National Park Service

U. S. Department of the Interior

Gateway Visitor Programs and Events Summer 2018

Jamaica Bay, New York

Osprey Nest , Jamaica Bay, by Michah Bochert, 2014

At Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, come to the Ryan Visitor Center to see the exhibit on aviation, shop at the retail gift store and purchase permits. Tours of Hangar B to see the historic aircraft are listed below. Hike the trails here at the North 40 and kayak from the Seaplane Ramp. Do you like to garden? Numerous programs on gardening and home preserv-ing classes are offered. Jacob Riis Park in Queens has a beautiful beach where you can swim and sunbathe, purchase snacks and meals at Riis Park Beach Bazaar, and you can get there via bus or ferry thanks to the MTA. Summer campfires are Fridays at 7 PM at Bay 9 during July and August. Visit Fort Tilden, Queens, where serene walks on the trails make you forget that you are in NYC. At Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge: Join us on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 2, at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

for a hike on the loop trail and help with trail maintenance, check out the new ADA trail platform or West Pond loop trail. On the water if you have never kayaked, or sailed and you want to try, see our numerous offerings for water recreation for beginners, no reservations required, just walk up and paddle. And don’t miss the 13th Annual Shorebird Festival on Saturday, August 25, see listing below. Join us for these special events: Exhibit Opening: Drowning in Plastic, Why Recycling is not Enough by Zoe Del Toro Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Saturday, June 15, 2-4 PM Zoe Del Toro, a photography student at Kings-borough Community College is combining her keen observation skills along with her deep appreciation for nature by showing the devas-tating impact trash has on our environment. Join us for the opening reception.

Jamaica Bay Festival Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and Rocka-way Park, Saturday, July 14, 10AM – 5PM. Join guides from Gateway NRA, American Littoral Society, NYC Audubon, and Jamai-ca Bay/Rockaway Parks Conservancy for tours and programs celebrating the wildlife and diversity of Jamaica Bay. For more information call (718) 474-0896; e-mail: don@littoralsociety.org Mailing List? If you are not on our mailing list and would like to receive notices of spe-cial events and the publication of this Pro-gram Guide, send a message to Charles_Markis@nps.gov with ‘mail list’ in the subject line. Look for the ♥ … these programs include moderate exercise and the mileage covered. Enjoy your park as you get some moderate exercise.

Visitor Center Hours Ryan Center 9AM—5PM – 7 days Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 9AM—5PM – 7 days Recurring Programs Birding by the Bay Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Saturdays, beginning May 19 10AM – 11:30AM Join a ranger on our famous weekly bird walk! All levels of experience welcome. Osprey Watch Guided Walk Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Sundays, beginning May 20 10AM – 11:30AM Learn all about the amazing osprey on this guided walk of the West Pond Trail. We’ll talk about their incredible migration and the inspiring story of how conservation efforts were able to bring this species back from the brink. ♥ 1.7 miles. Diamondback Terrapin Walk Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge June 7, 8, 9, 21, 22, and 23 3 PM – 4 PM Come along as we head out on the West Pond Trail in search of nesting Diamond-back Terrapins. We’ll talk about these amazing turtles, their annual journey to the shores of the Wildlife Refuge, and our ef-forts to help their offspring make it safely back to the water. Beach Campfire and Trivia Night Jacob Riis Park, Bay 9 Fridays, June 29 - August 31 7PM – 9PM Join the National Park Service and Riis Park Beach Bazaar for our weekly campfire pro-gram. Alternates weekly between Campfire Songs and Stories and Trivia Nights. B.Y.O.S (Bring Your Own S’Mores). All are welcome! Call for more information: 718- 318-4340.

Guardian of the Gateway: A Walking Tour of Historic Ft. Tilden Fort Tilden (Meet in front of Building 1) Sundays throughout the summer 10AM – 11AM Join a park ranger for a walking tour of Ft. Tilden’s fortifications, and learn about the fort’s role in defending New York Harbor through two world wars and the Cold War. The Golden Age of Aviation – From the Tunnels to the Tower Floyd Bennett Field: Ryan Visitor Center Saturdays, beginning April 7 3:30PM – 4PM Tour the Ryan Visitor Center, which func-

tioned as the air terminal for Floyd Bennett Field, including the newly-restored traffic control tower, which provides panoramic views of Brooklyn, Queens, and Jamaica Bay. Tour of Historic Hangar B Floyd Bennett Field – Hangar B Ranger-led Tours on Sundays 2PM – 4PM Open House on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays 9AM – 3PM Join a park ranger for a tour of Hangar B, and the aircraft which are part of Floyd Ben-nett Field’s aviation history! Monthly Beach Clean-ups North Channel Bridge or Spring Creek Saturdays: June 2, June 30, and August 4 10AM – 12PM Join the National Park Service and Sadhana: Coalition of Progressive Hindus for our monthly beach clean-up at the North Chan-nel Bridge as part of an ongoing effort to improve the coastline habitat of Jamaica Bay. All are welcome to participate.

Canarsie Pier Walk-up and Paddle Canarsie Pier, Brooklyn Saturdays May 26 – August 25 and August 10 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Kayak tryouts for those who have never done it before. Open to the public, ages 6 and up with an adult. No reservation re-quired. Riis Landing Walk-up and Paddle Riis Landing, Queens Sundays May 27 – August 26 and July 4, August 17, August 24 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Kayak tryouts for those who have never done it before. Open to the public, ages 6 and up with an adult. No reservation re-quired. Kayak Skills Sessions Riis Landing, Queens May 25 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM and May 25, May 31, June 1, June 7, June 15, June 22, June 29 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Receive instruction and practice kayak strokes and skills each week. Children over 11 and adults are welcomed to participate in this program. No reservation required. Camp Gateway Ranger Adventure Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn Wiley Post Campfire Ring Saturdays June 19 – August 25 9:30 – 11:30 Join a Park Ranger for a nature walk, Inter-active games and exploration on this fun program for children from 6 to 12 years old. Programs vary. Campfire Safety Program Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn Wiley Post Group Campfire Ring Saturdays June 19 - August 25 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Learn best practices for enjoying a campfire safely. No reservation required, groups welcome. Individual Sailing Instruction Gateway Marina, Brooklyn Thursdays June 28 – August 23 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Each class consists of three consecutive sessions where participants learn the basic skills of sailing. Reservations are required; call 718-338-3799 for more information, and to make a reservation.

Boating Programs For all boating programs: Dress to get wet, wear shoes that will not fall off, and bring water, sunscreen and a snack. Kayaks, per-sonal floatation devices, paddles and in-struction will be provided. The shortest paddles are called “Beginner Paddles.” Slightly longer trips are simply called “paddles,” for those with a little bit more experience. “Excursions” are the longest trips intended for those who have paddled the listed distance before. “Walk-ups” and “Skills Sessions” are for first time paddlers, or those who wish to improve their skills and practice. There is something for everyone. All programs require a reservation unless it is indicated that there is “No reservation required.” Call 718-338-3799 for more in-formation, and to make a reservation. Seaplane Ramp Walk Up and Paddle Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn Seaplane Ramp Saturdays and Sundays May 26 – August 26 and June 29, July 4 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM and August 15 and August 16 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Kayak tryouts for those who have never done it before. Open to the public, ages 6 and up with an adult. No reservation re-quired.

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on this pleasant paddle across to Plumb Beach. Open to the public, ages 6 and up with an adult. Island Channel Paddle Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn Seaplane Ramp Wednesday, June 6 and Thursday, August 16 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Thursdays, June 28, July 12, and July 26, Wednesdays, August 8 and August 22 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Enjoy unique natural and cultural land-scapes on this intermediate paddle from Floyd Bennett Field's Seaplane Ramp. ♥ 3 miles.

Rockaway Cove Paddles Riis Landing, Queens Thursday, June 7 and Wednesday, August 22 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Friday, July 6 12:30-3:00 PM Wednesdays, July 25 and August 1s Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn Seaplane Ramp Wednesday, July 11 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Thursday, July 19 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Thursdays, August 23, August 30 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM First time paddlers follow along the shore-line salt marsh and historic airport tarmac and return a little “saltier” than at the start. Instruction provided. ♥ 1 mile. White Island Excursion Gateway Marina, Brooklyn Friday, June 15 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Paddle around this island within Gerritsen Creek and appreciate the wildlife that call it home. ♥ 3 miles.

Paerdegat Basin Paddle Canarsie Pier, Brooklyn Thursday, June 21 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Kayak Jamaica Bay's North shore to Paer-degat Creek from Canarsie Pier and return. NYC Urban Park Rangers join in to seine the bay and show us what’s under the wa-ter. ♥ 2 miles. Canarsie Pier Beginner Paddle Canarsie Pier, Brooklyn Thursday, June 21 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Friday, August 31 1:30 PM -3:30 PM First time paddlers follow along the shore-line salt marsh and return to the start. In-struction provided. ♥ 1 mile.

Youth Group Sailing Gateway Marina, Brooklyn Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays July 10 – August 23 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Groups will learn about sailing and the envi-ronment of Dead Horse Bay. Reservations are required; call 718-338-3799 for more information, and to make a reservation. Capsize! Riis Landing, Queens Thursday, June 14 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Learn how to fall out of your kayak and get back in. Children over 11 and adults are welcomed to participate in this program. Four Sparrow Marsh Paddles Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn Mill Basin Kayak launch at RC Flying Field Thursday, May 31 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Thursdays, June 14, June 28 and Wednes-day, August 29 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Paddle along Mill Basin from Floyd Bennett Field to Four Sparrow Marsh and back. ♥ 2 miles. Ruffle Bar Excursions Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn Seaplane Ramp Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, July 26 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM Wednesday, June 13 and Thursday, August 30 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Friday, July 20 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Paddle around this large island in Jamaica Bay on this trip. Learn about the history of the island and the plants and animals that thrive there. ♥ 4.5 miles.

Mill Basin Beginner Paddle Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn Mill Basin Kayak launch at RC Flying Field Wednesday, May 30 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Wednesday, June 13 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Paddle from Floyd Bennett Field to the Mill Basin Bridge and watch for baitfish roiling the waters along the way. Instruction pro-vided. ♥ 1 mile. Dead Horse Bay Paddle Gateway Marina, Brooklyn Friday, June 1 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Wednesday, June 6 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Friday, August 24 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Experience Dead Horse Bay from the water,

Pennsylvania Park Paddle Canarsie Pier, Brooklyn Saturday Saturday, June 23 1 PM – 3:30 PM Enjoy paddling from Canarsie Pier to Penn-sylvania Park. Take a walk to the top of Pennsylvania Park, before embarking on a leisurely paddle back to the start. ♥ 2 miles. Fire Control Tower Excursion Riis Landing, Queens Friday, June 22 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Thursdays, July 5 and August 9 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM From Riis Landing, paddle along the Rocka-way shoreline past Rockaway Cove to the WWII Fire Control Tower. Enjoy a natural history discussion and return with incoming tide back to Riis Landing. ♥ 4 miles. Riis Landing Beginner Paddle Riis Landing, Queens Wednesday, June 27th, and Thursdays, July 5 and August 2 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Thursday, August 9 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Get the hang of kayaking as you paddle along the sandy bay shore of the Rockaway Penin-sula. Instruction provided. ♥ 1 mile. Seaplane Ramp Beginner Paddle Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn Seaplane Ramp Wednesday, July 11 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Thursday, July 19 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Thursdays, August 23, August 30 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM First time paddlers follow along the shoreline salt marsh and historic airport tarmac and return a little “saltier” than at the start. In-struction provided. ♥ 1 mile. Canarsie Pol Excursion Canarsie Pier, Brooklyn Thursday, July 12 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Friday, August 31 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Paddle around this large island in Jamaica Bay on this energetic trip. Learn about the history of the islands of Jamaica Bay. ♥ 5 miles. Fountain Avenue Park Paddle Canarsie Pier, Brooklyn Friday, July 13 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Paddle along the North shore of Jamaica Bay to Hendrix Creek and see the thriving wild-life along the saltmarsh edge of the former landfills. ♥ 2.5 mile.

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Big Egg Marsh Excursion Beach 88th Street kayak launch in Far Rock-away Wednesday, July 18 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM Wednesday, August 29 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Kayak from this exciting new launch site with a National Park Ranger to Big Egg Marsh, learn about the salt marsh and view wildlife that call Jamaica Bay home. ♥ 3 miles. Gerritsen Creek Excursion Gateway Marina, Brooklyn Thursday, July 19 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM Enjoy a scenic excursion up Gerritsen Creek and back. See the estuary and then cool off at the Salt Marsh Nature Center while learning about the habitat with the NYC Urban Park Rangers. ♥ 4.5 miles. Floyd Bennett Excursion and Walk in the Park Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn Seaplane Ramp Friday, July 27 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Circumnavigate Floyd Bennett Field in a kayak to the Gateway Marina and walk a mile back to the start. 4 miles total. JoCo Marsh Excursion Bayswater Park, Queens Bay 32nd Street, Far Rockaway Thursday, August 2 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM See the thriving salt marsh with the backdrop of one of the world's busiest airports, on this energetic excursion from Bayswater Park through JoCo Creek. Immerse yourself in the estuary! NYC Urban Park Rangers will ac-company this paddle. ♥ 4.5 miles. Idlewild Park Paddle Craft Avenue and Huxley Street, Queens Friday, August 3 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Explore the salt marsh near the head of Ja-maica Bay on this idyllic paddle. Open to the public, ages 6 and up with an adult. Enjoy birding with NYC Urban Park Rangers too! ♥ 2 miles. Big Fishkill Channel Excursion Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn Seaplane Ramp Wednesday, August 23 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Paddle across island channel, loop around Canarsie Pol and return along North Channel with the outgoing tide ♥ 6 miles. Look for the ♥ … these programs include moderate exercise and the mileage covered. Enjoy your park as you get some moderate exercise.

Pollinators in Your Garden Ryan Center Saturday, June 16 2PM - 4PM Pollinators need our help. Learn what you can do to make a pollinator paradise! Presenter: Shari Romar Exhibit Opening: Drowning in Plas-tic, Why Recycling is not Enough by Zoe Del Toro Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Saturday, June 15 2-4 PM Zoe Del Toro, a photography student at Kingsborough Community College is com-bining her keen observation skills along with her deep appreciation for nature by showing the devastating impact trash has on our environment. Join us for the open-ing reception. Father’s Day Fete Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Sunday, June 17 10 AM – 11 AM Bring your dad to the Wildlife Refuge for a jaunt around the West Pond Trail. All father figures welcome. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and a snack. Summer Solstice Hike Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Thursday, June 21 7PM – 8:30PM Celebrate the longest day of the year and the start of the summer seasons with an evening hike in full daylight! Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and a snack. Lemonade will be served after the hike. ♥ 1.5 miles.

Butterflies and Pollinators of Jamaica Bay Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Saturday, June 23 10AM – 1PM Join naturalist Don Riepe during National Pollinator Week for a slide presentation and hike around the refuge to look for butter-flies, moths, bees, wasps, and other pollina-tors. Learn about their behavior, biology and habitat needs. Kids welcome. Free. To re-serve, call the American Littoral Society at (718) 474-0896; e-mail: don@littoralsociety.org. With NYC Audubon. Dead Horse Bay, New York’s Best Kept Natural Secret Floyd Bennett Field - Main Entrance Ranger Station Sunday, June 24 10AM - 12:30PM Hike the trails and shoreline at Dead Horse Bay with Mickey Maxwell Cohen, Ameri American Littoral Society naturalist, author of Discovering the Trails of Dead Horse

JUNE — Talks, Walks, Events National Trails Day Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Saturday, June 2 10AM – 2PM Join us on National Trails Day as we take a hike around the West Pond Trail. After the hike, volunteers are welcome to help us conduct some trail maintenance work linking our new ADA Trail platform with the West Pond Loop Trail. National Trails Day with NYC Urban Park Rangers Flushing Meadow Corona Park Saturday, June 2 11AM – 12:30PM Mauro Playground, Park Drive East and 73rd Terrace. Join us as we team up with NYC Urban Park Rangers in celebrating National Trails Day! What better way to celebrate than getting out and enjoying the fresh air in one of New York City’s parks. Family-friendly activities will be offered. *Please note this is an off-site event hosted at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. For more information, call: 718-318-4340.

World Ocean’s Day with NYC Urban Park Rangers Rockaway Beach, Meet at Boardwalk and Beach 86th Street. Saturday, June 9 11AM – 12:30PM Join us as we team up with NYC Urban Park Rangers in celebrating World Oceans Day! Learn about why our oceans are vital to life on this planet and ways you can help protect it! Call 718-318-4340 for more information. *Please note this is an off-site event hosted on the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk by Beach 86th Street. Sun Painting Meet in the FBGA picnic area Saturday, June 9 2 PM - 4PM Rain Date June 23 Use natural materials, cut-outs, special paint to create a garden flag. Bring inter-esting items to use. This workshop is hands-on and limited to 10 people. Minimum age 12 years. Due to the nature of this workshop, if weather is anything but ideal it will be postponed. RSVP by June 2 Include a phone number in case workshop is postponed. Contact Ayala Jonas ayala.jonas@gmail.com Presenter: Ayala Jonas Stargazing Floyd Bennett Field – Community Gar-dens Friday, June 15 8:30PM – 10:30PMJoin the Brooklyn Amateur Astronomers Association for stargazing. Cancelled if overcast.

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Bay. Explore the nature and fascinating history of this little known area. Book Club: The Hidden Life of Trees Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Sunday, June 24 1PM – 2PM Nature lovers and bibliophiles alike are invited to join our book club! Join us every 6 weeks as we discuss a book over compli-mentary tea and coffee. This month’s se-lection is The Hidden Life of Trees by Pe-ter Wohlleben. Full Strawberry Moon Hike Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Thursday, June 28 8PM – 9:30PM Experience the park after dark and learn more about the nocturnal residents of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. An indoor presentation will be followed by an out-door hike. Call 718-318-4340 to reserve a spot. ♥ 1.5 miles. July Plover Day Rockaway Beach near Beach 86th St Saturday, July 7 12PM – 3PM Join Urban Park Rangers and NPS to cele-brate the piping plover, a state-listed threat-ened species that nests on New York City’s beaches. *Please note this is an off-site program that takes place at Rockaway Beach near Beach 86th St. Seaweeds, Seashells, and More Fort Tilden, Building 1 Sunday, July 8 10AM – 12:30PM Hike the seashore during an outgoing tide with American Littoral Society naturalist, Mickey Maxwell Cohen, author of Adven-tures at the Beach, to look for marine life, coastal birds, and seaside plants. Binocu-lars, a magnifying glass and sun protection will be helpful. Salt Marsh Detectives Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Sunday, July 8 2PM – 3:30PM What makes a salt marsh? Why are they important? Who lives there? Children and their families are invited to step into the shoes of a "Salt Marsh Detective" to inves-tigate these questions. ♥ 1.7 miles Jamaica Bay Festival Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and Rocka-way Park Saturday, July 14 10AM – 5PM Join guides from Gateway NRA, Littoral Society, NYC Audubon, and Jamaica Bay/

Rockaway Parks Conservancy for tours and programs celebrating the wildlife and diversi-ty of Jamaica Bay. For more information call (718) 474-0896; e-mail: don@littoralsociety.org Full Buck Moon Hike Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Friday, July 27 8PM – 9:30PM Experience the park after dark and learn more about the nocturnal residents of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. An indoor presentation will be followed by an outdoor hike. Call 718-318-4340 to reserve a spot. The Controversial Legacy of Robert Moses Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Sunday, July 29 10AM – 11:30AM Learn how Robert Moses radically altered the natural infrastructure of New York City’s parks and roadways, and how he was instru-mental in the creation and preservation of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Presentation followed by walk. August Yarn Spinning from Plants Ryan Center Saturday,August 4 2 PM - 4PM This hands-on workshop will cover the basics of yarn spinning. Learn how to use different plants and parts of the plants to make ropes and threads. Presenter: Yevgeniya “Jane” Mondella Book Club: Darwin Comes to Town: How the Urban Jungle Drives Evolu-tion Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Sunday, August 12

2PM – 3PM Nature lovers and bibliophiles alike are invit-ed to join our book club! Join us every 6 weeks as we discuss a book over complimen-tary tea and coffee. This month’s selection is Darwin Comes to Town: How the Urban Jungle Drives Evolution by Menno Schilthuizen. Herbal Vinegars FBGA Picnic area Sunday, August 12 2 PM - 4PM Enjoy the garden throughout the year. Join us & make vinegar from herbs grown in our gardens. If you attend, please bring a sample of herbs that you would like to use or bring a sample of something you canned or bottled for tasting. Pre-register by emailing: (synchronicgardener@yahoo.com) so we have an accurate count of participants. Pre-senter: Richard White.

Eating Healthy FBGA Picnic Area Saturday August 18 2 PM – 4PM Looking for new ways to cook your vegeta-bles? Would you like to try a new vegetable but do not know how to prepare it? Join us for a cooking demonstration. Feel free to bring a vegetable and a recipe if you would like to share it. Please register so that we have a head count. fbgagarden-gal@optonline.net or call 917.446.3764 Presenter: Elda Rosenberg & Adriann Mus-son 13th Annual Jamaica Bay Shorebird Festival Celebrating NPS Founder’s Day Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Saturday, August 25 7:30AM – 5PM Learn about shorebird identification, behav-ior and biology during the peak shorebird migration time in NYC. Hike around the East and West Ponds, and bird photography presentations. Kids welcome. For reserva-tions and more info call (718) 474-0896; email: don@littoralsociety.org. With NYC Audubon and the American Littoral Society. Mighty Monarchs Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Sunday, August 26

10AM – 11AM Children and their families are invited to join a National Park Ranger at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to learn about the mighty monarch butterfly! This interactive program will teach kids about the life cycle of the Monarch as well as the story of their incredible migration Hike the Trails of the North Forty Natural Area Floyd Bennett Field - Ryan Visitor Center Sunday, August 26 10AM – 12:30PM Join American Littoral Society naturalist Mickey Maxwell Cohen and discover the birds, wildflowers, and unique foliage in this developing maritime woodland. Participants will carpool from the Ryan Visitor Center to the North Forty trailhead at Floyd Bennett Field. Insect repellent is essential. This is an American Littoral Society / GNRA Partner-ship Program. ♥ 2 miles. Full Sturgeon Moon Hike Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Sunday, August 26 8PM – 9:30PM Experience the park after dark and learn more about the nocturnal residents of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Call 718-318-4340 to reserve a spot. —end of listings—

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