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Governors Island National MonumentThis collage of images featuring Castle Williams stonework and an aerial of Fort Jay highlights the artistic quality of fortifications.
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Governors Island National Monument
Getting to Know the Birds In Your Backyard
Discover the Birds of Govenors Island.

On Saturday Mornings, Children ages 8 - 12 and their parents/guardians are invited to join VIP (Volunteer In Park) Annie Barry to explore the birds of Governors Island.

Learn the foundations of birding and how you can apply this new skill at home. A limited supply of binoculars will be available to borrow or you can use your own. 

Children can earn an official Governors Island Junior Ranger Badge Upon Completion.

When:  11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where:  Meet at Fort Jay

Click here for flyer.

Please Note: This program is based on the availability of the Volunteer. Please call the park at 212-825-3045 or ask a Park Ranger if the program will be offered on the day of your visit.
Sketch depicting fighting at Spotsylvania's Muleshoe  

Did You Know?
If looked on as one campaign, the fighting at Wilderness and Spotsylvania resulted in more American casulaties than any other campaign in history: 60,000 killed, wounded, or missing.

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Last Updated: July 04, 2009 at 15:09 EST