NYC's Indoor Gardens: Get an Early Dose of Spring at These Hot Spots
[UPDATED: JANUARY 28, 2013]Although the weather has felt spring-like for the past couple of weeks, it's going to be a few months before the flowers actually start blooming. If your family needs a fix...
View ArticleMy Apartment Garden: How to Grow an Indoor Herb or Vegetable Garden
The farm-to-table movement has become a global concern as we try to reconnect with where our food comes from, and increase our support for small & local over big & industrial food production....
View ArticleMacy's Flower Show 2012: Ring in Spring at Brasil - Gardens in Paradise
Macy's annual Flower Show has been ushering in spring for the past 38 years in New York City. We were lucky enough to be invited to a preview of this year's edition, Brasil: Gardens in Paradise, which...
View ArticleQueens County Farm Museum: Feed the Animals and See How Food is Grown at...
Although we've certainly written about many of the awesome annual family events hosted at the Queens County Farm Museum, we've never posted about the site's incredible history. The 47-acre area dates...
View ArticleCreatures of Light: Nature's Bioluminescence: Incredible Glow-in-the-Dark...
My seven-year-old son is a big fan of exotic sea creatures, particularly the anglerfish which uses a glowing ball of bacteria to lure its prey to their doom. This creepy looking aquatic killer is one...
View ArticleNew York Botanical Garden for NYC Kids: Planting, Harvesting and Other...
We regularly post about the cool nature activities and annual exhibits like the Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden. But as a Bronx resident who frequently visits the garden with my...
View ArticleIt's My Park Day and Other NYC Outdoor Volunteering Opportunities for Families
[UPDATED: April 27, 2013] Recently we received an email asking if we knew about any outdoor volunteering opportunities for New York City families this spring. The timing was perfect since this...
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A-Maze-Ing Water at the New York Aquarium: Water Conservation Made Fun for...
While recycling gets lots of attention, water conservation isn't focused on as frequently although keeping water clean and protecting marine environments is of paramount importance. The New York...
View ArticleStaten Island's Greenbelt for NYC Kids: An Awesome Carousel, Cycling, Hiking,...
At 2,800 acres, Staten Island’s Greenbelt is one of the largest public parks in New York City. Like Central Park in Manhattan, Brooklyn's Prospect Park, the Bronx's Van Cortlandt Park and Flushing...
View ArticleApple Picking Near NYC: Pick-Your-Own-Apple Farms An Hour or Less From New...
What's the sweet upside of summer coming to a close? The fact that apple picking season is about to begin. Starting around Labor Day weekend and continuing through late October, orchards throughout the...
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Pick Your Own Guide : Where to Pick Your Own Fruits and Vegetables in New...
Apple Picking, Pumpkin Picking, Strawberry Picking Farms and Orchards As New Yorkers, we're lucky to have all the benefits of living in an amazing city with a nearby countryside filled with farms and...
View ArticleAnimal Care Classes for NYC Kids: Feed, Care and Talk to the Animals
My kids, like so many others, are obsessed with animals. My son in particular has been campaigning hard for a puppy, but so far, we’ve remained an animal-free household. Of course there's only so long...
View ArticleCross-Country Skiing Near NYC: Where to Nordic Ski with Kids
While we've written plenty of posts about downhill skiing with NYC kids, we've never covered cross-country skiing. Also known as Nordic skiing, cross-country skiing is a great winter sport for...
View ArticleMaple Sugaring Weekend Day Trips Near New York City
As much as we love NYC there are some things you just can’t do here. One those things is maple sugaring, the process of transforming sticky, tasteless tree sap into sweet syrup. Maple trees only grow...
View ArticleHappy Campers: Family Camping and Campgrounds in New York's Catskills
I love camping and thankfully so does my husband. And, it looks like we are raising a happy little camper of a son even though we live in New York City. We started our son out on an overnight camping...
View ArticleThings to Do in Fort Tryon Park & Fort Washington Park with Kids
Two of the biggest attractions in Upper Manhattan are the stunning riverside Fort Washington and Fort Tryon Parks. Together, they boast 250 acres filled with lush lawns and gardens, winding tree-lined...
View ArticleThings to Do in Inwood Hill Park & Isham Park with Kids
There are lots of fun things to do with kids in Inwood. But two of the neighborhood's biggest family attractions are adjacent green spaces Inwood Hill Park and Isham Park. Perched at the very top of...
View ArticleThe Haunted Pumpkin Garden at the New York Botanical Garden: Halloween Fun...
The New York Botanical Garden is famous for its art installations throughout the grounds, and its annual Halloween exhibit of pumpkin and jack-o'-lantern sculptures in the Everett Children’s Adventure...
View Article5 Great Places to See Fall Leaves in NYC
Signs of fall's arrival are all around us as the leaves in New York City's parks and along tree-lined streets start to turn. This is the time of year when many families plan a day tripupstate or to New...
View ArticleEast Village Community Gardens & Playgrounds: Outdoor Places for NYC Kids to...
The East Village is a fantastic neighborhood for connecting with urban nature. In addition to the beloved Tompkins Square Park, which features two playgrounds and a mini pool as well as...
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