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New York City Department of Parks & Recreation's

Fort Greene Park Prospect Park

Fort Greene Historic Sat, 1/10, 1p.m. – Winter Wildlife-Join the Rangers as we search for the winter residents of Prospect Park. Sat, 1/03, 1p.m. – Orienteering to the Past- Learn how to Meet outside Wollman Rink. use a compass while learning about the past. After learning the basics, follow our coordinates to acknowledge Sat, 1/24, 1p.m. – Forever Evergreen- Why do some about Fort Green’s distinguished past. trees stay green all year? Join the Urban Park Rangers and find out why. Meet outside the Picnic House. Sat, 1/10, 1p.m. – GPS to the Past- Learn how to use a Global Position System unit while learning about the past. Sat, 1/31, 1p.m. – Winter Wonderland Hike- Enjoy the After learning the basics, follow our coordinates to stark beauty of Olmsted and Vaux’s masterpiece in the acknowledge Fort Green’s distinguished past. winter on this ranger led walking tour. Meet outside the Audubon Center. Sun, 1/11, 1p.m.–Food Chain for Champions- Who are the best hunters in the animal kingdom? Come discover For all tours, please dress for the weather and wear what food chains exist in your backyard. comfortable walking shoes.

Sun, 1/18, 1p.m.–African Americans and the American Sun, 1/11, 1p.m.– Revolution-Join us while we examine the often overlooked Morning contributions made by African Americans during the Birding Revolutionary War. at the Salt Sat, 1/24, 1p.m.–Tools of the Revolution- Learn about the weapons, cookware and tools that were used during the Marsh, Revolutionary War. What was once considered “state of Saturdays art.” at

Sun, 1/25, 1p.m.–Trains and Trolleys- Head back to the 8 a.m. good old days, when trolleys clattered and clanged along the streets of Brooklyn.

Meet at the Fort Greene Visitor Center high I Spy Nature on the hill near the Myrtle Avenue and Program at Journey ThroughWashington Time Park Entrance. Walking Series the Salt

Downtown Brooklyn & Brooklyn Heights Marsh, Sunday, 1/04, 1p.m. 3-4 Year This addition of our popular walking tour series will Olds, Starts showcase two of Brooklyn’s oldest neighborhoods. again in Wear comfortable walking shoes; dress for the weather. March 2009 Walking tours will last about 2 ½ hours. Meet at Brooklyn Borough Hall

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