Join Newtown Creek Alliance and Trees New York for an East Williamsburg rain garden maintenance walk in the North Brooklyn Industrial Business Zone (IBZ)!

This event will include a short <1 mile walk to care for the rain gardens in East Williamsburg. Trees New York Environmental Educator, Sarah Balistreri, will discuss tree species in the NYC rain gardens and their health. Sarah will also conduct a small pruning demonstration to show the benefits of proper care for street trees by licensed Citizen Pruners. NCA’s horticulturist, Brenda Suchilt, and Greenspace Steward, Gus Perry, will introduce rain gardens’ role in stormwater management and biodiversity.  Activities will include removing trash and invasive weeds, as well as planting native perennials from the Newtown Native Nursery.

This event is run in partnership with Trees New York, Evergreen Exchange, and the offices of Senator Julia Salazar and Council member Jennifer Gutierrez.

A special thank you to The Hudson River Foundation and the New York-New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program for funding these events.

More details and registration here!

Date:
September 14, 2024
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Registration Link
Route Map
Meeting point: Ten Eyck Playground
End point: Corner of Grand St. & Waterbury St.

If you have any questions please contact Natalie Vichnevsky.