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Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 150 Eastern Parkway entranceCherry EsplanadeJapanese Pond Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden. (Photo by Pamela Wong)Japanese Pond Garden Japanese Pond Garden (Photo: Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)Cherry Esplanade seen from aboveBKLYNER took a quick field trip last week to preview the cherry blossom/sakura trees at the Brooklyn Botanic
Business
About twenty years ago, The New York Times published essentially a love letter to Flatbush [http://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/10/arts/trudging-up-the-flatbush-trail.html] Avenue. It included this bit about the New Floridian Diner, located at 2301 Flatbush Avenue: “Just past Avenue S, we spot the New Floridian Diner
camps
(Photo via Construction Kids)Astounding: the spectrum of summer camps available for Brooklyn kids. Opportunities include getting hands dirty, learning ropes and pulleys, robotics, and chemistry. Of course, some camps still employ the tried and true education method: play-based learning. Dream. Design. Develop. Let your children discover the joys of
Central Brooklyn
Founded by John McConnell [http://www.earthsite.org/john.htm] on April 22, 1970, Earth Day is celebrated worldwide, raising awareness about our planet and what we can do preserve and care for it. The theme for Earth Day 2017 is Environmental and Climate Literacy [http://www.earthday.org/earthday/
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The time has come for young artists to unleash their imagination! Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance [http://cumbedance.org/] invites children to an unforgettable summer experience where they can learn about African-rooted music and dance from across the Diaspora. Designed for children ages 3-7, campers will explore their
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Courtesy Prospect Park YMCAEach of these traditional camps offers a variety of activities throughout the summer while still maintaining a predictable and safe day. And, when your child outgrows camp but still needs supervision — and wants to stay with their friends — these camps also offer counselor in training programs. Traditional
Central Brooklyn
Here comes Peter Cottontail! Easter is Sunday, April 16. Put on your bonnet, pick up a basket, and head to one of these Easter Egg Hunts! Note that some of these events might sell out, so make your reservations soon! Photo courtesy Aviator Sports and Events [https://www.facebook.com/
Central Brooklyn
Seth Low middle school (IS 96) in Bensonhurst.If you have a child at a New York City public school, or if you work at one, you know this only too well – on too many days, too many rooms are simply #TooHotToLearn. In the winter – it’s the heating: some
Arts & Culture
Photo via CAMBAThis weekend is jam-packed with lots of cool and fun things to see and do. There’s an Easter egg hunt and bird watching; Japanese flute and Argentinian guitar; painting and sculpture; film, music, and dance; and so much more! Shona Sculpture Sale [https://www.camba.org/support/
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Photo courtesy of Alliance for Coney IslandConey Island officially opens this weekend for another fun-filled season of rides, games, food, concerts, fireworks, Cyclones baseball games, Cosmos soccer matches, Flicks on the Beach, and more. While all will be up and running on Saturday, the official kick-off happens on Sunday, April
camps
Photo via Prospect GymnasticsPlan for an energetic summer with our favorite sports camps that understand how to teach (and inspire) young athletes. Prospect Gymnastics [http://www.prospectgymnastics.com] Where: 1023 Church Ave, 718-484-0911, rokeya@prospectgymnastics.com What: Prospect Gymnastics teaches kids that bravery, confidence, and focus are fun! They embrace
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(Photo via Construction Kids)Public school spring break runs from Monday, April 10 through Tuesday, April 18. Parochial schools have some crossover with that beginning on Thursday, April 13 and running through the following Friday, April 21. Where will your kids be during those breaks? We found four camps that