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Fort Tryon Kids: Awesome Arachnids with APEC

October 5, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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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.  Click here to register on Eventbrite.

This program is generously supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust.

Photo by Joshua Bright of NY Times

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Anne Loftus Playground

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Fort Tryon Park Conservancy - The Fort Tryon Park Conservancy’s mission is to restore, preserve, and enhance this historic and scenic landmark for the benefit and use of the surrounding community and all New Yorkers and visitors.

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