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Sustainable Saturday Workshops
Green Generations will be offering 2-hour workshops from 10 am to 12 pm once per month on Saturdays from June to October for children 8-12 years old. Each of these workshops will have an eco-friendly theme to teach children about sustainability and cultivate a love for nature. Each workshop will be held at St Mary's Park and drop-off/pick-up will be in front of the St Mary's Recreation Center entrance. There will be a maximum of 8 children per group and workshops will be held rain or shine. If by chance there is severe weather, you will be notified of a cancellation.
Saturday June 1st: Urban Gardening
Children will take a walk through St Mary's Park and identify urban plants. Then, they will be planting their own personal herb gardens to take home.
Saturday July 13th: Beautiful Butterflies and Busy Bees
Children will explore the intricate world of insects and study their important role in the urban environment.
Saturday August 3rd: Trees, Leaves & Me!
Children will learn how to identify trees by exploring their leaves and to understand the significance trees contribute to biodiversity. Each child will have a hands-on experience with leaf exploration.
Saturday September 7th: R is for Rocks!
St Mary's Park is home to a diverse variety of rocks and many of them have been here for centuries. Children will learn about the history of the earth beneath them.
Saturday October 19th: Autumn Explorations
Fall is a beautiful time for harvesting and learning about the change of seasons. Children will explore the fall foliage and decorate their own pumpkins to take home.
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LocationSt Mary's Park Recreation Center (View)
450 St Anns Avenue
Bronx, NY 10455
United States
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| Minimum Age: 8 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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