Happy Birthday, Salt Marsh Nature Center
2026-03-28 | Salt Marsh Nature Center, 3302 Ave U, Brooklyn, NY, 11234, United States
The Salt Marsh Nature Center is celebrating 25 years as Brooklyn’s premier nature center! Enjoy a day of nature hikes, children’s crafts and entertainment for all. Explore the nature center and discover this getaway to beautiful Marine Park.

Celebrate the Earth!
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Spring Renewal inspires music and dance as we come out of winter’s darkness. Performances by the Brooklyn Dance Center reflect the beauty of the salt marsh and other natural environments. Join for this Earth Day celebration. Bring your own chair or blanket.

The Value of Street Trees
2026-05-02 13:30 - 15:00
How do the trees on your neighborhood block help protect you and Marine Park? How do street trees support the natural environment? Learn about tips and techniques for taking care of the trees that keep you r neighborhood healthy and beautiful. Find out about the NYC Parks Department Care Captain Program and other ways you can help your local parks.

Mushrooms and Fungi! Oh My!
2026-06-06 13:30 - 15:00
What role do mushrooms and fungi play i the complex web of ecosystems found in the salt marsh? What exactly are mushrooms and fungi? Discover more with Andrew Cannon of the NY Mycological Society and find out what could be growing near you

Celebrate Marine Park's History
2026-07-25 13:30 - 15:30
On City of Water Day, find 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 talking about the history of Marine Park.

All That Skitters
2026-08-01 13:30 - 15:30
How does the Fiddler Crab survive in the salt marsh tides? What other crabs live in the marsh? What happens i the winter? Where do Horseshoe Crabs Fit in? Explore the complexities and threats to the fragile salt marsh with Mike Feller, retired Chief Naturalist of the NYC Parks Department.
Sponsored by the Salt Marsh Alliance and the Marine Park Alliance.

Stingers
2026-09-13 15:00 - 17:00
Why do we see, and swat, so many stinging insects in the fall? What vital roles do bees and wasps and other stinging insects, play in the environment? How can we protect our native insect populations and ourselves? Learn why and how with Jared Kirschner, Education Manager and Junior Entomologist from the Long Island Aquarium.

Update from the Lott House - Physical and Interpretive Renovations
2026-11-07 13:30 - 15:30
