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«April 25, 2008 - May 25, 2008»
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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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
833 Gardner C. Taylor Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY

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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05 / 24
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Re-discover the classic American novel To Kill a Mockingbird through the artwork of Brooklyn youth. They have “remixed” the text of this novel using graphic design and typography. The artwork will be on display in one of the Historic Hunterfly Road Houses. Enjoy refreshments and hear the artists speak about their creative process.

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