Gateway National Recreation Area - For Kids (U.S. National Park Service)

July at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge:

July 18: The Night of the Moths

It's the night of the moths with naturalist Steve Walter. Explore the mysterious, the plain, and the magical moths at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge on Friday, July 18, 2008 from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.. Suitable for those 12 and up. Bring insect protection and flashlight.

For reservations and more information, please phone 718-318-4340.

July 20: Beautiful Butterflies

Kids, ages 4 and up, accompanied by an adult, will discover the magic of beautiful butterflies at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.. Begin inside with an activity, and then it’s out to find monarchs, red admirals, swallowtails and other butterflies.

For reservations and more information, please phone 718-318-4340.

There's More!

Gateway's Junior Ranger programs in the Sandy Hook and Staten Island Units provide fun ways to learn about Gateway and what Park Rangers do. Kids can also have Park Fun on the Web with the Web Rangers Program.

Curriculum-based educational programs are offered at many sites for school groups in grades K-12. For more information on these programs, call (718) 354-4560.