Ecology, Land Preservation & Climate Corridors in Northwest NJ @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

“The Earth, like the Sun, like the Air – belongs to everyone – and to no one.” — Edward Abbey Learn how to preserve land for future generations and become a steward of beautiful northwest NJ nature. Discover the remarkable Ridge and Valley Region and its ecological significance, and the crucial role ‘Climate Corridors’ like…

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Wildflower Walk

Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

Wildflower WalkJoin botanist, Patty Butter, for a leisurely walk and learn about the identification of summer wildflowers. Contribute as a citizen scientist to increase our knowledge of the ecology of the Preserve by logging your observations in the iNaturalist app. Bring a camera or cell phone to take pictures and add the iNaturalist app to…

Board Game Fridays @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Stop by on Fridays for an afternoon of board game fun. We’ve got: ❖ Apples to Apples ❖ Life ❖ Dungeons & Dragons ❖ Connect 4 ❖ Exploding Kittens ❖ Werewolf ❖ Uno ❖ Candyland ❖ and More! All ages welcome. No registration required. Bring a friend, make a friend, play old favorites or learn…

Jamaica Bay Short Film Club

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

Join a Park Ranger for the screening of a short nature-related film followed by a walk at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (JBWR) Short Film Club is an effort to build a sense of community, to share a moment with visitors in the park, and to watch, then converse about a…

Book Club Buddies @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17! Join Miss Kim at the Main Library for Book Club Buddies, where in a small group setting, we will read short stories from the “I Survived True Stories” series (books provided) together each week. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! At the end…

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Event Series Free Fridays on The Intrepid

Free Fridays on The Intrepid

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum West 46th Street, New York, NY, United States

Free Fridays are back! The Intrepid Museum is once again extending its hours free of charge on the last Friday of April, June, July, August and September from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Celebrate the ship’s 80th commissioning anniversary and enjoy special programs, including our free summer movie series, featuring classic “ship” themed films. Guests will also enjoy our…

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Sunset Hike- Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Take a hike around sunset through the preserve!We’ll take a hike around sunset through the preserve to see what wildlife are out and about. Who knows we might even get a beautiful sunset over the Connetquot River! Please be prepared to hike for 2-3 miles! Family Programs are for Children Ages 6 and up. $4…

Funky Friday at The Gazebo

10 E Main St 10 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ, United States

Funky Friday at The Gazebo 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Firefighters Association Youth Day

Suffolk County Fire Academy 103 East Ave, Yaphank, NY, United States

Each year, FASNY and the Youth in the Fire Service Committee welcome dozens of Junior Firefighters, Explorers and RAMS, who gather for first-hand experience and a little competition. Teens make their way through stations to perform evolutions like Live Fire Extinguisher Operations, Ventilation Procedures and Practice, Hydrant Operations/Water Supply, Emergency Bailout Procedures and Gross Decontamination…

Firefighters Association Youth Day

Hagerman Fire Department 510 Oakdale Ave., East Patchogue, NY, United States

Each year, FASNY and the Youth in the Fire Service Committee welcome dozens of Junior Firefighters, Explorers and RAMS, who gather for first-hand experience and a little competition. Teens make their way through stations to perform evolutions like Live Fire Extinguisher Operations, Ventilation Procedures and Practice, Hydrant Operations/Water Supply, Emergency Bailout Procedures and Gross Decontamination…

Hike with Mike: Eastside Ramble

Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

Hike with Mike: Eastside RambleExplore the east side of the Preserve on this 6-mile hike as you make your way past Swan Lake, through open fields, and along the foothills of Buttermilk. Leashed dogs are welcome. Be prepared to move at a steady pace; some hiking experience is recommended. Please bring water to drink and…

Event Series Farm Market

Farm Market

John Jay Homestead Historic Site 400 Jay Street (Route 22), Katonah, NY, United States

The Farm Market is back! The 2023 season kicks off on May 6 and will continue through October. Come out on Saturdays to shop from local farmers, bakers, and craftsmen who provide a variety of fruit, organic produce, meats, fish, dairy products, baked goods, and handcrafted products.

Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park

Prudential Concert Grove Branch Brook Park Drive, Newark, NJ, United States

Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance

Meditative Nature Walk

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

Guided mindfulness walk.Join a Park Ranger for a meditative stroll as we explore the park by listening to the wind, focusing on our footsteps, and watching the clouds float on by. Take time for yourself and connect with nature in a calming new way.

Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program

Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United States

The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques…

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Seeding Our Stories: Greenhouse Reading Room

The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United States

a reading room nestled in the cozy nook of a greenhouse stocked with books & activities curated around themes in therapeutic horticulture.

E. Louise Childs Friends of the Library Book Sale

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

Books, movies, music and more! Bargains galore for every age and interest. All proceeds benefit special library programs and purchases sponsored by the Friends of the E. Louise Childs Library. Donations to the sale can be dropped off at Louise Childs from Monday, August 7-Saturday, August 19. The Friends are accepting the following items in…

Liberty Hall Museum Tour

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United States

Come visit us!!

Civil War Soldier Experience

Lasdon Park 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY

This program has been cancelled due to weather concerns and rescheduled for August 26 & 27. Existing ticket holders may request a date change or refund. Battery “B” First Rhode Island Light Artillery is returns to Lasdon Park to run the Civil War Soldier Experience. Each 2 hour session will consist of a number of…

$35.00

Family Gardening: Seed to Table

The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United States

We grow our gardens! Food is medicine!