Staten Island Philharmonic 4th of July

The Staten Island Philharmonic will provide a FREE 4th of July concert on the South Meadow Lawn. Bring your own chair or blanket! This event will be canceled if there is heavy rain or lightning.

Sailors’ Snug Harbor Historical Tour

See the past and future at Snug Harbor! Learn the history of our 19th century campus and the architecture that put Snug Harbor on the map of irreplaceable architectural collections, featuring six of the first 40 New York City landmarks. Explore Snug Harbor’s master p......More

See the past and future at Snug Harbor! Learn the history of our 19th century campus and the architecture that put Snug Harbor on the map of irreplaceable architectural collections, featuring six of the first 40 New York City landmarks. Explore Snug Harbor’s master plan for the future and share your vision for the future of Snug Harbor. WHEN: July 5, September 6, November 1 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM WHERE: Visitor Info Booth at Chapel Road and Gazebo Road (View site map) ADMISSION: $10 | Students/Seniors/Snug Harbor Members receive a 10% discount BUY TICKETS HERE

Urban Wetlands Warriors – Summer Break Youth Programming – Middle School (6th-8th Grades)

Unleash your creativity, discover the secrets of the outdoors, and dig into the fun at Snug Harbor’s Summer Break Youth Programming! REGISTER HERE WHEN: Session hours: 9:00 ......More

Unleash your creativity, discover the secrets of the outdoors, and dig into the fun at Snug Harbor’s Summer Break Youth Programming! REGISTER HERE WHEN: Session hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM After-care hours (additional charge): 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Children must be registered for a Summer Break session in order to participate in that week’s after-care.  Sessions are available on: Heritage Farm Hay Day: June 30 – July 3, July 28 – August 1, and August 25 – August 29, 2025 Urban Wetlands Warriors: July 7 – 11 and August 4 – 8 Forest Explorers: July 14 – 18 and August 11 – 15 Garden Ecology and Design: July 21 – 25 and August 18 – 22 WHERE: Meet at Red Barn by Compost Demo Site and Heritage Farm (View site map and directions here) ADMISSION: $300 per student per week Snug Harbor Member Discount: 10% off Early Bird Discount: $270 per student if you register before April 20 at 11:59 PM After-care: $100 per student per week For an additional 5% discount, register more than one child and/or more than one week of youth programming over Mid-Winter, Spring, and Summer Breaks by emailing engagement@snug-harbor.org. Final deadline to register: The Saturday before the week’s session begins Urban Wetlands Warriors: This immersive program invites your middle schooler to explore how wetlands keep our watersheds healthy and the effects of urban development on these vital ecosystems. Through interactive and socially engaging activities, hands-on eco-arts and crafts, water/air/soil quality testing, and guided fieldwork with inspiring guest presenters, students will use the scientific method to analyze and understand wetland dynamics. The week concludes with a group project where participants share their findings and propose ideas for wetland conservation, presenting their discoveries to friends and family.

Urban Wetlands Warriors – Summer Break Youth Programming – Upper Elementary (3rd-5th Grades)

Unleash your creativity, discover the secrets of the outdoors, and dig into the fun at Snug Harbor’s Summer Break Youth Programming! REGISTER HERE WHEN: Session hours: 9:00 ......More

Unleash your creativity, discover the secrets of the outdoors, and dig into the fun at Snug Harbor’s Summer Break Youth Programming! REGISTER HERE WHEN: Session hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM After-care hours (additional charge): 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Children must be registered for a Summer Break session in order to participate in that week’s after-care.  Sessions are available on: Heritage Farm Hay Day: June 30 – July 3, July 28 – August 1, and August 25 – August 29, 2025 Urban Wetlands Warriors: July 7 – 11 and August 4 – 8 Forest Explorers: July 14 – 18 and August 11 – 15 Garden Ecology and Design: July 21 – 25 and August 18 – 22 WHERE: Meet at Red Barn by Compost Demo Site and Heritage Farm (View site map and directions here) ADMISSION: $300 per student per week Snug Harbor Member Discount: 10% off Early Bird Discount: $270 per student if you register before April 20 at 11:59 PM After-care: $100 per student per week For an additional 5% discount, register more than one child and/or more than one week of youth programming over Mid-Winter, Spring, and Summer Breaks by emailing engagement@snug-harbor.org. Final deadline to register: The Saturday before the week’s session begins Urban Wetlands Warriors: Jump into the world of wetlands! This interactive program invites your children to discover how wetlands protect our watersheds and start to explore the impacts of urban development. Through interactive and socially engaging activities, hands-on eco-arts and crafts, field observations, independent reading times and engaging activities with inspiring guest presenters; children will use the scientific method to uncover the secrets of these vital ecosystems. By week’s end, they’ll create a group project to share with friends and family, showcasing their discoveries and ideas for protecting these essential habitats.

Chinese Scholar’s Garden Tour

The New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden at Snug Harbor is the first authentic scholar’s garden built in the United States, now in its 25th anniversary. Based on the classical Ming Dynasty period, the garden presents the four essential elements of the traditional Chines......More

The New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden at Snug Harbor is the first authentic scholar’s garden built in the United States, now in its 25th anniversary. Based on the classical Ming Dynasty period, the garden presents the four essential elements of the traditional Chinese garden: rocks, water, plants, and architecture. On this tour, you’ll learn how each element demonstrates the opposing principles of yin and yang and reveals the philosophical traditions of thousands of years. BUY TICKETS HERE WHEN: July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM November 8 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM WHERE: Meet at Visitor Information Booth on Chapel Road and Gazebo Road at Snug Harbor (View site map and directions here) ADMISSION: General admission: $10 Student/Senior: $9 Snug Harbor Member: 10% discount This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the Cultural Immigrant Initiative.  Snug Harbor thanks Staten Island City Council Members for their generous allocations.  Snug Harbor is also grateful to the Friends of the Chinese Scholar’s Garden for their ongoing support.

Community Dance Workshop: Movement Practice with Amelia Heintzelman

In this dance workshop, participants will explore dance improvisation “scores” – sets of instructions for dancing, moving, and being together. Dancer, teacher, and choreographer Amelia Heintzelman will share scores for movement from her current creative practice, and......More

In this dance workshop, participants will explore dance improvisation “scores” – sets of instructions for dancing, moving, and being together. Dancer, teacher, and choreographer Amelia Heintzelman will share scores for movement from her current creative practice, and also making time for watching and talking. All levels of movement experience are welcome; an interest in performance, creative process, and peer dialogue is encouraged. WHEN: July 12 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM WHERE: Dance Center at Snug Harbor, Studio G201, Building G, 2nd Floor (View site map and directions here) ADMISSION: $10 | Snug Harbor Member: $8 | BUY TICKETS HERE Amelia Heintzelman is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Her work has been supported by residencies, commissions, and grants through Center for Performance Research, Draftwork at Danspace Project, Foundation for Contemporary Arts, Issue Project Room, Movement Research at the Judson Church, New York Foundation for the Arts, Pageant, and Snug Harbor and UCross Foundation. Most recently, she’s worked as a collaborating performer for Jesi Cook, Ayano Elson, Deborah Hay, evan ray suzuki, and Alexa West. She is on teaching faculty at Movement Research and Pageant, and rarely/sometimes teaches Comedy Pilates. http://www.ameliakh.com/

Forest Explorers – Summer Break Youth Programming – Middle School (6th-8th Grades)

Unleash your creativity, discover the secrets of the outdoors, and dig into the fun at Snug Harbor’s Summer Break Youth Programming! REGISTER HERE WHEN: Session hours: 9:00 ......More

Unleash your creativity, discover the secrets of the outdoors, and dig into the fun at Snug Harbor’s Summer Break Youth Programming! REGISTER HERE WHEN: Session hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM After-care hours (additional charge): 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Children must be registered for a Summer Break session in order to participate in that week’s after-care.  Sessions are available on: Heritage Farm Hay Day: June 30 – July 3, July 28 – August 1, and August 25 – August 29, 2025 Urban Wetlands Warriors: July 7 – 11 and August 4 – 8 Forest Explorers: July 14 – 18 and August 11 – 15 Garden Ecology and Design: July 21 – 25 and August 18 – 22 WHERE: Meet at Red Barn by Compost Demo Site and Heritage Farm (View site map and directions here) ADMISSION: $300 per student per week Snug Harbor Member Discount: 10% off Early Bird Discount: $270 per student if you register before April 20 at 11:59 PM After-care: $100 per student per week For an additional 5% discount, register more than one child and/or more than one week of youth programming over Mid-Winter, Spring, and Summer Breaks by emailing engagement@snug-harbor.org. Final deadline to register: The Saturday before the week’s session begins Forest Explorers: Your middle schooler will embark on a journey through the forest, using the scientific method to unlock the mysteries of woodland ecosystems. With interactive and socially engaging activities, hands-on eco-arts and crafts, water/air/soil quality testing, and inspiring guest presenters, your children will dive into field research, learning how plants, animals, soil and duff all play vital roles in forest health. The week culminates in a group project, where students will present their ecological findings and solutions to friends and family, sharing their newfound insights into the complex life of the woodlands.

Forest Explorers – Summer Break Youth Programming – Upper Elementary (3rd-5th Grades)

Unleash your creativity, discover the secrets of the outdoors, and dig into the fun at Snug Harbor’s Summer Break Youth Programming! REGISTER HERE WHEN: Session hours: 9:00 ......More

Unleash your creativity, discover the secrets of the outdoors, and dig into the fun at Snug Harbor’s Summer Break Youth Programming! REGISTER HERE WHEN: Session hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM After-care hours (additional charge): 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Children must be registered for a Summer Break session in order to participate in that week’s after-care.  Sessions are available on: Heritage Farm Hay Day: June 30 – July 3, July 28 – August 1, and August 25 – August 29, 2025 Urban Wetlands Warriors: July 7 – 11 and August 4 – 8 Forest Explorers: July 14 – 18 and August 11 – 15 Garden Ecology and Design: July 21 – 25 and August 18 – 22 WHERE: Meet at Red Barn by Compost Demo Site and Heritage Farm (View site map and directions here) ADMISSION: $300 per student per week Snug Harbor Member Discount: 10% off Early Bird Discount: $270 per student if you register before April 20 at 11:59 PM After-care: $100 per student per week For an additional 5% discount, register more than one child and/or more than one week of youth programming over Mid-Winter, Spring, and Summer Breaks by emailing engagement@snug-harbor.org. Final deadline to register: The Saturday before the week’s session begins Forest Explorers: Discover the secrets of the forest! Designed for the curious mind, this program brings woodland ecology to life through hands-on exploration, socially engaging activities, independent reading times and the scientific method. With the guidance of inspiring guest presenters, your children will investigate forest habitats, identify plants and animals, and uncover the intricate web of life that thrives in our woodlands. The week wraps up with a special group project where the children share their discoveries with family and friends, showcasing the wonders of the woods through their own scientific lens.

SI Borough President presents: Sounds of Summer Concert Series

Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series features Liz Wojtal Next of Kin and Joan Caddell & the Midnight Choir. WHEN: July 17 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM WHERE: South Meadow at Snug Harbor (......More

Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series features Liz Wojtal Next of Kin and Joan Caddell & the Midnight Choir. WHEN: July 17 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM WHERE: South Meadow at Snug Harbor (View site map and directions here) ADMISSION: Free

Sprinklerfest

Jump, run, cool off, and have a blast at Sprinklerfest! With food, music, and over 30 sprinklers, it’s a great day for families to meet their neighbors and come together for a day of fun in the sun. Come play! WHEN: July 18 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM WHERE: South Meadow a......More

Jump, run, cool off, and have a blast at Sprinklerfest! With food, music, and over 30 sprinklers, it’s a great day for families to meet their neighbors and come together for a day of fun in the sun. Come play! WHEN: July 18 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM WHERE: South Meadow at Snug Harbor (View campus map here) ADMISSION: FREE! Registration requested here While Sprinklerfest is rain or shine, the event will be cancelled in the event of severe thunderstorms.

Cottage Row Curiosities

Shop the Row at Cottage Row Curiosities, a community artisan market at Snug Harbor featuring over fifty Staten Island vendors, plus music, entertainment, food, and more. Enjoy a mix of your favorite vendors and new artisans with fresh goods every month! WHEN: July 1......More

Shop the Row at Cottage Row Curiosities, a community artisan market at Snug Harbor featuring over fifty Staten Island vendors, plus music, entertainment, food, and more. Enjoy a mix of your favorite vendors and new artisans with fresh goods every month! WHEN: July 19 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Rain date: July 20) WHERE: Cottage Row at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301 ADMISSION: Free Food & Drink: Harbor Eats Egger’s Original Ice Cream Parlor – Cottage C Entertainment: List in formation Information:  List in formation Vendors: List in formation Upcoming Events: August 16: 12 PM – 5 PM (rain date August 17) September 27: 12 PM – 5 PM (rain date September 28) October 18: 2 PM – 7 PM (rain date October 19)

Heritage Farm and Compost Tour

Experience a behind-the-scenes tour of the Heritage Farm at Snug Harbor, a sustainable urban production farm that grows food for the community. WHEN: June 21 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM July 19 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM August 16 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM September 20 | 11:00 AM – 1......More

Experience a behind-the-scenes tour of the Heritage Farm at Snug Harbor, a sustainable urban production farm that grows food for the community. WHEN: June 21 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM July 19 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM August 16 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM September 20 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM WHERE: Compost Demonstration Site (View site map and directions here) ADMISSION: $10 | Student/Senior/Snug Harbor Member: $9 *Indicates tour slot is free of charge BUY TICKETS HERE See our seeding, learn our crop plan, and how we nourish the soil while growing the best produce possible. Then see where we turn food waste into valuable compost! Find out about composting opportunities for your household, observe different compost systems, and learn how we can turn organic waste into an important community resource. This program is made possible in part with funding from the Community Composting and A Greener NYC grants.

Sylvia Center presents: Quick Pickling

Celebrate the fresh flavors of cucumbers and cucamelons grown on the Heritage Farm while learning the basics of quick pickling to increase flavor, feed your gut biome, and extend the shelf life of your produce. WHEN: July 19 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM WHERE: Meet at Visito......More

Celebrate the fresh flavors of cucumbers and cucamelons grown on the Heritage Farm while learning the basics of quick pickling to increase flavor, feed your gut biome, and extend the shelf life of your produce. WHEN: July 19 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM WHERE: Meet at Visitor Info Booth at the intersection of Chapel Road and Gazebo Road at Snug Harbor (View site map and directions) ADMISSION: $30 | Students/Seniors/Snug Harbor Members receive a 10% discount BUY TICKETS HERE Discover the benefits, explore delicious and unique recipes, and take away two pickling recipes, summer produce ideal for pickling, and a pickling jar! This interactive workshop is perfect for food lovers, home cooks, and anyone looking to add a tangy twist to their kitchen creations. This program is supported in part by SNAP-ED Community Growers.

Lighthouse Theatre Presents: First Light: New Plays, New Spaces

Lighthouse Theatre invites you to be the first to experience First Light: New Plays, New Spaces, a bold new program celebrating original plays in immersive, unconventional settings. Featuring the work of playwrights Kevin and Ariel Marcus-Hollenbeck, this unique thea......More

Lighthouse Theatre invites you to be the first to experience First Light: New Plays, New Spaces, a bold new program celebrating original plays in immersive, unconventional settings. Featuring the work of playwrights Kevin and Ariel Marcus-Hollenbeck, this unique theatrical experience reimagines how and where stories can be told. WHEN: July 19 | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM July 20 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM WHERE: Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art at Snug Harbor, Building G, Galleries 1, 2, & 3 (View site map and directions) ADMISSION: $17.85 | BUY TICKETS HERE Plays: The Fall by Ariel Marcus-Hollenbeck Directed by Craig Stoebling Featuring Nick Easton and Justin Schiedel Six rakes to the face, a close call with a falling piano, and no brain damage, as diagnosed by his husband Adam, finally make Sam realize he’s living in a cartoon reality, and it’s not funny when you’re the punchline. Ed’s Place by Kevin Marcus-Hollenbeck Directed by by Kevin Marcus-Hollenbeck Featuring =Roseann Marcus, Jai Sada, Robert Vaccaro, and Israel Wasserstein With only primitive tools and under the guise of night, Ed Leedskalnin engineered one of the greatest achievements and mysteries of his time: The Coral Castle. The Fox & the Grapes by Kevin Marcus-Hollenbeck Directed by Meredith Sladek Featuring Jack Dabdoub, Dylan Redshaw, Anadina Saladino, Frank West An estranged family gathers for their yearly health exams, only to discover they all share the same fate. Pockets by Kevin Marcus-Hollenbeck Directed by Ariel Marcus-Hollenbeck Featuring Dan Duffy A stranger wanders aimlessly down a desolate highway, collecting innocuous artifacts until discovering one that changes everything.

Waterfront Stewardship

Volunteer to protect coastal areas at Snug Harbor! Help us remove debris from the coastline, creating a healthier ecosystem. WHEN: March 15: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM May 18: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM June 21: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM July 20: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM August 17: 12:30 PM – 3......More

Volunteer to protect coastal areas at Snug Harbor! Help us remove debris from the coastline, creating a healthier ecosystem. WHEN: March 15: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM May 18: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM June 21: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM July 20: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM August 17: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM October 19: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM WHERE: Meet at North Gate of Snug Harbor on Richmond Terrace ADMISSION: Free | Registration requested here Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Registration is required. A chaperone must accompany volunteers under 18. This program is made possible with funding provided by the New York City Council through A Greener NYC, a program of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Snug Harbor thanks the Staten Island City Council Delegation for their generous allocations.  This program is also made possible in part with funding provided by the Civic Impact Fund initiative of NYC Service, a division of the Mayor’s Office.  Their mission is to provide meaningful access, opportunity, and resources for communities to come together and answer the call to serve NYC.

Lighthouse Theatre Presents: First Light: New Plays, New Spaces

Lighthouse Theatre invites you to be the first to experience First Light: New Plays, New Spaces, a bold new program celebrating original plays in immersive, unconventional settings. Featuring the work of playwrights Kevin and Ariel Marcus-Hollenbeck, this unique theatr......More

Lighthouse Theatre invites you to be the first to experience First Light: New Plays, New Spaces, a bold new program celebrating original plays in immersive, unconventional settings. Featuring the work of playwrights Kevin and Ariel Marcus-Hollenbeck, this unique theatrical experience reimagines how and where stories can be told. WHEN: July 19 | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM July 20 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM WHERE: Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art at Snug Harbor, Building G, Galleries 1, 2, & 3 (View site map and directions) ADMISSION: $17.85 | BUY TICKETS HERE Plays: The Fall by Ariel Marcus-Hollenbeck Directed by Craig Stoebling Featuring Nick Easton and Justin Schiedel Six rakes to the face, a close call with a falling piano, and no brain damage, as diagnosed by his husband Adam, finally make Sam realize he’s living in a cartoon reality, and it’s not funny when you’re the punchline. Ed’s Place by Kevin Marcus-Hollenbeck Directed by by Kevin Marcus-Hollenbeck Featuring =Roseann Marcus, Jai Sada, Robert Vaccaro, and Israel Wasserstein With only primitive tools and under the guise of night, Ed Leedskalnin engineered one of the greatest achievements and mysteries of his time: The Coral Castle. The Fox & the Grapes by Kevin Marcus-Hollenbeck Directed by Meredith Sladek Featuring Jack Dabdoub, Dylan Redshaw, Anadina Saladino, Frank West An estranged family gathers for their yearly health exams, only to discover they all share the same fate. Pockets by Kevin Marcus-Hollenbeck Directed by Ariel Marcus-Hollenbeck Featuring Dan Duffy A stranger wanders aimlessly down a desolate highway, collecting innocuous artifacts until discovering one that changes everything.

Garden Ecology and Design – Summer Break Youth Programming – Middle School (6th-8th Grades)

Unleash your creativity, discover the secrets of the outdoors, and dig into the fun at Snug Harbor’s Summer Break Youth Programming! REGISTER HERE WHEN: Session hours: 9:00 ......More

Unleash your creativity, discover the secrets of the outdoors, and dig into the fun at Snug Harbor’s Summer Break Youth Programming! REGISTER HERE WHEN: Session hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM After-care hours (additional charge): 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Children must be registered for a Summer Break session in order to participate in that week’s after-care.  Sessions are available on: Heritage Farm Hay Day: June 30 – July 3, July 28 – August 1, and August 25 – August 29, 2025 Urban Wetlands Warriors: July 7 – 11 and August 4 – 8 Forest Explorers: July 14 – 18 and August 11 – 15 Garden Ecology and Design: July 21 – 25 and August 18 – 22 WHERE: Meet at Red Barn by Compost Demo Site and Heritage Farm (View site map and directions here) ADMISSION: $300 per student per week Snug Harbor Member Discount: 10% off Early Bird Discount: $270 per student if you register before April 20 at 11:59 PM After-care: $100 per student per week For an additional 5% discount, register more than one child and/or more than one week of youth programming over Mid-Winter, Spring, and Summer Breaks by emailing engagement@snug-harbor.org. Final deadline to register: The Saturday before the week’s session begins Garden Ecology and Design: Your middle schooler will explore the elegance of the NY Chinese Scholar’s Garden, Tuscan Garden, and Healing Garden (among others!), diving into concepts of community mapping, biophilic design, and the importance of understanding ecosystems and climate regions and how they can impact garden design. Guided by inspiring guest presenters, your children will learn how the local environment and climate shape the gardens’ design and ecological health, fostering a deeper appreciation for the interplay between nature and human creativity. The program culminates in a final group project where students present their visionary designs and discoveries to friends and family, showcasing their role as future stewards of our shared environment.

Garden Ecology and Design – Summer Break Youth Programming – Upper Elementary (3rd – 5th grades)

Unleash your creativity, discover the secrets of the outdoors, and dig into the fun at Snug Harbor’s Summer Break Youth Programming! REGISTER HERE WHEN: Session hours: 9:00 ......More

Unleash your creativity, discover the secrets of the outdoors, and dig into the fun at Snug Harbor’s Summer Break Youth Programming! REGISTER HERE WHEN: Session hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM After-care hours (additional charge): 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Children must be registered for a Summer Break session in order to participate in that week’s after-care.  Sessions are available on: Heritage Farm Hay Day: June 30 – July 3, July 28 – August 1, and August 25 – August 29, 2025 Urban Wetlands Warriors: July 7 – 11 and August 4 – 8 Forest Explorers: July 14 – 18 and August 11 – 15 Garden Ecology and Design: July 21 – 25 and August 18 – 22 WHERE: Meet at Red Barn by Compost Demo Site and Heritage Farm (View site map and directions here) ADMISSION: $300 per student per week Snug Harbor Member Discount: 10% off Early Bird Discount: $270 per student if you register before April 20 at 11:59 PM After-care: $100 per student per week For an additional 5% discount, register more than one child and/or more than one week of youth programming over Mid-Winter, Spring, and Summer Breaks by emailing engagement@snug-harbor.org. Final deadline to register: The Saturday before the week’s session begins Garden Ecology and Design: Unleash your creativity! Your children will explore the beauty and harmony of the NY Chinese Scholar’s Garden, Tuscan Garden, and Healing Garden (among others!), while learning about the vital role ecosystems and climate regions play in shaping these landscapes. Through an introduction to biophilic design, community mapping, and the connections between local ecology and garden design, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how nature and design intersect. Engaging workshops, hands-on eco-arts and craft activities, and insights from inspiring guest presenters will empower your children to reimagine these stunning spaces. The program wraps up with a group project where students showcase their innovative ideas to friends and family, celebrating their unique connection to nature, community, and the environment.