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Sustainable Saturday Workshops

One Saturday each month, Green Generations will be offering 2-hour workshops from 10 am to 12 pm from May to October to 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 10 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.

This program was created with support from Partnerships for Parks, a joint program of NYC Parks and City Parks Fundation.

Saturday, May 3rd: Nature Scavenger Hunt

Children will connect with nature and have smiles on their faces while going on a Nature Scavenger Hunt. This experience will provide many opportunities for active learning and fun!

Saturday, June 7th: Urban Gardening

Children will take a walk through St Mary's Park and identify urban plants. They will plant their own personal herb gardens to take home.

Saturday, July 12th: Beautiful Butterflies and Busy Bees

Children will explore the intricate world of insects and study their important role in the urban environment.

Saturday, August 16th: Trees, Leaves, and Me!

Children will learn how to identify trees by exploring their leaves, and appreciate the significance of their contribution to biodiversity. Each child will have a hands-on experience with leaf exploration.

Saturday, Sept. 20th: 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, Oct. 11th: Autumn Exploration

Fall is a beautiful time for harvesting, expressing gratitude, and learning about the changing of seasons. Children will explore the fall foliage and decorate their own pumpkins to take home.