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Winter Traditions in Northern Europe

Sunday, February 15, 2026

12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.

Cultural traditions around warmth, coziness, and storytelling have enabled generations of families to not only survive, but thrive in the harsh winters of Northern Europe and Northern Eurasia. Learn about some of these traditions with craft activities, story circles, and stations led by Rangers and community cultural organizations

Location

Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park 
Accessible
3301 Avenue U
Brooklyn
Directions to this location

Cost

Free  

Registration

Registration not required.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(718) 421-2021

Categories

History, Urban Park Rangers

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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