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150 Years in Hiding: The Story of a New Frog Species in New York City

Brooklyn Brainery 190 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn

New York City is probably the last place you'd expect to find a new species of frog, but that's exactly what Jeremy Feinberg and a group of colleagues discovered in 2012.

This unexpected discovery is the first of its kind for a New York State amphibian since 1854 and has received worldwide attention from scientific and general-interest communities alike.

In this talk, Jeremy will share his tale of two species – about the new frog and the look-alike species it was previously thought to be.

$9

Volunteer Gardening at Stuyvesant Square

Stuyvesant Square Gramercy Park, New York

Join Stuyvesant Park Neighborhood Association's gardening party.

Meet fellow New Yorkers while chatting and beautifying our neighborhood park. Learn horticulture, weed, plant, mulch and sweep.

Free

Winter Wildlife Viewing

Albert H. Mauro Playground Park Drive East and 73rd Avenue Terrace, Queens

New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to deer and seals, wildlife viewing opportunities exist year-round in all of our parks.

This time of year is perfect to spot migrating birds and waterfowl which will call our parks home for the winter. Wildlife viewing is a perfect activity for any age.

Free