Staten Island

Saturday, September 23 (rain date Sat, Sep 30); 2pm
Annual Beach Clean Up on Staten Island (Free, registration required)

Starting point: Conference House
7455 Hylan Blvd
(718) 442-3100
www.statenislandzoo.org
 
Audio tours on the Staten Island ferry
Call and mention “The Good Life” on your cell-phone for a free audio tour of historical sites including Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and stops around St. George neighborhood

Music, dance, art, spoken word, and food
(718) 483-7114
www.statenislandmuseum.org
 
Wednesday - Friday 2:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 2, 3:30pm
Richmond Town Tour

Daily guided tours through 16th century historic village and museum complex of Richmond Town
Starting point: 441 Clarke Ave
(718) 351-1611
www.historicrichmondtown.org
 
Saturday, September 9, 2006; 6:30-9pm
Autumn Moon Festival ($8 Adults, $5 Children 12 and under)

Theater performances, Taiko drums, and calligraphy demonstration at the Chinese Scholar’s Garden
Staten Island Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terrace
(718) 273-8200
www.sibg.org
 
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Fresh Kills Park Tour (Free, advance online registration required)

Bus tour of the former Fresh Kills Landfill, focusing on sites planned for early public access
New York City Departments of Park and Recreation