Nature
Forest Bathing in High Rock Park, Staten Island
High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue, Staten Island, NY, United StatesJoin the Natural Areas Conservancy for forest bathing: a low-intensity activity, based on the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku. Forest bathing focuses on gently engaging mind, spirit, and body with the natural environment — empowering park visitors to deepen their connection with New York City’s parks and local environments. It’s the perfect opportunity to get outside, […]
Psychedelics, Mysticism, and Enlightenment
Tibet House 22 West 15th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDalai Lama's "Force for Good" Program Psychedelics, Mysticism, and Enlightenment With Drs. Anthony P. Bossis, Anya Loizaga-Velder, and Prof. David Komodo Kittay Dr. Bossis will discuss findings from FDA-approved psychedelic-generated mystical experience research including findings demonstrating a single psilocybin session helping persons with cancer or end-of-life distress cultivate meaning, enhance psycho-spiritual well-being, and foster a greater acceptance of the […]
Wave Farm Works in Progress Workshop with Milad Mozari
Governor's Island Governor's Island, NY, United StatesThis workshop, led by Wave Farm resident Milad Mozari, combines methods in sound recording and Particle brand development boards to survey open spaces and large structures on Governors Island. Participants will explore field recording experiments using indoor and outdoor field recording techniques, environmental data, and layers of a location. Through these experiments, we will notice […]
Buzzin! Native Bees and Honeybees Workshop
The Battery Urban Farm State St & Battery Pl., New York, NY, United StatesJoin Grow to Learn, the school gardens program of GrowNYC, and an expert from The Honeybee Conservancy on a native bee walk in The Battery, followed by a honeybee hive demonstration. At this outdoor workshop, we'll be identifying different native/solitary bees and learning about their importance as pollinators, as well as what you can do […]
Great Trees of Green-Wood
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesYou don’t have to leave the city to be among some of most beautiful trees (and oldest!) trees in the Northeast. There are 7,000 of them right here at Green-Wood, and they represent over 700 species. In fact, the Cemetery is a Class III Arboretum – one of only 27 in the world. Do a […]