Saturday, March 30, 2013

Fw: Northern Manhattan Parks - Spring Events and Opportunities

 



Northern Manhattan Parks
 
Come to Northern Manhattan Parks to spring into all sorts of fun
things to do.
 
EcoHouse
 
Community Environmental Center
 
Mondays through Friday
 
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
 
Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 
The Community Environmental Center EcoHouse, a mobile, free,
environmental education exhibit, will be at storm-damaged Inwood Hill
Park through April 5. Fun as well as educational, the EcoHouse is an
ideal experience for both youngsters and their parents. Wall signs
explain all the displays, but to really get the full EcoHouse effect,
listen to CEC's expert guides, or bring your cell or smart phone and
listen to the audio guide.
 
Hours are Mondays through Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for school
groups; and 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00
p.m., for the general public (But walk-ins are welcome at anytime!).
 
For more information about how to visit the EcoHouse, or to arrange a
group tour, contact Katherine Gloede, kgloede@cecenter.org
  or visit the Community Environmental Center
 
Inwood Hill Park ranked #1 of Manhattan Parks in the New Yorkers for
Parks Report Card!
 
Every two years, New Yorkers for Parks sends inspectors to review and
grade large parks citywide. Inwood Hill Park went from a grade of 78
in 2010 to Manhattan's top grade of 94 in the 2012 survey! Fort Tryon
Park also saw an improved grade. In 2010, the park scored a 79. In
2012, it scored an 86.
 
NYC Parks, local volunteers, elected official support and non-profit
partners like the Fort Tryon Park Trust have played an essential role
in bringing about these improvements! Thank you!
 
 
Read more at:
 
 
Inwood Hill Park
 
Wilderness Survival
 
Sunday, March 31, 2013
 
1:00 p.m.
 
Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or
just want to be more prepared for any situation, a wilderness survival
program is perfect for you. Wilderness survival programs take place in
the fall and winter. All programs are family friendly, but are
recommended for ages 8 years and older. Wilderness survival programs
feature hands-on activities in an outdoor setting. Please dress
appropriately for cold weather. Meet at Seaman Avenue entrance to
Inwood Hill Park.
 
For more information, contact the Urban Park Rangers at: (212)
628-2345
 
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
 
Fort Tryon Park Clean-up Day
 
Sunday, April 7th
 
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 
Come help us clean-up Fort Tryon Park by raking woodchips, removing
storm debris and installing burlap mesh to reduce erosion. Meet at the
Broadway and Bennett Avenue entrance to Fort Tryon Park.
 
Take the "A" train to 190th and exit at Bennett Avenue or take the "1"
train to 191st street and exit at Broadway. Be ready to get dirty!
Please wear long sleeves, pants and close toed shoes.
 
Please bring a bottle for water.
 
This project is appropriate for ages 14 and up. Volunteers under the
age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
 
For more information please call 212-795-1833 Ext 306 or email
 
Fort Tryon Park Dog Run Clean-up
 
Saturday, April 13th
 
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
 
Join us as we spread woodchips and spruce up the dog run for spring!
 
Sir Williams dog run is east of the New Leaf Café. Take the staircase
just north of the New Leaf Cafe and go through the tunnel to the dog
run.
 
Upcoming Parks & Cultural Affairs Committee of Community Board 12
 
Tuesday, April 2nd.
 
7:00 p.m.
 
701 West 168th Hammer Building Room 310.
 
A valid photo ID is required to enter this facility
 
Please call the community board to confirm times and locations.
 
Community Board 12 / Manhattan
 
711 W 168th Street
 
 
New York, NY 10032
 
212-568-8500
 
212-740-8197
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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