EXPLORE
A pop-up nature exhibit
EXPLORE is a hands-on science exhibit that brings the exploration of urban nature to the streets. Elements include:
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- a custom-designed cart and benches for seating;
- specimens to explore, including rocks, feathers, bones, moss, water samples, and more;
- a nature-sounds listening station;
- microscopes and magnifying glasses;
- water-color pencils, brushes, and instructions about techniques of biological drawing;
- a nature rubbing activity;
- science books to read;
- staff, volunteers, and educators to facilitate.
Help bring this program to more neighborhoods
Blog posts about EXPLORE:
Hands-on exhibit about urban nature (EXPLORE) returns to NYC Chinatown.
In July, we'll bring special programming to Sara D Roosevelt Park at Hester St, featuring birds and a chance to explore biological drawing. Our residency is made possible with funding from the Paul and Phoebe Bock Activism Fund and Eileen J Shields in memory of...
EXPLORE in NYC Chinatown supported by Blackstone volunteers
Residents and visitors to Chinatown had an opportunity to explore urban nature in Sara D. Roosevelt Park in Chinatown, thanks to the Blackstone Charitable Foundation and Blackstone employees who volunteered and work one-on-one with children. Blackstone has generously...
Volunteers from Blackstone give kids a chance to BUILD and EXPLORE in Chinatown
Children and families were treated to a chance to explore urban nature and build with Lego and MagnaTile in Sara D. Roosevelt Park in Chinatown today, thanks to the Blackstone Charitable Foundation and Blackstone employees who volunteered and work one-on-one with...