The best thing about living in North Brooklyn are the access to the waterfront, and the beloved parks. But, the area is also home to numerous environmental issues, including multiple Superfund sites, an environmental racism legacy, and many other environmental problems. The presence of the BQE raw sewage A new pipeline from National Grid is being built to remove the waste that is often dumped into our water.
As temperatures rise (a little) and the May showers arrive, it’s a good idea to do your part for Mother Nature. There are many ways you can get involved, large or small, through various community groups. This is not a complete list of Greenpointers. However, it should be a starting point to get involved in the work.
You can find more inspiration at our round-up North Brooklyn community gardens.
North Brooklyn Parks Alliance
Consider becoming a sustaining donorThis all-encompassing local park organization.
On April 21, NBK Parks hosts their second event Virtual Meet-upThis is the most important event of the year. A friendly and informative 90 minute session for anyone interested in green spaces.
On April 23, a unique offering will be made Design Summit Locals will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas for improvements to the neighborhood. NBK Parks invites residents and students to submit their ideas to improve our green spaces. We didn’t care if our citizen planners wanted to change the street grid of their neighborhood or just the garbage in their block. We asked them to consider their submission holistically. We will be discussing the potential pitfalls and the benefits. Can they create a neighborhood with less friction, more function, and a balanced green budget.
Kingsland Wildflowers
Some of our most beautiful green spaces are hidden from view at street level. Kingsland WildflowersThe Broadway Stages building, 520 Kingsland Ave. is hosting their Friday open hours. [Newtown Creek Alliance]Staff will be available for guided tours, answering questions about the roofs, providing educational resources on green roofs and talking about all of the Newtown Creek work. Eventbrite page. Enjoy the sunset and be inspired to volunteer at Newtown Creek Alliance. You can also come back the following morning to volunteer at Greenroof Care.
From Friday, June 24th to Saturday, the hours of open will be 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
McCarren Park Demonstration Garden
North Brooklyn Mutual Aid recently launched the new initiative as an open forum for climate justice and environmental education. On March 28, an inaugural meeting was held. Volunteer hours are beginning soon. Learn more here.
Greenpoint Library
The Brooklyn Public Library’s local branch doubles as an educational center for the environment. They often host events to increase community awareness about sustainability and to encourage appreciation of the natural environment.
The groundbreaking materials are currently housed in the library Lenapehoking Exhibition This has inspired many events this month. Panel discussion on the topic. Seed Rematriation Garden(April 14th) The Orchards of LenapehokingThe historical agricultural practices of Lenape (April 28).
Bird-lovers will love bird-watching events hosted by the host. The Audubon Society April 16 and 23, respectively
North Brooklyn Compost Project
North Brooklyn Compost Project A volunteer-run, donation-based food scrap drop off program.While curbside composting is growing in our region, not everyone has it yet. The North Brooklyn Compost Project plays a key role in meeting that need.
They collect food scraps from McGolrick Park at 10:00 a.m. to 1:01 p.m., and Transmitter park at 11:30 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.
Sign up to volunteer and get your hands dirty. here.
