Home

Search

1-25 of 35

People and Places (Service Group)

What's Here

Sightseeing / Guided Tours
Travel Clubs

MUSCOOT FARM AND OTHER LAND CONSERVATION SITES | WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CONSERVATION

Offers a number of living museums in natural settings, which may be open all-year round and offers programs for families on weekends, and weekdays for schools groups. There is a variety of activities such as pumpkin picking, hay rides, hiking, self-guided and guided group tours and more.

What's Here

Sightseeing / Guided Tours
Land Conservation
Recreational Activities / Sports
Natural History Museums

TOUR GUIDE | VEOLIA

Offers speakers to local groups or schools, regarding water treatment, conservation, and other related topics.

What's Here

Speakers / Speakers Bureaus
Sightseeing / Guided Tours

SCHOOL TOURS OF THE WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE | WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM AND STATE HISTORIC SITE

Offers students an interdisciplinary historical and literary experience, directly related to the New York State Social Studies curriculum and enables students to develop a greater knowledge and appreciation of American and Long Island history. Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and enhance creativity by actually producing poetry. Call for further information.

What's Here

Writing Instruction
Field Trips / Excursions
Sightseeing / Guided Tours
Historic Preservation
History Museums

NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER | NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER

The National September 11 Memorial Museum tells the story of 9/11 through multimedia displays, archives, narratives and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts. The lives of every victim of the 2001 and 1993 attacks are commemorated.The 911 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to those killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, as well as those killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February, 1993. Call or visit website for more information.

What's Here

Commemorative Events
Museums
Memorials / Monuments

New York State - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Service Group)

What's Here

Public Parks
Historic Districts / Sites
State Government Agencies / Departments
Campgrounds
Golf Courses

ITHACA, CITY OF - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (DPW): BUILDING SERVICES AND SOLID WASTE | ITHACA, CITY OF

maintains city-owned buildings Manages residential solid waste collection

What's Here

Government Buildings/Installations
Trash/Garbage Pickup

PEDAL 2 POSSIBILITIES | BRADY FAITH CENTER

Provides a neighborhood bike ride and, after ten rides, participants receive a free bike, helmet, and lock.

What's Here

Networking/Relationship Building Support
Cycling Equipment
Bicycle Tours
Cycling

MOMMY AND ME | BENNER'S FARM

Presents a program for two and three year olds and a parent, in which the child uses all five senses to discover the farm. Provides song, story, and snack.

What's Here

Parent / Child Activity Groups
Animal Exhibitions / Shows
Farm Tours
Preschool Age Children
Toddlers

BAY SHORE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | BAY SHORE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Preserves and exhibits the local history of Bay Shore. Offers tours of the Gibson-Mack-Holt House, historical exhibits, educational programs. bus tours of Bay Shore, and a reference library. Call or check website for more information.

What's Here

Sightseeing / Guided Tours
Historic House Museums
Historical Societies

NISSEQUOGUE RIVER STATE PARK | NISSEQUOGUE RIVER STATE PARK

Offers Greenbelt Trail, which is a walking and hiking trail, soccer field, canoes and kayak launching and rental programs marina (call for details), fishing, bird watching, history tours, activity room for children, gardens, and guided tours. The park is a designated State Bird Conservation Area.

What's Here

Leisure Activities / Recreation
Kayaking
Recreational Activities / Sports
Canoeing
Sightseeing / Guided Tours
Fishing
Hiking Trails
Conservation
Soccer
Nature Centers / Walks
State Parks
Parks / Recreation Areas
Public Parks

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM | SUFFOLK COUNTY FARM AND EDUCATION CENTER

Offers a variety of educational programs for parents or caregivers and their children ages 2-5. Programs focus on farm life, farm animals and may include hands-on activities and arts and crafts.

What's Here

Zoos / Wildlife Parks
Parents of Infants / Toddlers
Preschool Age Children
Farm Tours
Early Childhood Education

WHALE WATCH AND RESEARCH CRUISES | COASTAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION SOCIETY OF LONG ISLAND

Offers full day or 2 day (overnight) whale watch cruises to observe whales in the waters of Coastal New York and New England. Call for dates and more information.

What's Here

Cruises
Volunteer Opportunities
Research
Outdoor Environmental Education
Day Cruises
Leisure Activities / Recreation
Educational Programs

WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM AND STATE HISTORIC SITE | WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM AND STATE HISTORIC SITE

Preserves (jointly with the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association) the 1819 house in which Walt Whitman was born, making the poet, his life, and his work accessible to those visiting the site. Also offers lectures, workshops, seminars, poetry readings, Art Gallery, poetry festivals, and exhibits. Call for more information.

What's Here

Poetry Readings
Art Galleries / Exhibits
Workshops / Symposiums
Sightseeing / Guided Tours
Literary Museums
Historic Preservation

WATER CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND AWARENESS | VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK

Offers speakers or tours to local groups or schools, regarding water treatment, conservation, xeriscape, and other related topics.

What's Here

Speakers / Speakers Bureaus
Sightseeing / Guided Tours

CAUMSETT STATE HISTORIC PARK | CAUMSETT STATE HISTORIC PARK

Offers 27 miles of trails, bridle paths, nature walks (by reservation), and fishing (by permit), bicycling, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, environmental education and historical buildings. Events include Winter Run and Summer Run Series.

What's Here

Outdoor Environmental Education
State Parks
Historic Places
Recreational Trails

FAMILY BUS TRIPS | FAMILY BUS TRIPS

Offers bus trips to the Bronx Zoo, New York Mets at Shea Stadium, Ellis Island, New York City, Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Broadway Shows. Call for further information.

What's Here

Recreational Activities / Sports
Sightseeing / Guided Tours
Families
Field Trips / Excursions

HILLTOP HANOVER FARM AND ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER | WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Provides an environmental center on a preserved farm has both a place to learn new crafts or learn about the area's farming history, along with conservation and environmental issues. Tours are available for groups or classes of students.

What's Here

Land Conservation
Recreational Activities / Sports
Sightseeing / Guided Tours
Plant Conservation

SINGLE AND GROUP TOURS-RIVERHEAD | SINGLE AND GROUP TOURS-RIVERHEAD

Provides single and group tours of museum and equipment on site. Group Tours need advance notice. Call for more information.

What's Here

Special Libraries
Volunteer Opportunities
Local / Regional History Museums
Walking Tours
Museums

WATER CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND AWARENESS | VEOLIA WATER NEW YORK-- ROCKLAND

Offers speakers or tours to local groups or schools, regarding water treatment, conservation, xeriscape, and other related topics.

What's Here

Speakers / Speakers Bureaus
Sightseeing / Guided Tours

SINGLE AND GROUP TOURS-GREENPORT | SINGLE AND GROUP TOURS-GREENPORT

Provides single and group tours of museum and equipment on site. Group tours need advance notice. Call for more information.

What's Here

Volunteer Opportunities
Walking Tours
Museums
Special Libraries
Local / Regional History Museums

CCE SENECA | CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SENECA COUNTY

* Offers free or low-cost educational workshops, applied research projects, and information on food-related topics, from food safety and nutrition to healthy eating on a limited budget.* Offer free or low-cost gardening classes and tours all year long, and opportunities to garden as a volunteer.* Offers information on Composting, Energy Conservation, Recycling, and Sustainable/Alternative Energy in workshops, presentations, articles, and fact sheets.* Provides residential recycling education for Seneca County.* Offers local and county-wide 4-H clubs, after-school 4-H opportunities, connections to 4-H camps, and statewide 4-H activities.

What's Here

Recycling
Youth Agricultural Programs
Construction/Home Maintenance Volunteer Opportunities
Sightseeing/Guided Tours
Nutrition Education
Gardening/Landscaping Instruction
Food Safety Education

SUFFOLK COUNTY FARM AND EDUCATION CENTER | SUFFOLK COUNTY FARM AND EDUCATION CENTER

Offers group and family educational programs related to agriculture, environment, animal sciences, nutrition, gardening and historical programs. Also offers summer programs for youth in grades K-12 and early childhood programs for children ages 2-5.

What's Here

Families With Children
Outdoor Environmental Education
Gardening / Landscaping Instruction
Volunteer Opportunities
Farm Tours

Buffalo History Museum (Service Group)

What's Here

Special Libraries
History Clubs / Societies
Sightseeing / Guided Tours
History Museums