FIGMENT NYC Weekend on Governor’s Island
On June 7th and 8th, FIGMENT New York will be kicking off another amazing summer of free art and events on Governors Island in New York Harbor.
Free Fitness at Socrates Sculpture Park
Queens residents hankering for outdoor exercise classes should head to Socrates Sculpture Park, where on weekends throughout the summer free yoga, Tai Chi, and kayaking and canoeing will be offered.
Your personal free summer concert menu
Because what could be better than an outdoor summer concert? A free one, of course. Save money, soak up vitamin D, spend time with friends,…
2nd Annual Northwest Queens Food Day
The 2nd Annual Northwest Queens Food Day at the Socrates Sculpture Park is a celebration of community and of food.
Children’s Festival of Flowers at Jefferson Market Garden
The Children’s Festival of Flowers at Jefferson Market Garden will offer free crafts, treats, art projects, and stories.
Tour of High Line Wildlife
Take an early morning tour with a High Line Gardener to discover urban wildlife.
Reimagining the city’s edge
New waterfront projects lead the way in mitigating the risks of climate change and building coastal resiliency.
Forest Restoration
Join the Greenbelt Natural Resource Team removing invasive plants and restoring trails in High Rock Park.
Discovering a floating park at the High Line
Make way for the High Line’s newest addition: a floating park at the Spur.
New York leads global cities in adopting LED bulbs
By 2017, the dull glow of New York City streetlights will be replaced by the bright white light of LED bulbs.
Footbridge to the future?
“New Yorkers don’t need a Nantucket; they need easy access to public green spaces.”
Fall kids fest
Kickoff autumn with the fall festival at Madison Square Park. Games, crafts, and live entertainment will be there for your enjoyment.
Brooklyn Bridge Beach now fully funded
Brooklyn Bridge Beach, designed by WXY, will allow New Yorkers, visitors, and all public to kayak and swim in wading pools of filtered riverwater.
National Can-It Forward Day
Join famous chef and cookbook author Ted Allen for National Can-It Forward day on August 17th at the Union Square Green Market! Learn how to…
596 Acres General Meeting
The next 596 Acres General Meeting is a great way to meet other land stewards and share information about how neighbors can gain access to…
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.
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…
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…