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Historic New York: Gerritsen Creek (Marine Park)

Name: Historic New York: Gerritsen Creek (Marine Park)
Start: 2023-04-09T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-04-09T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center

Sunday, April 9th, 2023 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Free

Learn about the history of the Gerritsen Creek wetlands and a 17th century, tide-powered mill that no longer stands, but once existed in this coastal region of Brooklyn. From a hunting ground to dumping ground for subway tunnel excavation, the vital ecosystem of the Marine Park salt marsh has a rich history to be explored.

Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park. Avenue U and East 33rd Street, Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Cost: Free

Contact Number: (718) 421-2021

Details

Date:: Sunday, April 9th, 2023
Time:: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cost:: Free
Event Categories:: Education and Activism, Family Fun, Free, Outdoor
Event Tags:: Parks, Community, Environment, historic new york, nature discovery hike, gerritsen creek
Website:: https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2023/04/09/historic-new-york-gerritsen-creek

Organizer

: Urban Park Rangers
Phone: (718) 421-2021
: View Organizer Website

Other

Borough: Brooklyn

Venue

: Salt Marsh Nature Center
: East 33rd Street and Avenue U
Brooklyn, 11234 + Google Map
Phone: 718-421-2021