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Freshwater Friends

Thursday, April 17, 2025

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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

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

Location

Van Cortlandt Golf House in Van Cortlandt Park 
Accessible
Bronx
Directions to this location

Cost

Free  

Registration

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Contact Number

(718) 601-1553

Contact Email

gardening@vancortlandt.org

Categories

Best for Kids, School Break: Spring Recess

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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
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Riverdale Equestrian Centre: (718) 548-4848
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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