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🖤 Juneteenth School Holiday in Prospect Park (ages 3-12)

Wednesday June 19, 2024 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Prospect Park Carousel452 Flatbush Ave.Brooklyn NY 11225(718) 965-6961
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Join Prospect Park Alliance on the school holiday for Juneteenth for family-friendly nature education programs at Prospect Park Audubon Center and the Prospect Park Carousel.

Nature Exploration: Pollinator Month, 12–4 pm
Prospect Park Audubon Center, Free: prospectpark.org/audubon 
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation, as we explore the question, “What is a pollinator?”

  • Butterfly Watch 12–3 pm: Learn about NYC common butterflies, their life cycle, and how they help plants.
  • Animal Encounters 2–3 pm: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. This program starts promptly at 2 pm.
  • Nature on the Go! 3–4 pm: Join an Alliance Naturalist for Nature on the Go activities to explore the park and learn about the nature around us.

Carousel Rides, 12–5 pm: prospectpark.org/carousel 
Children’s Corner, $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets, Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher. 
Celebrate Juneteenth with a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel.
Join the Alliance at the Family Supporter level or above and enjoy unlimited free rides!

Cost

carousel rides: $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets

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