RIPA’s Earth Day Festival ushers in the warmer months, celebrates care for the earth we all share, and gives visitors the opportunity to appreciate the park’s spring beauty. We’re excited to showcase the seasonal blooms, especially the cherry blossoms. Activities will include: Reading with Boogie Down Books Face painting with Sheila Jordan Art & Entertainment…
Join us for a guided tour to celebrate spring, the Earth, and all things in bloom! An expert horticulturist will lead a guided tour of what’s blossoming around the Urban Farm and in the Cottage Garden across the street, featuring interesting fun facts, and more. The Randall’s Island Park Alliance maintains a variety of planted…
Are you curious about how the small Farm Team manages the one-acre Urban Farm and educates the community? Tour the area with our Farm Educators to discover many of the 200 varieties of fruits and veggies grown each year and to learn how the Urban Farm functions. Celebrate how plants bring us together as a…
Celebrate Earth Day in Van Cortlandt Park with various nature activities.Join us at this FREE event to celebrate Earth Day. Activities include:Garden ActivitiesNature Crafts Music & Dancing with Edwin Ferreras & Company NYC Parks’ Urban Park RangersMeet the Horses! Event will be held on the Stables Lawn and inside VCPA's Garden & Compost Site in…
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…
The 12th annual All Kids fair will be on Sunday, April 23 at Samanea Mall (formery the Source Mall) in Westbury at 1504 Old Country Road in Westbury. Indoors: Enjoy 80+ kid-centered exhibitors, 3 bounce houses, Mr. and Mrs. Mouse, photo booth, face painters, balloon animals, and activity areas, including fashion design, chess, hip hop,…
Celebrate Earth Day in Hoboken with The NJ Folk & Bluegrass FestivalThis FREE, family friendly, open air event will showcase hyperlocal local businesses, fitness, green artisans and engaging green and nature-themed activities for all ages.As an exciting new addition, this year will feature the first annual NJ Folk & Bluegrass Music Festival showcasing the area’s…
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]…
It’s Queens Farm’s annual Spring carnival!
We invite visitors of all ages and abilities to join us in community art-making at the Pop-Up. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in drop-in workshops with two outstanding artists: Artist Nicole Kelner will lead a watercolor workshop that draws on the SolarPunk aesthetic, which she will outline and which envisions a climate-safe future…
For families or elementary age children. Join an Environmental Center naturalist to meet some worms and learn about the wonderful world of compost. Together we can reduce our waste and take better care of mother earth! FREE (This program is sponsored by the Essex County Utilities Authority.) Register Here
We invite YOU to participate in the BBK ‘No One Is Alone’ Spring 2023 Fundraiser and Event! Celebrate the work of BBK students, teaching artists and staff as we wrap our 2023 school year with a Spring Concert! Looking back on another wonderful yet challenging year during which we served over 1,800 students, we are…
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.
Arbor Day Tree ID WalkCelebrate Arbor Day with conservation steward, Devyani Mishra, and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Rockwood Hall area to learn about trees and how to identify them. The hike will be short with frequent stops for discussion. Leashed dogs are welcome. This hike is at Rockwood Hall, DO NOT go to…
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.
