| 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 website at http://www.CECenter.org 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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Saturday, March 30, 2013
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