taste of science NYC

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New York, NY, US

About us

If you are curious about science and looking to meet some other interesting people, this group is for you! taste of science is a national science initiative to bring scientists out of the lab to discuss their research at a bar or cafe. We create an environment full of inquiry, healthy debate, and scientific enthusiasm, where learning and critical thinking go hand in hand with social drinking. For this meetup, we will be posting the dates of taste of science events, along with information about other science-based events taking place in the city. Want to see a science lab or go on a hike with a plant biologist? We can make that happen! Become a scientist to stay up to date on all taste of science activities!

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(POSTPONED + SOLD OUT) Flying High with the Birds
Sat, May 9 · 2:00 PM EDT
Central Park Engineers' Gate, E 90th St and 5th Ave, New York, NY, US
4/24/2026 - This event has been postponed to Saturday, May 9th. If you RSVP’d, please check your email.

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It’s spring migration and the perfect time to observe some of our feathered friends! Join Taste of Science and a team of guest birding experts in Central Park on Saturday, April 25th at 2pm. Bring your own binoculars if you have them (we will have some loaner pairs available), wear comfortable shoes, and dress for the weather! All skill levels welcome!

A guided walk through Central Park led by Will Harcourt-Smith, Sahid Robles Bello, Ariel Schiff, Santiago Flórez, and Kristen Olson.

We will meet at Engineer's Gate at 2 E 90th Street at 2PM.

A little bit about our guides:

Will Harcourt-Smith
Will is a paleontologist based at the American Museum of Natural History and CUNY, specializing in human evolution. He was an avid birder as a child and picked it up again about ten years ago.

Santiago Flórez
Santiago Florez is a Colombian American journalist, educator, illustrator, and anthropologist based in NYC. He worked in education at the American Museum of Natural History and earned a master’s in bilingual journalism at the Craig Newmark Journalism School. His work has been featured in Audubon, El País, Herchinger Reporter, and beyond.

Kristen Olson
Kristen works in science education and loves birding and spending time in nature.

Ariel Schiff
I work in Advancement Events at the American Museum of Natural History and have been lucky to learn all about birds and bird watching from my colleagues. I got into birding around 2021 but enjoyed identifying birds with Merlin for years before that - just didn’t realize I was actually bird watching!

Event is weather-dependent. An email will be sent to RSVPs if event is cancelled.

Free, all-ages event. RSVP required!

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