Grand Army Plaza
Open House New York in Prospect Park
Saturday, October 14
, 10 am – 11 am, 2017
Join Prospect Park Alliance to get a behind-the-scenes look at Prospect Park during Open House New York Weekend. For two days each October, the annual Open House New York Weekend unlocks the doors of New York’s most iconic areas, offering an extraordinary opportunity to experience the city. This year, Prospect Park Alliance is partnering with Turnstile Tours to present a free one-hour version of their Prospect Park Walking Tour. The tour will examine the many layers of natural and human history within Brooklyn's Backyard. To learn more about the Prospect Park Turnstile Tours, visit the Turnstile Tours website. |
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Audubon Center
Nature Exploration
Saturday, October 14
, 10 am – 1 pm, 2017
Join Prospect Park Alliance for fun nature activities each weekend, and also participate in our 150th anniversary species count for special prizes.
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Grand Army Plaza
Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza
Saturday, October 14
, 8 am – 4 pm, 2016
At what other market can you do all your food shopping, sample local wine and explore Brooklyn's favorite park? Established in 1989, the Grand Army Plaza greenmarket is the flagship Brooklyn market. EBT/Food Stamps and WIC & Senior FMNP coupons accepted year-round. For a full calendar of events and a list of sellers, visit GrowNYC. |
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Audubon Center
Introduction to Bird Watching
Saturday, October 14
, 12 pm – 1 pm, 2017
Join Prospect Park Alliance for a birdwatching walk and learn about Prospect Park’s magnificent array of birds and how to identify them! |
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Prospect Park
Saturday Woodland Corps
Saturday, October 14
, 10 am – 12 pm, 2017
Help Prospect Park Alliance restore the woodlands with a team of dedicated volunteers committed to the ongoing care of the Park’s 250 acres of forest. Please note: Saturday Woodland Corps will not take place September 2 + October 7. |
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Lefferts Historic House
Scharen Knippen
Saturday, October 14
, 2 pm – 4 pm, 2017
Join Prospect Park Alliance to celebrate fall at Lefferts with the old Dutch craft Scharen Knippen. Cut out autumn and halloween scenes and patterns some designed in the 19th century by Mrs. Lefferts herself. While you're here join us for potato sack races and other fun historic toys and games. |
Admission$3 suggested donation, RSVP
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Lefferts Historic House
Campfire Conversations: Wisdom and Age
Saturday, October 14
, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, 2017
Join Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Public Library around the campfire for an open dialogue about the treatment and inclusion of elders in contemporary society and how wisdom and knowledge is transmitted across generations. Facilitated by Sonia Sanchez, renowned writer, poet, professor, playwright and activist. RSVP to let us know you're coming!
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Admission$3 suggested donation, RSVP
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Brooklyn Historical Society
The Means of a Ready Escape: Brooklyn’s Prospect Park
All Day, Saturday, October 14, 2017
On view July 13 through September 2018 In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Prospect Park, Brooklyn Historical Society and Prospect Park Alliance present an exhibition that celebrates the founding vision of the Park, traces its social and historical trajectories, and examines the important role that Prospect Park has played as “Brooklyn’s Backyard” for 150 years. The Brooklyn Historical Society is closed on major holidays. Visit the Brooklyn Historical Society website for hours of operation. |
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