The Early Word: Is Your Kid a Blooming Naturalist?

1. The 72nd Precinct will hold its monthly community council meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Mariem Heim Center, located at 4520 4th Avenue. Come if you're concerned about a crime-related issue in your neighborhood, or just want to hear the latest updates straight from the officers patrolling your streets.

2. Has your little one taken a preternatural shine to the great outdoors? Consider bringing him or her to "" at Prospect Park's Audubon Center. Designed to foster a nascent appreciation for the wilderness AND give the young sprouts the skills necessary to make their own nature journal, it may be the best possible use of a spring afternoon. Runs from today until April 13th, from 1-3 p.m. Free!

3. If you napped through most of the news last week, it's not too late to catch up on what you missed. Take a look at our Week in Review for a refresher on the notable stories from the past few days.

4. As a reminder, the Brooklyn Museum is currently showing a delightful exhibit featuring the early work of Keith Haring, an American pop artist whose pieces will be on display until July 8. Click here for ticket info.

5. After a nice holiday respite, alternate side parking is back in action today. Unless you live in .