy weather, activities to hone your star-gazing skills will take place in the classroom. Rain or shine, discover the heavenly wonders revealed as the sun goes...
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Join this fun-filled moonlit walk and workshop about bats and other nocturnal wildlife in the Garden. Hear bat echolocation, see them in flight, and learn about their key role in our survival on the planet today. Bring your flashlight and magnifying lens to watch rabbits and other mammals, as well as beetles, spiders, and moths as they begin their nightly routines. Families can register (ages 6+, one adult per child, please) Note:...
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Spring is a frenetic time for gardeners, but for our native ephemeral wildflowers, it is a race for survival. In the narrow window of time between the last frost and tree leaf-out, these species must perform all of their above-ground life processes for the year, which can include coercing ants to plant their seeds and jealously guarding precious nectar supplies from relentless spring rains. Experience the beauty and drama of spring ephemerals with...
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
How does a cactus protect itself from the harsh desert sun? Why do tropical plants often have purple pigment in their leaves? Over the course of 3.8 billion years of life on earth, plants have developed ingenious strategies to survive and thrive. The design concept of biomimicry looks to these natural processes and structures, using them as inspiration to tackle our human challenges. In this interactive class you will learn the basics of biomimicry...
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Walk the wintery grounds of BBG to learn how to identify trees, even long after their leaves have fallen. Hone your naturalist's eye for observing nature, using your senses to distinguish between different types of bark, buds, and twigs. After a short classroom presentation, the class will venture outside to explore trees commonly found in the northeast in the Native Flora Garden, as well as focusing on other interesting specimen throughout...
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Leapin’ Lepidoptera! During the summer, wildflowers and other blooms abound at the Garden, attracting different types of butterflies. Join naturalist Paul Keim on a leisurely walk through the grounds in pursuit of these colorful and delicate creatures. Note: You must bring your registration confirmation to the Garden for admittance to each class session.
WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Get ready for a 'Spooktacular' evening while you stay behind in the zoo while everyone else leaves! After enjoying some appetizers, wine and beer, gather in our program space for a visit from some creepy, crawly animal guests. As the sun sets we will head out on a night walk in the zoo to see what happens when the gates close and the last of the visitors leave.
WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Enjoy some wine and appetizers as you learn more about our flamingo flock and how we care for them. Enjoy a chat from our keepers and activities centered around flamingo mating habits during your evening at the Dancing Crane Pavilion. Ticket is per person.
WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Bring your family for an immersive zoo vet experience! You will discover what it's like to care for our animals as you go backstage to meet a veterinarian and tour the Wildlife Health Center*, meet an animal guest up close, and use veterinary tools to examine, diagnose, and treat a plush patient of your own. You'll even get to take your patient home to continue their care. Please Note: This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair...
WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Come meet one of the Bronx Zoo veterinarians and learn how they care for the zoo's stars. You will meet an animal up close, get a tour of the Wildlife Health Center, and even practice darting! Please Note: This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair accessible. This ticket is per person
WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Join Education Department staff as they guide you through a fun exploration of our exhibits and introduce you to animal guests as well as special zoo staff! Our Camel program will include an opportunity to meet our Camel Barn staff to learn about what it's like to work with these incredible animals! This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair accessible.
WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Join us after-hours in the Congo Gorilla Forest to meet some of the experts that care for our gorilla troops. While you chat with a zookeeper enjoy wine, appetizers, and activities to learn more about the Bronx Zoo gorillas and how you can help gorillas in the wild. This program includes walking outside. All paths are wheelchair accessible. This ticket is per person and for adults ages 21 and up.
WCS Zoos @ 450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Bring the whole family to the zoo for a day of hands on science and exploration. Find out how zoos use STEM to learn about and care for animals while practicing with tools and procedures being used by WCS scientists in the field and participating in hands on science experiments. This experience is for children ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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