Learn how to use binoculars to spot amazing birds that live around the salt marsh with an expert from NYC Bird Alliance. Families welcome.

Marine Park Alliance tends to locations across the park by painting over graffiti, removing invasive plant species, planting native species, picking up litter, and more. Help keep the park green; wear comfortable clothes; and we’ll provide gloves and tools! Pre-registration is required.

Join Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy and MPA for Park Pals. We’ll explore the fascinating world of pollinators and coastal habitats with hands-on science activities, sensory play, a storytime read-aloud, and a nature walk. Registration opens 2 weeks before the event (jbrpc.org/events). Best for children ages 0-6.

Puppeteer Emmanuel Elpenord performs The Choose-Your-Own Adventures of Turtle Boy, in which shy yet rowdy Turtle Boy leads the audience through an action movie of their own making. Meet at the turtle sculpture in Lenape Playground (aka Snake Park) inside Marine Park, near E. 37 St. & Ave U.

From batting to bowling, learn the basics of one of the world’s most popular sports with Brooklyn Cricket League. 

Learn how to use binoculars to spot amazing birds that live around the salt marsh with an expert from NYC Bird Alliance. Families welcome. Please be prepared for walking in the dusk/dark.

Certified Forest Bathing Instructor Tasha LaDonna leads participants through an intentional, nature-based healing practice rooted in mindfulness, breathwork, and sensory connection. Register here.

Marine Park Alliance tends to locations across the park by painting over graffiti, removing invasive plant species, planting native species, picking up litter, and more. Help keep the park green; wear comfortable clothes; and we’ll provide gloves and tools! Pre-registration is required (here).

See live birds of prey up close at the Salt Marsh Nature Center with NYC Bird Alliance, American Littoral Society, and the Marine Park Alliance Forever Wild Committee. Bird Educator Bobby Horvath will dazzle with live eagles, owls, hawks, and more. This event will also feature an interactive art station and butterfly walk with Ms. […]

Learn how to use binoculars to spot amazing birds that live around the salt marsh with an expert from NYC Bird Alliance. Families welcome.