We're launching a whole series of tree identification walks with Lisa Nett this October and November, just in time for all that fall color.
You'll explore Carroll Gardens or Greenpoint and learn lots of tips and tricks to identify trees by branching patterns, fruiting bodies, and more.
We've got tons of walks planned - pick yours from the list below and sign up here.
Sessions:
Saturday, October 6:...
Yesterday, we were spent an amazingly beautiful afternoon touring the always awesome Brooklyn Navy Yard with Cindy, Founder of Turnstile Tours.
In two and a half hours, we covered the history of the Navy Yard from the 1600's to today, exploring everything from Admiral's Row (alas, from beyond a fence), to the Vinegar Hill neighborhood and the Yard itself, all via bike. For most of us, it was our first peek behind the oh-so-secretive...
Here's a handy cheat sheet for our upcoming events over the next week:
Master Class: Vermouth & Martinis - dry, sweet, shaken, stirred: you'll know all the answers after this class Monday, September 17
Thinking Very Deeply about Comedy - a new monthly series celebrating the history of stand-up, sketch and improv comedy. This month: The State; Tuesday, September 18
Flipbooks! - bookbinding for the rest of us; Tuesday, September 18
Masters of Social Gastronomy (MSG) is a free monthly lecture series all about the history and science behind some of your favorite, or not so favorite, foods. This month: preservatives & convenience food!
Why does your bacon clamor about its lack of nitrites, but your soda keeps quiet about sodium benzoate? Soma will unwrap our love/hate relationship with modern preservatives, and why we like to think keeping our food safe might kill...
There are lots of things to celebrate about September 15th! The HMS Beagle (with Darwin aboard) reached the Galapagos Islands, Marco Polo was born, and the Soviets sent the Zond 5 to orbit the moon and come back.
Most importantly, though, is that summer is leaving us for an entire year.
SO LET'S BARBECUE ABOUT IT.
Saturday, September 15th. Bat Haus's wonderful Bushwick backyard. There will be BBQing, board gaming, and all the summertime your...
