The Science of Forests

CUNY Advanced Science Research Center Saint Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY, United States

Scientists at the ASRC are studying the effects of Climate Change on urban vegetation and natural areas. Featuring activity tables about dendrochronology and photosynthesis with scientists doing real-life studies on NY’s forests. Additionally, get a demonstration using DIY air quality sensors and using citizen science in the Community Sensor Lab!

Free Soils Testing at SWALE House Governors Island

SWALE House Governors Island SWALE House, Building 11, Nolan Park, Governors Island, New York, NY, United States

Bring your soil samples to our Free Soil Testing Workshop to get your soils screened for heavy metals by a USI team member.

Colors of Fall: Bronx Library Center

Bronx Library Center East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY, United States

Please join DEC environmental educators in celebrating the City of Forest Day by exploring the colors of our urban trees. Participants will conduct an experiment with a DEC educator that will help understand why leaves change colors in the fall. We will then participate in some nature arts and crafts that helps to further explore the beautiful colors of our city's trees.

Colors of Fall

Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center East 186th Street, Bronx, NY, United States

Please join DEC environmental educators in celebrating the City of Forest Day by exploring the colors of our urban trees. Participants will conduct an experiment with a DEC educator that will help understand why leaves change colors in the fall. We will then participate in some nature arts and crafts that helps to further explore the beautiful colors of our city's trees.

Colors of Fall: LIC

Queens Library: LIC 21st Street, Long Island City, NY, United States

Please join DEC environmental educators in celebrating the City of Forest Day by exploring the colors of our urban trees. Participants will conduct an experiment with a DEC educator that will help understand why leaves change colors in the fall. We will then participate in some nature arts and crafts that helps to further explore the beautiful colors of our city's trees.