Space Rocks: Asteroids, Comets, and Meteorites

Rockefeller State Park Preserve was created through several farsighted and generous gifts to the State of New York by the Rockefeller Family since 1983. It is designated as a “park-preserve” to highlight and protect its natural, historical, and cultural values. Its network of carriage trails wind through scenic forests, fields, and wetlands, which provide important habitat for native plants and wildlife.The Preserve Office and Gallery are open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM and are located at 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, N.Y. 10570.For more information on programs or volunteering opportunities at Rockefeller State Park Preserve, please stop by our Office, call 914-631-1470, or visit our website at www.rockefellerstateparkpreserve.org.Volunteering:   https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/RockefellerVolunteerOpportunities.pdfEvents: www.RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events

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Did you know that up to 100 tons of dust and sand-sized particles from space bombard Earth daily?!Thankfully, most of it doesn’t make it through our atmosphere. However, the larger meteorites that do survive offer a unique glimpse into the formation and evolution of our solar system.Join educator, Kim Fendrich, for a presentation on asteroids, comets, and meteorites, and learn about the stories they tell us. Experience what it feels like to hold an iron meteorite forged in the core of an asteroid as old as the solar system itself!The presentation will take place in the art gallery at the Visitor’s Center.All ages are welcome; however, this program is best suited for those 12+.You are encouraged to <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/838373075437?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/838373075437?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">register for the stargazing program</a> afterward and view the night sky with a renewed perspective! Feel free to bring your dinner or a snack to enjoy while you watch the presentation.Max: 20 people.This program is wheelchair accessible.Photos courtesy of Vinny Coulehan

Space Rocks: Asteroids, Comets, and Meteorites

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