May, 2009

May 14 -

Squeaky Clean-Rave On. 9:45 & 11:30 AM At CSI Center for the Arts. Enrichment Through the Arts. 718-982-5676.

May 16 -

Woodland Fairymaking Workshop. Create your own woodland fairy or wizard to take home. Prereg. 1 PM. Greenbelt Nature Center. 718-351-3450.
It's My Park Day. Restoration planting initiatives continue. Volunteer to restore areas. 10 AM. High Rock Park. 718-667-2165.
Staten Island Naturefest. A free celebration of SI 12 PM A great time for the whole family. The interpretive Center www.nycgovparks.org or dial 311.
Forest Restoration Workshop. Two hours work with walk in the Greenbelt at High Rock. Gloves, plants & tools provided. Protectors. 718-761 -7496.
Astronomy - Night. The Amateur Astronomers Association. will lead a tour of the evening sky. 8 PM GNRA. Great Kills Model Airplane Field. 718-987-6790.
NatureFest . 7th Annual Nature Fest. For nature lovers of all ages sizes & plumage's . Activities & crafts on geology. Lenape Indians & more. 12 PM Prereg. Clay Pits Ponds, 718-967-1976.

Sunday, May 17 -

Sleeping Beauty, a Puppet show & workshop for kids, Princess Aurora & friends come to life. FREE.. 2PM. www.nycgovparks.org or dial 311.
Learn to ride bike. A safe, easy & effective way to learn to ride. Ages 5+, FREE. 10 AM Willowbrook Park. Prereg.For more information, see www.bikenewyork.org. 212-932-BIKE
Annie. The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie. 3 PM. Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts.718-951-4500.
Sheer Madness. It is sheep shearing time again. A demo how the wool is spun into yarn. Get your own haircut from professional stylist. 1 PM SI Zoo. 718-442-3101.
History Club - VerrazanoBridge /von Briesen Park. Learn everything about this amazing bridge, 1 PM. UPR. 718-967-3542.
Battery Weed Open House. Explore & learn the history of Battery Weed. For kids & Adults. 1 PM. Children can play games from the Civil War era. GNRA. Fort Wadsworth at Battery Weed. 718-354-4500.

Monday & Tuesday, May 18 & 19.
The Wizard of Oz - 9:45 & 11:30 AM. At CSI, Center for the Arts. Enrichment through the Arts. 718098205678.

Tuesday, May 19 -
Preschool program - Stories & craft for preschoolers. Ages 3 -5 10:30 AM. Prereg. Todt Hill- Westerleigh Library. 718-494-1642.

Wednesday, May 20 -
Bedtime stories for children ages 3+. 7 PM. Prereg. Dongan Hills Library. 718-351-1444.
Yoga for Preschoolers ages 3-5. 10:30 AM. Prereg Todt Hills-Westerleigh Library. 718-494-1642.

Wednesday & Thursday, May 20 & 21st.
Squeaky Clean- Rave-on. 9:45 & 11:30 AM At CSI, Center for the Arts. Enrichment through the arts. 718-982-5678.

May 20-27 -
Fleet Week. Thousands of Sailors, marines, Coast Guardsmen arrive in NYC & US Coast Guard Ships will be in town to see. For more info, call the Intrepid Air & Space Museum. 121-245-0072.
Northfield Bank Foundation - Cool School Holiday. Ascension Day. FREE admission. 10 AM SI Children's Museum. 718-273-2060.
Family Movie - Chicken Run 5 PM Prereg. Huguenot Park Library. 718-984-4636.
Bedtime Stories with a friend. Wear your pajamas, hear stories & enjoy puppet finger rhymes. Ages 0-12 . 6:30 PM New Dorp Library. 718-351-2977.

Saturday May 23 -

Kids & Kritters. Wonders of Wetlands- Animals. A craft, story & game. Ages 5-7 with parent. Prereg. Blue Heron Park. 718- 751-0071.
Career with Animals Workshop - Veterinarian. Skills needed for a career. Grades 6-9. FREE. 1:30 PM. Prereg. SI Zoo 718-42-3174.
Zoo Recruitment Day. For anyone who wants to help with camp during the summer. Ages 14 + with experience working with children/animals. 10:00 AM. SI Zoo. 7188-442-3101.
Open House at Historic Mont Sec House. Visit historic Mont Sec. House for an afternoon in another era. 1 PM. Prereg. GNRA 112A Mont Sec Ave. Fort Wadsworth. 718-354-4500.

May 25 -
Dinosaurs and More. Amzing fossils, three-dimensional models & memorabilia. Make a craft to take home. SI Zoo. 718-442-3101.

Friday, May 29 -
Family Camping. 6 PM. Prereg. 5/22. Wolfe's Pond Park 718-967-3542.

Saturday, May 30 -
Nature Photography. Basics of photography from composition to lighting. Bring camera. Ages 12 - adults. 10 AM prereg.Clay Pits Ponds. 718-967-1976.

Sunday, May 31 -
The Buzz About Bees. Discover our six legged buzzing friends & how sweet they are from hone to flowers and tak a short hike. FREE Ages 8+. Prereg. Greenbelt Nature Center. 718-351-3450.
Parent & Child Sensory Safari. Younger children can discover the outdoors using all of their five senses. Ages 3+ 10 AM. Prereg. Clay Pit Ponds. 718-976-1976.
Battery Weed Open House - Explore & learn about the History of Battery Weed. For children & adults. 1 PM. Children are invited to play games from the Civil War era. GNRA. Fort Wadsworth. 718-354-4500.