Discover the importance and beauty of the snakes found in NY & Marine Park. What role do they play in the complex ecosystem of the Salt Marsh? How do they survive harsh winters? Dr. Leroy Nuñez, Dept of Ecology & Evolution, Stony Brook University, explains how snakes fit in. Take the opportunity to admire the […]

Brooklyn's free Black community attracted people from all walks of life, who sought to grow their city in a radical antip-slavery vision. Prithi Kanakamedala, Professor of History at Bronx Community College will discuss her book Brooklynites: the Remarkable Story of the Free Black Communities that Shaped a Borough, which recovers the lives of the remarkable citizens […]

The natural world is an inspiration to the arts, especially the transmutation from Summer to Fall. Celebrate the beautiful harvest colors and abundance through music and dance with the Brooklyn Dance Center. Bring your own chair.

In 1898, proud Brooklyn consolidated with four other counties to become New York City. What led to that decision? Who was for it, who was against? Find out from Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger.

For 25 years the Salt Marsh Nature Center has provided a gateway for people to learn about the salt marsh. Come for the party! See how the Salt Marsh Alliance Photography Competition has captured the beauty of the amazing natural environments of Marine Park