Event Rule: Every Thursday and Friday

Nature Exploration

Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.

  • Discovery Pack, 12–4 pm
    The Prospect Park Alliance invites you to get inspired by nature with our new Discovery Packs, a ready-to-go kits filled with nature activities for families. In April, play Habitat Bingo, search for birds and design a home for one of the Park’s many living things. In May, monitor the development of plants that supply food and shelter for birds in Prospect Park.
  • Bird Nerds Game Hour, 2–3 pm
    Test your knowledge of birds in this fun, mildly competitive hour of puzzles, Bingo, card games, and more!
  • Nature on the Go!, 3 pm
    An Alliance Naturalist will lead children and families to areas near the Audubon Center, where you can learn about the nature that is all around us and participate in a Citizen Science project.
  • Animal Encounter, 4 pm
    Curious as to how Snappy the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble a mouse? Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection and even assist in an actual feeding.

Nature Exploration

Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.

  • Discovery Pack, 12–4 pm
    The Prospect Park Alliance invites you to get inspired by nature with our new Discovery Packs, a ready-to-go kits filled with nature activities for families. In April, play Habitat Bingo, search for birds and design a home for one of the Park’s many living things. In May, monitor the development of plants that supply food and shelter for birds in Prospect Park.
  • Bird Nerds Game Hour, 2–3 pm
    Test your knowledge of birds in this fun, mildly competitive hour of puzzles, Bingo, card games, and more!
  • Nature on the Go!, 3–4 pm
    An Alliance Naturalist will lead children and families to areas near the Audubon Center, where you can learn about the nature that is all around us and participate in a Citizen Science project.
  • Animal Encounter, 4 pm
    Curious as to how Snappy the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble a mouse? Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection and even assist in an actual feeding.

 

Exhibition: From Nests to Nets

The Prospect Park Alliance in partnership with Audubon NY presents an exhibition by artist Rebecca Jewell, which will be on view at the Audubon Center during its public hours through December 20. Jewell’s work is based around two main subjects: the drawing of museum artifacts and the natural world. She has a PhD from the Royal College of Art in Natural History Illustration. Her work is held in the national collections of the Natural History Museum, the British Museum, the British Library and the National Trust in the London. The exhibition will be held in connection with an exhibition of her work at the Rebecca Hossack Gallery.

Nature Programs

Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first of its kind in an urban park. Explore the Center’s exhibits starting at noon, and enjoy hourly programs starting at 1 pm. This program will not meet on December 25. 

Blooming Naturalist, 1–2 pm
In this introduction to bird watching series, enjoy fun games and activities to learn what makes birds so special in a different lesson every week.

Nature on the Go!, 2–3 pm
Learn about the nature that is all around us. A naturalist leads children and families to areas near the Audubon Center to discover the flora and fauna in the Park.

Animal Encounter, 3–4 pm
Learn about the live animals in our collection. Get up close and personal to discover what it takes to care for these amazing creatures and assist in an actual feeding.