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SUMMARY:Herbal Medicine Workshop: Roots and Remedies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a journey into the world of herbal medicine amidst the vibrant setting of our Urban Farm at Randall’s Island Park!  \nLed by seasoned herbalist Jess Turner from Olamina Botanicals\, this hands-on workshop will guide you through plant identification\, the history of botanical medicine\, harvesting techniques\, and a variety of herbal remedies. Don’t miss this opportunity to create your own custom-made tincture\, reconnect with nature and empower yourself with the healing power of plants!   \nTo learn more about Olamina Botanicals\, check out their website here. \nTo register for the event\, click here! \nLocation: Urban Farm \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org. 
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/herbal-medicine-workshop-roots-and-remedies
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education,Health & Wellness,Urban Farm
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SUMMARY:Bird Bonanza
DESCRIPTION:Fly over to Randall’s Island Park to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at our annual Bird Bonanza! Enjoy a day dedicated to our feathered friends with engaging activities\, a bird tour\, and a bird-themed puppet show and storytime. Learn about local birds with a special focus on those that are currently migrating through NYC. Whether they’re birds of prey soaring high in the sky\, ducks dabbling on the water\, or songbirds that frequent the farm\, they’ll be celebrating with us! \nSchedule: \n\n10 AM – Spring Migration Bird Tour with Efua Peterson: Registration for the bird tour is recommended but not required here.\n11 AM – Puppet Show with Wonderspark Puppets: The Little Red Hen\, followed by a puppet making workshop\n12 PM – Storytime Stretches with Jazy: Jazy will read a bird-themed book and do a movement session\n\nOngoing Activities: Habitat Toss\, Bird Feeder Making\, Lawn Games\, Make your own bird craft\, Produce and Seedling Giveaway\, Urban Farm Exploration \nLocation: Urban Farm \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org. 
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/bird-bonanza-2
LOCATION:Urban Farm
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education,Urban Farm
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Wetland Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Wetland Wednesday has been cancelled on May 21 due to weather. \nDrop in to explore the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh during Wetland Wednesdays!  \nThe salt marsh is one of our most beloved natural areas\, and is a vital ecosystem that protects nearby areas from flooding and erosion and creates habitats for many different species of animals.  \nFrom 2:30-4:30PM on the second Wednesday of every month\, the marsh pathway gates on the boardwalk will be open and members of RIPA’s Natural Areas Team will be on site to answer questions\, share interesting facts and show off some of the unique species of plants and animals that call this amazing and dynamic ecosystem home!  \nLocation: Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/wetland-wednesdays-3
LOCATION:Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education,Volunteer
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T170000
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SUMMARY:Wormy Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Wormy Wednesday has been postponed to 5/28 due to weather. \nLearn about vermicomposting with the Randall’s Island Park Alliance! Come after school to meet the worms from our compost bins and learn how you can make your own at home.  \nHow many hearts do earth worms have? Stop by to find out!  \nWe’ll have games\, crafts\, compost education\, and you can even bring us your food scraps! Learn how our Urban Farm composts 3000 lbs of food scraps annually\, and how you can get involved!  \nLocation: 103rd Street Footbridge \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org. 
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/wormy-wednesday-2
LOCATION:103rd Street Footbridge
CATEGORIES:Environmental Education,Urban Farm
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SUMMARY:Black Birders Week Celebration: Birds & Bites
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate #BlackBirdersWeek at Randall’s Island Park with a day of bird-themed fun and activities! #BlackBirdersWeek is an initiative by Black AF in Stem which uplifts birders and scientists within the Black community. Join renowned local birders for a guided walk through the park and learn about the birds that make their home on the Island.  \nA limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow on a first-come\, first-served basis. This year\, we are offering two routes\, both starting at Icahn Stadium and concluding at our Living Shoreline:  \n\nFamily Friendly Route: 1.5 miles winding through our Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh \n\n\nAdvanced Route: 3 miles through our Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh and up along the Bronx Shore \n\nRegistration is recommended for the bird tours here. \nAfter the walks\, join us for a community celebration with music\, games\, and bites from a local business at our Living Shoreline! Black-identifying community members are highly encouraged to attend; all allies welcome.  \nThis event has two components\, and participants are welcome to attend one or both:  \n10 – 11:30am @Icahn Stadium: Bird walks  \n11:30am-1pm @the Living Shoreline: Food\, music\, lawn games  \nBlack-identifying community members are highly encouraged to attend\, all allies welcome. \nFor inquiries about accessibility\, to request an accommodation\, or for event information\, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org. 
URL:https://randallsisland.org/events/black-birders-week-celebration-birds-bites-2
LOCATION:Icahn Stadium
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environmental Education
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