Horseshoe Crab Monitoring
We’ll walk the beach to count the number of crabs present and tag them to keep track of how many we’ve already seen as part of NYC Parks’ ongoing effort to monitor their activity.
Join the Stewardship Team for an evening of horseshoe crab monitoring! Since 2013, NYC Parks has been monitoring horseshoe crab spawning activity.
We’ll walk the beach to count the number of crabs present and tag them to keep track of how many we’ve already seen as part of NYC Parks’ ongoing effort to monitor their activity. This exciting work contributes to a long-term research study that is helping us to better understand and protect the horseshoe crabs that live in our urban waters.
Please note: Registration is required.
6/11/2018 0:00 6:00:00 PM 8:00:00 PM
(718) 392-5232
mary.hanchar@parks.nyc.gov.
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring
We’ll walk the beach to count the number of crabs present and tag them to keep track of how many we’ve already seen as part of NYC Parks’ ongoing effort to monitor their activity.
Join the Stewardship Team for an evening of horseshoe crab monitoring! Since 2013, NYC Parks has been monitoring horseshoe crab spawning activity.
We’ll walk the beach to count the number of crabs present and tag them to keep track of how many we’ve already seen as part of NYC Parks’ ongoing effort to monitor their activity. This exciting work contributes to a long-term research study that is helping us to better understand and protect the horseshoe crabs that live in our urban waters.
Please note: Registration is required.
6/11/2018 0:00 6:00:00 PM 8:00:00 PM
(718) 392-5232
mary.hanchar@parks.nyc.gov.
Movies Under the Stars: The Secret Life of Pets
Join NYC Parks for free, family-friendly movies in our city’s parks! In this delightful nimated feature, the quiet life of Max (Louis C.K.), a spoiled terrier, is…Eric
This movie will be screened near the pedestrian bridge at 27th Avenue.
Join NYC Parks for free, family-friendly movies in our city’s parks!
In this delightful nimated feature, the quiet life of Max (Louis C.K.), a spoiled terrier, is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a an unruly stray whom Max ( Eric Stonestreet) instantly dislikes. During their walk outside, they encounter a group of ferocious alley cats and end up in a truck that’s bound for the pound. Luckily, Snowball (Kevin Hart), a rebellious bunny, swoops in to save the doggy duo from captivity. In exchange, Snowball demands that Max and Duke join his gang of abandoned pets on a mission against the humans who’ve done them wrong.
Know Before You Go:
You should arrive before 8:00 p.m. to get your spot. Please bring your own picnic blanket or chair. Food is OK, but no alcohol or smoking. Reservations are not taken, so space is available on a first come first served basis. All are welcome!
5/20/2017 0:00 8:00:00 PM 9:30:00 PM
718-965-8942
letitia.guillory@parks.nyc.gov.
Fall Citywide Stewardship Day at Calvert Vaux Park
Volunteers will help clean up Calvert Vaux Beach by removing debris from the coastline!
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team for our Fall Citywide Stewardship Day! Volunteers will help clean up Calvert Vaux Beach by removing debris from the coastline!
Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Please bring your own water bottle.
Please note: Space is limited and registration is required for this event. Volunteers younger than 18 years old must be accompanied by a chaperone.
10/20/2018 0:00 10:00:00 AM 1:00:00 PM
(718) 392-5232
mary.hanchar@parks.nyc.gov.
Ranger’s Choice: Calvert Vaux Park Discovery Hike
Put on your hiking shoes and bring your binoculars as we explore the rocky coast of Gravesend Bay. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Exact meeting location will be announced to pre-registered participants.
NYC Parks’ bright and talented Urban Park Ranges are what make our Weekend Adventure programs so amazing.
Put on your hiking shoes and bring your binoculars as we explore the rocky coast of Gravesend Bay. This beautifully restored parkland holds remnants of sunken barges that have been taken over by nature.
Space is limited and registration is required. If necessary, a lottery will be run to select participants. Selected parties will be notified of meeting locations and other details. To register, visit nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on Wednesday, May 11.
5/21/2016 0:00 1:00:00 PM 2:30:00 PM
(718) 421-2021
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Summer Sports Experience: Calvert Vaux Park/Dreier Offerman Park
Bring your kids to the Summer Sports Experience! In the program, Parks staff teach kids through intensive sports clinics. On site registration IS REQUIRED for Brooklyn clinics.
Join the Summer Sports Experience! It’s just for kids, and it’s a fun introduction to the fundamentals of sports.
This clinic covers basketball from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., flag football from 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. and baseball from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration onsite is required for all Summer Sports Experience clinics in Brooklyn.
8/26/2014 0:00 10:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM
(718) 965-8942
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Horseshoe Crab Monitoring
We’ll walk the beach to count the number of crabs present and tag them to keep track of how many we’ve already seen as part of NYC Parks’ ongoing effort to monitor their activity.
Join the Stewardship Team for an evening of horseshoe crab monitoring! Since 2013, NYC Parks has been monitoring horseshoe crab spawning activity.
We’ll walk the beach to count the number of crabs present and tag them to keep track of how many we’ve already seen as part of NYC Parks’ ongoing effort to monitor their activity. This exciting work contributes to a long-term research study that is helping us to better understand and protect the horseshoe crabs that live in our urban waters.
Please note: Registration for this event is full. You can sign up for the waitlist.
5/29/2018 0:00 8:15:00 PM 10:15:00 PM
(718) 392-5232
mary.hanchar@parks.nyc.gov.
Birding: Raptor Migration
Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
11/14/2015 0:00 11:00:00 AM 12:30:00 PM
(718) 421-2021
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Historic New York: Gravesend Bay
Gravesend Bay has a rich local and maritime history, dating as early as Dutch settlement.
Gravesend Bay has a rich local and maritime history, dating as early as Dutch settlement.
Urban Park Rangers specialize in the interpretation of historic turning points, both natural and man-made, in our city’s long history. Historic New York programs highlight the history and architecture of selected neighborhoods or parks.
6/10/2018 0:00 12:00:00 PM 1:30:00 PM
(718) 421-2021
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Horseshoe Crab Monitoring
We’ll walk the beach to count the number of crabs present and tag them to keep track of how many we’ve already seen as part of NYC Parks’ ongoing effort to monitor their activity.
Please note: This program is full and is no longer accepting registration at this time.
Join the Stewardship Team for an evening of horseshoe crab monitoring!
Since 2013, NYC Parks has been monitoring horseshoe crab spawning activity. We’ll walk the beach to count the number of crabs present and tag them to keep track of how many we’ve already seen as part of NYC Parks’ ongoing effort to monitor their activity. This exciting work contributes to a long-term research study that is helping us to better understand and protect the horseshoe crabs that live in our urban waters.
5/15/2018 0:00 8:00:00 PM 10:00:00 PM
(718) 392-5232
mary.hanchar@parks.nyc.gov.
Summer Sports Experience: Calvert Vaux Park/Dreier Offerman Park
Bring your kids to the Summer Sports Experience! In the program, Parks staff teach kids through intensive sports clinics. On site registration IS REQUIRED for Brooklyn clinics.
Join the Summer Sports Experience! It’s just for kids, and it’s a fun introduction to the fundamentals of sports.
This clinic covers basketball from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., flag football from 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. and baseball from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration onsite is required for all Summer Sports Experience clinics in Brooklyn.
8/12/2014 0:00 10:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM
(718) 965-8942
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Summer Sports Experience: Calvert Vaux Park/Dreier Offerman Park
Bring your kids to the Summer Sports Experience! In the program, Parks staff teach kids through intensive sports clinics. On site registration IS REQUIRED for Brooklyn clinics.
Join the Summer Sports Experience! It’s just for kids, and it’s a fun introduction to the fundamentals of sports.
This clinic covers basketball from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., flag football from 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. and baseball from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration onsite is required for all Summer Sports Experience clinics in Brooklyn.
8/5/2014 0:00 10:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM
(718) 965-8942
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Horseshoe Crab Monitoring
Join the Stewardship Team for an evening of horseshoe crab monitoring! Since 2013, NYC Parks has been monitoring horseshoe crab spawning activity along the restored sandy beach at…
Join the Stewardship Team for an evening of horseshoe crab monitoring! Since 2013, NYC Parks has been monitoring horseshoe crab spawning activity along the restored sandy beach at Coney Island Creek. We’ll be walking the beach to count the number of crabs present and tagging them to keep track of how many we’ve already seen as part of NYC Parks’ ongoing effort to monitor their activity. This exciting work contributes to a long-term research study that is helping us to better understand and protect the horseshoe crabs that live in our urban waters. Come and take a closer look at our city’s valuable natural resources! Please come dressed in layers, clothes that can get dirty, and waterproof boots or sneakers, and bring your own water bottle. All volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
6/21/2017 0:00 5:30:00 PM 8:30:00 PM
(718) 392-5232
Gabriella.Cappo@parks.nyc.gov.
Rangers Choice: Calvert Vaux Park Discovery Hike
This beautifully-restored parkland holds remnants of sunken barges that have been taken over by nature.
Selected parties will be notified of meeting locations and other details.
Put on your hiking shoes and bring your binoculars as we explore the rocky coast of Gravesend Bay. This beautifully restored parkland holds remnants of sunken barges that have been taken over by nature.
Space is limited and registration is required. If necessary, a lottery will be run to select participants. To register, please visit nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register. Registration opens on Wednesday, May 10.
5/20/2017 0:00 10:00:00 AM 11:30:00 AM
(718) 421-2021
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Calvert Vaux Coastal Cleanup
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to remove floatable debris from the wetlands of the park.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to remove floatable debris from the wetlands of the park.
Come dressed in boots, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty.
9/22/2016 0:00 9:00:00 AM 11:00:00 AM
(718) 392-5232 ext. 122
john.delgado@parks.nyc.gov.
Calvert Vaux Goose Fence Installation
Volunteers will install protective goose fencing within a salt marsh.
Please meet your NAV Technical Lead at Shore Parkway at Exit 6 and Bay 49th Street.
Volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Calvert Vaux Park to protect the wetlands of the Park from marauding geese.
Volunteers will install protective goose fencing within a salt marsh. This work will help protect and maintain this important Gravesend Bay wetland habitat.
Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothes that can get dirty. This project is appropriate for adults and youth groups that are high school age and above.
Space is limited. Registration is required for this event. Register here.
12/4/2014 0:00 9:00:00 AM 1:00:00 PM
(212) 360-3318
NAV@parks.nyc.gov.
Summer Sports Experience: Calvert Vaux Park/Dreier Offerman Park
Bring your kids to the Summer Sports Experience! In the program, Parks staff teach kids through intensive sports clinics. On site registration IS REQUIRED for Brooklyn clinics.
Join the Summer Sports Experience! It’s just for kids, and it’s a fun introduction to the fundamentals of sports.
This clinic covers basketball from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., flag football from 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. and baseball from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration onsite is required for all Summer Sports Experience clinics in Brooklyn.
7/29/2014 0:00 10:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM
(718) 965-8942
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Ranger’s Choice: Hidden New York: Calvert Vaux Discovery Hike
This beautifully restored parkland holds remnants of sunken barges that have been taken over by nature and a wide variety of birds on water and land.
Exact meeting location will be announced to registered participants.
NYC Parks’ bright and talented Urban Park Rangers are what make our Weekend Adventure programs so amazing. Put on your hiking shoes and bring your binoculars as we explore the rocky coast of Gravesend Bay. This beautifully restored parkland holds remnants of sunken barges that have been taken over by nature and a wide variety of birds on water and land. Space is limited. Registration required. To register, visit www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register on Wednesday, May 13th.
5/23/2015 0:00 1:00:00 PM 2:00:00 PM
(718) 421-2021
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Horseshoe Crab Monitoring
Join the Stewardship Team for an evening of horseshoe crab monitoring!
Join the Stewardship Team for an evening of horseshoe crab monitoring! Since 2013, NYC Parks has been monitoring horseshoe crab spawning activity along the restored sandy beach at Coney Island Creek. We’ll be walking the beach to count the number of crabs present and tagging them to keep track of how many we’ve already seen as part of NYC Parks’ ongoing effort to monitor their activity. This exciting work contributes to a long-term research study that is helping us to better understand and protect the horseshoe crabs that live in our urban waters. Come and take a closer look at our city’s valuable natural resources! Please come dressed in layers, clothes that can get dirty, and waterproof boots or sneakers, and bring your own water bottle. All volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
6/9/2017 0:00 8:00:00 PM 11:00:00 PM
718-392-5232
Gabriella.Cappo@parks.nyc.gov.
Calvert Vaux Park Wetland Cleanup
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team at Calvert Vaux Park! Volunteers will be removing debris from the Calvert Vaux Wetlands.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team at Calvert Vaux Park! Volunteers will be removing debris from the Calvert Vaux Wetlands.
Volunteers should dress in clothes that can get dirty, close-toed shoes, and warm layers. They are also encouraged to bring their own water bottles. Volunteers younger than 18 years old must be accompanied by a chaperone.
Please note: Space is limited and registration is required.
5/12/2018 0:00 9:00:00 AM 12:00:00 PM
(718) 392-5232
mary.hanchar@parks.nyc.gov.
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring
Join the Stewardship Team for an evening of horseshoe crab monitoring!
South end of the Calvert Vaux Parking lot
Join the Stewardship Team for an evening of horseshoe crab monitoring! Since 2013, NYC Parks has been monitoring horseshoe crab spawning activity. We’ll be walking the beach to count the number of crabs present and tagging them to keep track of how many we’ve already seen as part of NYC Parks’ ongoing effort to monitor their activity. This exciting work contributes to a long-term research study that is helping us to better understand and protect the horseshoe crabs that live in our urban waters.
6/13/2018 0:00 7:45:00 PM 9:45:00 PM
(718) 392-5232
mary.hanchar@parks.nyc.gov.
Summer Sports Experience: Calvert Vaux Park/Dreier Offerman Park
Bring your kids to the Summer Sports Experience! In the program, Parks staff teach kids through intensive sports clinics. On site registration IS REQUIRED for Brooklyn clinics.
Join the Summer Sports Experience! It’s just for kids, and it’s a fun introduction to the fundamentals of sports.
This clinic covers basketball from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., flag football from 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. and baseball from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration onsite is required for all Summer Sports Experience clinics in Brooklyn.
8/19/2014 0:00 10:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM
(718) 965-8942
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Horseshoe Crab Monitoring
Join the Stewardship Team for an evening of horseshoe crab monitoring!
South end of the Calvert Vaux Parking Lot
Join the Stewardship Team for an evening of horseshoe crab monitoring! Since 2013, NYC Parks has been monitoring horseshoe crab spawning activity. We’ll be walking the beach to count the number of crabs present and tagging them to keep track of how many we’ve already seen as part of NYC Parks’ ongoing effort to monitor their activity. This exciting work contributes to a long-term research study that is helping us to better understand and protect the horseshoe crabs that live in our urban waters.
6/28/2018 0:00 8:30:00 PM 10:30:00 PM
(718) 392-5232
mary.hanchar@parks.nyc.gov.
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring
Join the Stewardship Team for an evening of horseshoe crab monitoring! Since 2013, NYC Parks has been monitoring horseshoe crab spawning activity along the restored sandy beach…
Join the Stewardship Team for an evening of horseshoe crab monitoring! Since 2013, NYC Parks has been monitoring horseshoe crab spawning activity along the restored sandy beach at Coney Island Creek. We’ll be walking the beach to count the number of crabs present and tagging them to keep track of how many we’ve already seen as part of NYC Parks’ ongoing effort to monitor their activity. This exciting work contributes to a long-term research study that is helping us to better understand and protect the horseshoe crabs that live in our urban waters. Come and take a closer look at our city’s valuable natural resources! Please come dressed in layers, clothes that can get dirty, and waterproof boots or sneakers, and bring your own water bottle. All volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
6/7/2017 0:00 6:30:00 PM 9:30:00 PM
(718) 392-5232
Gabriella.Cappo@parks.nyc.gov.
Summer Sports Experience: Calvert Vaux Park/Dreier Offerman Park
Bring your kids to the Summer Sports Experience! In the program, Parks staff teach kids through intensive sports clinics. On site registration IS REQUIRED for Brooklyn clinics.
Join the Summer Sports Experience! It’s just for kids, and it’s a fun introduction to the fundamentals of sports.
This clinic covers basketball from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., flag football from 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. and baseball from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration onsite is required for all Summer Sports Experience clinics in Brooklyn.
7/29/2014 0:00 10:00:00 AM 4:00:00 PM
(718) 965-8942
.
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring
Join us for an evening of horseshoe crab monitoring! We’ll walk the beach to count the number of crabs present and tag them to keep track of how many we’ve already seen.
Join the Stewardship Team for an evening of horseshoe crab monitoring!
Since 2013, NYC Parks has been monitoring horseshoe crab spawning activity. as part of NYC Parks’ ongoing effort to monitor their activity.
This exciting work contributes to a long-term research study that is helping us to better understand and protect the horseshoe crabs that live in our urban waters.
Please note: registration is required.
6/26/2018 0:00 7:00:00 PM 9:00:00 PM
(718) 392-5232
mary.hanchar@parks.nyc.gov