URBAN PARK RANGERS CALENDAR OF EVENTS May/June 2006

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1 URBAN PARK RANGERS CALENDAR OF EVENTS May/June 2006 MAY ONGOING SI Focus on Nature / Blue Heron Nature Center Join us as we enjoy Irma S. Bohrques-Geisler s inspirational oil paintings depicting nature s own creatures. SATURDAY, MAY 6 BX Birding / Van Cortlandt Park 9 a.m. / Van Cortlandt Nature Center BK Wildflower Walk / Marine Park 1 p.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center Most people don t think about Brooklyn when thinking about the American Revolution, but they should. Find out why. BK Astronomy / Marine Park 8 p.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center Take a look at the night sky with the Rangers. Bring scopes if you have them. M Weekend Naturalist / Central Park 12 p.m. 2 p.m. / 59 St. Pond, Gapstow Bridge Visit the Rangers and learn about their work with urban wildlife in the park. M Highbridge Water Tower Tour / Highbridge Park 11 a.m. 1 p.m. / Meet at 173rd St. and Amsterdam Ave. Q Birding / Alley Pond Park 8 a.m / UPR Adventure Center Q Bike the Kissena Corridor / Flushing Meadows Corona Park 10 a.m. / Meet at the Unisphere Bring your own bicycle, a helmet, and some water. Q History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten 2 p.m. / Meet at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 St. Join the Rangers for a guided tour of historic Fort Totten. Explore the nineteenth century fortress that helped protect New York City s harbor from possible naval attack and learn about the history of Willet s Point. SI Carousel Opening / Willowbrook Park 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. / Willowbrook Park off Eton Ave. Take a spin on the carousel, then enjoy the petting zoo, Puppets in the Park, and fishing with the Urban Park Rangers. For more information, visit Rain date 5/7. SUNDAY, MAY 7 BX Spring Flowers Walk / Pelham Bay Park 11 a.m. / Pelham Bay Ranger Station BK Woodturning Demo / Marine Park 12 p.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center Spend the afternoon with volunteer Bob Kaplan as he demonstrates the art of woodturning. BK Lenape / Ft. Greene Park 1 p.m. / Visitors Center Learn the ways of Brooklyn s first residents. BK Mother s Day Crafts / Marine Park 2 p.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center M Weekend Naturalist / Central Park 12 p.m. 2 p.m. / 59 St. Pond, Gapstow Bridge Visit the Rangers and learn about their work with urban wildlife in the park. M Mother s Day Crafts / Inwood Hill Park 11 a.m. / Inwood Hill Nature Center Q Living Logs / Forest Park 11 a.m. / Forest Park Visitors Center Check out what hides beneath the trees; look under logs to find the smaller creatures of the forest. Q History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten 1 p.m. / Meet at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212St. SI Gardening with New York City Natives / Blue Heron Park 1 p.m. / Blue Heron Nature Center Marielle Anzelone, botanist with Parks & Recreation s Natural Resources Group, reviews techniques. Walk follows. 1

2 MONDAY, MAY 8 BK Monday Night Lecture Series / Marine Park 7 p.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center Brooklyn Celebrates Baseball. Guests include representatives from the Mets and Cyclones. SATURDAY, MAY 13 BX Hike the John Muir Trail / Van Cortlandt Park 11 a.m. / Mosholu Ave. and Broadway BK Digital Derivations Art Show / Marine Park 11 a.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center Artist Jessica Schulman is back to display her digital photo creations. Reception from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. BK Astronomy / Ft. Greene Park 8 p.m. / Visitors Center Learn the stories of the sky. Bring a telescope if you have one. M Permaculture Lecture / Inwood Hill Park 1 p.m. / Inwood Hill Nature Center Join special guest lecturer Claudia Joseph and find out about permaculture s role in revolutionizing sustainability. M Turtle Talk / Central Park 1 p.m. / Belvedere Castle Hike around Turtle Pond, and take an opportunity to meet the reptilian Princess of Belvedere Castle. Q Birding / Forest Park 8 a.m. / Forest Park Visitors Center Q Exotics in Bloom / Kissena Park 12 p.m. / Meet at Rose and Oak Aves. Experience the beauty of a historic outdoor nursery reclaimed by the wild. Q History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten 2 p.m. / Meet at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 St. Q Astronomy / Fort Totten 8 p.m. / Meet at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 Street and Cross Island Pkwy. Join the Rangers and gaze at the heavens through our high-powered telescope, weather permitting. Call on day of program to confirm. All ages welcome. SI Hike to Willowbrook / High Rock Park 10 a.m. / High Rock Ranger Station Six-mile round trip. Moderately paced; dress appropriately and bring water and snacks. SUNDAY, MAY 14 BX Birds of the Landfill / Pelham Bay Park 9 a.m. / Pelham Bay Ranger Station Kestrels, peregrine falcons, and harriers can be seen hunting above this unusual birding site. BK Digital Derivations Art Show / Marine Park 11 a.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center Artist Jessica Schulman is back to display her digital photo creations. BK Poetry Walk / Marine Park 11 a.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center BK Nature s Mothers / Ft. Greene Park 11 a.m. / Visitors Center Join us on this walk to see nature s newest mothers. BK Children s Hour / Marine Park 1 p.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center Join the Rangers during this special hour for children. Today s topic is Native Americans. BK Mother s Day Crafts / Ft. Greene Park 1 p.m. / Visitors Center M Tail the Red-Tails / Inwood Hill Park 11 a.m. / Inwood Hill Nature Center Join the Rangers as we search for our resident Red-tailed hawks. M Nurture or Nature? / Central Park 1 p.m. / Belvedere Castle Learn how mothers in the animal kingdom raise their babies. Q Mother s Day / Alley Pond Park 12 p.m. / UPR Adventure Center Learn how animals raise their young. 2

3 Q History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten 1 p.m. / Meet at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212nd St. SI Mother s Day Tea Party and Walk / Greenbelt 1 p.m. / Greenbelt Nature Center Enjoy a spot of tea (or cup of milk) as we discuss how animal moms tend to their young. All ages. SATURDAY, MAY 20 BX Hike Riverdale / Riverdale Park 11 a.m. / 232 St. and Henry Hudson Pkwy. service road, southbound The Hudson River and the majestic Palisades will be our background on a hike through this littleknown park. BK Birding / Ft. Greene Park 11 a.m. / Visitors Center BK Saturday Night Live / Marine Park 8 p.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center Old Resorts of Brooklyn Slide Show. Welcome back Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger as he takes you back 70 to 100 years. Travel to the old resort days of Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach, Sheepshead Bay, and Coney Island. M Dog Show / Inwood Hill Park 1 p.m. / Inwood Hill Dog Run Join Inwood s finest canines for a display of doggie delights. Register your pooch in the contest at (212) All pooches welcome. Prizes for the most competent and cutest canines. M Views from the Bridge / City Hall Park 1 p.m. / Meet at Broadway and Park Row We ll leave the hustle and bustle of lower Manhattan for panoramic views from the Brooklyn Bridge. Q Birding / Rockaway Beach 8 a.m. / Meet at Beach 52 St. Q Health Hike / Alley Pond Park 12 p.m. / UPR Adventure Center Moderately paced. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Q History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten 2 p.m. / Meet at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 St. SI Hike to Heyerdahl Hill / Greenbelt 10 a.m. / Greenbelt Nature Center High up in the woods, there once was an estate, complete with a vineyard, English garden, and greenhouses. Come see the remains of this once thriving manor. SUNDAY, MAY 21 BX Medicinal Plants Walk / Pelham Bay Park 1 p.m. / Pelham Bay Ranger Station BK Explore the Marsh / Marine Park 11 a.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center BK A Tree Grows in Brooklyn / Ft. Greene Park 11 a.m. / Visitors Center Why are trees so important to us? Join the Rangers to find out. BK History Club: Lenape / Marine Park 1 p.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center Round-table discussion about the Lenape. BK Nuts About Squirrels / Ft. Greene Park 1 p.m. / Visitors Center Squirrels play an important role in our ecosystem. Watch them at work. M Little Red Lighthouse / Ft. Washington Park 1p.m. - 3p.m. / Meet at the lighthouse Come see the most famous lighthouse in the world. M Botany for Beginners / Central Park 11 a.m. / Belvedere Castle Join us for a course in botany basics. Plant a seed and take it home. Q Giant Hike / Alley Pond Park 1 p.m. / UPR Adventure Center Hike the White Trail to the giant tulip tree, the tallest tree in NYC. 3

4 Q History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten 1 p.m. / Meet at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 St. SI Horseshoe Crab Hunt / Conference House Park 5 p.m. / Meet at the flagpole at the end of Hylan Blvd. For millions of years, horseshoe crabs have gathered on the beaches to mate and lay eggs. SATURDAY, MAY 27 BX Rainbow Colors / Van Cortlandt Park 1 p.m. / Van Cortlandt Nature Center Purple, blue, yellow, and pink are some of the colors we ll see as we look for spring flowers. BK Life in the Leaf Litter / Ft. Greene Park 11 a.m. / Visitors Center It may look like a bunch of dead leaves to the untrained eye, but soon you will see that myriad critters very survival depends on them. BK Butterfly Garden / Marine Park 1 p.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center Take a look at the plants that are ideal for the butterfly garden. BK Prehistoric Romance / Plumb Beach 7 p.m. / Meet at the Plumb Beach parking area off Belt Pkwy. (between exits 9 and 11) Meet one of the oldest species on the planet and learn about its role in the ecosystem. M Canoeing / Inwood Hill Park Time: TBA / Inwood Hill Nature Center Launch a canoe with the Urban Park Rangers from our new dock! Don t forget to wear sunscreen and bring bottled water. Be prepared to get a little wet. To register, call 311 on Sunday, May 13 and ask for the Urban Park Rangers. M Three Square Deals / Union, Washington, and Tompkins Square Parks 11 a.m. / Meet at 14 St. and Park Ave. South Join the Rangers as we explore the history of these three famous New York City parks. Q Birding / Forest Park 8 a.m. / Forest Park Visitors Center Q Woodland Walk / Forest Park 11 a.m. / Forest Park Visitors Center Q Bike Ride / Fort Totten 10 a.m. / Meet at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 St. and Cross Island Pkwy. We ll cycle down the Greenways and bike lanes from Fort Totten Park to Alley Pond s UPR Adventure Center on a 9.4-mile round trip. Bring snacks and water. Q History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten 2 p.m. / Meet at the entrance to the fort, north of the intersection of 212 St. SI Insect Insanity / High Rock Park 1 p.m. / High Rock Ranger Station See what creepy crawlies make the park their home. SUNDAY, MAY 28 BX Hike the Siwanoy Trail / Pelham Bay Park 11 a.m. / Bartow-Pell Mansion, 895 Shore Rd. BK Open Canoeing / Marine Park 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. / Meet at Ave. U and Burnett St. Join the Rangers for a morning on Gerritsen Creek. No reservations required. BK Scavenger Hunt / Ft. Greene Park 11 a.m. / Visitors Center BK Explore the Park / Ft. Greene Park 1 p.m. / Visitors Center Join the Rangers and take a look at the natural side of Ft. Greene Park. M Spring Survival Skills / Inwood Hill Park 2 p.m. / Inwood Hill Nature Center Learn essential survival skills with the Rangers. M Walk on Water / Central Park 1 p.m. / Meet at W. 100 St. and Central Park West Join the Urban Park Rangers as we follow the mysterious path of water through the park. 4

5 Q Canoeing / Baisley Pond Park 1 p.m. / Meet at Baisley Blvd. and the 155 St. parking lot Kids must be at least five years old and able to fit into our child-sized lifejackets. First come, first served. Q History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten 1 p.m. / Meet at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 St. Q Main Magazine Tour / Fort Totten 3 p.m. / Meet at the entrance to the fort, north of the intersection of 212 St. Join us as we explore the main magazine (supply chamber) inside Fort Totten s gates. Space is limited. Reservations are required. Call (718) on May 21. SI Moses Mountain Sunset Walk / High Rock Park 7 p.m. / High Rock Ranger Station Bring a flashlight and water, and wear comfortable shoes. MONDAY, MAY 29 BK Tribute to Ft. Greene / Ft. Greene Park 11 a.m. / Visitors Center Pay your respects to those buried in the hill as the Rangers guide you through the rich history of the park. JUNE ONGOING SI Focus on Nature / Blue Heron Nature Center Rose D elia is a talented artist who specializes in creating landscapes. SATURDAY, JUNE 3 BX Birding / Van Cortlandt Park 9 a.m. / Van Cortlandt Nature Center BX Explore Hunter Island / Pelham Bay Park 2 p.m. / Orchard Beach Nature Center It s the main island upon which the beach was built, but you already knew that. Or did you? BK Rockin the Ravine / Prospect Park 10 a.m. / Audubon Center Come explore the newly restored Ravine in Prospect Park in honor of National Trails Day. BK National Trails Day / Prospect Park 1 p.m. / Audubon Center Join the Rangers as we explore the new trails of Prospect Park. M It s My Pet s Park Day! / Time and Location TBA Join Animal Care and Control of New York, the Mayor s Alliance for NYC s Animals, the ASPCA, and NYC Parks & Recreation for dog-friendly activities. Visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311 for more information. M Birding in the Ramble / Central Park 11 a.m. / Belvedere Castle M Tour the Little Red Lighthouse / Ft. Washington Park 11 a.m. 1 p.m. / Meet at the lighthouse M Conservatory Garden Tour / Central Park 1 p.m. / Meet at the entrance to the garden at 104 St. and Fifth Ave. Q Birding / Forest Park 8 a.m. / Forest Park Visitors Center Q National Trails Day / Alley Pond Park 9:30 a.m. 1 p.m. / Meet at baseball field #6 near the UPR Adventure Center Join fellow members of the community to help make your park a more enjoyable place to hike. Comfortable clothes are a must. SI National Trails Day / Greenbelt 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. / Greenbelt Nature Center Help restore the Greenbelt s trails. Lunch is on us! For more information or to register as a volunteer, click on 5

6 SUNDAY, JUNE 4 BX Hike the John Kieran Trail / Van Cortlandt Park 10 a.m. / Van Cortlandt Nature Center BX Horseshoe Crabs / Pelham Bay Park 2 p. m. / Orchard Beach Nature Center One of Earth s most ancient species, the amiable, and amazingly durable, horseshoe crab. BK Salt Marsh Cleanup / Marine Park 10 a.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center BK Fort Greene Walk / Ft. Greene Park 11 a.m. / Visitors Center BK Botany 101 / Prospect Park 1 p.m. / Audubon Center Discover the plants of Prospect Park and the role they play in the ecosystem. BK Ft. Greene Trivia Contest / Ft. Greene Park 1 p.m. / Visitors Center M Ecology Hike in the Ramble / Central Park 1 p.m. / Belvedere Castle M Where the Streets have Old Names / Inwood Hill Park 1 p.m. / Inwood Hill Nature Center Hit the streets with the Rangers and learn where the streets got their names. M Riverside Ramble / Riverside Park 2 p.m. / Meet at the 79 St. Boat Basin Join the Rangers as we explore Riverside Park, and enjoy views of the Hudson River. Q History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten 1 p.m. / Meet at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 St. Q Pond Ecology Hike / Forest Park 1 p.m. / Forest Park Visitors Center SI Hike the Red Trail / Greenbelt 11 a.m. / Greenbelt Nature Center Nearly four miles, round-trip. Wear hiking shoes; bring water. SATURDAY, JUNE 10 BX Trees of New York Walk I / Van Cortlandt Park 11 a.m. / Van Cortlandt Nature Center BX Seining / Pelham Bay Park 2 p.m. / Orchard Beach Nature Center Help the Rangers catch critters for the nature center s tanks, and see what comes up! BK Birding / Marine Park 7 p.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center BK Open Canoeing / Marine Park 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. / Meet at Ave. U and Burnett St. Join the Rangers for a day on Gerritsen Creek. No reservations required. BK Living Log / Prospect Park 1 p.m. / Audubon Center It s easy to step over a downed tree. Join the Rangers to find out what you ll miss if you do. BK Astronomy / Ft. Greene Park 8 p.m. / Visitors Center Learn the stories of the sky. Bring a telescope if you have one. M Art in the Park / Inwood Hill Park 10 a.m. 4 p.m. / Inwood Hill Nature Center Uptown art show featuring our community photo project. Refreshments. M Birding in the Ramble / Central Park 11 a.m. / Belvedere Castle M Carousel Horses / Central Park 12 p.m. / Meet at the Carousel (65 St., mid-park) Take a spin on the Carousel and learn about the role horses have played in the history of Central Park. Q Birdwatching / Fort Totten 10 a.m. / Meet at the entrance to the fort, north of the intersection of 212 St. Q Insect Insanity / Kissena Park 11 a.m. / Meet at Rose and Oak Aves. Investigate the squiggle and wiggle world beneath rotting logs and leaf litter. Q Birding / Alley Pond Park 1 p.m. / UPR Adventure Center Q History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten 2 p.m. / Meet at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 St. 6

7 SI Flying WILD / High Rock Park 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. / High Rock Ranger Station Come take a hike with the educators from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the Rangers. Plus we ll make our own birds to fly outside. Contact (NYSDEC) for more information. SUNDAY, JUNE 11 BX Predators and Prey / Van Cortlandt Park 11 a.m. / Van Cortlandt Nature Center Eat-or-be-eaten is a way of life come find out why. BX The Water s Edge / Pelham Bay Park 2 p.m. / Orchard Beach Nature Center Pelham s tide pools are legendary. Look for some of the creatures that live along the rocky shoreline. BK Beach Ecology / Marine Park 11 a.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center Explore Gerritsen Beach with seining nets. Which denizens of the deep are lurking about? BK Scavenger Hunt / Prospect Park 11 a.m. / Audubon Center BK Birding / Ft. Greene Park 11 a.m. / Visitors Center BK History Club: Early Settlers / Marine Park 1 p.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Round-table discussion about Brooklyn s first settlers. BK Nuts about Squirrels / Prospect Park 1 p.m. / Audubon Center Squirrels are important to our ecosystem. Learn to appreciate their little quirks. BK Nature Photography 101 / Ft. Greene Park 1 p.m. / Visitors Center Pay attention to the little things. Bring your own camera. M Turtle Talk / Central Park 1 p.m. / Belvedere Castle Join the Rangers for a hike around Turtle Pond, and take an opportunity to meet the reptilian Princess of Belvedere Castle. M Riverside Ramble / Riverside Park 2 p.m. / Meet at the 79 St. Boat Basin Join the Rangers as we explore Riverside Park and enjoy views of the Hudson River. Q History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten 1 p.m. / Meet at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 St. Q Toxic Exotics / Forest Park 1 p.m. / Forest Park Visitors Center Come learn about how invasive species have changed the local ecology. SI Health and Wellness Fair / Greenbelt 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Greenbelt Nature Center Various health professionals will be on hand to show you how to take care of your body. SI Hiking Club / High Rock Park 10 a.m. / High Rock Ranger Station Join the Rangers in exploring a different trail every Sunday. Moderately paced, bring water. SI Historic House Tour / Conference House Park 11 a.m. / Meet at the flagpole at the end of Hylan Blvd. Experience the past three centuries as we explore the various houses of Conference House Park. SATURDAY, JUNE 17 BX Wildflower Walk / Van Cortlandt Park 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / Van Cortlandt Nature Center BX Trees of New York Walk II / Pelham Bay Park 2 p.m. / Orchard Beach Nature Center BX Adventures NYC: Pelham Trek / Pelham Bay Park 10 a.m. / Orchard Beach Nature Center Join us on this adventure, as we explore the rugged terrain of Hunter Island, where the forest meets the Sound! BX Fishing / Crotona Park 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. / Crotona Park Nature Center Join the Rangers and see what lives in the lake! Equipment provided. BK Amazing Monuments / Prospect Park 11 a.m. / Audubon Center Take a guided tour through Concert Grove and meet the monuments. 7

8 BK Adventures NYC: White Island Expedition / Marine Park 11 a.m. / Avenue U and Burnett Street Canoe down Gerritsen Creek to White Island for a day of bird/nature watching. Bring lunch and water. No children under 8. To register, call 311 on June 5, and ask for the Urban Park Rangers. BK Father s Day Crafts / Prospect Park 1 p.m. / Audubon Center M Birding in the Ramble / Central Park 11 a.m. / Belvedere Castle M Heart of the Park / Central Park 11 a.m. / Meet at the Loeb Boathouse (75 St. and East Drive) Explore the beauty of the Ramble, Bethesda Terrace, and Bow Bridge. Q Birding / Forest Park 8 a.m. / Forest Park Visitors Center Q Birding / Kissena Park 8 a.m. / Meet at Rose and Oak Aves. Q Bike the Kissena Corridor / Flushing Meadows Corona Park 10 a.m. / Meet at the Unisphere Bring your own bicycle, a helmet, and some water. Q History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten 2 p.m. / Meet at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 St. SI Adventures NYC: Hike to Moses Mountain / Greenbelt 11 a.m. / Greenbelt Nature Center Three-mile round trip hike including a steep climb up 240 feet for a 360-degree panoramic view. Comfortable shoes; bring water. SI Fun and Games / High Rock Park 10 a.m. / High Rock Ranger Station Learn about the environment through kid-friendly activities. SI Nature Walk / Conference House Park 1 p.m. / Meet at the flagpole at the end of Hylan Blvd. SUNDAY, JUNE 18 BX Life in the Lake / Van Cortlandt Park 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / Van Cortlandt Nature Center Ever wonder what lives below the surface of a lake? BX Canoeing the Lagoon / Pelham Bay Park 2 p.m. / Orchard Beach Canoe and Kayak Launch Green cordgrass, blue skies, and great egrets await you. To register, call 311 on June 5 and ask for the Urban Park Rangers. No children under 8 years old allowed. BX Wildlife Walk / Crotona Park 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / Crotona Park Nature Center BK Orienteering / Marine Park 11 a.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center Don t know your azimuth from your elbow? Let the Rangers teach you compass basics. BK Maps and More / Prospect Park 11 a.m. / Audubon Center Learn compass and map basics from the Rangers. BK Lenape / Ft. Greene Park 11 a.m. / Visitors Center Learn the ways of Brooklyn s earliest settlers. BK Prospect Park Hike / Prospect Park 1 p.m. / Audubon Center BK Father s Day Crafts / Ft. Greene Park 1 p.m. / Visitors Center BK Father s Day Crafts / Marine Park 1 p.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center M Central Park Fort History / Central Park 1 p.m. / Meet at the entrance to the garden at 104th St. and Fifth Ave. Take a fort-ifying walk back in time as we explore the history of Central Park s north end. M Go Fly A Kite! / Inwood Hill Park 1 p.m. / Inwood Hill Nature Center Make kites with the Rangers. All materials supplied. M Riverside Ramble / Riverside Park 2 p.m. / Meet at the 79 St. Boat Basin Join the Rangers as we explore Riverside Park and enjoy views of the Hudson River. Q Father s Day Fishing / Oakland Lake 10 a.m. / Meet at Cloverdale Blvd. and 46 Ave. Equipment provided. 8

9 Q History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten 1 p.m. / Meet at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 St. Q Shakespeare s Much Ado About Nothing / Fort Totten 7 p.m. / Meet at the Fort Parade Ground (near gazebo) Come to Fort Totten Park for a night of culture and entertainment. SI Canoeing / Willowbrook Park 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. / Willowbrook Park off Eton Ave. Life jackets for kids under 50 lbs. not available, but you may bring your own Coast Guardapproved jacket. First come, first served. SI Hiking Club / High Rock Park 10 a.m. / High Rock Ranger Station Join the Rangers in exploring a different trail every Sunday this summer. Moderately paced, bring water. SI Historic House Tour / Conference House Park 11 a.m. / Meet at the flagpole at the end of Hylan Blvd. Experience the past three centuries as we explore the various houses of Conference House Park. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 SI Connecting Libraries & Schools / Blue Heron Park 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. / Blue Heron Nature Center Join Sandraa Trachte & Chad Quartuccio for an hour of storytelling. Pre-K 2. SATURDAY, JUNE 24 BX Canoeing the Lake / Van Cortlandt Park 1 p.m. / Van Cortlandt Nature Center No children under 8. To register, call 311 on June 12, and ask for the Urban Park Rangers. BX Nature Center Critters / Pelham Bay Park 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / Orchard Beach Nature Center Join us for a closer look at the creatures in the tanks! BX Fishing / Crotona Park 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. / Crotona Park Nature Center Equipment provided. BK Open Canoeing / Prospect Park 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. / Audubon Center Spend some time exploring the park from the water. No reservations required. BK Insects / Marine Park 1 p.m. / Salt Marsh Nature Center Meet your six-legged friends that live in the park. M Birding in the Ramble / Central Park 11 a.m. / Belvedere Castle M History of Morningside Park / Morningside Park 11 a.m. / Meet at the pond, inside the park at 113 St. and Manhattan Ave. Huge bedrock outcrops, beautiful trees, and Jacob Wrey Mould design create a pastoral landscape. M Snakes and Snails and Salamander Tails / Inwood Hill Park 1 p.m. / Inwood Hill Nature Center Get up close and personal with our nature center animals and explore the park in search of their wild relatives. M Ferry Tales / Battery Park 1:30 p.m. / Meet at the Ferry Terminal Travel across New York Harbor as we discuss its history, ecology, and the history behind the S.I. Ferry. Q Wildflower Walk / Forest Park 1 p.m. / Forest Park Visitors Center Q History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten 2 p.m. / Meet at entrance to fort, north of intersection of 212 St. SI Fun and Games / High Rock Park 10 a.m. / High Rock Ranger Station Learn about the environment through kid-friendly activities. 9

10 SI Nature Walk / Conference House Park 1 p.m. / Meet at the flagpole at the end of Hylan Blvd. SUNDAY, JUNE 25 BX Trees of New York Walk III / Van Cortlandt Park 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / Van Cortlandt Nature Center BX Hike the Seashore / Pelham Bay Park 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / Orchard Beach Nature Center BX Canoeing Indian Lake / Crotona Park 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. / Crotona Park Nature Center Take a turn around the lake with us! BK Open Canoeing / Marine Park 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. / Meet at Ave. U and Burnett St. Spend some time on Gerritsen Creek. No reservations required. BK Pond Walk / Prospect Park 11 a.m. / Audubon Center BK A Tree Grows in Brooklyn / Ft. Greene Park 11 a.m. / Visitors Center Why are trees so important to us? Join the Rangers to find out why. BK Vale of Cashmere Walk / Prospect Park 1 p.m. / Audubon Center BK Insects / Ft. Greene Park 1 p.m. / Visitors Center Insects are the most numerous, but least understood, members of the animal world. M Inwood Under Water / Inwood Hill Park 11 a.m. / Inwood Hill Nature Center Join the Rangers as we explore the tidal inlet in Inwood Hill Park. M Orienteering / Central Park 11 a.m. / Belvedere Castle We ll use compasses and teach you how to read nature s directional cues. M Jam Session / Inwood Hill Park 2 p.m. / Meet at the Peninsula, near the nature center Bring your acoustic instrument and show off your chops while meeting other musicians. Refreshments and chairs provided. M Riverside Ramble / Riverside Park 2 p.m. / Meet at the 79 St. Boat Basin Join the Rangers as we explore Riverside Park and enjoy views of the Hudson River. Q Birding / Kissena Park 8 a.m. / Meet at Rose and Oak Aves. Q Seashore Ecology Walk / Rockaway Beach 10 a.m. / Meet at Beach 52 St. on the Boardwalk Q History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten 1 p.m. / Meet at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 St. SI Hiking Club / High Rock Park 10 a.m. / High Rock Ranger Station Join the Rangers in exploring a different trail every Sunday this summer. Moderately paced, bring water. SI Historic House Tour / Conference House Park 11 a.m. / Meet at the flagpole at the end of Hylan Blvd. Experience the past three centuries as we explore the various houses of Conference House Park. 10