Discovery Weekends

(families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return for the Spring! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as autumn brings amazing changes. Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between 9 am and 3 pm for this self-guided program for families and children ages 3 and older. Borrow a…

Discovery Weekends

(families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as the season changes. Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between 9 am and 3 pm for this self-guided program for families and children ages 3 and up. Borrow a magnifying glass (please remember…

Garden Party in the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Pollinator Garden

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 175-10 Cross Bay Boulevard, New York

Join us in the JBWR Pollinator Garden to care for the garden and perform routine maintenance.Love gardening but don’t have the space or resources? This is a great opportunity to get your hands in the soil while supporting your local ecosystem and community. There will also be an opportunity to sign up as a regular…

Gardening Series: Harvesting Your Garden (18 & Up), $4 per person

Environmental Education and Resiliency Center 880 Lake Dr, West Hempstead

Join us for the fifth class of a new year-long gardening series!Join us for the fifth installment of a new year-long gardening series that guides you through every season of growing your own food at home! From planning and planting to harvesting and soil care, you'll gain practical hands-on skills and confidence to grow fresh,…

Capitol for a Day

Village of Irvington Irvington

Join the Village of Irvington for this free event commemorating the one day in 1776 when Irvington’s Odell Tavern served as the Seat of the New York State Government. Meet and greet George Washington and Ben and Deborah Franklin, listen to Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk and The Liberty Three, discover the role of indigenous people…

free

Meet the Artist: Heather Heckel

Fort Hancock Museum 28 Kearney Road, Highlands

Gateway National Recreation Area presents Artist in Residence, Heather Heckel.Meet Artist-in-Residence Heather Heckel in the Fort Hancock Museum. Experience the solo exhibition “10 Summers and 250 Years: Advocating for Our Public Lands through 30 Artists Residences.” Artist Talk begins at 2:30 PM.🎟️ Admission: Free!📍 Location: Fort Hancock Museum - Building #28🅿️ Parking: Park Headquarters parking…