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| Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge |
| More than 325 species of bird have been spotted in the 9,155 acres that comprise Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, which is within
the limits of New York City.
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| Julian Opie Sculpture Exhibit in City Hall Park |
| Opie's graphic depictions of modern life will be on view in all areas of the park – on its lawns and sidewalks, on the steps
of Tweed Courthouse, and in City Hall. "Animals, Buildings, Cars, and People" will be on view from October 28, 2004 through
October 2005.
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| Nature Centers |
| Urban Park Ranger nature centers serve as an in-park community center for public education, recreational activities, and environmental
studies.
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| New York Botanical Garden |
| The Bronx is home to this 250 acre living museum of plants, which contains 48 gardens, a conservatory, a Children's Adventure
Garden, and much more.
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| NYC Cycling Maps |
| Get downloadable cycling maps from the Department of Transportation. |
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| MillionTreesNYC |
| MillionTreesNYC is a Citywide, public-private initiative with an ambitious goal: to plant and care for one million new trees
across the City’s five boroughs over the next decade.
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| Parks Activities and Facilities |
| The Parks and Recreation Department provides a searchable list of parks by features, a comprehensive list of City sports and
recreational facilities, and tour group information.
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| Prospect Park Alliance |
| Get volunteer information, activities and events schedules, driving schedules, and more at the Park Alliance site. |
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| Queens Botanical Garden |
| Started as an exhibit in the 1939 World's Fair, the Queens Botanical Garden is 39 acres of gardens, including special activities
for seniors, children, and bird lovers.
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