Park Pals is a free early childhood family program for children ages 0-6 and their caregiver(s) that takes place monthly at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Join JBRPC and the National Park Service as we introduce the next generation of young scientists to parks and urban wildlife through a range of hands-on activities and guided exploration. Activities include a themed read-aloud, a short nature walk with a park ranger, crafts, and more!
Check out the upcoming sessions below.
Saturday, May 4, 10:30AM - 12PM
The May session will focus on the emergence of flowers in Spring. We will look closely at plants on a guided nature walk led by a park ranger, listen to a read-aloud and search for other signs of Spring!
Saturday, June 1, 10:30AM - 12PM
The June session will focus on introducing little ones to salt marshes, estuaries, and horseshoe crabs through a range of hands-on activities including a themed read-aloud, a short nature walk with a park ranger, eco-crafts, and more!
Saturday, JUNE 29, 10:30AM - 12PM
The June session will focus on introducing little ones to salt marshes, estuaries, and horseshoe crabs through a range of hands-on activities including a themed read-aloud, a short nature walk with a park ranger, eco-crafts, and more!
Past Sessions
Saturday, april 6
The first Park Pals session focused on introducing little ones to parks and urban wildlife through a range of hands-on activities!