Zoo NY, Watertown
In Watertown, you can find Zoo NY nestled among the trees at the top of Thompson Park. The zoo, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this August, features only animals that are currently or once were native to New York state. Zoo spokesman Josh Baughn said that education plays a central role to its mission.
âWeâre not a traditional zoo,â he said. âWe donât consider ourselves to be a concrete jungle, as some zoos may seem to other folks. Our facility is very concerned with ensuring education happens, that weâre helping teach families and young kids about New Yorkâs wildlife.â
Earth Day events, ‘Spring Swing & Shop,’ bullhead tournament: 14 things to do in CNY
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There are countless local events this weekend beyond those listed below.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo will be hosting its annual “Party for the Planet,” the MOST will be hosting a virtual class about rain barrels, and Baltimore Woods will be holding an online native plant sale to bring some of nature to your home gardens.
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Students from the Environmental School of Forestry pick up litter around Thornden Park. Warm temperatures and sunny skies return to Central New York. Spring cleaning, sports, exercise and a good walk were to be had, March 21, 2021. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com