NYC Parks Events: March 29-30, 2014

March 29-30, 2014 Register for Learn to Swim Classes Want to learn to swim or brush up on your stroke? NYC Parks offers free swimming classes for adults, children, and tots. Register by Tuesday, April 2 to be entered into the lottery for free classes.   Take a Hike Check out a different part of NYC, with our guided hikes for explorers of all ages and abilities. Participants will learn about the hidden facets of the parks while getting keeping active. Saturday, March 29 30th Annual GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Hostos Community College, Bronx Nature Photography: Winter Woods 11:00 a.m. High Rock Ranger Station, Staten Island Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, Bronx Historic New York: Park Slope 12:00 p.m. Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn Fitness Bootcamp 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Alley Pond Park, Queens Tavern Concerts 6:00 p.m. Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island Nocturnal Wildlife 7:00 p.m. Belvedere Castle, Manhattan Sunday, March 30 Birding: Winter Birds 9:00 a.m. Salt Marsh Nature Center, Brooklyn The Orchid Show: Key West Contemporary 10:00 a.m. The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Fort Tryon Park Trust Friends Committee Spring Planting Prep 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan Civil War New York: Fort Totten 1:00 p.m. Fort Totten Park, Queens Upcoming Events Shape Up NYC's Couch to 5K: Group Run Monday, March 31, 2014 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Lefferts Historic House, Brooklyn Art in the Garden: “Get the Picture?” Tuesday, April 1, 2014 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Queens Botanical Garden, Queens Shape Up NYC: Boot Camp Wednesday, April 2, 2014 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Poe Park Visitor Center, Bronx Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park Friday, April 4, 2014 12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m. Central Park, Manhattan