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Important Foundation News!
State Assemblyman Steve Englebright pledges a $60,000 challenge grant to help develop a master plan for the park and to help bring public water, electric and new bathrooms to the soccer fields. New electric and water to York Hall as well! "Adopt a Bench Program!"
Please help us build OUR STATE PARK
by making a or mail your check to: Nissequogue River State Park Foundation P.O. Box 159 Kings Park, NY, 11754.
100% of your donation will be used to enhance, protect and preserve our park for present and future generations.
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Park Programs
Park Programs
Reservations are required for all programs and may be made two weeks
prior by calling (631) 581-1072. There will be a fee of $4.00 per
adult, $3.00 per child. Children under 3 are free.
Fall 2009 Programs
Downtown History Walk - Veteran's Area
Adult Adventures - Ages 18 & Up
Sunday, October 18,
2009
9:30 am - 11:30 am
As we walk, we will focus on the "downtown" or
veteran's area of the old Kings Park Psychiatric Hospital.
Immerse yourself in the rich history of this special place.
Children's Fall
Adventures
Fun For Kids - Ages 5 & Up
Sunday, October 18,
2009
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Children will have fun going for a short nature
walk to collect fallen leaves from woodland trails. They will
then make leaf imprints to hang on their wall.
Take A Walk On
The Greenbelt Trail
Family Adventures -
Fun For All Ages
Saturday, October
24, 2009
10:00 am - 12:00
noon
Enjoy the fall colors as we walk part of the
Greenbelt Trail where the Nissequogue River meets the Long
Island Sound. On this moderate hike, we'll explore the beaches
and woodland trails of the Nissequogue and Sunken Meadow State
Parks. Please wear hiking shoes.
Goofy Gourds
Fun For Kids - Ages
5 and Up
Sunday, October 25,
2009
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
We'll supply the gourds and decorations, you
supply the imagination! Each child will transform their gourd
into an animal to take home with them. Be prepared for lots of
laughs! Do not wear good clothes.
Native American Games
Family Adventure -
Fun For All Ages
Sunday, November 1,
2009
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Native
American children enjoyed hours of fun playing games with what
they found in their "backyards" and so will you. Join us for a
fun filled morning of games, games and more games.
History Slide Show and Walk
Adult Adventures -
Ages 18 & Up
Saturday, November
28, 2009
10:00 am - 12:00
noon
Discover the history of the grounds & buildings
as we go back in time to learn about the former Kings Park
Psychiatric Hospital with a slide show and a 1/2 hour walk.
Owl Pellet
Dissection Lab
Family Adventures -
Fun For All Ages
Sunday, December 13,
2009
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Discover the feeding
habits of owls with this hands-on program. After dissecting an
owl pellet, we will be able to reconstruct the skeletal remains
of the animals eaten by the owl.
The Woods In Winter
Adult Adventures -
Ages 18 & Up
Sunday, December 13,
2009
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
As we walk, discover
how plants and animals deal with winter and some of the things
that can be observed like oak apple galls, black knot fungus and
patterns observed in the forest habitat due to soil and
microclimate.
Family Nature Walk
Family
Adventures - Fun For All Ages
Sunday, December
20, 2009
2:00 pm - 3:30
pm
Enjoy the cool
crisp air as we walk through the woodlands and along the
Nissequogue River. Discover the wildlife that lives in
these habitats.
Nature Hide & Seek
Fun for Kids -
Ages 5 & Up
Sunday, January
3, 2010
10:00 am - 11:30
am
What do animals
do to protect themselves from predators? Children will find
out while playing fun games and activities.
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