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month | week | day | list| « | April 12, 2008 - May 12, 2008 | » |
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04 / 22
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:30 pm
Come to Weeksville for this fun Spring celebration April 22-26th. Learn about the Brooklyn landscape through nature, art workshops, cooking, and juicing demonstrations for families. Explore Weeksville’s garden during the Spring Scavenger Hunt. Start: 12:30 pm
End: 1:00 pm
Learn about modern farming methods through a short film viewing Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
Learn how to make delicious lemonades and juices with Karenga Arifu, owner of Brooklyn's Jakada Juice | ||
04 / 23
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm
Craft your own unique paper with the guidance of Weeksville educators, using colorful materials and found objects from the Weeksville garden. | ||
04 / 24
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm
Wildlife Detectives in the GardenMarvel at the wonders of wildlife in the springtime as you investigate animal evidence such as nests, molts, eggs, and tracks. Meet a scaly animal from the Museum’s collection and investigate a mystery specimen left behind by an animal. Take home an animal craft. | ||
04 / 25
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Reclaim the night in central Brooklyn by exploring the spring constellations at Weeksville, where the historic landscape provides unadulterated views of the night sky. Learn about the connection between geology and astronomy and their importance to Weeksville’s former inhabitants from a scientist. Watch an excerpt from the “Secret Life of Plants,” (1976) Make a Star Finder- a low tech tool for finding constellations. Search the night sky for constellations and learn about astronomy from a professional scientist. | ||
04 / 26
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:30 pm
Using non- toxic and “green” methods create your own holiday masterpieces! Start: 12:30 pm
End: 1:00 pm
Search for spring treats in Weeksville’s Garden. Enjoy delicious and healthful refreshments throughout the day. | ||
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05 / 10
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
Learn non-toxic cleaning with Wayne Miles from GoGreen, an Environmentally Safe Cleaning Services and Supply Company located in Brooklyn. This workshop will focus on detoxifying your home using old fashioned and all natural cleaning products and techniques. Participants will be given a resource list that will help them maintain a healthy living environment. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
(there is a charge for this event) Concord Baptist Church of Christ Commemorating the legacy of Joan Maynard, Weeksville salutes individuals who are making outstanding contributions to the community. To receive ticket information and an invitation, email ramona@weeksvillesociety.org and put “invite me” in the subject line. | ||
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