Science & the City > NYC General Interest Events

Jul 19, 2008 - Jul 28, 2008
Wild Arts Weekend

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Brooklyn-based painters, writers, and dancers will perform and showcase their work about wildlife and animals throughout the Zoo. Kids can take part with dancing, sketching, and painting.

For more information, please click • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free Friday Fishing Clinic

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Join the LESEC for season three of the catch-and-release fishing clinics. Bait and tackle will be provided (…or bring what you've got!), plus basic fishing instruction and other activities to explore the estuary. Leave work early, grab the kids, and start your weekend off right – at the water's edge. Supervised children ages 9 and up are very...
Location: South of the Amphitheater, East River Park, 748 E River Dr.

Jul 25, 2008 • 5:45 PM - 9:00 AM
A Night at the Museum Sleepovers

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:45:00 EDT

Enjoy a night sleeping inder the big blue whale. Watch a screening of the IMAX film Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure and wander through the halls on a spooky dinosaur fossil exploration by flashlight.

For more information, please click • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
2008 Solar-Powered Dance Series

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Over the past few seasons, Solar 1 has steadily worked to establish Stuyvesant Cove as a creative center for green performance in New York. With the Solar-Powered Dance Series, solar electricity generated onsite at Solar 1 powers the audio components of the programs. Our recycled stage, located at the water's edge, provides the perfect setting for t...
Location: Solar One, 2420 FDR Drive, Service Road East

Jul 25, 2008 • 8:30 PM
Bat Walks in Central Park

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:30:00 EDT

Using a detector to find the bats, explore the fascinating species as you wander through the park at night with expert guides.
Location: Meet on American Museum of Natural History steps, Central Park West and 79th St.

Jul 25, 2008 • 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Summer Star Gazing at Columbia University

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:30:00 EDT

Each Columbia University star gazing night features an informal astronomy talk aimed at the public, and telescope viewing from the observatory if weather permits.

Tonight: Dark Energy: Mysteries at the Edge of the Universe by Josh Schroeder
Location: Columbia University, top floor of Pupin Hall, 116th St. and Broadway

Jul 26, 2008 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mad Scientist Children's Activity: Pond Scum for Ages 8-12

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Learn about pond scum with fun and easy experiments. Learn about your environment through studies and tests that can be done with simple household supplies.

For more information, please click here.
Location: Please call for exact location.

Jul 26, 2008 • 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Life in a Skyscraper

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:30:00 EDT

Families will learn about Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building, and explore how vertical metropolises are combining a range of activities in clusters of high-rise buildings. Kids will create model mixed-use buildings using different materials. Ages 6+.
Location: The Skyscraper Museum, 39 Battery Place

Jul 26, 2008 • 11:45 AM
Hunt for Wild Blackberries in Central Park

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:45:00 EDT

Explore Central Park's wild plants with "Wildman" Steve Brill.

For more information, please click here.
Location: Central Park, W. 103rd St. and Central Park West.

Jul 26, 2008 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Eco-Cruise: City of Water Day

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Celebrate the waterways and harbors of New York City in an eco-cruise traveling past Hoffman and Swinburne Islands (off the coast of Staten Island), and explore the natural history of the area.
Location: Meet at Governor's Island. Ferry to Governor's Island leaves from the Battery Maritime Building, 10 South St., between Whitehall St. and Broad St.

Jul 26, 2008 • 12:00 PM
Gallery Talk: Stained Glass from the Cathedral of Saint-Gatien

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Drew Anderson talks about stained glass from the Cathedral of Saint-Gatien that is kept at the Cloisters.

Please click here for more information.
Location: The Cloisters, 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park, Inwood

Jul 26, 2008 • 12:30 PM
Fuel from Algae

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:30:00 EDT

Juergen Polle will delve into the science behind using algae (that's right, pond scum), for hydrocarbon production. With gas prices soaring, this is bound to be an interesting lecture.
Location: CUNY on Governors Island, Pershing Building

Jul 26, 2008 • 12:30 PM
Sustainability Saturdays on Governors Island: Fuel From Algae

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:30:00 EDT

Building a greener New York is the theme of the City University's third annual Governors Island Science, Art Exhibition and Lecture Series: Sustainable CUNY/Sustainable NYC.
Location: Governor's Island, refer to website for more information.

Jul 26, 2008 • 1:00 PM
A Skeptic Goes to Washington

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Lori Lipman Brown discusses religion in the context of American politics and its relationship with science. Examine the potential conflict between religion and science and how this relates to governmental policy. Admission is free and open to the public.
Location: Shetler Annex, 939 8th Ave. Suite 204

Jul 26, 2008 • 1:00 PM
Children's Activity: Down By The Bay

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Children will learn about the interesting sea life that lives in the bay. They will also play sea shell and fish games, handle live snails and turtles, and make a craft.

For children age 3: July 19th.

For children age 4: July 26th.

For children ages 5-6: August 9th.

For more information, please click Location: Please call for exact location.

Jul 26, 2008 • 1:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Cooking Demonstration: Herbal Grilling

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Gather 'round the grill and learn to cook alfresco using fresh summer herbs. Sample delicious, grilled goodies seasoned with herbs and herbal marinades, with a chef from Great Performances, Wave Hill's exclusive caterer.
Location: Wave Hill, W. 249th St. and Independence Ave., Bronx

Jul 26, 2008 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Shore Bird Walk at Jamaica Bay

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Join Guide Don Riepe at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for a walk around the East Pond to view migrating shorebirds. Organized in partnership with Gateway National Recreation Area.
Location: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Jul 26, 2008 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Careers with Animals Workshop

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:30:00 EDT

For those students who are interested in learning more about careers working with animals, we are offering a look at a variety of different skills needed to prepare for such a career. The class will include an introduction to live animals, interactive activities, tours and lab work. Pre-registration required. Geared for grades 6-9.
Location: Staten Island Zoo, 614 Broadway, Staten Island

Jul 26, 2008 - Jul 27, 2008
Home Gardening Demonstration: How-tos for Hydrangeas

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:30:00 EDT

Hydrangeas are always the rage. With so many beautiful cultivars, it's hard to choose which one should adorn your garden. Join Gardener for Public Education Sonia Uyterhoeven as she discusses the basics of pruning and general maintenance and the newer cultivars on the market.

For more information, please click • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sci-Tech Workshop: Optical Toys

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you can learn about the techniques and tools involved in creating the optical illusion of motion. Discover how "persistence of vision" makes it all possible and build your own Phenakistoscope and Thaumatrope to take home.

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Science & the City > NYC General Interest Events

Jul 19, 2008 - Jul 28, 2008Wild Arts Weekend

Jul 25, 2008 • 5:45 PM - 9:00 AMA Night at the Museum Sleepovers

Jul 25, 2008 • 8:30 PMBat Walks in Central Park

Jul 25, 2008 • 8:30 PM - 10:30 PMSummer Star Gazing at Columbia University

Jul 26, 2008 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMMad Scientist Children's Activity: Pond Scum for Ages 8-12

Jul 26, 2008 • 10:30 AM - 11:45 AMLife in a Skyscraper

Jul 26, 2008 • 11:45 AMHunt for Wild Blackberries in Central Park

Jul 26, 2008 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PMEco-Cruise: City of Water Day

Jul 26, 2008 • 12:00 PMGallery Talk: Stained Glass from the Cathedral of Saint-Gatien

Jul 26, 2008 • 12:30 PMFuel from Algae

Jul 26, 2008 • 12:30 PMSustainability Saturdays on Governors Island: Fuel From Algae

Jul 26, 2008 • 1:00 PMA Skeptic Goes to Washington

Jul 26, 2008 • 1:00 PMChildren's Activity: Down By The Bay

Jul 26, 2008 • 1:00 PM - 12:00 PMCooking Demonstration: Herbal Grilling

Jul 26, 2008 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMShore Bird Walk at Jamaica Bay

Jul 26, 2008 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PMCareers with Animals Workshop

Jul 26, 2008 - Jul 27, 2008Home Gardening Demonstration: How-tos for Hydrangeas

Jul 19, 2008 - Jul 28, 2008
Wild Arts Weekend

Jul 25, 2008 • 5:45 PM - 9:00 AM
A Night at the Museum Sleepovers

Jul 25, 2008 • 8:30 PM
Bat Walks in Central Park

Jul 25, 2008 • 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Summer Star Gazing at Columbia University

Jul 26, 2008 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mad Scientist Children's Activity: Pond Scum for Ages 8-12

Jul 26, 2008 • 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Life in a Skyscraper

Jul 26, 2008 • 11:45 AM
Hunt for Wild Blackberries in Central Park

Jul 26, 2008 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Eco-Cruise: City of Water Day

Jul 26, 2008 • 12:00 PM
Gallery Talk: Stained Glass from the Cathedral of Saint-Gatien

Jul 26, 2008 • 12:30 PM
Fuel from Algae

Jul 26, 2008 • 12:30 PM
Sustainability Saturdays on Governors Island: Fuel From Algae

Jul 26, 2008 • 1:00 PM
A Skeptic Goes to Washington

Jul 26, 2008 • 1:00 PM
Children's Activity: Down By The Bay

Jul 26, 2008 • 1:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Cooking Demonstration: Herbal Grilling

Jul 26, 2008 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Shore Bird Walk at Jamaica Bay

Jul 26, 2008 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Careers with Animals Workshop

Jul 26, 2008 - Jul 27, 2008
Home Gardening Demonstration: How-tos for Hydrangeas