c. Virginia Friere

Arbor Day at the Audubon Center

Enjoy nature games and an exhibit on Brooklyn’s last remaining forest, Prospect Park! Savvy Seeds 12–1 pm: Get hands-on with a few of Prospect Park’s savvy seeds. Learn how different plants produce offspring by persuading pollinators and how they protect and disperse their seeds.

Sow a Seed, 10–12 pm: Learn about seeds’ survival needs and plant a seed in your own custom planter made from recycled paper.

Leaf Art, 10–12 pm: Let’s have fun exploring the unique features of trees and their uniquely shaped leaves. Let your creativity flourish as you craft art inspired by nature.

Nature on the Go, ID a Tree, 12–1 pm: Take an in-depth look at Prospect Park’s largest organism (trees) and discover the important role forests play in providing different habitats for the Park’s wildlife. This program departs promptly at 2 pm.