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The Salt Marsh Alliance, a not-for-profit organization, was formed in
2002
to supplement city funding for the Salt Marsh Nature Center. As
residents of Marine
Park and Gerritsen Beach, we believe that this educational facility, its
beautiful
nature trails, and its community-oriented events are valuable assets to
our neighborhood.
In this era of city and state budget cuts, the Salt Marsh Alliance
provides a way for
private citizens and
local businesses to help maintain the Nature Center in a win-win
partnership with New York
City's Parks and Recreation Department and the Urban Park Rangers.
The Nature Center's state-of-the-art educational exhibits and displays
require ongoing care, maintenance and security. The grounds, including
the one-mile loop trail,
must be patrolled for the safety of visitors and nearby residents.
Litter must be picked up
and, unfortunately, graffiti and vandalism must be repaired. The Salt
Marsh Alliance will provide items
and services as needed, including supplies and labor.
The Center opened on Earth Day in April 2000. In addition to a salt
marsh, its grounds include
upland meadows, waterways and tidal flats. The open waters of Gerritsen
Creek are an important
refuge for ducks, geese and other waterfowl. This wetland ecosystem can
be viewed from nearly 5 miles
of shoreline.
Join our effort to maintain
stewardship of our creek and wetlands. This is your opportunity to do
something truly
beneficial to your community. The Salt Marsh Alliance needs
you.
at the
Salt Marsh Nature Center
For more information,
call
718-421-2021
All events are free and open to the public.
Sign up here to receive the monthly events calendar via
email! We will never sell your name
or address; see our Privacy Policy for details.
Sunday, November 7, 1 p.m: Children's Hour * Join an Urban Park Ranger volunteer for an hour of crafts
Saturday, November 13, 1 p.m: Orienteering* Have you every been lost in the woods? Join us for this program and never be confused again. Meet at the Audubon Center in Prospect Park
Sunday,November 14, 11 a.m: Poetry in the Park * Take a walk with the Urban Park Rangers and write an ode to fall and the coming winter.
Saturday, November 20, 1 p.m: Clean-Up Day *Help prepare the salt marsh for winter. Dress for the weather and expect to get dirty.
Saturday, November 20 , 1 p.m.: Scavenger Hunt * What treasures we will find! Join us in exploring the park and learn the treasures hidden within. Meet at the Audubon Center in Prospect Park
Sunday, November 21, 11 a.m: Eco-Crafts for Thanksgiving * JShow your Thanksgiving creativity and join the Urban Park Rangers for eco-crafts. Materials provided
Saturday, November 27, 11 a.m: Mill History * Find out what was discovered at a recent archeological dig at the old Gerritsen Mill site.
Sunday, November 28, 1 p.m: Nature Scavenger Hunt * Join the Urban Park Rangers and discover nature in a surprising fun way.
Tuesday, November 2, 16, and 30 -- 9 a.m: Arm Chair Yoga.
Friday, November 19 -- 1 pm : The Zen of Seeing and Drawing
Saturday Morning Birding
Monday, November 8 * 7 p.m: History of Volunteering :Join Nature
Center Coordinator Rita Sandler in celebrating the "art" of service
and how volunteering enhances your life and well being
Verrazano Narrows Bridge -- 40th Year Anniversary: Saturday *November 20, 7 p.m.
Annual Marsh Count -- November 6 * 8 am
Fall Migration
-- November 13 * 8 am
Birding with the
Rangers: November 20 and November 27 at 9 am.
Join Urban Park Ranger Jessica Kratz in an open discussion on the history of the
bridge and its impact on the boroughs of Brooklyn and Staten Island
