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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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Nature Study Woods Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Flandreau Ave & Webster Ave, New Rochelle, NY

This vast, wooded park is fantastic for foraging in mid-spring, and naturalist and foraging expert Violet Brill, America's First Lady of Foraging, no shrinking Violet, will show you what to eat, and how to harvest everything safely and ecologically during the course of this 2.5 hour tour. May 26, 2019 Shoots will be at their best now. The growing tips of greenbrier, along with the developing young leaves, widespread throughout the woods, have a...

(176) All levels 13 and older
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Hempstead Lake State Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill

Discover the bountiful and edible wonders of Hempstead Lake State Park in West Hempstead, NY. Join us for a unique foraging experience amidst diverse habitats, as we explore the abundance of nutritious and delicious plants like sassafras, chickweed, hairy bittercress, and field garlic. Uncover the flavors of nature and unleash your inner wildman/wildwoman.

(176) All levels 13 and older
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The Art of Nature - Central Park

Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops @ 1233 5th Ave, New York, NY

“The Art of Nature” …an outdoor workshop in contemplative sketchting in Central Park, NYC. Just as mystics have sought meditative peace in the woods deep quietude, the natural world has also inspired artists of all cultures. They have applied their artistic skills to capture it with the techniques of sketching. The act of sketching requires concentration. Over time with skill, practice, and dedication, sketching can develop into a contemplative...

(219) All levels 16 and older
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Survival School Instructional

Destination Backcountry Adventures @ 557 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join us in a fun, social setting right here in NYC to learn & practice the basics of Survival. Great as a stand alone or to prepare for our full-day or overnight classes in the woods. In this session, we’ll cover Psychology of Survival; covering topics such as  Effective Decision Making Under Pressure,  Needs Assessment,  Risk Evaluation & Management and  Utilizing Available Resources Effectively Which, you might...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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See a Natural Wonder of the World

LovelyUSA

1 day tour to Niagara Falls. Without spending a night there. Your day begins with an early morning departure from Times Square in Manhattan. You travel by comfortable motorcoach with your bilingual tour guide, enjoying the scenic landscape of upstate New York (travel time is approximately 7 – 8 hours, each way, with one rest stop) on your journey north. Upon arrival at your destination, you begin experiencing the adventure, beauty, and natural...

(1) All levels 15 and older
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The Zoo: Dr. Zoolittle's Family Adventure (Age 5+)

WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY

You and your vets-in-training will gather in our program space for a visit from some animal guests and learn from our knowledgeable educators how our veterinarians care for our animals.  Your family will have fun with imaginary play providing check ups for our plush animals by using stethoscopes, thermometers and scales . Afterwards, you'll get a chance to visit the Wildlife Health Center at the Bronx Zoo!* *If an animal emergency arises,...

(8) All levels 5 and older
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Sea Squirts: Learning with the Animals (0-5 w/ Adult)

WCS Zoos

Bring your small fry for a big adventure at the NY Aquarium! Explore, play, and move through our exhibits with your young aquarist before the Aquarium opens. Each week discover the secrets of spineless animals, participate in sensory play, and meet a live animal. This ticket is for one child ages 0-5 and a caregiver.

(8) All levels All ages
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BBG at Night: Nocturnal Critter Crawl (Ages 18+)

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. Note: You must bring your registration confirmation to the Garden for admittance...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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McGolrick Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill

This small park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, is packed with enough wild foods to keep us more than busy for hours. The event, co-sponsored by The Down to Earth Farmer's Market, will begin with a 30-minute presentation, including fresh specimens, artwork, recipe samples, and photos, at the market under the Shelter Pavilion, in the center of the park. A 2-hour walking tour will follow. Sunny, grassy areas will provide a pethora of late spring greens....

(176) All levels 13 and older
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Morningside Park (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill

This medium-sized part, with open, sunny habitats, as well as wooded areas and a small wetland, is ideal for finding the first edible wild plants of early spring. And this event, co-sponsored by Down to Earth Farmer's Market, will give you the best opportunity to learn about, collect, and enjoy these common, tasty, renewable species. A short demo at The Farmer's Market will familiarize you with some of the best in-season species....

(176) All levels 7 - 12 years old
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Old Stone House (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill

The grounds of this historic house, built in 1699, has had plenty of time to accumulate edible "weeds," and with lots of open, sunny spots, sheltering walls, and disturbed habitats, it will be a great place to find late-season herbs, greens, fruits, berries, and roots. This will be our first foraging tour here, so surprises will abound, but here are a few of the delicious edibles we can expect to find: Chickweed does great in the cold weather....

(176) All levels 13 and older
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Jack Harrington Greenway (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 43 Gedney Way, White Plains, NY

This scenic woodland trail, running between houses in a residential area, is a great place for foraging in early spring. Participants will see many common, renewable shoots, greens, flowers, roots, and mushrooms that abound here during the foraging tour. Of course, one of the first things you'll learn will be violets. The flowers are long gone, but sweet, mild leaves, which come up again in late fall, are great in salads, or cooked in any recipe...

(176) All levels 1 - 12 years old
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Sheldrake Lake (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 685 Weaver St, Larchmont, NY

The 17-year-old foraging expert had been co-leading tours with her dad, "Wildman" Steve Brill, since she was 9. "I'm glad to be rid of her," exclaimed her grumpy father. "She finds all the plants and mushrooms faster than I do, she bosses me around, and she steals all my jokes!" Sheldrake Lake is great for early spring foraging. Right out of the parking lot, the group will collect garlic mustard, a nutritious, tasty, invasive, garlicky green with...

(176) All levels 1 - 12 years old
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Hempstead Lake State Park (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill

Explore the abundant and edible plants of Hempstead Lake State Park in this unique course. Discover the delicious flavors and medicinal properties of various shoots, greens, and flowers found in the park's diverse habitats. Expand your culinary repertoire with sassafras, chickweed, hairy bittercress, and more.

(176) All levels 7 - 12 years old
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Spooktacular Night Walks (Ages 21+)

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.

(8) All levels 21 and older
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Roach Romance (Ages 21+)

WCS Zoos

Looking for a unique way to spend Valentine’s day that sends shivers down your spine? Bring your Valentine and spend the evening at this exclusive after-hours event where you'll meet animals up close and learn all about the laws of attraction in the wild! (wine and chocolate included) This program includes walking outside in dim lighting. All paths are wheelchair accessible.

(8) All levels 21 and older
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The Zoo: Meet The Expert (Ages 16+)

WCS Zoos

Learn about the birds that call the Bronx Zoo home from an expert in our Ornithology Department. Find out more about what it's like to oversee the bird collection, get a sneak peek of the World of Birds after-hours, and meet a bird up close! Please Note: This program includes walking outside in dim lighting. All paths are wheelchair accessible. This ticket is per person and for adults ages 16 and up.

(8) All levels 16 and older
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Backcountry Cooking & Nutrition

Destination Backcountry Adventures @ 557 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This instructional course will cover the nutritional and logistical aspects of menu planning in the backcountry. you’ll learn what your body needs while on adventure, including replenishing calories and fulfilling nutritional needs. You’ll learn how weight, storage, and cooking method will impact your menu planning and packing, the pros and cons of pre-packaged meals, and the type of gear you will need for your backcountry kitchen. We’ll also...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Intro to Fishing: Spin Fishing Basics

Destination Backcountry Adventures @ 557 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

We’ll start with the basics, and lucky for us, Prospect Park Lake is home to an impressive variety and population of fish and there’s plenty of shoreline for us to practice our casting. We’ll introduce you to the rods, reel, and tackle used in spin casting, the style that is most versatile and easiest to learn. After learning the techniques for safe and effective casting, we’ll have time to practice and, who knows, maybe the fish will be...

(1) Beginner 4 and older
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Central Park Winter Wander

Urban Edge Forest Therapy @ 255 Central Park West, New York, NY

Discover the wonder of winter and what it awakens inside of you. Will the park be clad in snow? Will branches and twigs be wearing icy armor? We will engage in a variety of activities that will connect us with this time of year. Meeting location at the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park (East Drive parallel to about 75th Street), outside near the tables, on the East side (non-lake side) of the restaurant . Details to be provided a few days before....

(2) All levels 18 and older
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