Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways
Events
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Sunday, December 8, 2024
Winter Tree ID
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, HikingFree!
The Billion Oyster Project
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)
Category: Education, Nature, WildlifeFree!
Marine Park Alliance Presents: Festival of Lights - Chanukah
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park)
Category: Holiday LightingsFree!
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Remote Sensing of the Earth
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Education, Workshops, Media Education, STEM Classes, Teen Media Education ClassesFree!
Junior Naturalist: Winter Science Sampler
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Location: Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Talks, Wildlife, STEM ClassesFree!
Free Remote Sensing Workshop for Middle & High School Students
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Media Education, STEM ClassesFree!
Bodyweight Circuit Training
5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.
Location: The B.R.I.D.G.E. Family Enrichment Center (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk)
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise ClassesFree!
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Junior Naturalist: Winter Science Sampler
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Location: Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Best for Kids, Talks, Wildlife, STEM ClassesFree!
Friday, December 13, 2024
Free Remote Sensing Workshop for Middle & High School Students
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Media Education, STEM ClassesFree!
Remote Sensing of the Earth
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Education, Workshops, Media Education, STEM Classes, Teen Media Education ClassesFree!
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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.