Dear Wiki-Yorkers,
You are invited to join us for a planned outdoor Wiki-Picnic with the local
Wikimedia NYC community, **today** Sunday June 26, 3-6pm at Crotona Park in
the Bronx.
You can sign up here for today:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Wiknic_June_2022
Some food will be provided, including tortellini salad! However, you can
volunteer to bring potluck food, supplies and recreations as you feel
inspired!
All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct. In addition,
to participate in person you should be vaccinated and also be sure to
respect others' personal space, and we may limit overall attendance size if
appropriate.
Directions:
The closest subway stop is the #2 and #5 subway lines' 174th St. station at
E. 174th St. and Boston Rd. Exit the southwest corner of the station.
See walking direction from the subway here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Walking_directions_to_Crotona_Park_Wiki_…
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
Wednesday June 8, 11am-5pm (**stop by anytime**): NYBG Environment of The
Bronx - Editing Wikipedia for Beginners
Wikimedia NYC and the LuEsther T. Mertz Library of the New York Botanical
Garden and the Environment of New York City Task Force invite the general
public of all experience levels to come to the Mertz Library in person and
learn how to use Wikipedia!
All skill levels welcome at the event! Experienced Wikipedia editors from
the Wikimedia New York City chapter will be in attendance and available to
help.
A one hour training session will be offered at the start of this event
covering introductory topics. Attendees familiar with editing Wikipedia can
edit off of a worklist focused on the environment of New York City; as well
as, a sub-list focused on the environment of the Bronx. The Mertz Library
will pull topical media from their collection to assist the editing.
Please RSVP directly on the wiki page or at NYBG:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/NYBG_June2022https://www.nybg.org/event/wikipedia-environment-of-the-bronx-edit-a-thon/
Note that NYBG also have free access to the grounds in general on Wednesday
for NYC residents, and it's open till 6pm. The Bronx Zoo also has free
admission on Wednesdays, but you would have to book timed entry in advance.
Let me know if you have any questions about how to participate, or if you
would like to bring a group (we welcome students, etc).
Thanks,
Richard
(User:Pharos)
