Fort Tryon Kids: Awesome Arachnids

Dr To Broadway,New York NY 10040

16 October, 2021

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Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for this FREE nature program! Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for this FREE nature program! What is an arthropod? What is the difference between an insect and an arachnid? What are spinnerets and who uses them? This exciting lesson teaches students to distinguish between insects and arachnids based on their physical characteristics, learn what arachnids have in common and see a live tarantula up close. Ages 4 and up. Space is limited and RSVP is required on Eventbrite.   This program is generously supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust. Photo by Joshua Bright of NY Times The Fort Tryon Park Trust is the not-for-profit organization dedicated to the care, maintenance, and enrichment of Fort Tryon Park. The Trust partners with NYC Parks to secure dedicated funding for park restoration efforts, ongoing horticultural maintenance and free public programming. The Trust’s mission is to preserve and enhance the historic and scenic landmark park.