Brooklyn Bridge Park
Pier 1
42 Furman Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Directions: http://worldsciencefestival.com/venues/brooklyn_bridge_park
Cost: Free
For all ages
Adventure awaits in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Join the all-day urban safari exploring land, sea and sky with intrepid scientists from around the world.
A quick run down of the events. Go to website for more details and schedules.
CREATURES OF THE EAST RIVER
Grab a net and explore the surprisingly diverse marine ecology of this storied waterway as you learn the ancient art of seining with marine biologists.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
PARK SAFARI
Explore the secret world of bugs and greenery as scientists lead you on a guided tour of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s fascinating wildlife.
BROOKLYN ROCKS!
Join geologists on a scavenger hunt that reveals the rich geological history of the park.
WEATHER SLEUTHS
Be your own weather forecaster! Learn how to measure and interpret the weather with leading meteorologists from around the city.
SCIENCE SETS SAIL ABOARD THE TALL SHIP CLEARWATER
Join the World Science Festival and Clearwater educators in raising the sails on the sloop Clearwater, a replica of the 18th-century Dutch tall ships that once traveled the region delivering mail and supplies.
BROOKLYN BRIDGE: AN ENGINEERING MARVEL
Uncover the science secrets of the most iconic suspension bridge in the world, and join engineers as they retell the incredible story of the bridge’s construction 125 years ago.
A MAGICAL EVENING OF STARGAZING
Join professional and amateur astronomers for a free evening of urban stargazing. Bring your telescope if you have one, or use one of the dozens we’ll have on hand.
http://worldsciencefestival.com/events/science_on_site2012/info
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