Our garden is preparing for Spring. Help us rebuild!To care for the garden and prepare for this year's growing season, volunteers are needed for weeding, building, and maintaining the compost bins! Make sure to wear comfortable clothing, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and bring lots of water! All tools will be provided. No gardening experience is necessary.
Meet and greet our special guest animals. Free with exhibit entrance. No advanced registration. Tickets available at the door. 4/8, 4/10, 4/11, 4/13-16 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for families in Central Park! Kids and adults work together to explore the park below 72nd Street. To score points, you’ll have to find Stuart Little, stick your tongue out at a rude animal, learn the motto of a hidden eagle, decipher a secret code by the…
Children’s summer camp information session. Kids Country Day Camp is for children 5-12 yrs. of age and offers flexible 2-8 week sessions from 2-5 days per week. Meet the staff and learn about the over 50 and exciting activities and events planned for Summer 2023.
Drop in every third Saturday of the month between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to explore New York City’s oldest house together. Arrive by 1 p.m. for a unique hands-on making activity each month. Seasonal activities inside the historic house and around the gardens include scavenger hunts, artifact investigation, gardening, self-guided exploration and hands-on activities.…
You are cordially invited to the Luncheon of the season!Bridgerton may be the newest obsession, but Liberty Hall will always love Downton Abbey! Join us as we celebrate our love (and yours) with a luncheon in high style, just like the Crawleys. We will have a grand time discussing our favorite moments since the first…
Have you heard the rumors about the Spotted Lanternfly? It’s true—they’re back and more prominent than ever. Join the RIPA team for a program merging volunteering with public awareness and building community. Participants will learn about the Spotted Lanternfly and how to identify and remove its eggs from trees and structures within the park, then…
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our Farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us on the Farm. No registration required. Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who…
Meet and greet our special guest animals. Free with exhibit entrance. No advanced registration. Tickets available at the door. 4/8, 4/10, 4/11, 4/13-16 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Handmade Artisan Market and community gathering!
http://StreetFairs.org Artists, Crafters, Vendors, Food, Live Music & more. FREE ADMISSION for Spectators. Avg Event Attendance: 20,000The absolute Best way to sell your goods and services. Artists Crafters Vendors Food Rides Live Music & more. FREE ADMISSION for Spectators. Our Avg Event Attendance: 20000 For More Info and applications go to: http://StreetFairs.org or Email: [email protected]…
Bird Photography WalkLearn the best techniques for photographing birds and other wildlife and explore some of the best locations to shoot with photographer, Bill Golden. We’ll begin with an instructional overview in the courtyard, followed by a walk through the Preserve to put your newfound skills to the test. Meet in the Visitor’s Center courtyard.…
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Looking for something to do with your 3-5 year old? Bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, animal and nature activities, and more! Pre-registration required with one ticket per child and caregiver.
Volunteer with the Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work in with the Natural Areas team twice a month taking care of and restoring our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens and meadows on…
Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach. Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months - 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.
Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one. This program begins in the gardens of Van Vleck with a story, then continues with a walk and concludes with a simple craft or activity. A parent or caregiver must accompany each child. Programs will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Ages 3 – 5.…
Spend time in the Edible Garden with us this spring!. Each class will focus on a different storybook and will include planting, harvesting, journaling and learning all about the natural world! Registration required. Space is limited. Appropriate for children in grades K – 2. Sign up for one or more of these fun classes: March…
Cultivate creativity and curiosity and settle into the restorative power of botanical arts.
