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Page 2 New York City Department of Parks & Recreation's Page 2 Fort Greene Park Prospect Park Fort Greene Historic Walking Tours &/or History Programs All programs meet outside the Audubon Center. Every Saturday at 1 p.m. * 06/14 tour starts at noon Sat, 6/15, 11 a.m. – Father’s Day Fishing – Bring Dad out to the park for an afternoon of fishing with Sun, 6/08, 12 p.m. – Nuts about Squirrels- Enjoy a fun the kids. Poles and bait will be provided. afternoon learning about those nutty creatures. Sat, 6/21, 11 a.m.- Canoe the Lullwater- Join the Sat, 6/14, 12 p.m. - Fort Green Neighborhood Walking Rangers for canoeing . Arrive early; first come first Tour- Explore the rich history and architecture of this served. Canoe times to sign up for: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. historic district. Wear comfortable walking shoes. or 2 p.m. Sign-up starts at 10:30 a.m. Sun, 6/15, 1 p.m. – Fort Greene Trivia- Join us as we answer some great questions about the Park. What’s the Sun, 6/22, 12 p.m.- Explore the Ravine Hike- Join the tallest tree? How tall is the Monument? Urban Park Rangers for a guided walk through the Ravine. Sun, 6/22, 1 p.m. – History of Fort Greene-What’s so special about Fort Greene? How did it get it’s name? Sat, 6/28, 1 p.m.- Tree-mendous Walk- Join the Urban Come find out its history. Park Rangers for a guided tour of beautiful Prospect Park. Learn how to identify trees by bark and leaves! Sat, 6/28, 1 p.m. – Creating with Nature- Come express your creativity with a nature themed craft. All materials Sun, 6/29, 11 a.m.- Canoe the Lullwater- Join the will be provided. Open to kids 12 and under. Rangers for canoeing . Arrive early; first come first Meet at the Fort Greene Visitor Center high served. Canoe times to sign up for: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. on the hill near the Myrtle Avenue and or 2 p.m. Sign-up starts at 10:30 a.m. Washington Park Entrance. Battle of Brooklyn Trolley Tour Neighborhood Walking Series th Park Slope/Prospect Park Sunday, June 29 at 11 a.m. st Meet at the Old Stone House Sunday, June 1 at 11 a.m. Located on 3rd St. between 4th and 5th Aves This edition of our popular walking tour series will Discover Brooklyn’s rich Revolutionary War History, with explore one of Brooklyn’s trendiest neighborhoods. stops including the Old Stone House, Ft. Greene Park, the Come learn about its history and architecture. Maryland 400 Monument, and the Ferry Crossing where Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water Washington’s Troops narrowly escaped capture. and dress for the weather. Tour will start at the Old Stone House in J. J. Byrne Park. Walking tour will last about 2 ½ hours. To register, call 718-421-2021 after 9 a.m. on June 21st. Meet under the Arch at Grand Army Plaza City of New York City of New York Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation Urban Park Rangers .