Labor Day School Holiday in Prospect Park
Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, Lefferts Historic House and the Historic Carousel for the Labor Day School Holiday in Prospect Park!
Nature Exploration 10 –3 pm
Prospect Park Audubon Center, Free
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Thursdays and Fridays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
- Leaf Litter, 10 am–3 pm: Ever wondered what’s hiding beneath the leaves on the forest floor? Well, there are seeds, leaves, insects and much more! Join us for our hands-on leaf litter activity to learn all about it.
- Nature Detective, 10 am–3 pm: What can you discover when you slow down and look closely? Borrow a sketchbook and observation guide, then record your discoveries and sketch what catches your eye, just like a naturalist in the field!
- Fall Leaf Discovery, 2–3 pm: oin us as we delve into the wonder of nature! Are you curious about why and when trees shed their leaves? Gain hands-on experience in citizen science as we explore the Prospect Park environment and witness how changing temperatures affect the trees. We will provide you with a guide to help you record your observations. This program leaves the Audubon Center promptly at 2 pm.
Carousel Rides, 12–5 pm
Children’s Corner, $3 per ride; $13 for a book of 5 tickets; Unlimited with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher.
Celebrate the Labor Day school holiday with a ride on the park’s beloved Carousel!