Indigenous Peoples Day in Prospect Park

Mon Oct 14, 2024
12:00pm to 5:00pm ET
Age: All
Price: FREE; carousel $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets
Location:
Prospect Park

Join the Prospect Park Alliance when school is closed for Indigenous Peoples Day. Enjoy free nature education activities, animal encounters, bird walks, and more at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, and take a ride on the beloved Prospect Park Carousel.

  • Leaf Litter, 12–3pm: Ever wondered what’s hiding beneath the leaves on the forest floor? Well, there are seeds, leaves, insects, and much more! Participate in a hands-on leaf litter activity to learn all about it.
  • Animal Encounter, 2–3pm: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. This program starts promptly at 2pm
  • Tree ID Walk, 3-4 pm: Delve into the wonders of nature! Are you curious about why and when trees shed their leaves? Gain hands-on experience in citizen science by exploring the Prospect Park environment and witness how changing temperatures affect the trees. This program leaves the Audubon Center promptly at 3pm.

Carousel Rides, 12-5 pm:
Children’s Corner, $3 per ride; $13 for a book of 5 tickets.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.