"Three Friends of Winter | Feb. 19 1 p.m., Feb. 22 11 a.m. Explore the Chinese Scholar's Garden and discover the symbolic significance of pine, bamboo and plum blossoms - known collectively as the Three Friends of Winter. These resilient plants represent Confucian virtues of strength, humility, and perseverance as they thrive through the coldest months. Bundle up for this guided winter garden experience that celebrates these culturally important specimens."
"Cabin Fever Reliever: Market Basket Making Workshop | Feb. 22, March 1, March 8, noon-2 p.m. Learn the traditional craft of basket weaving in this hands-on three-session workshop. Participants ages 12 and up will create a rectangular market basket from the ground up, working over three Sunday afternoons. All materials and instruction are provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Attendees must participate in all dates to complete and take home their finished basket."
Staten Island hosts a variety of events including seasonal workshops, winter hikes, Black History Month events, concerts, and markets. The Three Friends of Winter program offers guided tours of the Chinese Scholar's Garden that explain the symbolic role of pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms as symbols of strength, humility, and perseverance. A three-session Market Basket Making Workshop teaches participants aged 12 and up to weave a rectangular market basket with provided materials and instruction. NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers lead a Kids Week Nature Sketching program in Faber Park encouraging observation and creativity during mid-winter school recess.
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