Native Americans with Alley Pond Environmental Center
Children’s Program, General
Native Americans with Alley Pond Environmental Center
Take a journey with us back in time when Native Americans inhabited the land. Observe and handle artifacts from the Matinecock Indians, whose villages spanned from present day Newtown Creek in Queens to Smithtown, Long Island. Compare and contrast modern lifestyles with those of the Native Americans. Learn about their customs, survival techniques and conservation practices. Designed for children in grades 2-5.
This program is funded by New York State Senator Michael Gianaris.