Winter offers families a unique opportunity to visit the wolves during their favorite time of year. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why this season is such a magical time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the woodlands of the…
Come one, come all to our first ever Roll & Stroll!We are thrilled to announce our first in a series of hikes that welcomes people of all abilities to explore the Preserve's trails.The terrain will be relatively level containing forest, a lake, and fields. Our carriage roads are 16 feet wide and surfaced with gravel.All-terrain…
For children in grades K to 12. Have you ever wondered how vegetables and flowers grow? From where spaghetti sauce comes? How to find a rainbow in a garden? The 4-H Young Gardener's Club can provide find the answers to these questions and more. Learning and fun happen all the time here. Meet in Garibaldi…
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…
Arbor Day Celebration Saturday, April 27th, 2024 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Upper Carriage House All around the world, people celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees, visiting local parks, and enjoying other tree-related festivities. What better way to commemorate the day than with a visit to Bayard Cutting Arboretum? Arbor Day marks the launch…
We invite you to participate in our annual Great Saw Mill River Cleanup to combat plastic pollution along the Saw Mill River. Event Details: Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024 Time: 10 am-1 pm Location: Yonkers and Westchester County. What to Expect: Work alongside community members to remove trash and debris from the Saw Mill River…
Join the hunt for dinosaur egg surprises! Hidden treasures and a craft to take home. Free with paid museum ticket. March 28th, 29th and 30th 10am - 4pm
Join us for the annual Arbor Day Festival for a full day of family friendly-fun! From thrilling tree climbing adventures, to engaging children’s activities and live music, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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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!
Create art sculptures using recyclable items such as paper towel rolls, cardboard, paper, boxes, magazine pages, etc. Participants will be asked to use every material given to make an art piece, embracing our theme: Zero Waste. Through the art made by our visitors, they’re showing the world how to reuse and recycle, reminding us all…
This event is free and open to the public.¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!¡Haz tu propia piñata única!Sebastián, un artista local e inmigrante reciente de México, nos enseñará a hacer piñatas y nos hablará sobre la historia del Cinco de Mayo. Sebastián también hablará sobre cómo se entiende la festividad en México y Estados Unidos.Quédese hasta el…
Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. Join us for an interactive story hour that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills, along with question and discussion activities that build community. Movement will be inspired by the week’s book selection led by a children’s yoga…
Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees, and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions will meet…
Join us for this free program at Valley Stream State Park!Together we will create fun rainbow science experiments and predict the results! This is a FREE children's program geared for ages 6 and up!Parking fee is in effect! Please meet near the Park office! Space is limited! Please make sure all children have a reserved…
Engage in some fun on the Urban Farm every Saturday! Join Randall’s Island staff for seasonal activities inspired by the Farm and natural areas. All ages welcome. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].
Arbor Day Tree PlantingGet your hands dirty and give back to your local forest by planting some trees! Join Preserve staff in partnership with Trout Unlimited and help us restore the banks of the Pocantico River and fill gaps in the canopy.More trees means more shade on the water, and that makes for happy fish!…
