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Wildlife Viewing: Flying Squirrels and Other Nocturnal Creatures

Saturday, December 28, 2024

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Winter is the perfect time to unlock one of the secrets of Van Cortlandt Park: flying squirrels. Join the Urban Park Rangers as we shine the (figurative) light on these mysterious mammals and other creatures and learn how they navigate nature nocturnally.

Location

Van Cortlandt Nature Center in Van Cortlandt Park
Bronx
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Cost

Free  

Registration

In-person registration only.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(718) 548-0912

Categories

Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife

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Partner Organization

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance

Contacts

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance: (718) 601-1460
Mosholu Golf Center and Driving Range: (718) 655-9164
Park Enforcement Patrol: (718) 430-1815
Special Events Permits: (718) 430-1848
Sports Permits: (718) 430-1840
Tennis Permits: (718) 430-1848
Riverdale Equestrian Centre: (718) 548-4848
Urban Park Rangers: (718) 548-0912
Van Cortlandt Golf Course: (718) 543-4595
Van Cortlandt House Museum: (718) 543-3344
Van Cortlandt Pool: (718) 548-2415
Friends of Van Cortlandt Park: (718) 601-1460
Van Cortlandt Nature Center: (718) 548-0912