Events

The wonder of Spring renewal is seen in the beauty of the salt marsh and other natural environments. The season inspires music and dance, presented by the Brooklyn Dance Ensemble. Bring your own chair

Butterflies and moths play an important role in plant pollination. Their beauty of fragility inspire as they flit through the air. With Melissa Muller, Senior Entomologist at the Long Island Aquarium, find out about native species and how they contribute to the diversity of Marine Park. discover what you can do to support both local […]

How was a garbage dump transformed into the Salt Marsh of Marine Park? Find out about the forward thinking decisions that created the beautiful and vital environments found here today. Retired NYC Parks Department Chief Naturalist Mike Feller illuminates Marine Park's modern history. Sponsored by the Salt Marsh Alliance, Inc. and the Marine Park Alliance.

How does the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation protect the land, water and air resources of NY and Marine Park? How do they work with other agencies in the city? With this talk be DEC representatives, find out how sensitive envirnments of Marine Park ar safeguarded. Discover how you can help.

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 […]