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© 2009 Chinyera Johnson | Illustration 2 CITY OF PARKS & RECREATION www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers URBAN PARK RANGERS Message from: Don Riepe, Guardian To counteract this problem, the American Littoral Society in partnership with NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, , NYC Department of Environmental Protection, NY State Department of Environmental Conservation, Jamaica Bay EcoWatchers, NYC Society, NYC Sierra Club and many other groups are working on various projects designed to remove debris and help restore the bay. This spring, we’ve organized a restoration cleanup and marsh planting at Plum , a section of Gateway and a major spawning beach for the ancient horseshoe crab. In May and June during the high tides, the crabs come ashore to lay their eggs as they’ve done for millions of years. This provides a critical food source for the many species of shorebirds that are migrating through . Small fi sh such as mummichogs and killifi sh join in the feast as well. JAMAICA BAY RESTORATION PROJECTS: Since 1986, the Littoral Society has been organizing annual PROTECTING OUR MARINE LIFE shoreline cleanups to document debris and create a greater public awareness of the issue. This September, we’ll conduct Home to many species of fi sh & wildlife, Jamaica Bay has been many cleanups around the bay as part of the annual International degraded over the past 100 years through dredging and fi lling, Coastal Cleanup. In 2001, “Operation Jamaica Bay Clean Sweep,” a sewage and urban runoff , and shoreline development. Debris from cooperative partnership with many agencies and environmental roadways, overfl ow pipes, marinas and other groups, initiated the process to remove derelict boats, docks, developments around the bay litters the shorelines and marshes. timbers and other heavy debris items from marshes and shorelines Fish, birds and other wildlife suff er from entanglement in discarded around the bay. To keep this process moving forward, the Jamaica fi shing line, plastic and other fl oatable trash as well as pollution Bay Task Force meets quarterly to hear from the diff erent agencies from crankcase oil and other liquid wastes that fi nd their way into and stakeholders as to the status of marsh restoration and water the bay. This debris also impacts marsh growth and creates a visual quality projects and programs. To learn more about the history, eyesore for the many visitors to sites around the bay. These marshes ecology, wildlife and management of the Jamaica Bay ecosystem provide critical habitat for many species of fi nfi sh that spend part or for more information about cleanups, fi eld trips and programs, of their life cycle in the bay. The marsh grasses act as cover for small check the Littoral Society website: www.alsnyc.org or call fi sh to hide and feed in. 718.318.9344.

where 2,000 were planted, in Outdoor News where 275 trees were planted, Idlewild Park in where NEW YORK CITY CELEBRATES MILLION TREES NYC 1,200 trees were planted, and Father Macris Park in WITH SPRING PLANTINGS where 2,000 trees were planted. On April 1, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg proclaimed April 2009 MillionTreesNYC has also partnered with the City University as MillionTreesNYC Month in New York City. Parks & Recreation of New York (CUNY) and established a planting plan for CUNY Commissioner Adrian Benepe presented a proclamation by the campuses citywide. On May 1, Parks First Deputy Commissioner Mayor at Keil Brothers Garden Center and Nursery in Bayside Liam Kavanagh, City of New York Vice Chancellor Iris Weinshall, Hills, Queens. MillionTreesNYC Month, presented by BNP Paribas, York College CUNY Provost Dr. Ivelaw L. Griffi th and the CUNY sought to engage New Yorkers in MillionTreesNYC, a cornerstone community – students, administrators, friends and family – kicked of Mayor Bloomberg’s PlaNYC initiative to create a more off the initiative and planted over 4,000 trees on CUNY campuses sustainable city. MillionTreesNYC is a public-private partnership and nearby parks throughout the fi ve boroughs in one day. between the City of New York and New York Restoration Project All New Yorkers will share in the many benefi ts that come from (NYRP) that aims to plant one million new trees throughout the planting trees in their yards – more beautiful neighborhoods; fi ve boroughs by 2017. cleaner air and water; higher property values; energy savings; Through a mix of public and private plantings, MillionTreesNYC cooler summer streets; and a healthier, more environmentally community partners and citizen volunteers are planting in places sustainable City. This summer, New Yorkers can get involved in such as schoolyards, public housing sites, health care facilities, many ways including planting, watering, and caring for their trees. business districts, commercial and residential developments, front For more information on how to join the movement, call yards and other private lands. At Hunts Point Recreation Center www.milliontreesnyc.org or call 311. in , First Deputy Parks Commissioner Liam Kavanagh © THE FREE NEWSPAPER OF OUTDOOR ADVENTURE joined representatives from the New York Knicks, NBA Legendsgeg ndndsnd of Basketball Executive Director and former Knick player CharlesChaCh rlelees Smith, former NBA professional Anthony Avent, and youthh ffromrom Parks’ Acorns to education program to green the property with 50 new trees on April 8. In celebration of Arboror Day,DayD , Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actress Glenn Close,ee, Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, New York City Departmentnt OutdoorsOutdoors iininn NewNNewew YYorkYorkork CCityCityity of Education Chancellor Joel Klein, NYRP Executive Director Drewew Becher, CEO of BNP Paribas, Everett Schenk, and Planning Sarah Aucoin, Director more than 500 New York City public school students, corporatete PPrograms Bonnie McGuire, Deputy Director and community volunteers planted 200 trees in East Williamsburg,buurg, at the fi rst-ever Arbor Day Tree-mendous Challenge. OOperationsperaatio Richard Simon, Captain PProgramsrograms Marta Arroyo, Program Manager On April 25, more than 1,300 volunteers planted 20,000 trees during the 15th annual Hands on New York Day, sponsored by Graphicraphp ici DesignDesign Elizabeth Green, Graphic Artist HSBC Bank. Planting sites included Claremont Park in the Bronx Researchch Shalini Beath, Grants Manager where 1,500 trees were planted, in Brooklyn Urban Park Rangers • 1234 • New York City 10029 URBAN PARK RANGERS www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers CITY OF NEW YORK PARKS & RECREATION 3 ALONG THE HUDSON By AnneMarie Vaduva, Urban Park Ranger This summer, the Urban Park Rangers invite you to salt- water fi shing events happening throughout the fi ve boroughs as we pay tribute to the . Running up to 216 feet deep near West Point, and Flounder 3.5 miles wide near Harriman State Park, the Hudson Striped Bass or Fluke has been shaping this land for tens of thousands of years. Long before the Dutch and English discovered it 400 years ago, and long before the and Iroquois Indians started living along its shores over 8000 years ago, the river ran its course through a land of mastadons and mammoths during times when the sea level was 300 feet lower than it is today. Weakfi sh Bluefi sh The Lenape named it the Muhheakantuck, which translates to “a river that fl ows in two directions.” Today, the Hudson River is an important route to the Atlantic Ocean and allows for the transportation of people and Porgy/Scup goods around New York City. As useful as it is to people, the river is even more important to the hundreds of species of fi sh, plants and Fishing Events for July, August, September animals that live in the river permanently or use it as a stopover breeding ground. BRONX The headwaters of the Hudson River are 315 miles north of New Location Time(s) Date(s) York City, in Lake Tear of the Clouds, 4346 feet up on Mount Marcy, 11 am-2 pm 7/5 & 8/15 New York State’s highest peak. From there the river fl ows south and 2pm 7/11 & 8/2 the nature of its water and the kind of fi sh one fi nds changes as it fl ows through diff erent types of rocks and ecosystems. 12pm-2pm 7/25 & 8/9 10am & 1pm 7/26/09 The northern section of the river is surrounded by the large forests of the Adirondack mountains. The mountains that gave birth to the Pelham Bay Park 11am 8/30/09 Hudson are an old chain of hard, metamorphic rocks. The river there BROOKLYN is clear, cold and clean. Go fi shing here and you’ll fi nd fi ve types of Location Time(s) Date(s) trout including the rainbow and cutthroat varieties. There are other kinds of fi sh to catch in the north, but none love cold as Louis J Valentino Pier, Red Hook 10am 7/4, 8/2, & 8/8 much as trout. Audubon Center 10am 7/11, 7/25, 8/16 & 8/23 As the river’s water approaches the Catskills region, the landscape changes to farms, pastures and forests and the river bed beneath is MANHATTAN now sedimentary, a softer rock more easily given to erosion by the Location Time(s) Date(s) movement of this large, strong river. Calcium and other minerals in , Dana Discovery 10am 7/11 the rock are dissolved in the water changing its chemistry as well as Center clarity. In the Mid-Hudson region people fi sh for striped, large and smallmouth bass, as well as shad. Riverside Park, West Piers 2pm 7/19 Park As we fl oat south down the river, the Atlantic Ocean begins playing a major role in changing the river. Riverside Park, West Harlem Piers 1pm 7/25 & 9/20 Park Ocean tides aff ect the entire part of the Lower Hudson River Inwood Hill Park 9am 8/1 including the New York City area. The river becomes an estuary— a mixing place for fresh and salt water. Like the Lenape Indian name Riverside Park, Pier I at 70 Street 1pm 8/8 indicates, the river begins to fl ow both ways. When high tide comes Inwood Hill Park 3pm 8/16 in, the tremendous volume of ocean water pushes the river in the QUEENS opposite direction of its southerly travel: it starts fl owing back north. When ocean water recedes during low tide, the river resumes its fl ow Location Time(s) Date(s) into the Hudson Bay and out to the ocean. In the New York City area 2pm 7/4 , 7/19 & 8/15 the bottom of the river changes from sand to mud. Flushing Meadow Corona park, 11am 7/19, 8/8, & 9/27 You will be amazed at the variety of creatures you can catch if you Pier I join the New York City Urban Park Rangers for some fi shing on the Kissena Park 10am 8/2 Hudson this summer. There are over 200 species of fi sh to be caught Park, Bayside Marina 11am 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 & in the lower Hudson River throughout the year. Don’t be surprised 8/26 if you pull out the long, slithering, bottom dwelling American Eel or the curious looking fl uke, a bottom dwelling fl at fi sh with a fl at head Kissena Park 12pm 9/19 and two eyes that are both on the same side of its body. Or perhaps STATEN ISLAND you’ll pull out their neighbor, the whiskered catfi sh, or a striped Location Time(s) Date(s) bass, a popular catch amongst anglers. There are even three types of crabs as well as lobsters, aquatic worms, and glow in the dark comb 10am-12pm 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, jellyfi sh. 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 & 8/19 So, how about it? Come out and fi sh with us this summer! It’s free. The Hudson River is always a happening place, especially this 10am-12pm 7/19 summer. Come and be a part of the fun on the Hudson! For more For details see our calendar on pages 4 - 14, information, visit www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers. or visit www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers. 4 CITY OF NEW YORK PARKS & RECREATION www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers URBAN PARK RANGERS

City of New York Urban Park Rangers Parks & Recreation Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor EXPLORER PROGRAMS Adrian Benepe, Commissioner

Active Conservation Canoeing Nature Exploration Improve hiking trails, remove Get wet and learn to canoe. First- Learn about flowers and birds, invasive plants, or plant native come, first-served, unless otherwise wildlife, or stars in the sky. Bring wildflowers. Bring water, a snack, noted. Bring a hat, water, sunscreen, binoculars if you have them, and and wear work clothes. and a snack. Ages 8 and up. Be flashlight for evening programs. prepared to get wet/dirty. Adventure Course Night Programs Exhibits, Lectures & Films The Adventure Course Explore the parks with the Urban features both low & high ropes course Enjoy art, movies, and lectures Park Rangers at night. Camp, hike, activities that promote team-building highlighting local talent, natural bird, star-gaze, and more. and problem–solving skills. science, and history. Learn from the experts in their fields. Orienteering Artistic Expression Fishing Learn to use a map and compass. Craft, sketching, and writing Wear sturdy shoes; bring a snack, materials provided, but bring your Catch a fish! Freshwater and water, & binoculars if you have camera for photography programs. saltwater fishing available. Equipment them. provided, catch and release only. Biking Performing Arts, Live! Kids Activities Get some physical and mental See, hear, and participate in poetry, stimulation by leaving your car Join the us for a variety of children- dance, acting, readings, and open behind and biking with the Urban centered activities. Nature crafts, microphone nights in our beautiful Park Rangers from Greenways to sing-a-longs, play dates, storytime, parks and nature centers. bike trails. Bring a bike, helmet, and more! sunblock and water. Special Events History Our Special Events celebrate nature Birding Hear the fantastic stories about sour and are great fun for all ages! Learn everything you need to know parks the Urban Park Rangers have about birds to get started. Programs to tell. highlight different bird types, special Survival park areas and seasonal highlights. Hiking From knot-tying to fire-starting, Adventure & leisure hikes. Nature shelter-building to water-collecting, Camping walks, historic tours, orienteering, the Rangers have workshops to Bring a flashlight, a tent (some are and more. Wear sturdy shoes; bring help you safely enjoy your outdoors available to borrow), bedding, and a snack, water, and binoculars if you experiences. dinner. Some programs require have them. RESERVATIONS. Space is limited! RANGER STATIONS & NATURE CENTERS BRONX MANHATTAN

Crotona Nature Center, seasonal (CNC): Crotona (BC): Central Park. 79th St., Park. Enter the park at Charlotte St. & Crotona mid-park. 212.628.2345 Park East. 718.378.2061 Dana Discovery Center (DDC): Central Park. Nature Center, seasonal (OBNC): 110th St. & Lenox Ave. 212.860.1376 Pelham Bay Park. Section 2 of Orchard Beach. Inwood Hill Nature Center (IHNC): Inwood Hill 718.885.3466 Park. Enter park at W. 218th St. & Indian Road. Pelham Bay Ranger Station (PBRS): Pelham 212.304.2365 or 212.304.3401 Bay Park. Bruckner Blvd. & Wilkinson Ave. 718.885.3467 QUEENS Van Cortlandt Nature Center (VCNC): Van Cortlandt Park. Enter the park at W. 246th St. Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (APPAC): & . 718.548.0912 Alley Pond Park. Enter at Winchester Blvd., under the Grand Central . 718.217.6034 or 718.217.4685 Visitor Center (FPVC): Forest Park. Woodhaven Blvd. & Forest Park Drive. 718.846.2731 Fort Totten Visitors Center (FTVC): Fort Totten Park. Enter park at fort entrance, north of intersection of 212 St. and Cross Island Pkwy. and follow signs. 718.352.1769 STATEN ISLAND BROOKLYN Blue Heron Nature Center (BHNC): Blue Heron Nature Center (SMNC): Marine Park. Park. 222 Poillon Avenue, between Amboy Road East 33rd St. & . 718.421.2021 & . 718.967.3542 Fort Greene Visitor Center (FGVC): Fort Greene High Rock Ranger Station (HRRS): High Rock Park. Enter the park at Myrtle Avenue and Park. Park in the lot at the end of Nevada Washington Park. 718.722.3218 Avenue, off Rockland Ave., and follow signs. 718.667.6042. URBAN PARK RANGERS www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers SUMMER 2009 5 From the cool deep woods of the John Muir Trail in Van Cortlandt Park to the ocean breezes on the Kazimiroff Trail in Pelham Bay Park , Bronx Parks off er some of the best hiking in New York City. Find one below and TAKE A HIKE! Saturday, July 4 Saturday, July 11 cont’d Sunday, July 19 cont’d Birding Club / Van Cortlandt Park 9 a.m. Wildflower Hike / Van Cortlandt Park Living Lakes / Crotona Park 11 a.m. & / VCNC Come bird with us on the first 1 p.m. / VCNC Once a month, from spring 2 pm. / CNC Join the Rangers for a lake Saturday of every month! The summer through fall, join us and learn to ID the ecology lesson and look for fresh water birds are arriving and nesting. Bring your beautiful flowers that grow in the park! insects and other critters! own binoculars, and we’ll see if we can find them. Everyone is welcome! The “Reel” Deal / Pelham Bay Park 2 p.m. Botany: From Beach to Forest / Pelham / OBNC Join the Rangers as we fish the Bay Park 2 p.m. / OBNC Learn about the Washington’s Troops on the Hill / Van in search of the area’s diverse plants that live at the ocean’s edge Cortlandt Park 11 a.m. / VCNC As part of saltwater dwellers. Equipment provided. and in the forests of Pelham Bay. our tribute to our nation, join the Rangers First come, first-served. Ages 8+. for an exploration of the park, as we discuss Friday, July 24 the role of the Bronx in the Revolution. Sunday, July 12 Family Camping / Van Cortlandt Park Patriot Games / Pelham Bay Park 11 a.m. Shore Birds / Pelham Bay Park 10 a.m. 6 p.m. / Van Cortlandt House Museum See & 2 p.m. / Pelican Bay Playground / OBNC The rocky coast of Pelham Bay July 10 listing. Space limited. To register, Section 5 Orchard Beach The children of provides habitat for an abundance of visit http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register. the Revolution played games too—just shorebirds. Join the Rangers as we look for different ones! Find out what they were, herons, egrets, ibises and more. Saturday, July 25 and how to make your own toys. Buggin’ Out / Van Cortlandt Park Crotona Clean-up / Crotona Park 11 a.m. / CNC Get involved and help clean up the Fish Printing / Crotona Park 11 a.m. & 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / VCNC Learn all about the creepy crawlers living in Van Cortlandt newly restored area surrounding Indian 2 p.m. / CNC Be creative and learn a Lake. traditional form of Japanese art called Park and make your own buggy craft. Gyotaku. Ages 12 and under. Seashore Safari / Pelham Bay Park 11 a.m. Canoeing the Lake / Crotona Park and 2 p.m. / OBNC Come explore the Sunday, July 5 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / CNC This quiet lake “wild” side of Orchard Beach. Join the Nature Photography Series: Back to Basics is a perfect place to learn the basics of Urban Park Ranger as we search for / Pelham Bay Park 10 a.m. / OBNC canoeing so you can sign up for one of our denizens of the coast using our seine nets Do you want to take better family advanced programs later in the summer. to bring them in. snapshots? Need to learn more about your Bring water, sun block and a snack. First Fishing at the Lake / Van Cortlandt Park camera? This installment of our monthly come, first-served. Ages 8+. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. / VCNC This lake is photography series will cover the basics of home to many types of fresh water fish. light and composition, and will be geared Orchard Beach History / Pelham Bay Park 2 p.m. / OBNC Learn about the history Perch, bass and catfish are just some of towards the aspiring photographers out the residents you might find. Bring water, there. Please bring your own camera. of Orchard Beach and the surrounding islands, from Native American inhabitants snack and patience. Equipment provided. Basic Canoeing / Van Cortlandt Park to the impacts of . First come, first-served. Ages 8+. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / Golf House, Van What’s that Beautiful Junk? / Crotona Cortlandt South & Major Deegan Saturday, July 18 Park 2 p.m. / CNC Kids and kids at heart Expressway This quiet lake is a perfect Canoeing the Lagoon/ Pelham Bay Park will enjoy this afternoon of creating art place to learn to canoe. Join us and learn 10 a.m. / Canoe and Kayak Launch from discarded objects. the basic of canoeing so you can sign up (northwest corner of Orchard Beach for one of our advanced programs later in parking lot) Join the Urban Park Rangers Sunday, July 26 the summer. Bring water, sun block and a on this easy adventure paddle through the snack. First come, first-served. Ages 8+. Basic Canoeing / Van Cortlandt Park sparkling blue waters and green marsh 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. / Golf House, Into the Depths / Pelham Bay Park grasses of the Lagoon. Bring water, sun Van Cortlandt South & Major Deegan 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / OBNC Discover which block and a snack. Space limited. To register, Expressway See July 5 listing. First come, animals call Orchard Beach home. Pull-on visit http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register. first-served. Ages 8+. some waders and use seining nets to find Backyard Birding / Crotona Park 10 a.m. Living Log / Pelham Bay Park 11 a.m. & out who’s living below the surface of the / CNC Crotona Park is home to many water. 2 p.m. / PBRS Ever wonder why we leave species of birds. Join the Rangers as we fallen logs on the forest floor? We’ll turn Summer Catch / Crotona Park 11 a.m. help you to identify them. Binoculars over a few and find out! - 2 p.m. / CNC Come fish in the newly provided. Saltwater Fishing / Barretto Point Park restored Indian Lake, and learn all about John Muir Hike / Van Cortlandt Park our underwater neighbors. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. / Meet at Pier entrance 11 a.m. / Meet at Broadway & Mosholu at Tiffany St. & Viele Ave. Come fish Ave. Stretch your legs and get some air as Friday, July 10 with the Rangers at this beautiful park we traverse the park’s only east-west trail. with scenic views of the and Family Camping / Pelham Bay Park Hike ends on the east side of the park. Manhattan. Equipment will be provided. 6 p.m. / OBNC You’ll pitch a tent, build a First come, first-served. Ages 8+. campfire, and go on a night hike to meet Nature Bingo for Kids / Van Cortlandt the nocturnal residents of Pelham Bay Park 2 p.m. / VCNC Learn about nature Park. Bring a flashlight and sleeping bag. while playing a fun game. Prizes awarded Saturday, August 1 Tents provided. Space limited. To register, to winners. Ages 12 and under. Birding Club / Van Cortlandt Park 9 a.m. visit http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register. / VCNC Come bird with us on the first Bird Eco-Crafts / Crotona Park 2 p.m. Saturday of every month! Everyone is / CNC Bring the kids to the park for an welcome! Saturday, July 11 afternoon of creating bird-themed crafts. Cass Gallagher Hike / Van Cortlandt Park Materials provided. Ages 12 and under. Canoe up the Hutch / Pelham Bay Park 11 a.m. / Moshulu Ave. & Broadway Ave. 10 a.m. / PBRS Join the Urban Park Enjoy a hike though the North Woods Sunday, July 19 Rangers on this paddling adventure with the Rangers as we look for seasonal Exploring Twin Island / Pelham Bay Park through the blue waters and green marsh wildflowers and visiting spring migrants. 10 a.m. / OBNC From the rocky shore to grasses of the Sanctuary. Experienced canoeist only. Space limited. One in A Million Tree-mendous Walk / the forest, this island has it all. See it for yourself! To register, visit http://nyc.gov/parks/ Crotona Park 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / CNC Join rangers/register. the Urban Park Rangers for a guided tree Nature Scavenger Hunt / Van Cortlandt walk, as we learn to identify different types Park 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / VCNC Assemble Kids Orienteering / Crotona Park 11 a.m. of trees, view some of NYC’s great trees, your team and challenge yourself to find & 2 p.m. / CNC Put “Red Fred in his and discover the important role trees play nature’s treasures. How many can you shed” and learn how to use a compass the in our environment. find? right way. Ages 12 and under. 6 OOutdoorsutdoors iin inn NNewNewew YYorkYorkork CCityCityity www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers URBAN PARK RANGERS

Saturday, August 1 cont’d Sunday, August 16 Sunday, September 20 Putnam Hike / Van Cortlandt Park 12 p.m. Shore Birds / Pelham Bay Park 10 a.m. / The Last Algonquin / Pelham Bay / VCNC All aboard! Join us as we walk the OBNC See July 12 listing. Park 1 p.m. / OBNC Come explore the old Putnam Railroad Trail through the park. Kazmiroff trail and learn the ways of Joe Hike the Croton-Aqueduct Trail / Van Two Trees, the last Bronx Algonquin, and Cortlandt Park 11 a.m. / VCNC Join us for how he lived off the land a century ago. Sunday, August 2 a walk on the Old Trail Nature Photography Series: Landscapes and learn some facts of New York City’s / Van Cortlandt Park 10 a.m. / VCNC As historic water supply. Saturday, September 26 we “focus” on the natural beauty of Van One in a Million Tree-mendous Walk / Cortlandt Park, we will discuss how to Van Cortlandt Park 11 a.m. / Broadway & use composition and lighting to take your Saturday, August 22 Mosholu Aves. See July 11 listing. landscape photos to the next level. All skill Wildlife Walk / 11 a.m. levels welcome. Please bring your own / 233 St. & Baychester Ave. Newly Sunday, September 27 camera, and tripods are recommended. renovated Seton Falls Park is one of the borough’s Forever Wild parks. Enjoy the Fall migration / Pelham Bay Park 10 a.m. The “Reel” Deal / Pelham Bay Park natural beauty of this hidden jewel. / PBRS Sharpen those birding skills on a 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / OBNC See July 11 birding walk designed to spot the colorful listing. First come, first-served. Ages 8+. and elusive warblers. Bring your own Sunday, August 23 binoculars! One in A Million Tree-mendous Walk / River Views / Riverdale Park 11 a.m. / Crotona Park 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / CNC 232 St. & Henry Hudson Southbound See July 11 listing. Service Rd. Riverdale Park provides Help Make New York City great views of the Hudson River and the Nature’s Remedy / Van Cortlandt Park Palisades. Greener and Greater: Join 2 p.m. / VCNC Join the Rangers for a hike through the park in search of medicinal Saturday, August 29 Today! plants and other natural remedies. You Adventures NYC: Canoeing: Island will be surprised to learn what the most Hopping / Pelham Bay Park 1 p.m. / PLANT: commonly found plants can cure. Orchard Beach Canoe & Kayak Launch Be One In A Million! Take advantage Experienced paddlers only! Space limited. of the One In A Million Tree Coupon Friday, August 7 To register, visit http://nyc.gov/parks/ Program. Family Camping / Van Cortlandt Park rangers/register. 6 p.m. / Van Cortlandt House Museum See Dig in! Volunteer to plant trees on July 10 listing. Space limited. To register, Sunday, August 30 NYC public housing developments visit http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register. The “Reel” Deal / Pelham Bay Park and in city parks. 11 a.m. / OBNC See July 11 listing. First Saturday, August 8 Fund It! Apply for The Home Depot come, first-served. Ages 8+. Community Grant Program on Wildflower Hike / Van Cortlandt Park 11 a.m. / VCNC See July 11 listing. Saturday, September 5 behalf of your block association or community group Into the Depths / Pelham Bay Park Birding Club / Van Cortlandt Park 9 a.m. / 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / OBNC See July 5 VCNC Come bird with us the first Saturday listing. of every month! The summer birds are WATER: leaving. Bring your binoculars. Everyone is Keep It Growing! Water trees in your Nature Scavenger Hunt / Crotona Park welcome! front or backyard or on your street. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / CNC See July 19 listing. Sunday, September 6 Adopt A Street Tree! Adopt a street One in A Million Tree-mendous Walk / tree or two in your neighborhood, Van Cortlandt Park 2 p.m. / VCNC Nature Photography Series: The Golden See July 11 listing Hour / Van Cortlandt Park 7 p.m. / regularly water it, and protect New VCNC Photographers refer to the time York City’s trees from animal waste, surrounding sunset as the “golden hazardous materials and litter. Sunday, August 9 hour” because of the beautiful soft light Biking the Greenway / Pelham Bay Park which can be captured. Come see the Show Some TreeLC! Join the 10 a.m. / PBRS Enjoy a bike ride on the difference dynamic lighting can make in MillionTreesNYC Stewardship Corps, Bronx Greenway as we ride from Pelham your photographs. All skill levels welcome. Bay Park to Van Cortlandt Park. Bring your and take advantage of free tree care Please bring your camera, and a tripod is training and resources. own bike, a snack and water. strongly recommended. Seashore Safari / Pelham Bay Park 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / OBNC See July 25 listing. Friday, September 11 ACT: Family Camping / Pelham Bay Park 6 p.m. Be Counted! Be “one in a million” by Canoeing Indian Lake / Crotona Park / OBNC See July 10 listing. Space limited. registering your newly planted trees. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / CNC See July 12 listing. To register, visit http://nyc.gov/parks/ First come, first-served. Ages 8+. rangers/register. Scout It Out! Let Parks and NYRP know of tree planting opportunities Fishing at the Lake / Van Cortlandt Park 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. / VCNC See July 25 Saturday, September 12 in your neighborhood – especially listing. First come, first-served. Ages 8+. Wildflower Walk / Van Cortlandt Park those on publicly accessible property 11 a.m. /VCNC See July 11 listing. such as schoolyards, health centers or Saturday, August 15 cultural institutions. Basic Canoeing / Van Cortlandt Park Sunday, September 13 Donate And Keep NYC Growing! 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / VCNC See July 5 Hawk-Watch / Pelham Bay Park 10 a.m. / Sponsor a tree and we’ll plant listing. First come, first-served. Ages 8+. PBRS Pelham Bay is a hot spot for viewing migrating raptors. Come check them out it in an under-resourced New One in A Million Tree-mendous Walk with the Rangers. York City neighborhood. During / Pelham Bay Park 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. / MillionTreesNYC Month, BNP Paribas OBNC See July 11 listing. Saturday, September 19 will match individual donations - up Summer Catch / Crotona Park 11 a.m. - John Muir Hike / Van Cortlandt Park to a total match of $25,000. 2 p.m. / CNC See July 5 listing. First come, 11 a.m. / Broadway & Mosholu Aves. See first-served. Ages 8+. July 18 listing. For more information, visit www.milliontreesnyc.org or call 311 today. URBAN PARK RANGERS www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers SUMMER 2009 7 Don’t know much about history? Join the Urban Park Rangers for a tour in Brooklyn and step back in time to learn about colonial open hearth cooking, the , or nineteenth century . Saturday, July 4 Friday, July 17 Sunday, July 26 cont’d Early Morning Birding / Marine Park Family Camping / ’s Head Park Prospect Park and the Revolution / 8 a.m. / SMNC 6:30 p.m. / Park House at Colonial Rd. Prospect Park 11 a.m. / Audubon Center, Enjoy an evening of camping out under East Dr. & Lincoln Rd. From Battle Pass GONE FISHING! / Louis J. Valentino Pier, the stars. Includes a cookout dinner, a and the Dungon to Lookout Hill and Red Hook 10 a.m. / Ferris St. between Van night hike, and a campfire. Space limited. the Maryland 400 monument discover the Dyke St. & Coffey St. Practise fishing basics, To register, visit http://nyc.gov/parks/ historic events that took place in Brooklyn’s and learn about the fish you’re catching. Bait rangers/register. flagship park. provided. First come, first-served. Ages 8+. Who, Who, Who…Did I Eat? / Fort Living Log / Prospect Park 11 a.m. / Picnic Saturday, July 18 Greene Park 1 p.m. / FGVC Join the House, West Dr. & Third St. Find out how Early Morning Birding / Marine Park Rangers for a hands-on ecology lesson as much life there is in that “dead” log on 8 a.m. / SMNC we dissect owl pellets. the side of the trail. Nature Hide and Seek / Prospect Park History on the Hill / Fort Green Park 11 a.m. / Audubon Center, East Dr. & Thursday, July 30 1 p.m. / FGVC Celebrate Independence Lincoln Rd. Join the Rangers and discover Lawn Chair Theater: Bringing up Baby Day with a guided tour of historic Fort how some animals hide or disguise / Marine Park 8 p.m. / SMNC Join us Greene Park and discover the role this park themselves and why others don’t. for the movie Bringing up Baby. This played in The American Revolution. “madcap” classic adventure is considered Colonial Living / 12 one of the best screwball comedies of p.m. – 3 p.m. / FGVC Discover what life all time; it involves a wealthy socialite, a Sunday, July 5 was like in America in the years just before Birding by Boat / Prospect Park 11 a.m. paleontologist and “Baby,” a pet leopard. the Revolution. Try your hand at colonial Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy star. / Audubon Center, East Dr. & Lincoln Rd. era games and butter churning or watch a Explore the Lullwater by canoe as we go in colonial open pit cooking demonstration. search of the birds on this Ranger guided Friday, July 31 bird outing. Space is limited. First come, Children’s Hour: Bottle Biology / Marine Family Camping / Marine Park 6:30 p.m. first-served. Ages 8+. Park 1 p.m. / SMNC This month we will / SMNC See July 17 listing. Space limited. be creating soda bottle terrariums. Bring an To register, visit http://nyc.gov/parks/ Seashore Exploration / Coney Island empty, clean two liter soda bottle. All other rangers/register. 12 p.m. / Boardwalk & West 19 St. materials provided. Children 12 and under. Discover the animals and organisms that call the seashore home. Saturday, August 1 Sunday, July 19 Early Morning Birding / Marine Park Butterfly Bonanza / Marine Park 1 p.m. / Tree-mendous Walk / Fort Greene Park 8 a.m. / SMNC SMNC We’ll go in search of these beautiful 11 a.m. / FGVC Join the Rangers for a insects! Learn how they get around, eat leisurely stroll through the park and find Washington Park and the Revolution / and why they have such pretty patterns. out all about trees. Washington Park 11 a.m. / Old Stone House, Fifth Ave. & Third St. We will tour History Club: Crossing the Brooklyn the recently renamed Washington Park and Saturday, July 11 Bridge / 11 a.m. / explore the role of the Old Stone House in Early Morning Birding / Marine Park in City Hall Park Meet the Rangers for a the Battle of Brooklyn. 8 a.m. / SMNC walking tour exploring City Hall Park and Ponderous Ponds / Prospect Park 1 p.m. Fresh Water Fishing / Prospect Park the . The tour ends on the Brooklyn side of the Brooklyn Bridge. / Audubon Center, East Dr. & Lincoln 11 a.m. / Audubon Center, East Dr. & Rd. Join us as we explore with nets and Lincoln Rd. Learn fresh water ecology Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Tour will last approximately 2 hours. magnifiers to find out what lives in the while practicing “catch and release” pond. fishing. Come see if you can land the big Canoe the Lullwater / Prospect Park one. Poles and bait provided. 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. / Ramp near Who, Who, Who…Did I Eat? / Marine Park 1 p.m. / SMNC See July 26 listing. The Redcoats are coming (and Hessians the Audubon Center, East Dr. & Lincoln too)! / Fort Greene Park 1 p.m. / FGVC Rd. Enjoy creek side views of wading The Americans were dealt a crushing blow birds and basking turtles. First come, first- Sunday, August 2 in the Battle of Brooklyn. Find out who did served. Ages 8+. GONE FISHING! / Louis J. Valentino Pier, the dealing. Red Hook 10 a.m. / Ferris St. between Van Saturday, July 25 Dyke St. & Coffey St. See July 4 listing. Sunday, July 12 Early Morning Birding / Marine Park First come, first-served. Ages 8+. Journey through Time: Coney Island / 8 a.m. / SMNC Canoe the Lullwater / Prospect Park Coney Island Boardwalk 10 a.m. / Meet Fresh Water Fishing / Prospect Park 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. / Ramp near on the Boardwalk in front of the Parachute 11 a.m. / Audubon Center, East Dr. & the Audubon Center, East Dr. & Lincoln Jump at W 19 St. Join us for a look at the Lincoln Rd. See July 11 listing. First come, Rd. See July 19 listing. First come, first “Nickel Empire”, when 5 cents took you to first-served. Ages 8+. serve. Ages 8+. a whole new world. Bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes. Tour will last Model Railroad Display / Marine Park The Giving Tree / Fort Greene Park 1 p.m. approximately 2 hours. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. / SMNC All aboard! Join / FGVC Join us for a reading of this us and the Brooklyn N-Trak Model Railroad beloved children’s book followed by a tree Tree-mendous Hike / Prospect Park Club as it makes the Nature Center its walk through the park. 11 a.m. / Audubon Center, East Dr. & latest train stops for a large moving train Lincoln Rd. Discover the important role display in the classroom. Family fun for all! Saturday, August 8 trees play in our environment while we Early Morning Birding / Marine Park learn to I.D. different types of trees Fort Greene and the Revolution / Fort 8 a.m. / SMNC Greene Park 11 a.m. / FGVC Discover Canoeing the Creek / Marine Park the rich history of the site once known as GONE FISHING! / Louis J. Valentino Pier, 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., & 2 p.m. / Burnett St. Fort Putnum and the role it played in the Red Hook 10 a.m. / Ferris St. between Van & Ave. U Enjoy a day on American Revolution. Dyke St. & Coffey St. See July 4 listing. as we canoe its sheltered waters in search First come, first-served. Ages 8+. of shorebirds, jumping fish, and remains of Sunday, July 26 the old Gerritsen gristmill. First come, first- Amazing Arches / Prospect Park 1 p.m. served. Ages 8+. Canoeing the Creek / Marine Park / Audubon Center, East Dr. & Lincoln Rd. 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., & 2 p.m. / Burnett Discover the beauty of Prospect Park’s St. & Ave. U See July 12 listing. First come, unique arches. first-served. Ages 8+. 8 OOutdoorsutdoors iin inn NNewNewew YYorkYorkork CCityCityity www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers URBAN PARK RANGERS

Sunday, August 9 Sunday, August 23 Sunday, September 13 cont’d Journey through Time: Coney Island Fresh Water Fishing / Prospect Park Grandparents Day Nature Walk / Marine / Coney Island Boardwalk 10 a.m. / 11 a.m. / Audubon Center, East Dr. & Park 1 p.m. / SMNC Bring grandma and Boardwalk in front of the Parachute Jump Lincoln Rd. See July 11 listing. First come, grandpa to the beautiful Salt Marsh Nature at W 19 St. See July 12 listing. first-served. Ages 8+. Center for a leisurely nature stroll. State Birds and Flags / Fort Greene Park Creating with Nature / Fort Greene Park Birding By Ear / Marine Park 1 p.m. / 12 p.m. / FGVC Did you know that each 1 p.m. / FGVC Bring the kids to the park SMNC Sometimes it takes more than state has its own flag and its own bird? for an afternoon of creating nature themed your eyes to have a successful day bird Join the Urban Park Rangers to discover crafts. Materials provided. Ages 12 and watching. Learn how to identify some the stories behind the designs and choices. under. common birds by their call and songs. Explore the Ravine / Prospect Park 1 p.m. / Picnic House, West Dr. & Third St. Take Thursday, August 27 Monday, September 14 a nature hike and explore the last standing Lawn Chair Theater: Fame / Marine Monday Night Lecture: Silence of the Bees: forest in Brooklyn on this guided tour of Park Marine Park 8 p.m. / SMNC Bring / Marine Park 6:30 p.m. / SMNC What’s one of Prospect Park’s most secluded and a lawn chair or a blanket and relax happening to the honey bee population? rustic areas. outdoors! Join us for the classic movie Join us for the PBS Documentary Silence of FAME an electrifying musical-drama set in the Bees followed by a discussion with an Ardigo in August / Marine Park 5 p.m. Manhattan’s celebrated High School of the Eighth Generation bee keeper, Ross Beran. / SMNC Spiritual Warrior Ardigo is at Performing Arts. Courtesy Thirteen/WNET New York. the Marsh. Sit back, relax and listen as he performs a mix bag of original songs Saturday, August 29 Saturday, September 19 including blues, R & B, Pop and Jazz. Bring Early Morning Birding / Marine Park Early Morning Birding / Marine Park a lawn chair or a blanket. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. / SMNC 8 a.m. / SMNC Friday, August 14 Tree-mendous Hike / Prospect Park 1 p.m. The McWalk / McCarren Park 10 a.m. / Family Camping / Marine Park 6:30 p.m. / Audubon Center, East Dr. & Lincoln Rd. Bedford Ave. & 12 St. Join us on a walk / SMNC See July 17 listing. Space limited. See July 12 listing. from McCarren to McGolrick Park and discover their past, present and future. To register, visit http://nyc.gov/parks/ Holding Down the Fort / Fort Greene Park rangers/register. 1 p.m. / FGVC Join the Rangers for a look Explore the Park: Owl’s Head Park / Owl’s at the fortification of Fort Greene and all Head Park 1 p.m. / Park house at Colonial Saturday, August 15 the conflicts that involved this fort. Rd. Built on the site of the Bliss Estate, Early Morning Birding / Marine Park Owl’s Head Park contains legacy trees, 8 a.m. / SMNC Sunday, August 30 rolling hills and sweeping vistas of . Journey through Time: Journey through Time: Clinton Hill / Neighborhood Walk Part I / Park Slope Clinton Hill 10 a.m. / Lafayette Ave. & 10 a.m. / Bergen St. and Flatbush Ave. Claremont Ave. This time it’s Clinton Hill Sunday September 20 We’ll see what some call the “Princess and its Historic District. Bring water and Living Log / Prospect Park 11 a.m. / Picnic of Prospect Place”, Queen Anne style wear comfortable shoes. Tour will last House, West Dr. & Third St. See July 4 mansions and gorgeous brownstones. approximately 2 hours. listing. Bring water and wear comfortable walking Children’s Hour / Marine Park 1 p.m. / The Giving Tree / Fort Greene Park 1 p.m. shoes. Tour will last approximately 2 hours. SMNC Bring the kids to the Salt Marsh / FGVC See August 2 listing. Canoeing the Creek / Marine Park Nature Center for an afternoon of creative 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. / Burnett St. nature crafts. All materials provided, Friday, September 25 & Ave. U See July 12 listing. First come, children 12 and under. Lawn Chair Theatre: Race to Witch first-served. Ages 8+. Mountain / Marine Park 7 p.m. / SMNC Saturday, September 5 It’s Disney’s Race to Witch Mountain Sunday, August 16 Early Morning Birding / Marine Park where the race is on! A Las Vegas cabbie Fresh Water Fishing / Prospect Park 8 a.m. / SMNC enlists a UFO expert to protect two siblings with paranormal powers from the clutches 11 a.m. / Audubon Center, East Dr. & Pirate’s Treasure / Fort Greene Park 1 p.m. Lincoln Rd. See July 11 listing. First come, of an evil organization. Bring a lawn chair / FGVC Learn how to use a map and or blanket to sit on. first-served. Ages 8+. compass to uncover it…finders keepers. Seashore Exploration / Coney Island Ages 6 to 12. Saturday, September 26 12 p.m. / Boardwalk & W 19 St. See July Brooklyn & Queens Birding Big Day Out 5 listing. Sunday, September 6 / Prospect Park 8 a.m. / Wollman Rink Tales from the Crypt / Fort Greene Park Parking Lot & East Dr. Pack a lunch, bring Friday, August 21 1 p.m. / FGVC The remains of over 8,000 your binoculars and get ready for a daylong Family Camping / Marine Park 6:30 p.m. revolutionary war prisoners are interred in birding marathon in the best birding spots / SMNC See July 17 listing. Space limited. Fort Greene Park. Find out who they were in Brooklyn and Queens. Transportation To register, visit http://nyc.gov/parks/ and how they got there. provided. Space limited. To register, visit rangers/register. Explore the Ravine / Prospect Park 1 p.m. http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register. / Picnic House, West Dr. & Third St. See The Redcoats are coming (and Hessians Saturday, August 22 August 9 listing. too)! / Fort Greene Park 1 p.m. / FGVC Early Morning Birding / Marine Park See July 11 listing. 8 a.m. / SMNC Saturday, September 12 Journey through Time: Park Slope Early Morning Birding / Marine Park Sunday, September 27 Neighborhood Walk Part II / Park Slope 8 a.m. / SMNC Creating with Nature / Fort Greene Park 10 a.m. / Under the Arch at Grand Army Brooklyn Brews / Fort Greene Park 1 p.m. 1 p.m. / FGVC See August 23 listing. Ages Plaza We’ll start with the secrets hidden / FGVC Learn all about Kings County’s 12 and under. with the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument sudsy past, and take a look at the new Autumn Harvest Dances: / Marine and finish with a look at the grand generation of beer made here once again. mansions that line Prospect Park West. Park 3 p.m. / SMNC Join the Brooklyn Bring water and wear comfortable walking Dance Center Dancers and Ensemble and shoes. Tour will last approximately 2 hours. Sunday, September 13 singer August Michael for an outdoor Journey through Time: Clinton Hill / inspirational performance expressing the Clinton Hill 10 a.m. / Lafayette Ave. & shades and colors of the harvest season. Claremont Ave. See August 30 listing. URBAN PARK RANGERS www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers SUMMER 2009 9 Eagles and Hawks and Ospreys, oh my! Manhattan is a great place to spot birds of prey. Join the Rangers for a tour or lecture and learn more about these magnifi cent raptors. Saturday, July 4 Sunday July 12 cont’d Sunday, July 26 Scenic Hike of / Fort Tryon A Tale of two Red-tails / Inwood Hill Bugs Away! / Central Park 1 p.m. / Park 10 a.m. / Circle Park 2 p.m. / IHNC Join us to hear the DDC Enjoy observing the graceful moves Spend your holiday morning enjoying triumphant love story between Inwood’s of aquatic bugs dancing on the Meer, the beautiful landscape of the Heather resident Red-Tail Hawks. We’ll hike their followed by a walk through wildflower Garden and the breathtaking views of the territory in hopes of seeing them and their meadow in search of colorful and dynamic Hudson River and Palisades. A great way new offspring! butterflies. to exercise, relieve stress and feel patriotic on this slow paced hike of Fort Tryon Park Sunset at the Meer / Central Park Saturday, August 1 for all ages. 7:30 p.m. / DDC Enjoy the romantic views of the Meer as the sun sets. As evening Early Morning Fishing / Inwood Hill Honor our Independence / Central Park begins, let’s trek through the Ravine and Park 9 a.m. / IHNC Try to catch some of 1 p.m. / DDC In honor of Independence North Woods in search of our nocturnal the fish passing through our cities rivers. Day, share your own family history and wildlife neighbors and maybe a star or two. Equipment provided but bring a hat, discover the history of Northern Central sunscreen and a drink! First come, first Park. We’ll visit Fort Fish, Nutter’s Battery, Saturday, July 18 served. Ages 8+. and Blockhouse #1 as we learn the stories World Music Workshop / Inwood Hill Park Canoe the Meer / Central Park 11 a.m. of our forefathers. 12 p.m. / IHNC Take a journey around the – 3 p.m. / near Lasker Pool world of music with the Rangers. Listen See July 5 listing. First-come, first-served. Sunday, July 5 and learn about the instruments of the Ages 8+. Riverside Red-tails / Riverside Park indigenous cultures of North America, 10 a.m. / River Run Playground at 83 St. Brazil, Africa and Spain. Hear the ancient Ethno-Botany / Inwood Hill Park 12 p.m. & Riverside Dr. Venture to the Upper West sounds of the berimbau, udu, talking / IHNC Explore the old growth forest Side to discover the resident Red-tailed drum, Native American flute and flamenco of Inwood Hill Park and learn about the hawks and their offspring in the beautiful guitar. This will also be an excellent plants and trees that served as medicine, Riverside Park. opportunity for everyone to participate and food, shelter and tools for the Native discover your hidden musical talents! American Lenape tribe that inhabited Canoe the Meer / Central Park 11 a.m. Manhattan Island for over 4,000 years. – 2 p.m. / Harlem Meer near Lasker Pool Little Red Lighthouse / Fort Washington Join us for a fun-filled day of canoeing and Park 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. / Little Red Sunday, August 2 water safety. Bring water, sunscreen, and a Lighthouse, enter the park at 181 St. & Highbridge Photography / Highbridge hat. First-come, first-served. Ages 8+. All View the famous Jeffrey’s Park 1 p.m. / 165 St. & Edgecombe Ave. children must be accompanied by an adult. Hook Lighthouse! Bring a camera because View one of Washington Height’s gems Life jackets will be provided. you won’t want to miss this. through your lens. Let a Ranger guide Hudson River Fishing / Riverside Park Meet the Princess / Central Park 4 p.m. you through while you 1 p.m. / Pier I at 70 St. & Hudson River / BC Have you ever searched for the photograph the scenic views. Discover the joys of fishing, as we connect Princess of Belvedere Castle? Well, here’s Algonquin Adventure / Inwood Hill Park to the life living within the Hudson River. your chance to meet her, hear stories and 1 p.m. / IHNC Join the Rangers for a Equipment provided, but bring your own fables, and enjoy a short tour around historic walk through Inwood Hill Park. luck and enthusiasm. First come, first- her kingdom. Children of all ages are We’ll visit the ancient rock shelters, an served. Ages 8+. welcomed. authentic Wigwam, and stand at the site Clean up Inwood Hill Park! / Inwood Hill where Manhattan was purchased! Park 1 p.m. / IHNC Come and help the Sunday, July 19 Canoe the Meer / Central Park 11 a.m. Butterflies and Bees / Central Park 2 p.m. Rangers keep this natural forest beautiful / BC Learn about their basic biology and and clean! Be prepared to get a bit messy! – 2 p.m. / Harlem Meer near Lasker Pool See July 5 listing. First come, first served. their importance to humans. We’ll journey Ages 8+. through Shakespeare’s Garden, and then Saturday, July 11 stroll along the tall grasses of Turtle Pond. Fishing in Manhattan / Central Park Highbridge Water Tower / Highbridge Park 10 a.m. / DDC Spend a relaxing morning 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. / Highbridge Water Tower, Saturday, August 8 quietly fishing on the Harlem Meer. See enter on Amsterdam Ave. & 174 St. Join us Compost Happens! / Inwood Hill Park what fresh-water fish you can catch in for an inside look at the water tower that 10 a.m. / IHNC Visit our compost station north end of Central Park. Equipment served Washington Heights long ago. Walk and learn about the interesting process of provided, but bring sunscreen, a hat and up the spiral staircase to the top of the decomposition. Bring a bag of compostable something to drink. First come, first- tower and enjoy the great view. materials and leave with a bag of compost. served. Ages 8+. Hudson River Fishing / Riverside Park Native Americans of Manhattan / Inwood Raptors: The Master’s of the Sky / Inwood 2 p.m. / West Harlem Piers Park, 125 St. & Hill Park 12 p.m. / IHNC Inwood has Hill Park 12 p.m. / IHNC Explore the Hudson River Discover the joys of fishing, a vibrant history of Native American natural history, biology and ecology of as we connect to the life living within the culture. The Rangers will lead a lecture birds of prey with a lecture and hawk Hudson River. Equipment provided, but and walk on the Lenape tribe of Northern walk through Inwood Hill Park. Discover bring your own luck and enthusiasm. First Manhattan as they also explore the Indian how raptors have inspired humans for come, first-served. Ages 8+. rock shelters, the nature center’s wigwam thousands of years. (Legends, spirituality, Night Hike / Inwood Hill Park 8 p.m. / and hike to the overlook meadow for a religion, folklore, art, music, dance, sport view of the Hudson River and Palisades. mascots, falconry and national symbols). IHNC Come check out the parks nightlife, and don’t forget to bring a flashlight! Hudson River Fishing / Riverside Park Story time at the Little Red Lighthouse 1 p.m. / Pier I at 70 St. & Hudson River / Fort Washington Park 2 p.m. / Little Saturday, July 25 See July 5 listing. First come, first-served. Red Lighthouse, enter the park at 181 Hudson River Fishing / Riverside Park Ages 8+. St. & Plaza Lafayette Gather round as 1 p.m. / West Harlem Piers Park, 125 St. the Rangers read the classic children’s & Hudson River See July 19 listing. First Sunday, August 9 story that made this lighthouse famous. come, first-served. Ages 8+. Afterwards we’ll unlock the doors and Tree Forensics / Central Park 1 p.m. allow you to explore for yourself. Family Camping / Inwood Hill Park 5 p.m. / DDC Get out your magnifying glass / IHNC A night of camping under the and get your detective shoes on. We’re Sunday July 12 stars in Manhattan’s last natural forest! An going on a walk through the North evening to remember with activities and an Woods to investigate the trees. From our Speed Hike! / Inwood Hill Park 10 a.m. / observations of snags, beetles, mushrooms, IHNC Get moving with a very brisk walk exciting night hike! Make sure you bring a flashlight! Space limited. To register, visit lichens, and much more, we will discover through Manhattan’s last remaining natural the quiet stories of these tall giants. forest! http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register. 10 OOutdoors utdoors iin inn NNewNewew YYorkYorkork CCityCityity www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers URBAN PARK RANGERS

Sunday, August 9 cont’d Sunday, August 23 cont’d Sunday, September 13 Eco Art / Inwood Hill Park 1 p.m. / IHNC Movie Matinee: Valley of Eagles / Inwood Clean up Inwood Hill Park! / Inwood Hill Let us show you some creative ways to Hill Park 12 p.m. / IHNC The Chilkat River Park 1 p.m. / IHNC See July 5 listing. recycle undesirables into beautiful art! of Southeast Alaska host over 3,000 Bald eagles who gather on a 4-mile stretch of 7th Annual West Side County Fair / a river to feed on the salmon that have Riverside Park 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. / Riverside Saturday, August 15 Park South Park-wide Enjoy a little country Fledgling Watch / Inwood Hill Park returned to their natal river to spawn. Join us for this fascinating documentary film! right here in Manhattan and celebrate 10 a.m. / IHNC Join the Rangers as they the change of seasons with carnival search for the young Red-tailed hawk rides and games, music, square dancing, fledglings of Inwood Hill Park. Saturday, August 29 sideshow performers, a petting , Adventures NYC: Advanced Hiking / Canoe the Meer / Central Park 11 a.m. greenmarket and more! Visit the “Green Inwood Hill Park 1 p.m. / IHNC Tighten Acre” environmental corner, with hands- – 3 p.m. / Harlem Meer near Lasker Pool up the laces on your hiking boots for an See July 5 listing. First-come, first-served. on activities for kids about environmental invigorating hike up and over the Rock awareness, green living, and animal care. Ages 8+. Shelters, past the Overlook, and down past Little Red Lighthouse / Fort Washington the old Bald Eagle Nest. Intermediate and Experienced hikers only. Saturday, September 19 Park 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. / Little Red Wildflower Walk / Inwood Hill Park Lighthouse, enter the park at 181 St. & Family Camping / Inwood Hill Park 5 p.m. 10 a.m. / IHNC Come see what’s in bloom Plaza Lafayette See July 18 listing. / IHNC See July 25 listing. Space limited. this summer as we explore the shore, To register, visit http://nyc.gov/parks/ meadows and deep forests of Inwood Hill Sunday, August 16 rangers/register. Park! Heather Garden Photography / Fort Tryon Park 1 p.m. / Margaret Corbin Circle Bring Sunday, August 30 Orienteering / Central Park 11 a.m. / your camera because you’ll want a picture North Meadow Recreation Center, enter Explore St. Nicholas / St. Nicholas Park at 97 St. & 5 Ave. Test your map and of every beautiful flower in this amazing 1 p.m. / 127 St. & St. Nicholas Ave. Fort Tryon garden! compass skills, as you travel this self- Explore this exquisite site, which includes guided course through Central Park. Highbridge Water Tower / Highbridge a fantastic geologic look at Manhattan as Challenge yourself, or compete against Park 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. / Highbridge Water well as the recent addition of the Hamilton your friends for the fastest completion Tower, enter on Amsterdam Ave. & 174 St. Grange National Memorial time. See July 19 listing. Saturday, September 5 Little Red Lighthouse / Fort Washington Saltwater Fishing / Inwood Hill Park Watch / Inwood Hill Park 10 a.m. Park 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. / Meet at Little Red 3 p.m. / IHNC Come to the northern tip / IHNC An impressive raptor to behold Lighthouse, enter the park at 181 St. & of Manhattan to try to catch some of with its 7-foot wing span and fierce Plaza Lafayette See July 18 listing. the fish passing through our cities rivers. appearance, the osprey specializes in Equipment provided but bring a hat, hunting fish and can be seen in the late Sunday, September 20 sunscreen and a drink! First come, first summer months along the Hudson River. Early Morning Speed Hike! / Inwood Hill served. Ages 8+. Park 8 a.m. / IHNC Get moving with a Family Camping / Central Park 6 p.m. Evening Prowl with the / Central very brisk walk through Manhattan’s last / Location TBA Spend some of your remaining natural forest! Park 7:30 p.m. / BC Enjoy viewing the weekend enjoying a night under the stars. evening sunset atop the terraces of The evening will be filled with fun group Hudson River Fishing / Riverside Park Belvedere Castle. With daylight gone, get activities and a night hike through the 1 p.m. / West Harlem Piers Park at 125 ready to prowl through the park in search park. Space limited. To register, visit St. & Hudson River See July 25 listing. First of its active and wild nightlife. Be on the http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register. come, first-served. Ages 8+. watch for rascally , brave bats, and elegant owls, who are sure to be Highbridge Water Tower / Highbridge joining us as well. Sunday, September 6 Park 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. / Highbridge Water Early Birding / Inwood Hill Park 8 a.m. / Tower, enter on Amsterdam Ave. & 174 St. IHNC Let us show you some of the prime See July 19 listing. Saturday, August 22 spots for birding in the morning. Canoe with a Ranger! / Inwood Hill Park 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. / IHNC Here’s your Hike Mt. Morris / Saturday, September 26 chance to learn the basics of canoeing with 12 p.m. / 120 St. & Madison Ave. Delve The Great Squirrel / Park the Rangers! First come, first-served. Ages into the fascinating history of Pelham 2 p.m. / 145 St. & Edgecomb Ave. Come 8+. All children must be accompanied by Fritz, the Fire Watchtower, and historic learn about everyone’s favorite rodent. an adult. Life jackets will be provided. Mt. Morris neighborhood. We’ll uncover their basic biology, observe their squirrelly habits, and begin to love Randall’s Island to Astoria / RFK Bridge them even more. Make sure to bring your 12 p.m. / E. 103 St. & FDR Dr. Join the Saturday, September 12 Mushroom Madness / Inwood Hill Park camera for some great pictures of our furry Rangers as we cross the East River via neighbors. footbridge onto Randall’s Island and 10 a.m. / IHNC Trek through Inwood in explore Randall’s and Ward’s Islands. Then, search of a diverse array of mushrooms. Family Overnight Camping / Inwood Hill it’s on to the RFK Bridge and Park 5 p.m. / IHNC See July 25 listing. in Queens. Tour ends in Queens. Space limited. To register, visit http://nyc. Remembering Henry Hudson gov/parks/rangers/register. Sunday, August 23 Riverside Park 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. / River Canoe with a Ranger! / Inwood Hill Park Run Playground at 83 St. & Riverside Dr. Sunday, September 27 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. / IHNC See August 22 Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Henry Toadstool Trek / Central Park 1 p.m. / listing. First come, first-served. Ages 8+. Hudson’s voyage up the Hudson River. DDC Learn some tools and techniques During the afternoon, kids can make on your way to becoming a beginner Memorial Bike Tour / Riverside Park model boats to “sail” on the playground’s mycologist. We’ll scour the North End 12 p.m. / 72 St. & Riverside Dr. Grab replica of the Hudson River. At 1:30 p.m. in search of delectable Turkey Tails and your helmet and get set to explore the meet at the playground entrance for petrified Brackets. Memorial sites of Riverside Park. Have you a guided walk about Henry Hudson’s ever visited the Amiable Child? Our goal is voyage. This event is co-sponsored to end the tour with a peek inside the Little by the Urban Park Rangers and the Red Lighthouse in Fort Washington Park. Riverside Park Fund. Register at: mail@ Bring lots of water and of course your bike. riversideparkfund.org or 212.870.3070. URBAN PARK RANGERS www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers SUMMER 2009 11 Check out Adventure Course Sundays at Alley Pond Park (through November 30th), when we open the East Coast’s largest high/low ropes course to the public, free of charge. For more information visit www.nyc.gov/ adventurecourse or call 718.217.6034 or 718.217.4685. Thursday, July 2 Sunday, July 12 cont’d Sunday, July 26 Wild Flower Walk / Fort Totten Park Native American Powwow Presentation 14th Annual Rockaway Sandcastle 2 p.m. / FTVC, Ordnance & Lee Rds. Take / Kissena Park 2 p.m. / Behind Kissena Contest / Rockaway Beach 12 p.m. – a walk on the wild side as we explore all Playground, near 164 St. & Oak St. Visit 2 p.m. / B. 117 St. & Boardwalk Test the fantastic flowers in our park. Kissena Park to enjoy and participate in the your architectural skills by building a sand music and dances of the Native Americans. structure at the beach. Prizes awarded. Bring your own tools. Friday, July 3 Ethno-botany / Forest Park 2 p.m. / FPVC Canoeing / Fort Totten Park 10 a.m. / Learn the differences between helpful and History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten Park Entrance to Fort, north of intersection of harmful plants. 1 p.m. / Entrance to the Fort, north of 212 St. & Cross Island Pkwy. Learn the intersection of 212 St. & Cross Island basics of canoeing as you canoe with the Pkwy. See July 5 listing. Rangers on . First come, Friday, July 17 first-served. Ages 8+. Canoeing / Fort Totten Park 10 a.m. / Astronomy /Fort Totten Park 7:30 p.m. Entrance to Fort, north of intersection of / FTVC, Ordnance & Lee Rds. See July 212 St. & Cross Island Pkwy. See July 3 5 listing. Weather permitting. Please call Saturday, July 4 listing. Canoeing / Flushing Meadows Corona 718.352.1769 on the day of the program Park 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. / Southeast side to confirm. of Meadow Lake, across the small bridge, Saturday, July 18 just west of the Van Wyck Expressway Canoeing / Fort Totten Park 10 a.m. / Friday, July 31 Bring water and sunscreen. First come, first- Entrance to Fort, north of intersection of Canoeing / Fort Totten 10 a.m. / Entrance served. Ages 8+. 212 St. & Cross Island Pkwy. See July 3 to Fort, north of intersection of 212 St. & listing. Cross Island Pkwy. See July 3 listing. Canoeing / Fort Totten Park 10 a.m. / Entrance to Fort, north of intersection of Family Camping / Alley Pond Park 5 p.m. Family Camping / Alley Pond Park 5 p.m. 212 St. & Cross Island Pkwy. See July 3 / APPAC See July 11 listing. Space limited. / APPAC See July 11 listing. Space limited. listing. To register, visit http://nyc.gov/parks/ To register, visit http://nyc.gov/parks/ rangers/register. rangers/register. Go Fish / Kissena Park 2 p.m. / Behind Kissena Playground, near 164 St. & Oak Sunday, July 19 Saturday, August 1 St. Discover the different species of fish Saltwater Fishing / Flushing Meadows found in ponds around New York City, Canoeing / Fort Totten Park 10 a.m. / Corona Park 11 a.m. / World’s Fair Entrance to Fort, north of intersection of as we see what we can catch. All ages Marina, Pier 1 (north of , welcome; limited poles and bait provided. 212 St. & Cross Island Pkwy. See July 3 between 126 St. & Grand Central Pkwy.) listing. Rather than catch a big fish in a small Sunday, July 5 pond, why not try to catch a big fish in History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten Park Birding / 10 a.m. / ? Equipment provided. First 1 p.m. / Entrance to the Fort, north of Parking lot at Union Tpke. & 197 St. Join come, first-served. Fishing regulations must intersection of 212 St. & Cross Island us on this avian exploration. be followed. Ages 8+. Pkwy. See July 5 listing. History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten Park Go Fish / Kissena Park 2 p.m. / Behind Intermediate Canoeing / Bayswater 1 p.m. / Entrance to the Fort, north of Kissena Playground, near 164 St. & Oak Park 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. / B. 35 St. & Beach intersection of 212 St. & Cross Island Pkwy. St. See July 4 listing. Channel Dr. Canoe along Norton Basin Explore the nineteenth century fortress that with the Rangers. Canoes, lifejackets, helped protect New York City’s harbor from Be a History Detective / Fort Totten and instruction provided. Ages 8+. Space possible naval attack and learn about the Park 2 p.m. / Entrance to Fort, north of limited. To register, visit http://nyc.gov/ history of Willet’s Point. intersection of 212 St. & Cross Island parks/rangers/register. Pkwy. Take a guided tour of one of the last Astronomy / Fort Totten Park 7:30 p.m. Civil War masonry forts ever constructed / FTVC, Ordnance & Lee Rds. Gaze at and explore its granite ‘catacombs’. Sunday, August 2 the heavens through our telescope, as Animal Tracking / Forest Park 10 a.m. / we identify constellations, stars, and the Thursday, July 23 FPVC Animals leave behind different signs phases of our satellite, the moon. Weather of their whereabouts. With the Rangers, Native American Powwow Presentation / you’ll learn to keep “track” of them all. permitting. Please call 718.352.1769 on Fort Totten Park 1 p.m. / FTVC, Ordnance the day of the program to confirm. & Lee Rds. Visit Fort Totten to enjoy and Birding for Kids/ Fort Totten Park 11 a.m. participate in the music and dances of the / FTVC, Ordnance & Lee Rds. Children Friday, July 10 Native Americans. 12 and under. Canoeing / Fort Totten Park 10 a.m. / Entrance to Fort, north of intersection of Friday, July 24 Go Fish/ Kissena Park 2 p.m. / Behind 212 St. & Cross Island Pkwy. See July 3 Kissena Playground, near 164 St. & Oak Canoeing / Fort Totten Park 10 a.m. / St. See July 4 listing. listing. Entrance to Fort, north of intersection of 212 St. & Cross Island Pkwy. See July 3 Saturday, July 11 listing. Wednesday, August 5 Creatures of the Tidal Zone / Fort Totten Saltwater Fishing / Fort Totten Park Park 11 a.m. / Entrance to Fort, north 11 a.m. / Bayside Marina located Saturday, July 25 alongside the Cross Island Pkwy. Come of intersection of 212 St. & Cross Island Bird Walk / Kissena Park 11 a.m. / Behind Pkwy. Take a walk at low tide on the rocky for a day of saltwater fishing. We will Kissena Playground, near 164 St. & Oak learn about the different species of fish shore and discover creatures equipped to St. Birds live all around us, how many do thrive between sea and land. found in the waters around New York you know? Take a walk with the Urban City. Equipment provided but limited. First Family Camping / Alley Pond Park 5 p.m. Park Rangers while we use sight and come, first-served. Ages 8+. / APPAC Enjoy a barbecue cookout sounds to identify birds and interpret their and night hike too! Tents, dinner and a behavior. Friday, August 7 light breakfast provided. Bring your own Nature Scavenger Hunt / Fort Totten Park Canoeing / Fort Totten Park 10 a.m. / sleeping bag. Space limited. To register, 11 a.m. / Entrance to the Fort, north of Entrance to Fort, north of intersection of visit http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register. intersection of 212 St. & Cross Island 212 St. & Cross Island Pkwy See July 3 Pkwy. Join Rangers on a hunt to uncover listing. Sunday, July 12 Mother Nature’s hidden treasures. History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten Park Family Camping / Cunningham Park 1 p.m. / Entrance to the Fort, north of Orienteering / Fort Totten Park 1 p.m. 5 p.m. / Parking lot at Union Tpke. & intersection of 212 St. & Cross Island / FTVC, Ordnance & Lee Rds. Learn the 197 St. See July 11 listing. Space limited. Pkwy. See July 5 listing. basics of map reading, compass skills and To register, visit http://nyc.gov/parks/ exploration. rangers/register. 12 OOutdoors utdoors iin inn NNewNewew YYorkYorkork CCityCityity www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers URBAN PARK RANGERS

Saturday, August 8 Saturday, August 22 Sunday, September 6 Saltwater Fishing / Flushing Meadows Community Family Day / Ho, Ho, Ho, Green Giant / Alley Pond Corona Park 11 a.m. / World’s Fair Park 1 p.m. / Inside the park, near the Park 11 a.m. / APPAC Tulip trees are the Marina, Pier 1 (north of Citi Field, Merrick & Foch Boulevards entrance This tallest trees in NYC. Discover the “Alley between 126 St. & Grand Central Pkwy.) day of festivities, hosted by the Friends Giant,” the largest tulip tree on Long See July 19 listing. of , is fun for the whole Island. family. Enjoy various musical performances, Nature Crafts / Fort Totten Park 11 a.m. activities for kids, nature walks by the Saturday, September 12 / FTVC, Ordnance & Lee Rds. Explore Urban Park Rangers and much more. our natural environment and spark your 36th Annual Park Fair / Forest Park artistic fire. Lantern Tour / Fort Totten Park 8 p.m. / 10 a.m. / Buddy Monument, at the Entrance to Fort, north of intersection of intersection of Myrtle Ave. & Park Lane Explore the Shore / Fort Totten Park 2 212 St. & Cross Island Pkwy. Explore the South Nature walks by the Urban Park p.m. / Entrance to the Fort, north of the dark caverns of Fort Totten for a history Rangers. Sponsored by the Richmond Hill intersection of 212 St. & Cross Island tour by lantern. Block Association. Pkwy. Explore the shore of the coastal bays. Equipment provided, but come ready Fort Totten Bike Tour / Fort Totten Park to get wet. Sunday, August 23 10 a.m. / FTVC, Ordnance & Lee Rds. Get Oh My! It’s a Dragonfly / Flushing some physical and mental stimulation as Meadows Corona Park 11 a.m. / Model we bike around the former military base. Sunday, August 9 airplane field, east side of Meadow We’ll identify buildings and point out their Basic Canoeing / Kissena Park 12 p.m. – Lake, near Van Wyck Expressway Learn unique Colonial Revival features. 2 p.m. / Kissena Lake, near Rose & Oak interesting facts about these often seen, Aves. Bring water and sunscreen. First but little understood insects we call come, first served. Ages 8+. Sunday, September 13 dragonflies. The Wonderful World of Plants/ Fort Wild Flower Walk / Fort Totten Park The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful Totten Park 11 a.m. / FTVC, Ordnance 11 a.m. / FTVC, Ordnance & Lee Rds. See / Fort Totten Park 1 p.m. / Entrance to & Lee Rds. Join a guided tour of Fort July 2 listing. Fort, north of intersection of 212 St. & Totten Park and learn about the useful and beneficial properties of plants in our area. Be a History Detective: Fort Totten / Fort Cross Island Pkwy. Discover how exotic Totten Park 2 p.m. / FTVC, Ordnance & plants take root away from their home, Lee Rds. See July 19 listing. what makes them succeed, and why their Saturday, September 19 success often comes at the expense of Freshwater Fishing / Kissena Park 12 p.m. wildlife diversity. / Kissena playschool, inside the park, Wednesday, August 12 near Oak Ave. & 164 St. First come, first- Saltwater Fishing / Fort Totten Park Wednesday, August 26 served. Limited equipment provided. 11 a.m. / Bayside Marina located alongside the Cross Island Pkwy. See Saltwater Fishing / Fort Totten Park History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten Park August 5 listing. 11 a.m. / Bayside Marina located 1 p.m. / Entrance to the Fort, north of alongside the Cross Island Pkwy. See intersection of 212 St. & Cross Island August 5 listing. First come, first-served. Pkwy. See July 5 listing. Friday, August 14 Ages 8+. Canoeing / Fort Totten Park 10 a.m. / Sunday, September 20 Entrance to Fort, north of intersection of Saturday, August 29 212 St. & Cross Island Pkwy. See July 3 Tree-mendous Hike / Fort Totten Park listing. Family Fun Day / 5 p.m. / 10 a.m. / FTVC, Ordnance & Lee Rds. See Jamaica Ave. & Elton St. Bring your family August 6 listing. and enjoy fun-filled activities, followed by Saturday, August 15 an outdoor movie screening. History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten Park See August 6 listing. 1 p.m. / Entrance to the fort, north of Adventures NYC: Bats by / Fort Denizens of the Dark / Cunningham Park intersection of 212 St. & Cross Island Totten Park 7 p.m. / FTVC, Ordnance & 7 p.m. / Parking lot at Union Tpke. & 197 Pkwy. See July 5 listing. Lee Rds. See Fort Totten’s aerial ‘acro-bats’ St. See August 29 listing. dip, swoop, and dive in their nightly feast World’s Fair Marina Open Marina Day / of insects near the former military base’s Saturday, September 26 Flushing Meadows Corona Park 10 a.m. Endicott Batteries. – 3 p.m. / World’s Fair Marina, Pier I Mission of the Monarch / Flushing (north of Citi Field, between 126 St. & Adventures NYC: Denizens of the Dark Meadows Corona Park 10 a.m. / Mauro Grand Central Pkwy.) Enjoy a day of boat / Forest Park 8 p.m. / FPVC Join the Playground (Park Dr. East & 73 Terrace) demonstrations and tours, dockside sail Rangers for an after-hours visit looking for As summer turns to fall, the Monarch raising, maritime skill contests, saltwater bats, raccoons, owls, and whatever else Butterfly embarks on an incredible journey fishing & more. lurks in the dark. southward all the way to Mexico. Learn about the magnificent migration of the Sunday, August 16 Sunday, August 30 Monarch. Vanderbilt Motor Parkway / Cunningham Landscape Photography / Astoria Park History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten Park Park 12 p.m. / Parking lot at Union Tpke. 12 p.m. / 24 Rd. & 19 St. The location of 1 p.m. / Entrance to the Fort, north of & 197 St. Travel back in time as we discuss Astoria Park “lens” itself to breathtaking intersection of 212 St. & Cross Island the history of the parkway. views of Manhattan’s skyscrapers, the East Pkwy. See July 5 listing. River, the RFK Bridge and much more. Astronomy / Fort Totten Park 8 p.m. / Bring your own camera. Entrance to Fort, north of intersection of Sunday, September 27 212 St. & Cross Island Pkwy. See July 5 History of Fort Totten / Fort Totten Park Fort Totten Park Trolley Tour/ Fort Totten listing. Please call 718. 352.1769 on the 1 p.m. / Entrance to the fort, north of Park 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. / FTVC, Ordnance day of the program to confirm. intersection of 212 St. & Cross Island & Lee Rds. Explore the park on a trolley Pkwy. See July 5 listing. tour as it make several stops on the way. Wednesday, August 19 Saltwater Fishing / Flushing Meadows Saltwater Fishing / Fort Totten Park Saturday, September 5 Corona Park 11 a.m. / World’s Fair 11 a.m. / Bayside Marina located Birding / Fort Totten Park 10 a.m. / Marina, Pier 1 (north of Citi Field, alongside the Cross Island Pkwy. See Entrance to the Fort, north of intersection between 126 St. & Grand Central Pkwy.) August 5 listing. of 212 St. & Cross Island Pkwy. Take a See July 19 listing. walk with the Rangers as we explore the early morning world of birds. Fall Migration / Highland Park 2 p.m. / Jamaica Ave. & Elton St. Many birds fly Animal Tracking / Forest Park 10 a.m. / south every autumn in preparation for the FPVC See August 2 listing. upcoming winter. URBAN PARK RANGERS www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers SUMMER 2009 13

From tours of the Landfi ll to archery at Willowbrook Park to canoeing at Lemon Creek Park, aim to try something new on Staten island.

Wednesday, July 1 Sunday, July 12 cont’d Sunday, July 26 Salt Water Fishing / Conference House History Club: American Revolution / Canoeing Basics / Willowbrook Park Park 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. / Visitor’s Center, Conference House Park 1 p.m. / Visitor’s 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. / Comfort Station, east Hylan Blvd & Satterlee St. Ahoy! When it Center, Hylan Blvd & Satterlee St. In a last of Richmond Ave. & Eton Pl. Enjoy some comes to catching the big ones, nothing ditch effort for peace, , quality time on Willowbrook Lake. We’ll compares to salt water fishing. Try it for , and met at teach you the basics of canoeing so you’ll free with us. Instructions, poles, and bait the Conference House to negotiate peace, have a safe and fun experience. First come, provided. First come, first-served. Ages 8+. but failed. Join the Ranges as we delve first-served. Ages 8+. deeper into the American Revolution. Native Americans / Conference House Friday, July 3 Park 1 p.m. / Visitor’s Center, Hylan Blvd Family Camping / High Rock Park 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 & Satterlee St. Staten Island was home / HRRS Join the Rangers for a fun evening Salt Water Fishing / Conference House to many Lenape Native Americans. Learn of activities, followed by a night under Park 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. / Visitor’s Center, what they wore, ate, played, and left the stars. Space limited. To register, visit Hylan Blvd & Satterlee St. behind. http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register. See July 1 listing. Wednesday, July 29 Saturday, July 4 Friday, July 17 Salt Water Fishing / Conference House Seashore Scavenger Hunt / Midland Family Camping / Wolfe’s Pond Park Park 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. / Visitor’s Center, Beach 10 a.m. / Turtle Circle, Hunter Ave. 6 p.m. / Comfort Station Join the Rangers Hylan Blvd & Satterlee St. See July 1 and Father Capodanno Blvd. Join the for a fun evening of activities, followed by listing. First come, first-served. Ages 8+. Urban Park Rangers to hunt for some cool a night under the stars. Space limited. To treasures from our oceans. What can you register, visit http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/ find? Shells, crabs, gold perhaps? register. Saturday, August 1 Archery Basics / Willowbrook Park History Club: The Lore of July 4 / Archery Range 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. / Conference House Park 1 p.m. / Visitor’s Saturday, July 18 Comfort Station near Eton Pl. & Richmond Center, Hylan Blvd. & Satterlee St. Was Early Birding / High Rock Park 9 a.m. / Ave. See July 19 listing. July 4, 1776 the day the United States HRRS What birds will we see? Bring your was born? Did Betsy Ross design our first comfortable shoes, some binoculars, and Wonderful Waterfowl / Willowbrook flag? Where did fireworks originate? Find your curiosity as we look for birds at High Park 1 p.m. / Comfort Station, east of out how and why we celebrate this unique Rock Park. Richmond Ave. & Eton Pl. Meet the ducks, American holiday. geese, and herons of Willowbrook Park Beach Clean Up / Wolfe’s Pond Park and learn how they survive in the summer 10 a.m. / Comfort Station West of and winter time. Sunday, July 5 Cornelia Ave. Help keep our clean Early Birding / 9 a.m. / by contributing your help in cleaning up BHNC They say the early bird catches the the park. Sunday, August 2 worm. What birds will we see? Bring your Early Birding / 9 a.m. comfortable shoes, some binoculars, and / Comfort Station, Park Drive & Clove Sunday, July 19 Rd. They say the early bird gets the your curiosity as we look for birds at Blue A Little Dabble Do Ya / Willowbrook Heron Park. worm. What birds will we see? Bring your Park 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. / Comfort Station comfortable shoes, some binoculars, and Canoeing Basics / Clove Lakes Park near Eton Pl. & Richmond Ave. Practically your curiosity as we look for birds at Clove 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. / Martling Pond Explore anyone can catch fish using an easy to Lakes Park. the tranquility of Martling Pond while learn technique called ‘dabbling.’ We’ll getting to know nature. Let’s look for teach you how to do it. Instructions, poles, Canoeing the Creek / Lemon Creek Park egrets, herons, and turtles while having and lures provided. First come, first-served. 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. / Seguine Ave. & Purdy Pl. Enjoy this wonderful route through the fun! Equipment provided. First come, first- Archery Basics / Willowbrook Park served. Age 8+. tidal waters of Lemon Creek. You’ll see Archery Range 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. / Comfort egrets, great blue herons, kingfishers, and Station near Eton Pl. & Richmond Ave. much more. Space limited. To register, visit Wednesday, July 8 Take aim and try for a bull’s eye! Don’t http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register. Salt Water Fishing / Conference House fret- we’ll teach you the safe and proper Park 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. / Visitor’s Center, way to draw a bow and shoot and arrow. Hylan Blvd & Satterlee St. See July 1 We’ll provide bows, arrows, and targets. Wednesday, August 5 listing. First come, first-served. Ages 8+. Salt Water Fishing / Conference House Park 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. / Visitor’s Center, Wednesday, July 22 Hylan Blvd & Satterlee St. See July 1 Saturday, July 11 Salt Water Fishing / Conference House listing. First come, first-served. Ages 8+. Insect Insanity / Wolfe’s Pond Park Park 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. / Visitor’s Center, 10 a.m. / Behind Comfort Station west of Hylan Blvd & Satterlee St. See July 1 Cornelia Ave. What vital role do insects listing. First come, first-served. Ages 8+. Saturday, August 8 play in the natural world? The answers can Sneak Park Preview: Fresh Kills Tour be found with the Urban Park Rangers. Saturday, July 25 / Fresh Kills Park 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. / Hike with us through the park and learn Meeting TBA See Saturday, July 11 listing. Cycle the Greenbelt / La Tourette Park Visit www.nyc.gov/parks to register. what creepy crawlers can do besides give 10 a.m. / Greenbelt Nature Center, us the creeps! Rockland Ave. & Brielle Pl. Take a tour of Bike the Beach / Midland Beach 10 a.m. / Sneak Park Preview: Fresh Kills Tour this new bike path and learn a little about Midland Ave. & Father Capodanno Blvd. / Fresh Kills Park 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. / the natural and historical background of La Bring your bike and forget your cares as Meeting TBA Come witness the dramatic Tourette Park. Bring your bicycle, helmet, we ride up the boardwalk to the Gateway transformation, as well as the turkey bottle of water and a snack, if desired. National Recreation Area and back. vultures, red-tailed hawks, and ring-neck Sneak Park Preview: Fresh Kills Tour pheasants. You won’t believe your eyes! / Fresh Kills Park 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. / Sunday, August 9 Visit www.nyc.gov/parks to register. Meeting TBA See Saturday, July 11 listing. Butterfly Safari / Silver Lake Park 11 a.m. Visit www.nyc.gov/parks to register. / Comfort Station, Lakewood Rd. & Sunday, July 12 Revere St. Silver Lake Park is known as Crazy Composters / Blue Heron Park a destination for migrating Monarch 10 a.m. / BHNC Ever wonder how butterflies, but we’ll hunt for other to compost? Join one of our master varieties, as well. We’ll also teach you how composters and learn how to make your to safely capture, study, and release some own rich soil for your garden or house of nature’s most colorful flying insects. plants. We’ll provide the nets and field guides; bring a camera and a snack, if you’d like. 14 OOutdoors utdoors iin inn NNewNewew YYorkYorkork CCityCityity www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers URBAN PARK RANGERS

Sunday, August 9 cont’d Sunday, August 23 Sunday, September 6 cont’d Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash / Mt. Early Birding / Wolfe’s Pond Park 9 a.m. Canoeing Basics / Clove Lakes Park Loretto Unique Area 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. / / Comfort Station west of Cornelia 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. / Martling Pond See July 6450 Hyland Blvd, across the street from Ave. They say the early bird catches the 5 listing. First come, first-served. Ages 8+. CYO & Church between Cunningham worm. What birds will we see? Bring Rd. & Sharrott Ave. Smokey Bear and your comfortable shoes, some binoculars, Saturday, September 12 friends explore fire safety and your local and your curiosity as we look for birds at Maps and More / Willowbrook Park environment at Mt Loretto Unique Area in Wolfe’s Pond Park. 10 a.m. / Comfort Station near Eton Pl. & southern Staten Island. Local groups will Richmond Ave. Never get lost again! Learn have environmental activities and FDNY Cycle the Greenbelt / La Tourette Park 10 a.m. / Greenbelt Nature Center, Rockland the basics of maps and compasses, then will talk about fire safety. For more info, take your turn on a course. contact [email protected] or Ave. & Brielle Pl. See July 25 listing. 718-482-6404. Adventures NYC: Park to Park / Heyerdahl Saturday, August 29 Hill / High Rock Park 11 a.m. / HRRS History Club: The History of the Park Adventures NYC: Mountain Biking / Join the Rangers on a journey on the Ranger / Blue Heron Park 2 p.m. / BHNC Wolfe’s Pond Park 10 a.m. / Comfort Greenbelt’s Red Trail to explore the Park Rangers have always embodied the Station west of Cornelia Ave. Get down haunted hill of Heyerdahl and the ruins spirit of the naturalist and the explorer. and dirty on the trails in Wolfe’s Pond that were left behind in the early 1800’s. Discover what the iconic figure of the Park. Learn some basic skills for getting Wear hiking boots and bring a snack and forest park ranger has meant throughout around obstacles and enjoying the natural water. Moderate to difficult terrain. history and learn what the Urban Park settings of south Staten Island. Rangers do today as ambassadors to New York City Parks. Adventures NYC: Park to Park / Great Kills Sunday, September 13 to Willowbrook Park 11 a.m. / Entrance to Insect Insanity / Blue Heron Park 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 12 , Buffalo St. & Hylan Blvd. / BHNC See July 11 listing. Salt Water Fishing / Conference House Join the Rangers for an 8-mile hike on History Club: Early Naturalists / Blue Park 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. / Visitor’s Center, the Greenbelt’s White Trail across Staten Heron Park 1 p.m. / BHNC What did early Hylan Blvd & Satterlee St. See July 1 Island. See old tulip trees, historic remains naturalists think of the eastern woodlands listing. First come, first-served. Ages 8+. and a variety of wildlife. Wear hiking boots two and even three hundred years ago? and bring a snack and water. Moderate to How accurate were their descriptions and Saturday, August 15 difficult terrain. illustrations? You might be surprised by Pond Ecology / Blue Heron Park 11 a.m. what you’ll encounter. / BHNC Freshwater ponds are a delight to Sunday, August 30 our eyes, and many creatures make their The Rocks at High Rock / High Rock Park Saturday, September 19 homes in the ponds. What animals can 11 a.m. / HRRS Ever wonder how Staten Sneak Park Preview: Fresh Kills Tour you find living in Spring Pond? Fish, frogs, Island came to be? Explore the evidence / Fresh Kills Park 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. / turtles, oh my! You will learn all about left behind from the forces of heat, Meeting TBA See Saturday, July 11 listing. these residents as well as the ecological pressure, ice, and time. Visit www.nyc.gov/parks to register. role they play in the pond. Beautiful Bees / Blue Heron Park 1 p.m. Living Log / Blue Heron Park 1 p.m. / Family Camping / Blue Heron Park 6 p.m. / BHNC Buzzzzz around the park to BHNC Find out how much life there is in / BHNC Join the Rangers for a fun evening experience the wide variety of winged that “dead” log on the side of the trail. of activities, followed by a night under the wonders. You’ll see honey bees, bumble stars. Space limited. To register, visit bees, and even metallic green bees. Learn Sunday, September 20 http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register. how they help us every day, and check out their homes. Early Birding / 9 a.m. / Comfort Station, Lenvar Ave. & Ramona Sunday, August 16 Friday, September 4 Ave. They say the early bird gets the A Little Dabble Do Ya / Willowbrook Park worm. What birds will we see? Bring 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. / Comfort Station near Family Camping / Willowbrook Park your comfortable shoes, some binoculars, Eton Pl. & Richmond Ave. See July 19 6 p.m. / Carousel Join the Rangers for a and your curiosity as we look for birds at listing. fun evening of activities, followed by a Bloomingdale Park. night under the stars. Space limited. To Knot for Nothing / Blue Heron Park register, visit http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/ Knot for Nothing / Blue Heron Park 1 p.m. 1 p.m. / BHNC Ever been in a ‘bind,’ not register. / BHNC See August 16 listing. knowing which knot to use or how to tie something down, up, or together? Come Saturday, September 5 Saturday, September 26 learn and practice some of the most basic Nuts about Squirrels / Blue Heron Park Canoeing Basics / Wolfe’s Pond Park & practical knots. Avoid knotty situations 11 a.m. / BHNC Do squirrels find all the 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. / Comfort Station west in the future, and you’ll thank yourself for nuts they bury? How do they climb down of Cornelia Ave. Enjoy some quality time knot-knowing. trees headfirst? Learn these answers and on Wolfe’s Pond Park. We’ll teach you more in a trek through the park with the the basics of canoeing so you’ll have a Wednesday, August 19 Urban Park Rangers. safe and fun experience. First come, first- Salt Water Fishing / Conference House served. Ages 8+. Park 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. / Visitor’s Center, Damsels and Dragons / Blue Heron Park Hylan Blvd. & Satterlee St. See July 1 1 p.m. / BHNC As summer winds down, Hawk Walk / High Rock Park 1 p.m. / listing. First come, first-served. Ages 8+. take one last look at the damselflies and HRRS Autumn means the beginning of bird dragonflies that inhabit our ponds. You’ll migration. We’ll hike to Moses Mountain Saturday, August 22 learn to identify each species, and you’ll in search of raptors and other migrating feel like a knight in shining armor. bird species. Bring binoculars, comfortable Sneak Park Preview: Fresh Kills Tour walking shoes, and a snack. / Fresh Kills Park 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. / Meeting TBA See Saturday, July 11 listing. Sunday, September 6 Visit www.nyc.gov/parks to register. Early Birding / Willowbrook Park 9 a.m. / Sunday, September 27 Comfort Station, Meet at Comfort Station, Archery Basics / Willowbrook Park Canoeing Basics / Wolfe’s Pond Park east of Richmond Ave. & Eton Pl. They say Archery Range 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. / 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. / Meet behind Comfort the early bird gets the worm. What birds Comfort Station near Eton Pl. & Richmond Station west of Cornelia Ave. Enjoy some will we see? Bring your comfortable shoes, Ave. See July 19 listing. quality time on Wolfe’s Pond. We’ll teach some binoculars, and your curiosity as we you the basics of canoeing so you’ll have a look for birds at Willowbrook Park. Birds of a Feather / High Rock Park 1 p.m. safe and fun experience. First come, first- / HRRS Let’s see how many different type served. Ages 8+. of birds we can find as we get ready for our fall migration. URBAN PARK RANGERS www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers CITY OF NEW YORK PARKS & RECREATION 15

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