The Fort Greene Park Conservancy

APRIL 2008 EVENTS*

Friday, May 9, 2008 - 1-3 pm.
Native American Pow Wow with Urban Park Rangers. Native American Dancing and Drumming and Discovery Booths near Monument. Sponsored by grant from Dept. of Cultural Affairs and Fort Greene Park Conservancy. Meet at Fort Greene Park Visitor's Center.

Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 1:00 p.m.
Tales from the Crypt
The remains of over 8,000 Revolutionary War patriots are interred in the crypt beneath the park. Join the Urban Park rangers to uncover the facts. Location: Fort Greene Visitor Center

Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 1:00 p.m.
The History of Fort Greene
From Revolutionary-era fort to its current renaissance, discover the history of Brooklyn's first park. Location: Fort Greene Visitor Center

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 10-11 am.
Babies, Books and Blooms: with the Brooklyn Public Library & Urban Park Rangers Story time and nature crafts. At Fort Greene Park Visitor's Center.

Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 10-1 pm.
It's My Park! Day - Come plant flowers and beautify the park with the Fort Greene Park Conservancy. Meet at Fort Greene Park Visitor's Center.

Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 1:00 p.m.
The Redcoats are Coming... and Hessians, Too!
Take a step back in time as we trace the history of the Continental Army and the Battle of Brooklyn. Location: Fort Greene Visitor Center

Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 12:00 p.m.
Nuts about Squirrels
Explore the world of the squirrel, as we discover ways that they help forest and the role they play in the ecosystem. Location: Fort Greene Visitor Center

Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 1:00 p.m.
Spring Tree I.D.
Join us for a tree walk, as we use bark, buds, and blossoms to identify our green giants.
April is MillionTreesNYC Month! What's MillionTreesNYC? It's a citywide, public-private initiative with an ambitious goal: to plant and care for one million new trees across the City's five boroughs over the next decade.
Location: Fort Greene Visitor Center

Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 10-11 am.
Babies, Books and Blooms: with Brooklyn Public Library & Urban Park Rangers Story time and nature crafts. At Fort Greene Park Visitor's Center.

Saturday, May 24, 2008 - 1:00 p.m.
And... Howe
Discover the roles played by British Commanders Richard and William Howe in the Battle of Brooklyn and how their decisions affected the outcome of the Revolution. Location: Fort Greene Visitor Center

Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 1:00 p.m.
Spanning Time
In honor of Brooklyn Bridge's 125th birthday, we take a look at some of Brooklyn's famous bridges and their unique stories. Location: Fort Greene Visitor Center

Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 10-11 am.
Professional Storyteller sponsored by Walt Whitman Branch, Brooklyn Public Library. At Fort Greene Park Visitor's Center.

Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 1:00 p.m.
Tales from the Crypt
The remains of more than 8,000 Revolutionary War patriots are interred in the crypt beneath the park. Join the Urban Park rangers to uncover the facts. Location: Fort Greene Visitor Center

Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 10-11 am.
Professional Storyteller sponsored by Walt Whitman Branch, Brooklyn Public Library. At Fort Greene Park Visitor's Center.

Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 10-11 am.
On The Go: program with Brooklyn Children's Museum. Storyteller and live animals. At Fort Greene Park Visitor's Center.

All programs which take place outside and will be cancelled in incement weather. Questions call 718-722-3218

- 1:00 p.m.
Tales from the Crypt
The remains of more than 8,000 Revolutionary War patriots are interred in the crypt beneath the park. Join the Urban Park rangers to uncover the facts.Location: Fort Greene Visitor Center

Sunday, May 4, 2008 - 1:00 p.m.
Birding for Beginners
The Urban Park Rangers will teach you everything you need to know to get started and try out your new skills Location: Fort Greene Visitor Center

Thursday, May 8, 2008 - 10-11 am.
Cinderella Samba with Swedish Marionette Theater Puppet show. Myrtle Meadow in Fort Green Park, Myrtle Ave and Washington Park entrance.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

*All Ranger programs begin at the Fort Greene Park Visitors Center, located at the top of the hill next to monument (unless noted otherwise). Enter at Myrtle Avenue, or DeKalb Avenue at Washington Park.