Nature Talk: Wildlife History of New York
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 03/25/2017
A closer look at the sturgeon, beaver, box turtle, coyote and bald eagle illustrates how pollutants, habitat loss and preservation, over-hunting and other human interventions have affected their populations over time.
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Over a century of human settlement and development have brought many changes to the Hudson Valley, as well as to the wildlife in the region. Environmental Educator Megan Hoffman from the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum highlights five native animals whose natural histories have been significantly impacted by human activity. A closer look at the sturgeon, beaver, box turtle, coyote and bald eagle illustrates how pollutants, habitat loss and preservation, over-hunting and other human interventions have affected their populations over time. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult.
Free with admission to the grounds.
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Organization:
Wave HillLocation:
West 249th Street and Independence Avenue (Front Gate)
Bronx, NY, 10471-2899 United States
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Phone:
718-549-3200 x251Contact name:
Wave Hill
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The event has already taken place on this date:
03/25/2017
Time:
2PM
Price:
FREE with admission to the grounds.
Garden admission prices: $8 Adults, $4 Students and Seniors 65+, $2 Children 6+, Free to Members and children under 6.
Ages
9-12 years Teenagers Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service