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 numbers are in decline, and what we can do to help them. The hike will be about 2 miles with frequent stops for discussion. Please…
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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 with a parent/guardian). Read or be read to, you choose! A small prize will be awarded at the end of each session. The Book Buddies…
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 make and bring a tasty treat to share! Sit and chat with us while we sample each dish and talk about our recipes. You might…
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 artistic ability required. Registration begins July 27.
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– Werewolf âť– Uno âť– Candyland âť– and More! All ages welcome. No registration required. Bring a friend, make a friend, play old favorites or learn…
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 (JBWR) Short Film Club is an effort to build a sense of community, to share a moment with visitors in the park, and to watch,…
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 short stories from the “I Survived True Stories” series (books provided) together each week. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! At the end…
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 evening breeze, and dance to the sounds of summer. 2023 Summer Music Brochure
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 an early evening stroll along the sandy beaches, forests, and marshes of Sunken Meadow State Park!$4 cash per adult upon arrival. Reservations are required for…
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 ages!Siblings are welcome, too!Come join us at our garden plot for stories and fun!Please sign up for one "ticket" as a family and list kids'…
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 who provide a variety of fruit, organic produce, meats, fish, dairy products, baked goods, and handcrafted products.
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 is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques…
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!
