6 Green Activities to Celebrate Mother’s Day in NYC

<a href="http://www.ecouterre.com/14-eco-friendly-jewelry-gifts-for-mothers-day/">Mother's Day is coming up fast</a> and if you're lucky enough to spend this spectacular Sunday in<a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/new-book-reveals-new-york-citys-most-elite-elaborate-rooftop-gardens/"> the world's greatest city</a> with Mom, there's no doubt there will be plenty of exciting things awaiting your favorite lady. We've rounded up 6 fun-filled, eco-friendly NYC activities for you and your mom to enjoy this weekend -- and they're sure to please no matter what your age! From a walking tour of the city's wild flower fields to crafting a cool terrarium in one of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/54-nyc-bike-share-locations-revealed-for-manhattans-west-side/">Manhattan</a>'s oldest buildings to drawing up some architecture-themed greeting cards for Mom, check out our top picks ahead!

<h3><big>Walking Tour of Manhattan's Wildflower Fields</big></h3> Join ecologist and author Eric Sanderson for a tour of Manhattan's nature including a walk along the tidal marshes of Broad Street, over the stream at Maiden Lane, up the Golden Hill (site of a pre-Revolutionary War tussle and a patch of Celadine), and then to the South Street Seaport Museum. Learn about the local flowers on site and get excited for "some surprises with the unusually warm weather." Tours are being given as a part of <a href="http://nycwildflowerweek.org/">NYC Wild Flower Week</a>. <p> <em><strong>Time:  Sunday, May 13, 1:00 – 2:30 pm <br>Location: Meet at the northern edge of Bowling Green Park on Broadway just north of Beaver Street</strong></em>

<small>© Bridgette Meinhold</small> <h3><big>Mother's Day Terrarium Workshop</big></h3> Learn how to <a href="http://inhabitat.com/diy-how-to-make-your-own-green-terrarium-to-keep-or-give-away-for-the-holidays/">make a terrarium</a> in a vintage glass for your mom or have a mother/child afternoon making this special gift. These miniature indoor gardens are fun to create and easy to care for. Workshop will be conducted by <a href="http://twigterrariums.com/">Twig Terrariums</a>. Recommended for ages 5+. Reservations required. <em><strong>Time: Saturday, May 12 1:00p; $45, <a href="http://www.mvhm.org/">RSVP required</a> Location: <a href="http://events.nydailynews.com/new_york_ny/venues/show/372650-mount-vernon-hotel-museum">Mount Vernon Hotel Museum</a>, New York</strong></em>

<h3><big>Architecture-Themed Mother's Day Card Workshop</big></h3> Kids craft architecture-themed greetings at the <a href="http://timeoutnewyorkkids.com/arts-entertainment/museums-sights/23624/the-skyscraper-museum">The Skyscraper Museum</a> to present to their mamas on the big day. <p> <em><strong>Time: Sat May 12 10:30–11:45am. $5. All ages</strong>; <strong>register via email <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a> <br>Location: <a href="http://timeoutnewyorkkids.com/arts-entertainment/museums-sights/23624/the-skyscraper-museum">The Skyscraper Museum</a></strong></em>

<h3><big>Milagros Mother's Day Walk Against Domestic Violence</big></h3> On Mother’s Day, hundreds of people will gather to celebrate women who have overcome domestic violence by participating in the <a href="http://mothersdaywalk.eventbrite.com/">First Annual Mother’s Day Walk </a>across the Brooklyn Bridge. Join in on this momentous walk that also benefits <a href="http://milagrosday.org/">Milagros Day Worldwide</a>. <p[> <em><strong>Time: 10AM meeting at Park Row and Centre Street ; 11AM walking across the Brooklyn Bridge in silence; 12 to 2PM Reception/Concert at Cadman Plaza Park</strong></em>

<small>Photo courtesy of <a href="http://afishwholikesflowers.blogspot.com/2011/05/ive-been-framed.html">A Fish Who Likes Flowers</a></small> <h3><big>Craft an Eco Frame for Your Mom</big></h3> Surprise Mom with a hand-made picture frame crafted from natural materials! This event is being hosted by the <a href="http://support.centralparknyc.org/site/Calendar/90568140?view=Detail&amp;id=115462">Central Park Conservancy </a>and is FREE, but only families are invited to participate. <p> <em><strong>Time: Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM</strong></em> <br><em> <strong>Location: At the Chess &amp; Checkers House (mid-Park at 64th Street)</strong></em>

<small>Two rose cupcakes courtesy of<a href="http://www.shutterstock.com/cat.mhtml?lang=en&amp;search_source=search_form&amp;version=llv1&amp;anyorall=all&amp;safesearch=1&amp;searchterm=cupcake&amp;search_group=&amp;orient=&amp;search_cat=&amp;searchtermx=&amp;photographer_name=&amp;people_gender=&amp;people_age=&amp;people_ethnicity=&amp;people_number=&amp;commercial_ok=&amp;color=&amp;show_color_wheel=1#id=101308270&amp;src=b77242025f80e9937eb0154a017b94a9-1-95"> Shutterstock</a></small> <h3>Mother's Day Cupcake Decorating at Ripley's Believe It or Not!</h3> On Mother's Day, Ripley’s Times Square is offering free admission for mom, and cupcake decorating on top of all that Ripley's wackiness. Pop in and indulge in a sweet treat and some mind-benders. <p> <em><strong>Time: Sunday, May 13 12:00p</strong></em> <br><em><strong>Location: <a href="http://events.nydailynews.com/new_york_ny/venues/show/1119370-ripleys-believe-it-or-not-times-square-odditorium">Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Times Square Odditorium</a>, New York</strong></em>