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A nature center in the Bronx's Crotona Park near Indian Lake, used for ranger programs about the park's trees, birds and pond life. Open for programs and by appointment.
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Open for programs and by appointment
Free
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Ages 2–14.
Free
Open for programs and by appointment
Crotona Park, 1700 Crotona Avenue, 10457, Bronx.
Yes. Crotona Park Nature Center is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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