Back to basics at Wolfe’s Pond Park

Tough times forcing you to pan a “staycation” this summer?

Then plan it around Wolfe’s Pond Park, where, on Aug. 15, you can enjoy canoeing and bird watching, without breaking the bank!

The Ranger-led program will provide canoes, life jackets and instructions to children 8 and older accompanied by parent or guardian who want to explore the beach of Staten Island’s largest park.

Best of all — it’s free!

So maybe you can put it towards that vacation after all.

Canoeing basics at Wolfe’s Pond Park [Cornelia, Holten and Luten avenues on Raritan Bay, (718) 967-3542], Aug. 15 from 11 am-2 pm. Free. For info, go to www.nyc.gov/parks/wolfespondpark.