Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden Administrative Offices
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Wednesday February 11 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Master Composter Certificate | Course 3: Soil Health and Soil Science | Virtual Session |
What is soil? How does soil form? How do we evaluate the health of soils? Learn the soil basics and the role of compost in creating healthier soil. Learn the basic properties of soil and how soils are vulnerable to contamination and exhaustion. Discuss why this is cr......More
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Monday February 16 9:00am - Friday February 20 4:00pm EST
Midwinter Break: Forest Explorers Youth Program
Your children can discover the secrets of the forest at the Midwinter Break: Forest Explorers Youth Program! Sessions are available for Upper Elementary students (3rd – 5th grades) and Middle School students (6th – 8th grades). WHEN: February 16 – February 20, 2026 ......More
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Wednesday February 18 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Master Composter Certificate | Course 4: Caring for Soils | Virtual Session |
How can we steward healthy soils? What is the role of compost in keeping soil healthy, or addressing unhealthy soil? What are the differences between ecosystem-centered soil stewardship and current practices which are less sustainable? How can you develop a strategy ......More
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Thursday February 19 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Three Friends of Winter
Step into Snug Harbor’s flourishing Chinese Scholar’s Garden! — This winter, you can embrace the beauty of our pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms, also known as the Three Friends of Winter. In Chinese culture, the Three Friends of Winter are grouped together because the......More
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Saturday February 21 12:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Chinese New Year Celebration
Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with the Chinese New Year Celebration! Children of all ages will enjoy performances, treats, tales, and traditional crafts with one of the biggest cultural celebrations in the world. When: February 21 | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM Where: M......More
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Saturday February 21 12:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Green Energy Industry Workshop
Your future is green! Meet us at Snug Harbor for an exciting and hands-on introduction to the growing world of green energy careers. Hosted in partnership with Youth WINS and the Clean Energy Hub of Queens and Staten Island, this initiative connects Staten Island fam......More
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Saturday February 21 3:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Love, Wine, and Arias Fundraiser
Love is in the air! Celebrate this Valentine’s with an intimate afternoon of exquisite opera, accompanied by curated hors d’oeuvres and fine wine from Osteria Santina. When: February 21 | 3:00 PM Where: The Carpenter’s Shop (......More
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Sunday February 22 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
Three Friends of Winter
Step into Snug Harbor’s flourishing Chinese Scholar’s Garden! — This winter, you can embrace the beauty of our pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms, also known as the Three Friends of Winter. In Chinese culture, the Three Friends of Winter are grouped together because the......More
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Sunday February 22 12:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Environmental and Tree Stewardship
Learn about how to care for trees and large areas of natural landscapes. We will be outside getting dirty and doing physical work. Wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty and bring a water bottle. Event will happen rain or shine! This is a great event for all ages......More
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Wednesday February 25 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Master Composter Certificate | Course 5: Composting Systems, Tools, and Scales | Virtual Session |
What are the different scales of compost collection and processing systems? What are the basic tools and forms of personal protection often used at composting sites? Discuss the pros and cons of different systems and learn where you can observe these different system......More
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Saturday February 28 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Farm Stewardship
Get down and dirty! Join Snug Harbor for a day of hands-on volunteering at the Heritage Farm. These volunteer days will teach you how a small-scale urban farm operates, and how we support a productive landscape balancing animals, plants, and humans. Volunteers will ......More
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Saturday February 28 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Compost Processing Workday
Waste less, grow more! Join Snug Harbor for a compost turn and learn style workshop. Learn how to produce compost at home, how to mix your greens and browns into your compost pile, and the importance of mitigating food waste through composting practices. Come meet us......More
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Saturday February 28 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Volunteer Meet and Greet
Learn about we have planned for the upcoming season, like stewardship events, volunteer rewards, and more. Come connect with fellow neighbors, celebrate, and discover what’s next in your volunteer journey with us! WHEN: Saturday, February 28 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ......More
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Saturday February 28 11:30am - 1:00pm EST
Green Energy Industry Workshop
Your future is green! Meet us at Snug Harbor for an exciting and hands-on introduction to the growing world of green energy careers. Hosted in partnership with Youth WINS and the Clean Energy Hub of Queens and Staten Island, this initiative connects Staten Island fam......More
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Saturday February 28 12:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Master Composter Certificate | Course 6: Designing and Managing Community |
What are different types of infrastructure used in NYC composting? How do you make a compost site sustainable? Learn about best practices for managing an urban community composting operation, breaking down the site into stations for different types of work with diffe......More
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Saturday February 28 2:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Master Composter Certificate | Course 7: Compost Advocacy and Community Building |
What is the current landscape of city-wide compost advocacy, and how can you get involved? What techniques are more effective to build compost awareness, engagement, and collective empowerment? Discuss how compost and composting is relevant to your community and bra......More