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AccessibilityJamaica Bay and the Rockaways
Discovery Hike: Marine Mammals
Sunday, November 10, 2024
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Rockaway Beach has recently been a prominent site to view marine mammals such as whales and seals. Learn more about the different types of marine mammals that can be seen off the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. While we are not guaranteed to see any marine mammals, we will discuss some of the historical significance of whales and what you can do if you spot one in distress.
Location
Entrance - Beach 44th Street and Boardwalk in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
Queens
Cost
Free
Registration
In-person registration only.
Event Organizer
NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers
Contact Number
(718) 846-2731
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Know Before You Go
Ecology Park is a five acre site set within Paerdegat Basin Park. The goal of the park is to promote habitat restoration and ecological improvement, highlighting fourteen native plant community types that exist or once existed in New York City.
Ecology Park is only open at certain times of year when Parks staff are present in order to protect this unique landscape. Want to visit? Check out our Stewardship Projects page for restoration, planting, and educational events.
Ecology Park is only open at certain times of year when Parks staff are present in order to protect this unique landscape. Want to visit? Check out our Stewardship Projects page for restoration, planting, and educational events.
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