Fwd: Celebrate National Trails Day

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From: Gateway National Recreation Area <charles_markis@nps.gov>
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Subject: Celebrate National Trails Day

Things to do at Gateway

Things to do in Jamaica Bay, Staten Island, NY, and Sandy Hook, NJ. Celebrate National Trails Day June 2 Student Conservation Association interns constructing the new ADA trail now open at  Jamaica Bay Wildife Refuge, photo by Margaret Belton.  Things to do this weekend at Gateway Jamaica Bay  National Trails Day Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Saturday, June 2, 10AM - 2PM Join us on National Trails Day as we take a hike around the West Pond Trail. After the hike, volunteers are welcome to help us conduct some trail maintenance work linking our new ADA Trail platform with the West Pond Loop Trail.   National Trails Day with NYC Urban Park Rangers Flushing Meadow Corona Park Saturday, June 2   11AM - 12:30PM Mauro Playground, Park Drive East and 73rd Terrace. Join us as we team up with NYC Urban Park Rangers in celebrating National Trails Day! What better way to celebrate than getting out and enjoying the fresh air in one of New York City's parks. Family-friendly activities will be offered. *Please note this is an off-site event hosted at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. For more information, call: 718-318-4340. Sandy Hook National Trails Day Beach Lot B, Beach Plaza Saturday, June 2, 10 AM - 12 PM Get fit and lean, and enjoy the outdoors! Join a park ranger and bike the Multiple Use Path from the beginning of the path to the end of the path. Followed up with a beach clean-up in Fort Hancock. Don't forget your bicycle, helmet and water. No reservations, just show up.   The Big Three: Battery Potter, Battery Granger and Mortar Battery Sunday, June 3, 5 PM - 7 PM Explore and tour Fort Hancock's three oldest gun batteries on this guided walking tour.   Park at Battery Potter to meet with park staff to explore Potter, then walk to Battery Granger and lastly the Mortar Battery. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a flashlight and insect repellent. Call 732-872-5970 to make reservations. Staten Island Discover Fort Tompkins Meet at Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center Daily, Wednesday-Sunday, 11AM and 2PM Explore the little known areas of this historic structure with a park ranger and learn about coastal fortifications and life in the 1800's. Wear sturdy footwear.   Fort Wadsworth Top to Bottom Tour Meet at Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center Saturdays, 11AM Have you been on one of our famous tours of Fort Tompkins? Learn about the rest of Fort Wadsworth on this weekly walking tour. Summer Program Guide: See the listings for these events and many more in the program guides posted on the Plan Your Visit Page:  https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/index.htm Charles Markis Program Guide Editor   Gateway NRA | www.nps.gov/GATE STAY CONNECTED:

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