Freshwater Friends

Thursday, April 17, 2025

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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Spring Break Family Fun: Freshwater Friends

What sort of critters live underneath the waters in Van Cortlandt Park?

Is the pond a healthy ecosystem? How can we tell?

What in the world is an aquatic macroinvertebrate?

Come explore the ecosystem of Hester & Piero’s Mill Pond with us to find out!

In this hands-on exploration station, your family can observe and identify some of the insects found in the pond, without even getting your feet wet!

Date: Thursday, April 17th

Time: 11am – 1pm

Meeting Point: North of Van Cortlandt Golf Lake House

This workshop is intended for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Van Cortlandt Golf House in Van Cortlandt Park

Bronx

Free

(718) 601-1553

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