Archive for April, 2009



Urban Park Rangers

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You can find Urban Park Rangers at Ranger Stations and Nature Centers in all the parks of NYC.  Rangers facilitate free hikes, campouts, canoe outings, fishing outings, bird tours, and workshops that enhance your outdoor skills – all offered in your neighborhood and across the city.  You can also sign up to receive their free Outdoors in NYC newsletter to keep up-to-date.

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Tours at the Plaza

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Architectural historian Francis Morrone leads public tours of iconic spaces at the landmark hotel.  The Plaza is launching its first public tour series to give visitors an intimate look inside this iconic landmark that has been magnificently restored and preserved. Guided by celebrated architectural historian, author and teacher Francis Morrone, the tour winds through The Plaza’s legendary spaces including the Palm Court, the Oak Room and Oak Bar and the Grand Ballroom and gives you special access to some spaces that are not open to the general public.

Tours will last approximately 45 minutes. The tours are free to the public but those interested must call The Plaza Boutique to reserve space since each tour will be limited to 20 participants. Arrive approximately 15 minutes in advance to check in before the tour begins at The Plaza Boutique in The Plaza Retail Collection. Enter at 1 West 58th Street (between Fifth and Sixth Avenues). Take elevators or escalators down to the
concourse level.

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Family Camping

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Families can join the Urban Park Rangers for a free camping experience at any of the listed parks within the five boroughs. We start with a cookout, then a variety of evening activities, such as stargazing and night hikes. You can sleep under the stars and awake to the birds. Everything is included but you must RSVP at their website.

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Inside the Actor’s Studio

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Members of the Pace community (students, faculty, staff, and alumni) may attend the tapings free on a standby basis, with a valid Pace ID, and may be accompanied by one non-Pace guest. Guest ID may be required. Please join the standby line on Spruce Street outside the theater 30 minutes- 1 hour before show time.

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Museum of the City of New York

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The museum’s mission is to explore the past, present, and future of New York City and celebrate its heritage of diversity, opportunity, and perpetual transformation. Admission fees are otherwise a suggested contribution.

If you live or work in East Harlem you can visit the museum free of charge. Simply walk in the entrance, say “I’m a neighbor,” and the suggested admission charge will be waived.

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LES Ecology Center

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The Lower East Side Ecology Center offers free workshops for “greening your business”, indoor composting techniques, bike events, and general evironmental informationals.  They also facilitate electronic recycling centers in all boroughs.

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