As I sit here watching my daughter’s bedroom wall hoping that finally these crazy rains and weather patterns we’ve been privvy to will finally prove that the last job done on her wall has at long last fixed the leak that has not stopped gushing for several months (I’m crossing my fingers Mike) I’m trying to conjure up thoughts of blue skies, sunshine and map out activities for what I hope will be a rain-free weekend. If the weather holds up you -yes you-are banned from sitting on the couch watching Hannah Montana re-runs with your kids.. Yes, you say you only watch it because they FORCE you to, but you kind of have a soft spot for it now (hmm yes I’ll admit I might not change the channel if my kids left it on…)
So what are you doin this weekend? Check out these cool, family friendly happenings care of the Staten Island Urban Park Rangers that should be on your radar!
Saturday, May 14
Fresh Kills Tour / Fresh Kills Landfill 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. / Meeting TBA
Come witness the dramatic transformation of the old landfill as well as the Turkey Vultures, Red-tailed Hawks, and Ring-neck Pheasants. You won’t believe your eyes! To register, visit www.nyc.gov/parks.
Parks Department/MillionTreesNYC will be hosting a reforestation stewardship training session at the Arsenal, after which volunteers will be able to help care for the newly planted forest at Clove Lakes Park in S.I. among others: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2011/05/14/milliontreesnyc-reforestation-stewardship-training.
Sunday, May 15
Canoeing Basics / Wolfe’s Pond Park 11 a.m.-2 p.m. / Comfort Station west of Cornelia Avenue
Explore the tranquility of Wolfe’s Pond while getting to know inhabitants like egrets, herons, and turtles. Equipment provided. First-come, first-served. Age 8 and up.
Saturday, May 21
Fresh Kills Tour / Fresh Kills Landfill 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. / Meeting TBA
Come witness the dramatic transformation of the old landfill as well as the Turkey Vultures, Red-tailed Hawks, and Ring-neck Pheasants. You won’t believe your eyes! To register, visit www.nyc.gov/parks.
Sunday, May 22
Archery Basics / Willowbrook Park Archery Range 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. / Comfort Station near Eton Place and Richmond Avenue
Take aim and try for a bull’s eye! Don’t fret—we’ll teach you the safe and proper way to draw a bow and shoot an arrow. A great way to build upper body strength! Equipment provided. Ages 8 and up.
Tree Giveaway at the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2011/05/22/tree-giveaway-event-jcc-of-staten-island
Saturday, May 28
Family Camping / Wolfe’s Pond Park 6 p.m. / Comfort Station west of Cornelia Avenue
Enjoy the time-honored tradition of camping in the woods. Food and tents provided. You must bring your own sleeping bag. Each family size is limited to four people. Space limited. Participants are chosen by lottery. To enter your name in the lottery, visit nyc.gov/parks/register on May 18.
Sunday, May 29
Advanced Hike: Red Trail Adventure / High Rock Park 2 p.m. / High Rock Ranger Station, Park in the lot at the end of Nevada Avenue, off Rockland Avenue and follow signs.
Take the road less travelled and challenge yourself on the hills of High Rock.
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