Herbalism Workshop: SummerLearn how to care for yourself confidently in the wild!Join Herbalist, Clare Pierson, for an exploration of the medicinal properties of herbs as we approach the summer months and begin to think about sunburn, poison ivy, etc.We’ll embark on a weed walk to observe herbs in their natural environment and then learn some…
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…
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Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
What could you make if you only could use purple materials? You’ll get a chance to see in our Walk-in! Workshop in November. We’ll be making vibrant abstract art only in shades of purple in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Come and join this fun challenge!
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Hands-on history tour of Liberty Hall!
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…
BIOEYES 1 (Supported by UPENN): (Age Requirement: Children 7-9 yrs.) A hands-on science project that brings live zebrafish into the classroom. Students mate fish, then raise the resulting embryos until they hatch as clear, free-swimming larvae with beating hearts that can be seen under microscopes. This program offers exemplary science curriculum in cell biology, Mendelian…
What does food mean to you? Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and explore your relationship with food through creative collage!What does food mean to you?How does food relate to your identity?Does it connect you to family, friends, or heritage?How does eating certain foods make you feel?In this all-ages free workshop, each participant will spend time…
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
What could you make if you only could use purple materials? You’ll get a chance to see in our Walk-in! Workshop in November. We’ll be making vibrant abstract art only in shades of purple in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Come and join this fun challenge!
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, returns to New York City Center November 29 – December 31, 2023, for an engagement that has become a joyous holiday tradition. Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will move audiences with world premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish along with…
Postural Therapy: Living ComfortablyStart your day with movement!Get energized in this virtual session with postural therapist, Joey Zimet, and learn exercises to improve posture and function.The class will incorporate unique standing, sitting, and floor exercises that are gentle and easily adapted to fit your needs.These methods are well-studied and based upon neuroscience, biomechanics, the myofascial…
Special Program for Home-Schooled Students – 9:30 AM Tuesdays starting June 13, 2023 | 9:30 AM Elementary Education (6-12 years old) Interested in history and what life was like for children 6 through 12 years of age during the early 1900s? How about understanding what an Arboretum is and learning about the beautiful trees…
Join us for Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Watch your kids as they embark on an exciting adventure with our Storytime expert. We will introduce your little one to some of your childhood favorites, as well as read some you may have never heard before!
Join us two days a week from 10 am – 12pm for fun art-making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Ms. Lisa is excited to create some…
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
