Spring Break Family Fun: Freshwater Friends

Spring Break Family Fun: Freshwater Friends

Come meet the freshwater insects that live in the water, and find out how they keep our lake healthy!

By Van Cortlandt Park Alliance

Date and time

Thursday, April 17 · 11am - 1pm EDT

Location

Van Cortlandt Golf Lake House

115 Van Cortlandt Park The Bronx, NY 10471

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

What sort of critters live underneath the waters in Van Cortlandt Park?

Is the pond a healthy ecosystem? How can we tell?

What in the world is an aquatic macroinvertebrate?


Come explore the ecosystem of Hester & Piero’s Mill Pond with us to find out!


In this hands-on exploration station, your family can observe and identify some of the insects found in the pond, without even getting your feet wet!


Date: Thursday, April 17th

Time: 11am - 1pm

Meeting Point: North of Van Cortlandt Golf Lake House



This workshop is intended for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required to attend, but is appreciated.

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Organized by

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance

The Van Cortlandt Park Alliance works to preserve, support, and promote the recreational, ecological, and historic value of Van Cortlandt Park, including:

● Elevating the visibility and profile of Van Cortlandt Park;

● Advocating for and supporting maintenance and improvement projects;

● Raising and managing capital and other resources to support improvements;

● Encouraging and supporting appropriate uses of Van Cortlandt Park.

 

Free