3
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FRI
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Westchester
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Church Tower Walk
St. Paul’s Church
3pm
Join park staff for a guided climb up the church steeple to see the historic bell, over 250 years old. Weather permitting.
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4
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SAT
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Staten Island
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Volleyball
Great Kills Park
Beach
10am-12pm
Enjoy a summer day on the beach playing volleyball. Bring water and sunscreen, all other equipment will be provided. Ages 13 and up are welcome.
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9
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THU
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Monmouth County, NJ
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Family Night—A Seining Adventure
Sandy Hook
Building 18
6-8pm
The American Littoral Society will host an evening seining activity for families. Bring the kids for a hike to Horseshoe Cove where you’ll gather sea creatures and observe them in holding tanks before returning them to the water. Call (732) 291-0055 to reserve. This is a fee program, $10 for member families, $25 for non-member families.
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Manhattan
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Yes, Chef with Marcus Samuelsson
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
Museum Shop, 103 Orchard Street
6:30pm
Enjoy an evening talk by celebrated chef Marcus Samuelsson as he discusses his new memoir Yes, Chef. Admission is first-come, first-served; call (212) 431-0233 ext. 212 for advanced purchase of the book and a guaranteed seat.
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10
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FRI
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Staten Island
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Lantern Tour
Fort Wadsworth
Visitor Center
8-9:30pm
Bring your flashlight for this ever-popular tour of the fort at night. Call ahead for reservations, (718) 354-4530, ext. 237.
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11
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SAT
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Brooklyn
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Exploring Dead Horse Bay
Floyd Bennett Field
Ryan Visitor Center
9-11am
Local naturalist Mickey Maxwell Cohen will lead you on this hike of Dead Horse Bay. Wear sturdy footwear.
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12
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SUN
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Queens
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Summer Blooms, Bugs and Birds
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
4:30-6pm
Join a ranger and search the refuge trails for signs of summer. Expect to see butterflies, wildflowers and many species of birds.
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14
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TUE
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Staten Island
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Gateway Fitness
Great Kills Park
Ranger Station
11am
Join a ranger for a heart healthy two mile hike on park trails. Wear comfortable shoes and call (718) 987-6790 for reservations. Weather permitting.
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17
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FRI
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Westchester
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Church Tower Walk
St. Paul’s Church
3pm
Join park staff for a guided climb up the church steeple to see the historic bell, over 250 years old. Weather permitting.
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18
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SAT
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Staten Island
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Fishing
Great Kills Park
Meet at Beach Center
10am-12pm
Aspiring fishermen ages 13 and up are invited to join a ranger and test their luck in the ocean. All equipment will be provided. Dress for the weather and call (718) 351-6970 for reservations.
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19
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SUN
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Staten Island
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Fort Tompkins Tour
Fort Wadsworth
Meet at the Overlook
2pm
Rangers will provide a tour of seldom-seen Fort Tompkins. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes.
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21
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TUE
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Manhattan
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Torrisi Italian Specialties: Taste and Talk
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
Museum Shop, 103 Orchard Street
6:30pm.
As one of the hottest tables in town, Torrisi Italian Specialties has helped redefine how New Yorkers consider Italian-American food. Visit the Tenement for a conversation between Rich Torrisi and Mitchel Davis, VP of the James Beard House. Samples will be served. Visit the Tenement’s website for ticket information.
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23
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THU
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Monmouth County, NJ
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Family Night—A Seining Adventure
Sandy Hook
Building 18
6-8pm
The American Littoral Society will host an evening seining activity for families. Bring the kids for a hike to Horseshoe Cove where you’ll gather sea creatures and observe them in holding tanks before returning them to the water. Call (732) 291-0055 to reserve. This is a fee program, $10 for member families, $25 for non-member families.
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Monmouth County, NJ
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Audubon Society Bird Walk
Sandy Hook
Visitor Center Parking Lot
6-8pm
Bring your binoculars for a guided walk in search of birds that are out and about at twilight. Wear comfortable shoes and insect repellant.
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24
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FRI
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Staten Island
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Lantern Tour
Fort Wadsworth
Visitor Center
8-9:30pm
Bring your flashlight for this ever-popular tour of the fort at night. Call ahead for reservations, (718) 354-4530, ext. 237.
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25
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SAT
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Queens
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7th Annual Shorebird Festival
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
8:30am-5pm
Avian experts and weekend enthusiasts will gather at the refuge to celebrate migrating shorebirds. NPS and NYC Audubon will jointly host programs throughout the day including guided hikes, talks and more. For more information contact Don Riepe, (718) 318-9344, donriepe@gmail.com.
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Monmouth County, NJ
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Shore Birds and Wild Edibles
Sandy Hook
Parking Lot M
9-11am
Hike to the northern tip of Sandy Hook and learn tricks to identifying edible plants along the way. Later, observe shorebirds feeding on mud flats and climb up the hawk-watch platforms to get an elevated view of the hook. Bring binoculars and sunscreen. Cost is $5 per person. Call (732) 291-0055 for more information.
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Staten Island
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Founder’s Day Campfire
Great Kills Park
Beach Center—Parking Lot G
7pm
Honor the National Park Service’s 96th birthday with a campfire on the beach, complete with music, roasted marshmallows and more. Bring a chair or blanket.
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31
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FRI
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Queens
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Beach Campfire
Jacob Riis Park
Bay 14
7-10pm
Pack your beach chair and join park rangers for a traditional beach campfire. Enjoy s’mores, sing-alongs and more.
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Westchester
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Church Tower Walk
St. Paul’s Church
3pm
Join park staff for a guided climb up the church steeple to see the historic bell, over 250 years old. Weather permitting.
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