Photo Courtesy of Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic
“Kids had a blast at our first Gnomes and Nature painting day at Frank Charles Park,” according to the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy.
By Michael V. Cusenza
Howard Beach families this weekend took advantage of the pristine conditions and warm temperatures by gathering at Frank Charles Memorial Park for the first Gnomes and Nature Painting Day.
Photo Courtesy of Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic
Families had fun in the Sunday sun painting gnomes at the federal green space.
Sunday’s event was hosted by the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic and sponsored by City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) and the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy.
Photo Courtesy of Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic
The event was hosted by the Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic and sponsored by City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) and the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy.
“What do gnomes, paint and nature have in common? FUN! Kids had a blast at our first Gnomes and Nature painting day at Frank Charles Park,” the conservancy posted to its Facebook page. “May these magical gnomes bring good luck to gardens.”
Photo Courtesy of Howard Beach-Lindenwood Civic
Civic and conservancy members, along with Councilwoman Ariola (second from r.), stop for a pic on the beautiful spring day at Charles Park.
Civic leaders added about Sunday’s success, “Thank you to everyone who attended and everyone who helped! We will see you back the park on June 18 for our community painting event as we continue the revitalization of Charles Park.”
