{"id":74470,"date":"2025-12-18T15:43:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T15:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/74470\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T15:43:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T15:43:10","slug":"free-park-events-to-close-out-the-year-brooklyn-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/74470\/","title":{"rendered":"Free park events to close out the year \u2022 Brooklyn Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A Great Blue Heron at Bush Terminal Park this fall.<\/p>\n

Photo by Susan De Vries<\/p>\n

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Brooklyn parks don\u2019t go quiet during the winter season, and for those looking to head outside as the year winds to a close there are lots of activities to enjoy.\n<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a selection of free events that offer a chance to explore the borough\u2019s flora and fauna.\n<\/p>\n

It\u2019s A Horse Of Course Hike and Greet<\/a><\/p>\n

Prospect Park at Parkside Avenue and South Lake Drive
Saturday, Dec. 20 from 12 to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n

Enjoy a hike through Brooklyn\u2019s backyard with the horses of the Parks Enforcement Patrol Mounted Unit. Learn more about the unit\u2019s work in the park on a guided tour with the Urban Park Rangers.<\/p>\n

\"\"A snowy Prospect Park.Photo by Susan De Vries
\nBirding: Winter Waterfowl \u2013 Solstice Edition<\/a><\/p>\n

Bush Terminal Park at 43rd Street and 1st Avenue
Sunday, Dec. 21, from 10 to 11 a.m.<\/p>\n

You can get some tips on the best vantage points for viewing the winter birds that make an appearance in Bush Terminal Park during this event with the Urban Park Rangers. Birders from novice to experienced are welcome at the event.<\/p>\n

Art Under the Bridge: Stippling Seeds<\/a><\/p>\n

Brooklyn Bridge Park at 334 Furman Street
Sunday, Dec. 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

As part of the Art Under the Bridge series, Brooklyn Bridge Park is hosting a workshop on a technique, stippling, used by botanical illustrators for centuries. The indoor workshop is suggested for adults and teens with some drawing experience. The event is first come, first served.<\/p>\n

Festival of Lights: Winter Solstice<\/a><\/p>\n

Marine Park at Seba Playground
Sunday, Dec. 21 from 5 to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

Bundle up to celebrate the winter solstice in Marine Park. If you bring binoculars or a telescope, you might have a chance of viewing the Geminid and Ursid meteor showers.\n<\/p>\n

Winter Solstice Campfire and Storytelling<\/a><\/p>\n

Marine Park at the Salt Marsh Nature Center
Sunday, Dec. 21 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

If you want to guarantee some warmth for your solstice celebration, you can join the Urban Park Rangers for story telling and a campfire.
\n\"\"Calvert Vaux Park in 2019.Photo by Susan De Vries\n<\/p>\n

McGolrick Bird Club<\/a><\/p>\n

Monsignor McGolrick Park at Russell Street and Driggs Avenue
Saturday, Dec. 27 from 9 to 11 a.m.<\/p>\n

See what birds are flitting around Greenpoint with a morning walking through\u00a0McGolrick Park<\/a>. The free walks are held year round.<\/p>\n

Nature Meditation Walk<\/a><\/p>\n

Calvert Vaux Park at Shore Parkway and Rabbi Block Street
Saturday, Dec. 27 from 12 to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n

Unwind before the start of a new year with a mindful walk through\u00a0Calvert Vaux Park<\/a>\u00a0with the Urban Park Rangers.<\/p>\n

This story first appeared on Brooklyn Paper\u2019s sister site Brownstoner<\/a><\/p>\n