Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden Administrative Offices
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Sunday March 22 12:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Water Stewardship
Protect our freshwater wetlands! Snug Harbor’s natural areas need your help. Come to clear trails, safeguard community access, and restore the ecological balance. Invasive plant species are a major concern in Snug Harbor’s wetlands and waterfront. Their fast growing,......More
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Sunday March 22 3:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Cultivating Balance Workshop Series
Aligned with the equinoxes and solstices, participants will take part in hands-on experiences including Cleanse and Self Care, Natural Dyeing with Food Scraps, Wreath Making, and Lantern Making. Each workshop highlights mindful making, upcycling natural materials, an......More
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Saturday March 28 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Community Impact Job Fair
Snug Harbor’s Community Impact Job Fair is an opportunity to connect with our hiring managers and department staff while engaging in job-related tasks. This two-hour event starts with learning about our site and the responsibilities of an Educator or Community Impact......More
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Saturday March 28 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
PASS: Seabreeze by Kevin Lee-Y Green
Seabreeze is an evening-length modern dance work rooted in the history of Freeman Beach–Seabreeze, one of only two North Carolina beaches available to African Americans during segregation. Choreographed by Kevin Lee-Y Green, the piece honors its historical community......More
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Saturday March 28 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
GPRO: Getting Started with Green Building
Green building is a critical solution to climate change, and the career pathways in this field are growing faster than ever. In GPRO Getting Started with Green Building, presented by YouthWINS, you’ll explore the wide array of different career paths across building d......More
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Sunday March 29 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Master Composter Certificate | Course 5: Composting Systems, Tools, and Scales |
What are the different scales of compost collection and processing systems? What are the basic tools and forms of personal protection often used at composting sites? Discuss the pros and cons of different systems and learn where you can observe these different system......More
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Sunday March 29 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Master Composter Certificate | Course 6: Designing and Managing Community |
What are different types of infrastructure used in NYC composting? How do you make a compost site sustainable? Learn about best practices for managing an urban community composting operation, breaking down the site into stations for different types of work with diffe......More
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Sunday March 29 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Compost Processing Workday
Waste less, grow more! Join Snug Harbor for a compost turn and learn style workshop. Learn how to produce compost at home, how to mix your greens and browns into your compost pile, and the importance of mitigating food waste through composting practices. Come meet us......More
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Wednesday April 1 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Snug Harbor Break Virtual Info Session
Snug Harbor’s Virtual Info Sessions offer a sneak peek into our Winter, Spring, and Summer Break outdoor youth programs. These programs are offered to upper elementary (3rd – 5th grades) and middle school students (6th – 8th grades). WHEN: Tuesday, January 6 | 5:30......More
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Thursday April 2 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Windowsill Herb Gardening Workshop
Learn how to grow a windowsill herb garden for you to enjoy throughout the year! This workshop will cover culinary uses for a variety of herbs, such as basil, parsley, and sage. We will learn about how to start your garden from seed and transplants, using compost to ......More
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Thursday April 2 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
City Access NY presents: Beeping Egg Hunt
A fun family day for people of all abilities, the visually impaired, and the blind. Eggs beep allowing everyone to participate. There will be activities, games, food, prizes, and tons of fun for everyone! *Registration is $5 per child. Walkups only.* Hunt times per......More
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Thursday April 2 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Edible Garden Planting Workshop
Learn how to grow an edible garden you can enjoy at home! Discover how growing your own food can help you save on grocery costs while enjoying fresh, healthy produce. Snug Harbor will provide you with a strong start and the essential basics, guiding you through soil ......More
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Saturday April 4 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Edible Garden Planting Workshop
Learn how to grow an edible garden you can enjoy at home! Discover how growing your own food can help you save on grocery costs while enjoying fresh, healthy produce. Snug Harbor will provide you with a strong start and the essential basics, guiding you through soil ......More
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Saturday April 4 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Windowsill Herb Gardening Workshop
Learn how to grow a windowsill herb garden for you to enjoy throughout the year! This workshop will cover culinary uses for a variety of herbs, such as basil, parsley, and sage. We will learn about how to start your garden from seed and transplants, using compost to ......More
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Saturday April 4 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Perennial Propagation Workshop
At the Perennial Propagation Workshop, learn how to propagate perennials by seed, division, and cuttings, arrange them for longer displays, and how to prepare them as a long-lasting friend in your garden’s ecosystem! When: April 4 | 1:00 PM April 18 | 1:00 PM May 10......More
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Sunday April 5 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
NYRP Tree Giveaway
NYRP’s annual tree giveaway is back! We’re excited to offer more trees and new species. When: April 5 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Where: Sustainability Center (Compost demonstration Site – View directions and site map......More
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Sunday April 5 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Tree Maintenance Workshop
Two seniors pruning a trees in orchard. How does pruning determine the way a tree grows? What are some basic pruning techniques and tools? What professionals do you need to care for your tree, and when should you call them? What resources are available from the ......More
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Sunday April 5 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Trees of Snug Harbor Walk
Join us on a walking tour of Director of Horticulture, Greg Lord’s, favorite trees across our historic campus. With over 30 years of experience stewarding Snug Harbor’s landscapes, we will share the unique qualities, fascinating histories, and ecological significance......More
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Monday April 6 9:00am - Friday April 10 4:00pm EDT
Spring Break: Heritage Farm Hay Day
Dig into the fun at Snug Harbor’s Heritage Farm Hay Day Youth Program! Your children will explore sustainable farming, food security, farm-to-table concepts, and the magic of composting through hands-on eco-arts, interactive activities, engaging peer-to-peer discussi......More
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Thursday April 9 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Spring Flowering Tree and Shrub Walk
Our New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden is a rare treasure. In spring, the magnolias, cherries, mahonia, jasmine, and redbud flourish. Come see the glory of the Garden and learn about the long-standing horticultural tradition that seeks to find beauty in all seasons. T......More
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Saturday April 11 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Pet-Friendly Plantings
Join Snug Harbor to explore pet-friendly plantings! Gardening can be fun for the whole family, including your furry friends. While some herbs, flowers, and houseplants can be toxic to pets, there are plenty that are completely safe, and some your pets might even enjo......More
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Saturday April 11 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Snug Harbor Break In-Person Open House
Snug Harbor’s Open House provides an in-person sneak peek into our Winter, Spring, and Summer Break outdoor programs. These programs are offered to upper elementary (3rd – 5th grades) and middle school students (6th – 8th grades). WHEN: Saturday, January 10 | 10:0......More
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Saturday April 11 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Windowsill Herb Gardening Workshop
Learn how to grow a windowsill herb garden for you to enjoy throughout the year! This workshop will cover culinary uses for a variety of herbs, such as basil, parsley, and sage. We will learn about how to start your garden from seed and transplants, using compost to ......More