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All that Slithers

Saturday, August 2, 2025

1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.

Discover the importance and beauty of the snakes found in NY and Marine Park. What role do they play in the complex ecosystem of the Salt Marsh? How do they survive harsh winters? Dr. Leroy Núñez, Department of Ecology and Evolution, Stony Brook University explains how snakes fit in. Take the opportunity to admire the native snake species living at the Salt Marsh Nature Center

Location

Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park 
Accessible
East 33rd Street and Avenue U
Brooklyn
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Location Details:
Salt Marsh Nature Center Avenue U and E 33rd

Cost

Free  

Contact Number

718-421-2021

Contact Email

saltmarshalliance@gmail.com

Categories

Nature

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Park
Paerdegat Basin Park
Ecology Park is a five acre site set within Paerdegat Basin Park. The goal of the park is to promote habitat restoration and ecological improvement, highlighting fourteen native plant community types that exist or once existed in New York City.

Ecology Park is only open at certain times of year when Parks staff are present in order to protect this unique landscape. Want to visit? Check out our Stewardship Projects page for restoration, planting, and educational events.

Partner Organization

Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy