BY ALEX MITCHELL
FRIDAY, FEB. 19
Black History Month at
home with NYBG
This all day, virtual experience
through the New York
Botanical Garden as it showcases
“cultural traditions of
the African diaspora and explore
the infl uential contributions
of Black people to botany,
horticulture, ecology, and our
collective understanding of the
natural world.” It is here that
you will discover captivating
dance, creative and inspirational
children’s programs, important
historical narratives,
and fascinating plant stories.
Details: https://www.
nybg.org/event/black-historymonth
at-home/
SATURDAY, FEB. 20
Family Art Project: Herds,
Schools and Bevies at Wave
Hill
Virtually done at 10:00 a.m.,
this family event will explore
“collaboration, community and
power in numbers as we look
at the many ways animals exist
together in herds, schools,
fl ocks, bevies and more.”
Register in advance to create
animal puppets from upcycled
materials found around
your home, and help your puppets
fi nd their fl ocks.
Details: https://www.wavehill.
org/calendar/family-artproject
herds-schools-and-bevies
Van Cortlandt Park and
Woodlawn Cemetery Winter
Tree ID
This event from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
will explore winter tree species
in “two of the Bronx’s premiere
green spaces” with the assistance
of NYC urban park rangers
as guides.
Participants chosen by lottery
from the NYC Parks Department.
Details: https://
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SUNDAY, FEB. 21
Spotlight on Orchids at
NYBG
Debuting this weekend,
a visit to select galleries of
the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
“reveals intimate displays
of orchids in brilliant
white and striking colors set
against the foliage of aroids,
ferns, and bromeliads —
planted as they might be
found in nature and blending
gracefully with their
surroundings.”
Details: https://www.
nybg.org/event/spotlighton
orchids/
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