nature

Nov
18
Morning Mug: “On Earth There Is No Heaven, But There Are Pieces Of It.” — Jules Renard

Morning Mug: “On Earth There Is No Heaven, But There Are Pieces Of It.” — Jules Renard

Photo by Kathy Kalayci.Morning Mug is our daily showcase of photographs from our readers. If you have a photograph
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Jul
08
Sunset Park Weekend Events Spotlight: July 8-10

Sunset Park Weekend Events Spotlight: July 8-10

Sunset Park Pool. Courtesy: Flickr [https://www.flickr.com/photos/atomische/6666774409/in/photolist-ba7XLn-914ViG-732GAh-a7r6TT-7jiRTw-h1WEd-a7HG3R-h1YzZ] This weekend, enjoy some family fun
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Jul
07

Neighbor Takes Up Tai Chi In Sunset Park & Something Amazing Happens

Photo submitted by Gene AronowitzI’m struck by how lively and energetic Sunset Park [https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/sunset-park]
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Mar
31

Celebrate Spring in Prospect Park (Sponsored)

Join the Prospect Park Alliance for Opening Weekend in Prospect Park on April 2 + 3, with food, festivities and family
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Mar
09
Finding Balance In The Natural Environment Around Ditmas Park

Finding Balance In The Natural Environment Around Ditmas Park

“Crosecitree,” mixed media artwork by Ditmas Park resident Kathy Levine.The environment where an artist creates their work can show
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Oct
22
Explore The Wonders Of Marine Park This Saturday With Sheepshead Bites’ Top Naturalist

Explore The Wonders Of Marine Park This Saturday With Sheepshead Bites’ Top Naturalist

A black-crowned night heron. (Photo: Daniel Frazer / Sheepshead Bites)Readers of this site are probably familiar with the work of
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Jul
24
Celebrate Moths During National Moth Week

Celebrate Moths During National Moth Week

Female Polyphemus mothDrunk on light, moths gather frantically ’round the lights at night, which you’ve no doubt experienced during
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Jun
16

Playtime In Ditmas Park: Upcoming Children’s Events

You can take a waterfall hike in Prospect Park this Saturday, June 20. Photo via Andrew Gwozdziewycz [https://www.flickr.
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Jul
22

Photos: After $15 Million Restoration, Marine Park’s White Island Isn’t Just For The Birds

by Diana Bruk White Island (Source: Google Maps)A group of New Yorkers hailing from all five boroughs gathered early
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Apr
17

Take A Hike! Learn About Floyd Bennett’s Natural And Cultural History

Aerial shot of Floyd Bennett Field. Source: WikipediaJoin American Littoral Society naturalist Mickey Maxwell Cohen and discover birds, early wildflowers
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