Events

The Newtown Creek CNewtown Creek Superfund Site Community Advisory Group meets every 3rd Wednesday evening!

Join us for a two part hands-on event to cleanup the Creek and improve habitat along the shoreline.

Group 1: Walk to Apollo street end for a cleanup. All materials provided. Group 2: Stay at Penny Bridge for planting/cleanup/weeding. Groups reconvene at Penny Bridge.

NCA has been stewarding these two locations for a number of years now, but persistent dumping and stormwater issues remain a problem. Both sites need some tender, love and care before cold temperatures approach. Gloves, shovels, trash bags and all other necessary materials will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to bring water, sun protection and wear closed-toed shoes.

The Meeker Avenue Plumes have been nominated to be put on the National Priority List, the first step to becoming a federal Superfund Site. Find out what that means and how you can help get the area cleaned up at this community meeting we are co-hosting with North Brooklyn Neighbors.

Find out more about the issue here.

Join NCA as we work to maintain our pollinator meadow at this street end park. The very health meadow needs a little thinning, so we will pursue a great divide to safely remove and relocate some of the plants within. All materials and tools will be provided. Sign up here.