Gateway National Recreation Area presents Artist in Residence, Heather Heckel.Meet Artist-in-Residence Heather Heckel in the Fort Hancock Museum. Experience the solo exhibition “10 Summers and 250 Years: Advocating for Our Public Lands through 30 Artists Residences.” Artist Talk begins at 2:30 PM.🎟️ Admission: Free!📍 Location: Fort Hancock Museum - Building #28🅿️ Parking: Park Headquarters parking…
This movement-based storytime (this week with Ms. Ashley!) is designed for our wigglers ages 18 months to 3 years!Moving Up Storytime! 📚This is an active, movement-based storytime for our movers and wigglers ages 18 months to 3 yearsThis week, Ms. Ashley will be subbing for Ms. Laura. Join us in the library meeting room for…
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to experience the many wonders of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Hike woodland trails and gardens. Engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and inspire a love of the outdoors. Stories, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening our…
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
This storytime is for kids ages 2 and up who can sit for one or two short books. There will still be lots of opportunities to move around!Storytime for Kids Ages 2+! 📚Ms. Ashley will be subbing for Ms. Laura this week. In this storytime, we will sit down and read one or two SHORT…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
Participants will plant and set up low tunnels for over winterizing.In step with the growing season, beginner gardeners are invited to gain hands-on learning experiences at the learning garden and greenhouse. In the beggining of Fall, we’ll cover fundamental principles and practices of growing plants for specific urban green spaces, preparing soil, designing a garden…
Foster your creativity by journaling in a serene natural landscape with writing instructor Nicole Butterfield!
Soul Line Dancing - a fun, physical, and social activity with J-Boogie from Step 4 Step Soul Line Dancers.
This ranger-led night pollinator walk will explore the park’s unique ecosystem after dark.Join a ranger for an evening walk and discover the fascinating world of nighttime pollinators. Explore the park's unique ecosystem after dark and learn every species play an important role in nature.🥾 Distance: Walking 1 mile🎟️ Admission: Free!🅿️ Parking: Fisherman's Beach
Join us for Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Watch your kids as they embark on an exciting adventure with our Storytime expert. We will introduce your little one to some of your childhood favorites, as well as read some you may have never heard before!
Join us two days a week from 10 am – 12pm for fun art-making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Ms. Lisa is excited to create some…
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
This is a sit-down storytime and craft with Ms. Ashley for our older preschoolers as well as kids who can sit and listen to longer stories.Storytime and Craft for Kids Ages 3+! 📚This is a sit-down storytime with Ms. Ashley for our older preschoolers as well as kids who can sit and listen to at…
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Forest Bathing, also known as Nature and Forest Therapy, is a slow meditative walk in nature that takes a holistic view of the physiological, mental, emotional, and psycho-spiritual benefits to be derived from an embodied contact with nature
A restorative yoga practice overlooking the Hudson.
