Explore the habitat of monarch butterflies with Shayla and Hailey on a family-friendly hike at Rockwood Hall. Learn about the monarch life cycle and their incredible transcontinental migration, why their…
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One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with a teen or adult to read age-appropriate material they select (on their own or…
Farmer’s Market Every Friday July through October
Let’s get Bookin’ & Cookin’! Join us monthly for an afternoon of sharing and sampling delicious culinary creations. Participation is simple: find a recipe based on the monthly theme, then…
Coloring is a healthy way to relieve stress. It calms the brain and helps your body relax. Come and ease your tension at our Color Therapy Program for Adults. No…
Stop by on Fridays for an afternoon of board game fun. We’ve got: âť– Apples to Apples âť– Life âť– Dungeons & Dragons âť– Connect 4 âť– Exploding Kittens âť–…
Join a ranger for a screening of a short-nature themed film followed by a walk on one of the trails of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife RefugeThe Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge…
Summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17! Join Miss Kim at the Main Library for Book Club Buddies, where in a small group setting, we will read…
The Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage throughout our historic Parks System. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool…
Enjoy the sunset with us at Sunken Meadow!Bring your camera and your walking shoes as we try to capture the beauty of the late summer sunset from multiple angles. Enjoy…
Funky Friday at The Gazebo 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Come join us for Saturday stories in the Garden! In case of inclement weather, we will meet indoors in the library's meeting room.Saturday Stories in the Garden! 📚🌱🍅🥕For all preschool…
Tackle Anything: Learn to Fish!
The Farm Market is back! The 2023 season kicks off on May 6 and will continue through October. Come out on Saturdays to shop from local farmers, bakers, and craftsmen…
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly track & field youth program…
a reading room nestled in the cozy nook of a greenhouse stocked with books & activities curated around themes in therapeutic horticulture.
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We grow our gardens! Food is medicine!
