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Highbridge Park: Art Inspired by Eric Carle

Art Inspired by Eric Carle

Friday, May 2, 2025
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.

Join us at Highbridge Recreation Center for a family and friends paint nights in June. Over three Fridays, we’ll create colorful artwork inspired by the unique painting style of Eric Carle. It’s a great way for everyone to be creative. All ages are welcome!

Location

Multi-Use Room in Highbridge Recreation Center

Accessible
2301 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

Highbridge Park – Earth Day Celebration: Seed of Life

Earth Day Celebration: Seed of Life

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.

Join us for a celebration of Earth Day. Children ages 6 to 17 are welcome to be a part of this interactive and educational experience of bringing life into the world through gardening. Come ready to plant your own seeds, decorate your own plant pots, and take part in an open discussion of how and what we can do to make the earth a cleaner, greener space. NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers will join in on the fun and bring awareness to the ecosystems within Highbridge Park.

Location

Multi-Use Room in Highbridge Recreation Center

Accessible
2301 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

NYRP Earth Day in the Park

Saturday, April 26, 2025 – 12:00pm to 3:30pm
Highbridge Park – Grand Staircase Entrance
Laurel Hill Terrance between 181st and 186th St.
New YorkNY 10032

Join New York Restoration Project, NYC Parks, and partners for a tour of Chestnut Grove, story time with Word Up volunteers, workshops on park stewardship and Narcan administration, a bird walk, and an environmental justice talk. Free and open to all!

Location: Highbridge Park – Meet at the Grand Staircase entrance on Laurel Hill Terrace between 181st and 186th Street.
Map link: Grand Staircase

Schedule:

  • 12:15 – 1:00 PM – Event setup (NYRP on-site)
  • 1:00 – 3:00 PM – Ongoing activities:
    – Litter & invasive plant removal (Check in for tools and waivers)
    – Story Time
    – Narcan Training
    – Partner-led activities
    – Snacks at event HQ
  • 1:30 – 2:00 PM – Chestnut Restoration Tour
  • 2:15 – 3:00 PM – Queer Birder Walk
  • 3:00 – 3:30 PM – Earth Day Speak-Up / Environmental Justice Roundtable

IMPORTANT: You MUST register and complete the Volunteer Release Form before the event.

Inwood Art Works: One World Suite with Strings

Sunday, April 27 @ 2:30 pm

One World Suite is an orchestral work composed by Rich Shemaria and performed along with the group Combo Nuvo. The suite includes a collection of instrumental vignettes offering a positive message for our planet along with empowering spoken word interludes and a multi-media presentation conveying the beauty of our planet.

Bring your family and meet your friends to enjoy an afternoon community concert of classical music. All are welcome! Reception with light snacks and beverages following the performance. Minimum suggested donation of $25 Adults, $10 Children under 12, or pay-what-you-can online and at the door. All proceeds benefit Good Shepherd School.