“Chasing Ice” tracks climate change in pictures
Balog’s stunning pictures present the physical evidence of climate change.
Lessons from Cuba: Urban Sustainability
Meet Roberto Perez in person! Saturday, August 17th, 6 – 8 pm The Commons: 388 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Suggested donation: $15 – $20…
Rubble to park: recycling the landscape on Governors Island
New York City is getting a new park on Governors Island, with vistas of the harbor.
Breukelen Farmers Summer Camp (AUG 19 – 23)
The Wyckoff Farm is offering young farmers and gardeners the opportunity to experience and explore past and present farming practices! Campers will learn about the…
Hallett Nature Sanctuary and the Pond
Central Park opens up the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, the park’s smallest woodland area, only for tours. Hallett Nature Sanctuary is a four-acre nature preserve restored…
Poison green: Czech center through September 2
Exhibition examining themes, concepts and cultural fictions dealing with environment and ecology, featuring Czech and international artists. Poison Green seeks to demystify the ideologies inherent…
NYC Compost Project in Queens: Fall Lawn Care
Learn about natural lawn care in this informative and enjoyable workshop.
Sunset Rides: Free Rockaway Beach Spin Class
Spin your way into shape with Sunset Rides. A free Rockaway Beach spin class that provides beautiful views and popular music! Please bring a water…
Nature Nick’s Animal Adventure
Enjoy a educational exotic animal show with Nature Nick! Animals include a falcon, monkey, bat, wallaby, owl, fox, alligators and many more! [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8PedRwq1QY?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360] More Information…
Bat Walk with the Batman of Brooklyn
Naturalist Paul Keim, the Batman of Brooklyn will guide participants, through their use of eyes, ears, and an echo locator, to search for bats!
The Ramble, Central Park Tours
Love parks and taking interesting tours? If so, check out The Ramble at Central Park!
Cunningham Park Fitness Hike (moderate level)
Enjoy a park-ranger led hike through Cunningham Park in Queens!
Wildlife of Central Park
Learn about the wildlife that make their home in Central Park from Urban Park Rangers!
FLOW.13: Shoreline Summer Art Exhibit (everyday June 15 – October 31)
Enjoy the Queens, Bronx and Manhattan shorelines from Flow.13, an art exhibit at Randall’s Island Park!
Incredible green roof on P.S. 41
Kids at P.S. 41 in Greenwich Village now have a green roof to use as a learning lab — and the school saves energy too.
5th annual Hudson River Days celebration
Go to the Hudson River Park for the 5th annual Hudson River Days celebration! The event aims to bring awareness to the importance of the…