Join the Alliance to explore aquatic and avian ecology in Prospect Park.

• Macy’s Fishing Clinics, 1 pm & 3 pm: This popular summer program offers kids 15 & under the opportunity to fish.  Participants learn about aquatic ecology, fishing safety and will even get to collect their own bait. First come, first serve.
• Family Bird Watching, 4:30 pm: Did you know that as an Important Bird Area, Prospect Park supports an exceptional diversity of migrating birds and is an essential stopover for about 250 species of birds?  After learning how to use binoculars, participants of all ages can join Alliance Naturalists on a walk to learn how to identify these birds!

Join the Alliance to explore aquatic and avian ecology in Prospect Park.

• Family Fishing Clinics, 1–2 pm & 3–4 pm: This popular summer program offers kids 15 & under the opportunity to fish.  Participants learn about aquatic ecology, fishing safety and will even get to collect their own bait. First come, first serve.
• Family Bird Watching, 4:30–5:30 pm: After learning how to use binoculars, join our naturalists to identify some of the 250 species of birds that call Prospect Park home.

Come relax in the shade of the Lefferts yard and learn how to play Nine Man Morris, a historic board game. Afterwards you can make your own board to take home with you. You can also challenge a friend to a game of checkers or try some historic hoop games and stilt walking.

Located across from the southeast corner of Prospect Park, at Parkside and Ocean Aves, this Sunday market will feature six producers selling fresh vegetables, fruits, cheese, milk, herbs, eggs, honey, meats, yarn, baked goods and more. In addition, the market will feature weekly cooking demonstrations, free recipes and family friendly activities. For a full calendar of events and a list of sellers, visit GrowNYC.

Looking for a fun way to spend time with your family outdoors? Join the Prospect Park Alliance for its monthly family bird watching tours. After learning how to use binoculars, join our naturalists to identify some of the 250 species of birds that call Prospect Park home. Please note this tour leaves promptly at 10 am.

Get involved in your community! Help spruce up gardens; paint fences & benches; weed; spread mulch; clean and maintain pathways. Advance registration required.

Join the NYC Department of Sanitation for this S.A.F.E. (Solvents, Automotive, Flammable, Electronics) Disposal event for a one-stop method to get rid of harmful household products. This event is rain or shine.

Materials accepted include common household products such as auto fluids, batteries, electronics, strong cleaners, medications, paint and more. Please visit the DSNY website for more information. 

What is a living thing? Explore this question as we learn about the classification of living things and the adaptations that make animals special. Participate in a scavenger hunt of living things inside Prospect Park.

Kiddie Science is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization aimed at presenting science to young children.Targeting young scientists age 2 and up, our programs aim to foster a lifetime love of science.

Examine the white oak timbers (the bones) of Lefferts Historic House and the many layers that were added, subtracted and changed over the past 230 years. Climb the staircase for a view of the attic's smokehouse and descend into the cellar for a look at the foundation. For adults and teenagers. Only 10 people per tour. Reservations required: call (718)789-2822 ex. 304.