NYC Parks Events Calendar

Grantwriting 101: A Guide to CitizensNYC Community Leaders Grant

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This workshop will offer practical tips, strategies, and insights to help you showcase your project’s impact and secure funding to strengthen your community.
Category: Workshops, Virtual/Online Events
Free!

Practical Knot Tying for Urban Gardeners

at GreenThumb Office, Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Learn how to tie reliable knots that can help you with everyday garden tasks—from staking plants and building trellises to tying down tarps and reinforcing fencing.
Category: Education, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Funding Your Garden’s Vision: Applying for the NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
The NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant offers direct funding and technical assistance for community-led projects in stewardship, environmental action, health and wellness, youth programs, arts and culture, and Urban Forest initiatives.
Category: Workshops, Virtual/Online Events
Free!

Crochet for the Garden: Crafting Connection & Practical Tools

at Front of the Center (in Pelham Fritz Recreation Center), Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
We’ll walk through accessible designs that help you make plant hangers for vertical growing in small spaces or holders for organizing shared supplies and mug rugs.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Workshops
Free!

Outdoor Skills: Winter Survival 101

at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn the basic skills of outdoor survival including fire making, shelter building and water collection among other skills.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!

Winter Wreath Workshop

at Icahn Stadium (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Guided by our Horticulture team, you’ll create your own one-of-a-kind wreath using seasonal greenery, dried flowers, and natural materials foraged from the Park’s landscape.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Workshops, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!

Nature's Workshop: Introduction to Woodworking

at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn 

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn techniques of traditional wood crafting with the Urban Park Rangers. Participants must be 12yr+ to engage in this advanced tool activity.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!

Family Art Night - Holiday Wishes

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Families are invited to join Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Winter Holidays, Seniors, Workshops, Recreation Center Programming
Free!

Nature's Workshop: Hand Weaving and Crocheting

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers and learn the fundamentals of weaving patterns. Bring your own spool of yarn to create a warm and cozy design that can be adorned as a great winter charm!
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!

Historic Tea Party: Holiday Edition

at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Rangers will demonstrate the brewing of natural teas and discuss their historical and cultural relevance on holiday traditions celebrated today! Registration opens December 15
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!

Garden Conflict Transformation Circle— A 2-Month Journey for Community Gardeners | Session 1

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join mediators Skye Roper-Moses and Michelle Jackson for an intimate, two-month learning cohort designed specifically for community gardeners who are ready to transform the way they navigate conflict.
Category: Workshops, Virtual/Online Events
Free!

CANCELLED: Nurturing Our Garden Groups: A Community Conversation

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
In this course, designed for both new and experienced garden leaders, we’ll dive into the fundamentals of group development tailored to the needs of GreenThumb Gardens.
Category: Workshops, Virtual/Online Events
Free!

Como Escribir Auspicios: Guía Básica para la Subvención de Líderes Comunitarios de CitizensNYC

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Este taller te brindará consejos prácticos, estrategias y herramientas para mostrar el impacto de tu proyecto y obtener fondos que fortalezcan tu comunidad.
Category: Workshops, Virtual/Online Events
Free!

Facing Climate Change as Urban Gardeners: Climate In Winter

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Together, we’ll explore how climate change is impacting New York City and beyond through informed, educational dialogues with experts and local leaders.
Category: Education, Wildlife, Workshops
Free!

Preparándonos Para el Mes de la Tierra

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Organizar actividades simples para el Mes de la Tierra - Crear una lista básica de contactos para mantener a las personas comprometidas durante todo el año
Category: Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Outdoor Skills: Winter Survival 101

at Rochester Avenue and President Street (in Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S. Somers Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Try your hand at making a friction fire and building shelters with tarps, knots, and natural materials.
Category: Urban Park Rangers, Workshops
Free!

Garden Conflict Transformation Circle— A 2-Month Journey for Community Gardeners | Session 2

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join mediators Skye Roper-Moses and Michelle Jackson for an intimate, two-month learning cohort designed specifically for community gardeners who are ready to transform the way they navigate conflict.
Category: Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!

Preparing for EarthMonth

at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
We’ll cover how to: 1.Organize mini Earth Month activities 2.Do effective outreach to attract volunteers and attendees
Category: Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Preparing for EarthMonth

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
We’ll cover how to: 1. Organize mini Earth Month activities 2. Do effective outreach to attract volunteers and attendees
Category: Workshops, Virtual/Online Events
Free!

Community Ecology Reading Group

at Solar One Environmental Education Center at Stuyvesant Cove Park

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Bring a book, article, podcast, or film related to this season’s theme—Death—and share a favorite quote or snippet! Join Solar One to reflect, explore ideas with others, and contribute to our evolving Ecological Reading List.
Category: Education, Nature, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Winter Tree ID

11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Discover your inner tree detective at this winter workshop! Delve into the art of identifying trees through their distinctive branching patterns, unique bud styles, and bark textures. Learn about notable trees like Acer (maple) and Quercus (oak) in the heart of New York City, even when they're leafless. This workshop is ideal for gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike, with no prior tree identification experience required.
Category: Education, Nature, Workshops, Gardening
Free!

Facing Climate Change as Urban Gardeners: Climate Impacting Pollinators

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a monthly series of peer-to-peer conversations presented by GreenThumb and NYRP, focusing on the urgent issue of climate change. Together, we’ll explore how climate change is affecting New York City and beyond through engaging, educational dialogues with experts and local leaders.
Category: Education, Nature, Wildlife, Workshops, Gardening
Free!