Salt Marsh Alliance

Salt Marsh Alliance

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Feb 28 2007

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Pictures from our Chinese New Year Celebration:
The Year of the Rat

Lott House Sneak Peek
April 12th & 13th,
11 am - 3:30 pm

Shhh- its a secret! Come join the MPCA, the Hendrick I. Lott House Preservation Asssociation, the Urban Park Rangers and the Historic House Trust of NYC for a fun and exciting "sneak peek" of the historic Hendrick I. Lott House.

Many of you have been patiently watching through the fence the two year exterior restoration. Now is your chance to see the magnificent craftsmanship up close!

You'll be able to walk porch to porch through the Grand Hallway of the house and view its east parlor. In the parlor you'll find old farming equipment that helped shape Brooklyn's agricultural industry. On hand will be information about the houses' history and staff members to answer questions about what is going on with the house.

Please note however, currently the house is not ADA accessible and does not have any bathrooms or public facilities. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The Lott house is located at 1940 E 36th St between Ave S and Fillmore Ave

Lost and Found Pet Bulletin Board

If you have lost a pet or found one, we now have an outside bulletin board dedicated to lost and found pets.
The bulletin board is located outside the Salt Marsh Nature Center. Come by and fill out a card. You can also include a small photo (please put name on the back).
We will then post it. No phone calls please.

Junior Ranger Camp

Children ages 8 - 11 years old can experience Jr. Ranger Camp at the Salt Marsh Nature Center. Camp runs 6/30 - 8/14. Cost: only $65 a week! Come by and pick up an application or checkout our website at www.nyc.gov/parks

*Kids Week at the Marsh*
Open to Kids 12 and under. All programs are free and all materials will be provided. Please dress for the weather
Mon 4/21 1 pm	Art & Craft of Flight - Discover how animals fly and create your own animal of flight
Tues 4/22 1 pm	Critter Crafts - Join us for an imaginative afternoon of creating critters
Wed, 4/23 1 pm	Who, Who, Who ... did I eat? Dissect an owl pellet and see what the owl ate for dinner
Thurs, 4/24 1 pm	Animal Tracks - Make your own animal tracks field guide, and thengo on a hike!
Fri, 4/25 1 pm	Who Likes Herbs? - We'll talk "herbs" while creating a window sill herb garden

I Spy Nature Program

An interactive 9 week program for 3 &4 years olds
AND an adult guardian to explore & increase
curiousity about the natural world through reading,
crafts, music movement, dramatic play and nature
walks at the center.

The program will run from March 25th - May 20th
weekly (Tuesdays) for approx 1 1/2 hours. Registration
is a MUST (due to limited space) and will be based
on a first come, first served basis. Applications
are due by March 19th.

Applications can be picked up at the Salt Marsh
Nature Center. For more info call the Nature
Center at 718-421-2021.

          Thank you to the Salt Marsh Alliance and
                Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein
                  for their support of this program!

The Salt Marsh Nature Center,
seen from Burnett St.

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.

The compass rose embedded in the public area in front of the SMNC. (Photo courtesy SMNC)

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Ft. Greene Programs
High on top of the hill near the Myrtle Ave and Washington Park entrance

All programs meet at the Ft. Greene Visitor Center at 1 pm near the Myrtle Ave and Washington Park Entrance

Fort Greene Historic Walking Tours Saturdays at 1 pm
4/06	Sun 1 pm	Urban Ecology- What do trees, squirrels, and hawks have in common? Come explore the park and find out!
4/20	Sun 1 pm	Micro-Safari - Join us as we explore the amazing diversity of insect life in the park
4/27	Sun 1 pm	Poetry in the Park: Walt Whitman's gift - Bring your favorite Walt Whitman poem for a reading or just come listen to poetry of one of the founding fathers of Fort Green Park


Digital Derivations: A Nature Photo Show Sat & Sun, April 26th & 27th 11 am - 4:30 pm
Join Artist Jessica Schulman for a weekend of Digital Derivations! Come enjoy a unique display of photographic creations. Discover how she uses nature to create unique artwork

Other Brooklyn Parks Program

Sat, 4/06 1 pm Owls' Head Park - Explore the Park- Come learn how to identify trees in the winter!
Meet at the Park House near Colonial Ave

Sat 4/13 2 pm Prospect Park - Hide-n- Seek- What animals can you find in the park and what one's hide from us? Dress for the weather. Meet the Rangers in front of the Audubon Center

Sat 4/19 1 pm Prospect Park : Bloomin' Hike - Spring is in the air! Take a stroll with the Rangers and see what's bloomin' in the park. Dress for the weather. Meet the Rangers in front of Wollman Rink -

Sun 3/09 12 pm Sunset Park-Orienteering 101 - Learn to navigate your way through Sunset Park. Meet at the Entrance of the Recreation Center

Please remember for outdoor programs to dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water!

Neighborhood Walking Series

Sunday, 4/13 11 am
Brooklyn Promenade/Brooklyn Heights

This edition of our popular walking tour series will showcase one of Brooklyn's lmost secluded neighborhoods. Discover its hisotry, architecture and its historic churches that were stopovers for the Underground Railroad: Cobble Hill. Wear comfortable walking shoes; dress for the weather. Walking tour will last about 2 1/2 hours.

Meet at the Remsen St,/ Esplanade Entrance

Upcoming Events
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.

Salt Marsh Nature Center

Happy Spring Everyone!

Lot's of things are happening at the Marsh and at other Brooklyn parks in April! Please take a look at our calendar and find out what's going on!

We'll be having a big Earth Day Celebration on April 20th, that will run from 10am to 5pm. They'll be a community clean-up, crafts, a tree planting and a dance performance and a special appearance by Smoky Bear! The very next day will be the start of our successful Spring Break Kid's Week with an event Monday - Friday at 1pm each day.

On another note. Junior Ranger Camp applications are available now! You can visit the Park's web site and down load one, and also find out more information. The camp is for children 8 to 11 years old and will run from June 30 through August 14th. The cost this year is only $65 per week. It's fun and it's cool too!

Please find attached the Brooklyn Urban Park Ranger Calendar for April 2008.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by phone at 718-421-2021.

Best to all,

Kristy Di Cario

Nature Center Coordinator

Salt Marsh Nature Center

April

Join us for our FREE programs

Fri, 4/04, 7 pm	*Night Hike-* What lurks around the marsh at night? Come take a hike.
Sat, 4/05 1 pm.	*Springtime Scavenger Hunt -*What can you find in nature? Join the Rangers on a hunt for all things natural
Sun 4/06, 1 pm	*History Club: History of the Brooklyn Camera Club -*Come learn all about one of the oldest camera clubs in the nation
Mon, 4/07 7 pm	*Monday Night Lecture- American Diners* - Join us for a fun and fascinating presentation on a distinctly American Institution
Sat 4/12 12 pm	*Spring Cleaning -* JCome help spruce up the Marsh! Community Service hours available for eligible high school students. Dress to get dirty. Meet in front of the Center.
Sat, 4/12 & Sun 4/13 11 am -- 3:30 pm	*Sneak Peek of the Hendrick I. Lott House-* Join us for a rare peek of the Lott House. Go "porch to porch" through the Grand Hallway. The Lott house is located at 1940 E 36th St in Marine Park
Sun, 4/20 pm ,	*Earth Day Celebration*
	10 am	Community Clean up
	11 am	Guest Appearance by Smokey Bear Mayors Alliance for Animals: Microchipping Animal Care & Control; Pet Adoption Mobile NYC Park's Dept Mounted Division
	12:30 pm	Tree Planting
	1:30 pm	Children's Craft
	3 pm	Performances by the B'klyn Dance Center Reparatory Company Dancer's & Inspirational Singer August Michael
Sun, 4?27, 8 pm .	.Stargazing-– Join us for a look at the full moon and our gas giant neighbors

Nature Center Ongoing Programs

Pilates – Tues, 4/1 & 4/15 & 4/29@ 4: p.m.*
Birding – Sat, @ 8 a.m.
Yoga - Thursdays @ 9 a.m.*
Woodworking Workshops- Tuesdays, 2- 4 pm
I Spy Nature- Tuesdays 10:30 Noon
for 3-4 yr olds Registration Required
History Club- Sun, 4/06@ 1 p.m.
Brooklyn Camera Club
The Zen of Seeing and Drawing - Fri 4/18 @ 1 pm
Line Dancing for adults - Wed 4/09 & 23 @ 10 am
Tap Dancing for Adults - Weds 4/02, 16, 30 @ 10 am

* Must provide own mat to participate

Unless otherwise indicated meet at the Salt Marsh Nature Center
3302 Avenue U, Brooklyn , NY 11234

For information call 311 and ask for the
Brooklyn Urban Park Rangers

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For information call 311 and ask for the Brooklyn Urban Park Rangers

For information call 311 and ask for the
Brooklyn Urban Park Rangers