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Discovery Hike: Soil Testing

Saturday, August 16, 2025

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore and contents of the ground beneath us. We will test soil from around the park, and identify what kind of plants and animals prefer certain types of soil.

Location

Nevada Avenue Parking Lot in High Rock Park
200 Nevada Avenue
Staten Island
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Cost

Free  

Registration

Registration not required.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(718) 967-3542

Categories

Nature, Urban Park Rangers, Wildlife

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