This event is in the past.It took place on August 20, 2026 at Clay Pit Ponds State Park.

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Young Naturalists

August 20 at 10am

At Clay Pit Ponds State Park

Charleston

🦚Tons of deer, fox, dragonflies, rare spiders, peacocks, herons, and turtles
🥾Go on a dry day, not after rain
🧒Ages 5 to 12, registration required

Send your kids into the woods to become pint-sized naturalists. Each week they tackle a new ecology topic, from tracking animals to spotting herons and peacocks that roam this surprisingly wild Staten Island park.

hands-on ecology
kids outdoor learning
wildlife spotting
ranger-led exploration