What is the Billion Oyster Project
Salt Marsh Nature Center 3302 Ave U, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesSince 2014, the Billion Oyster Project has worked to restore the NY harbor Oyster population. Find out about the project: how Marine Park fits in and how you can help. sponsored by the Salt Marsh Alliance, inc.
Marine Park’s Rural Past: The Lott House and Gerritsen Mill
Salt Marsh Nature Center 3302 Ave U, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesUrban Archaeologist Alyssa Loorya will talk about the history and future of Marine Park's oldest house and the remnants of Brooklyn's agricultural past still visible today. Sponsored by the Salt Marsh Alliance.
Celebrate Marine Parks History on City of Water Day
Salt Marsh Nature Center 3302 Ave U, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesFind out about the remarkable transformations that created the park we love today. Thomas J. Campanella, Historian-in-Residence of the NYC Parks Department, author of Brooklyn: the Once and Future City, will be speaking about the history of Marine Park. Sponsored by the Salt Marsh Alliance
Go Native
Salt Marsh Nature Center 3302 Ave U, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesGardening with native plants is easy to maintain, ecologically sound and beautiful. With a Salt Marsh Alliance volunteer find out how to start, get answers to your questions and explore a beautiful example of a native garden.
Don’t Be Afraid! Go Batty!
Salt Marsh Nature Center 3302 Ave U, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesBats are an essential part of an healthy, robust ecosystem. Marine Park offers several different environments that support bats. Find out how and why bats are important with a presentation by Ryan Mahoney, President and Principal Biologist of the Gotham Bat Conservancy.