Join an educator for a leisurely birdwatching walk at Hempstead Lake State Park!Join an educator for a morning of bird watching at Hempstead Lake State Park!Are you curious about what birds you can find in Nassau County during the Autumn season? Come on out to the park for a relaxed morning of bird watching down…
Equinox Celebration: Forest Bathing & Sound HealingCelebrate the fall equinox during this special event co-hosted by certified forest therapist, Cindy Olsen.Enjoy a mindful stroll in the woods and connect with nature through sensory exploration inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, “forest bathing”.This journey will lead you to the Glacial Erratic for a restorative sound…
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
The Sleepy Hollow Street Fair returns with 145+ arts and crafts vendors, plenty of food and beverage options, a wealth of participating local eateries and shops, and entertainment for the whole family. For more information, visit: https://sleepyhollowtarrytownchamber.com/sleepy-hollow-street-fair/
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
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Take a guided tour of this once top-secret missile site and meet veterans who worked on the Cold War-era Nike Air Defense System.Guided tour of the Nike Integrated Fire Control (IFC) Area will allow you to see the inner workings where nuclear armed Nike Hercules missiles were controlled and guided during the Cold War defense…
Join us for a fun afternoon ! We'll make our own seasoning blends 1-2 with herbs from the garden, and then learn how to pickle 2-3pm.Join us for an afternoon ofcrafting and pickling. We will make friendship bracelets before being led by chef Keesha in how to pickle.
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!
