The original big bird

Let’s Talk Turkey” on Nov. 19 introduces 3 and 6 year olds to the majestic gobbler with fun, hands-on activities including writing with a quill, and feather zipping (or, preening). Children also meet some live, feathered and not-feathered friends, sing songs, take a nature walk, and enjoy a snack. Pre-registration is required for the event which takes place from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Admission is $18 and $12 for members.

Alley Pond Environmental Center [228-06 Northern Blvd. at Cross Island Parkway in Douglaston, (718) 229-4000]. For more info, visit www.alleypond.com

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers year-round, community-based dance and music programming in a fully inclusive and nurturing environment, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District. The School&rsquo;s diverse and professional faculty provides progressive and non-competitive instruction with all of our classes accompanied by live music. Though we are a non-recital school, there are opportunities for students to perform and for parents to see their dancers in action.

Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen. Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.