Art is 90% practice and 10% technique. In this class, you’ll learn how to build a regular art practice for 2025, focusing on fast-to-do thumbnail sketches. Choose a rhythm that works for you—daily, weekly, or monthly—and create a space to explore, experiment, and even make a few mistakes along the way.

Like the masters who sketched countless ideas in pencil and watercolor before tackling their masterpieces, you’ll develop your own approach through small, intentional pieces. Inspired by the East River and Newtown Creek, we’ll use the sky and water as examples. 

For our guided example, you’ll work on a 2 x 2 grid—one sketch a week for a month—using pencil, markers, ink, watercolors, or the medium of your choice. 

Beginners and all levels are welcome. Art supplies will be provided, but please bring your own if you'd like.

After a 10-minute slideshow, we'll have the remaining time to focus on art. 

While the event is primarily aimed at adults, those aged 12 and above are welcome with adult supervision.

You are welcome to bring food and drink for yourself or to share.

Space is limited so registration is required. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sky-water-an-art-practice-workshop-tickets-1095510243629

We're bringing together a group of volunteers to help clean up and paint at Old Hickory Park ("Choo Choo Park") at Jackson Ave and 51st Ave on Saturday.

You can come out to help us paint the fence or rake up leaves in the playground from 9 to 12. Sign up here, and make sure to wear clothes you can paint in. Children are welcome to come help with their adults.

We're bringing together a group of volunteers to help clean up and paint at Old Hickory Park ("Choo Choo Park") at Jackson Ave and 51st Ave on Saturday.

You can come out to help us paint the fence or rake up leaves in the playground from 9 to 12. Sign up here, and make sure to wear clothes you can paint in. Children are welcome to come help with their adults.

Join us for a night of music, food, drinks, dancing, live auctions, and fun at our first annual waterfront gala on November 7, 2024!

Ticket price includes a cocktail menu, canapes, and open bar at Terrone.

This year's gala will honor TF Cornerstone for their ongoing support of our parks, and Millbank for their pro-bono legal assistance in opening the Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center.

We'll have a silent auction and a raffle for gift cards from local restaurants.

All proceeds go to support our waterfront parks.

The event will be held at Terrone on Thursday, November 7th, from 6-9pm.

You can buy tickets at hppc.givesmart.com, or reach out to jessica@hunterspointparks.org for sponsorship information and auction item donations.

On Saturday, November 2nd, Hunters Point Parks Conservancy will host the 10th Annual LIC Bulbfest.

On this day we will plant over 20,000 bulbs in Gantry Plaza State Park and Hunter’s Point South Park which will bloom and beautify our parks in the spring. SIGN UP HERE.

Check in will be at Gantry Plaza State Park, near 49th Ave and Center Blvd. We will provide all necessary tools and instructions on how to plant bulbs - all experience levels welcome!

Thank you to the Van Zyverden company for donating the bulbs and to ConEd for supporting the event!

Any questions can be addressed to info@hunterspointparks.org

REGISTER HERE: https://signup.com/go/espaWzH

Join Hunters Point Parks Conservancy and New York City Parks for a small-group volunteer day in Hunter’s Point South Park. Please click on this link to go to our SignUp website to find out more information and to register for volunteer shifts!

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver (via the SignUp website).

You may sign up for as many as you want, but please DO NOT sign up for shifts if you will not be able to make them. If you sign up and need to cancel that is okay, please just give us a day or two heads up.

Join us on October 26 for a screening of The Addams Family on the waterfront in Hunter’s Point South Park.

HPPC thanks Nest Seekers for sponsoring the screening and Frank Ottomanelli’s by the Water for being the venue sponsor.

Important reminders: If you bring any food or beverages with you, please remember to clean up after yourself. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the park outside the concession area.

The movie should start around 6pm.

From 4-6pm, Hunters Point Parks Conservancy and PS/IS 78Q are hosting our 2nd annual Halloween on the Waterfront at Frank Ottomanelli's, with face painting, pumpkin decorating (while supplies last), and a ton of great activities for kids. If you'd like to bring out an activity, please email info@hunterspointparks.org. We'll also host a costume contest starting at 5:30pm with winners in the best child, adult, and family costumes.

Just after 6, we'll be screening the 1991 classic The Addams Family on the oval, thanks to our sponsor Nest Seekers.

Join Hunters Point Parks Conservancy and New York State Parks for a small-group volunteer day in Gantry Plaza State Park. Please click on this link to go to our SignUp website to find out more information and to register for volunteer shifts!

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver (via the SignUp website).

Join Hunters Point Parks Conservancy and New York City Parks for a small-group volunteer day in Hunter’s Point South Park. Please click on this link to go to our SignUp website to find out more information and to register for volunteer shifts!

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver (via the SignUp website).

You may sign up for as many as you want, but please DO NOT sign up for shifts if you will not be able to make them. If you sign up and need to cancel that is okay, please just give us a day or two heads up.

This fall, Hunters Point Parks Conservancy is partnering with Gabriel Willow, a freelance environmental educator to host four nature tours in Hunter's Point South Park.

Join us on a nature tour of the park that will focus on the restored tidal marsh ecosystem, with some ecological history of NYC weaved in. Learn about the great potential these habitats have both as an oasis for migrating birds and also how they serve as buffers from storms and sea level rise, and increase the resiliency of our waterfront and neighborhoods.

Participants will meet at the entrance to Hunter's Point South Park at the intersection of Center Blvd. & Borden Ave. (pin location here) Please make sure you arrive 5-10 minutes before the start time.

Registration is suggested but not required. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-tour-of-hunters-point-south-park-tickets-1003999749277

Join Hunters Point Parks Conservancy and New York State Parks for a small-group volunteer day in Gantry Plaza State Park. Please click on this link to go to our SignUp website to find out more information and to register for volunteer shifts!

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver (via the SignUp website).

Join Hunters Point Parks Conservancy and New York City Parks for a small-group volunteer day in Hunter’s Point South Park. Please click on this link to go to our SignUp website to find out more information and to register for volunteer shifts!

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver (via the SignUp website).

You may sign up for as many as you want, but please DO NOT sign up for shifts if you will not be able to make them. If you sign up and need to cancel that is okay, please just give us a day or two heads up.

Join Hunters Point Parks Conservancy and New York State Parks for a small-group volunteer day in Gantry Plaza State Park. Please click on this link to go to our SignUp website to find out more information and to register for volunteer shifts!

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver (via the SignUp website).

Join Hunters Point Parks Conservancy and New York City Parks for a small-group volunteer day in Hunter’s Point South Park. Please click on this link to go to our SignUp website to find out more information and to register for volunteer shifts!

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver (via the SignUp website).

You may sign up for as many as you want, but please DO NOT sign up for shifts if you will not be able to make them. If you sign up and need to cancel that is okay, please just give us a day or two heads up.

This fall, Hunters Point Parks Conservancy is partnering with Gabriel Willow, a freelance environmental educator to host four nature tours in Hunter's Point South Park.

Join us on a nature tour of the park that will focus on the restored tidal marsh ecosystem, with some ecological history of NYC weaved in. Learn about the great potential these habitats have both as an oasis for migrating birds and also how they serve as buffers from storms and sea level rise, and increase the resiliency of our waterfront and neighborhoods.

Participants will meet at the entrance to Hunter's Point South Park at the intersection of Center Blvd. & Borden Ave. (pin location here) Please make sure you arrive 5-10 minutes before the start time.

Registration is suggested but not required. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-tour-of-hunters-point-south-park-tickets-1003999749277

Join Hunters Point Parks Conservancy and New York State Parks for a small-group volunteer day in Gantry Plaza State Park. Please click on this link to go to our SignUp website to find out more information and to register for volunteer shifts!

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver (via the SignUp website).

Join Hunters Point Parks Conservancy and New York City Parks for a small-group volunteer day in Hunter’s Point South Park. Please click on this link to go to our SignUp website to find out more information and to register for volunteer shifts!

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver (via the SignUp website).

You may sign up for as many as you want, but please DO NOT sign up for shifts if you will not be able to make them. If you sign up and need to cancel that is okay, please just give us a day or two heads up.

Join us for a fun and engaging exploration of Birds on the Waterfront—no artistic experience is necessary; just bring your curiosity! Discover the joy of nature journaling while learning about bird migration and how you can help protect these incredible creatures. Scientific illustrator Monica Schroeder will guide you in creating your very own bird-themed nature journal page using watercolors, ink, and colored pencils. Come celebrate nature and creativity with us!

All materials supplied. Or bring your own:

Art paper

Pencils

Watercolor travel kit

The class is recommended for teens and adults.

Space is limited so registration is required. Register at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-journaling-bird-migration-tickets-1004023771127

Join us for a free fitness class with The Trinity, the new gym from the Clann Health team! The 45 minute workouts cater for the Beginner to the Advanced and are a great way to Feel Better, have More Energy and be More Productive! 

HPPC's summer fitness series is sponsored by TF Cornerstone.

Registration is suggested but not required. To register for this event please visit Eventbrite

Join Hunters Point Parks Conservancy and New York State Parks for a small-group volunteer day in Gantry Plaza State Park. Please click on this link to go to our SignUp website to find out more information and to register for volunteer shifts!

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver (via the SignUp website).

Join us for Morning Meditation on the Waterfront Saturdays in September from 9 to 9:30 am near Luminescence (map). This program is presented by Meditation in Queens.

Morning Meditation Blue Sky Mind: Our root mind is naturally light, boundless and deeply peaceful. We imagine our mind is like the vast, clear blue sky and the mental busyness and painful emotions we experience are like clouds. Through training our mind, we allow these clouds to dissolve, revealing the boundless potential within. In just 30 minutes of meditation, we can shape the flow of our entire day. By connecting to our clear sky-link mind and intentionally cultivating inner peace, we can access the best of ourselves and learn to live from this place. While the meditations offered are Buddhist, they appeal to anyone seeking to cultivate a deeper state of inner peace and authentic happiness. No previous experience is necessary. Everyone Welcome. 

Please bring a blanket or mat for sitting meditation. To register for this event please visit: https://checkout.meditationinnewyork.org/blue-sky-mind-queens-in-person/

Hunters Point Parks Conservancy will lead a walk through Hunter’s Point South Park that will cover the history of LIC’s wetlands and waterfront and the park’s resilient features, including the wetlands, bioswales, riprap, and native plantings that help mitigate flooding and protect against storm surges, and will offer an overview of the benefits of green infrastructure when building resilient communities.

The tour will meet at Gantry Plaza between 48th and 49th then head south through the park.

Join Hunters Point Parks Conservancy and New York City Parks for a small-group volunteer day in Hunter’s Point South Park. Please click on this link to go to our SignUp website to find out more information and to register for volunteer shifts!

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver (via the SignUp website).

You may sign up for as many as you want, but please DO NOT sign up for shifts if you will not be able to make them. If you sign up and need to cancel that is okay, please just give us a day or two heads up.

Flowing alongside the southern edge of Hunter's Point Park is Newtown Creek. Delve into its serene origins during the era of Lenape Native Americans, the environmental impact of Western Europeans, and its bright future. You’ll discover actionable steps to safeguard its promising future.  The beautiful salt marsh restoration will inspire you as artist Monica Schroeder guides you through watercolor landscapes to make bookmarks from, no matter your artistic skill level. All you need is a love of nature and your curiosity.

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All materials supplied. Or bring your own:

Art paper

Pencils

Watercolor travel kit

The class is recommended for teens and adults.

Space is limited so registration is required. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-journaling-creek-tures-from-marshland-to-industry-to-renewal-tickets-1004021383987

Join us for Zumba on the Waterfront hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy in partnership with Zumba instructor Bobby Albanez.

HPPC's summer fitness series is sponsored by TF Cornerstone

To register for this event please visit, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zumba-on-the-waterfront-tickets-895831254397

Join us for Yoga on the Waterfront hosted by Hunter's Point Parks Conservancy in partnership with Yoga instructor Joy Chen.

HPPC's summer fitness series is sponsored by TF Cornerstone.

Registration is suggested but not required. To register for this event please visit eventbrite.com/e/yoga-on-the-waterfront-tickets-334040192207

Join us for a free fitness class with The Trinity, the new gym from the Clann Health team! The 45 minute workouts cater for the Beginner to the Advanced and are a great way to Feel Better, have More Energy and be More Productive! 

HPPC's summer fitness series is sponsored by TF Cornerstone.

Registration is suggested but not required. To register for this event please visit Eventbrite

This fall, Hunters Point Parks Conservancy is partnering with Gabriel Willow, a freelance environmental educator to host four nature tours in Hunter's Point South Park.

Join us on a nature tour of the park that will focus on the restored tidal marsh ecosystem, with some ecological history of NYC weaved in. Learn about the great potential these habitats have both as an oasis for migrating birds and also how they serve as buffers from storms and sea level rise, and increase the resiliency of our waterfront and neighborhoods.

Participants will meet at the entrance to Hunter's Point South Park at the intersection of Center Blvd. & Borden Ave. (pin location here) Please make sure you arrive 5-10 minutes before the start time.

Registration is suggested but not required. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-tour-of-hunters-point-south-park-tickets-1003999749277

Join Hunters Point Parks Conservancy and New York State Parks for a small-group volunteer day in Gantry Plaza State Park. Please click on this link to go to our SignUp website to find out more information and to register for volunteer shifts!

Please bring your own pair of gloves if you have one. You should also bring your own water bottle, wear comfortable clothing, and closed toed shoes. All volunteers must have also completed HPPC's volunteer waiver (via the SignUp website).