‘Eagle as Icon’

Children can fly like an eagle, or at least pretend that they do, in this free Fourth of July celebration at the Audubon Center in Prospect Park. This program explores the bird’s role as an American symbol, while crafts projects will allow children to get into the aviary (and patriotic) spirit. Other afternoon activities include “Nature’s Helpers,” at 2 p.m., which will teach how trees depend on one another and will involve spreading wood chips around them; “Nature on the Go,” at 3 p.m., a walk near the center to discover flora and fauna and a chance to take part in a science project; and “Animal Encounter,” at 4 p.m., in which children will learn about the creatures in the center’s collection and help feed them.