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Roots and Relations: Strengthening Indigenous Community ties

Saturday, November 30, 2024

11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.

? Roots and Relations: Strengthening Indigenous Community Ties ?  

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we invite teens and young adults to join us on November 30th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a workshop led by our Roots and Shoots Youth.  

Together, we’ll dive into Indigenous culture, exploring themes of identity, heritage, and the importance of preservation of rituals and community based practices.

Location

Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue in Idlewild Park
Queens
Directions to this location

Cost

Free  

Registration

Event Organizer

Idlewild Environmental Center

Contact Number

347-824-2301

Contact Email

idlewildesc@gmail.com

Categories

Education, Talks, Native American Heritage Month, Workshops, Media Education

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Park
Paerdegat Basin Park
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.

Partner Organization

Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy