Category Archives: Education

Bushwick Open Studios + GoGreen

NCA will be tabling at two events on the June 6th weekend. Come check us out at one, or both, of the below: The English Kills Project at Bushwick Open Studios When: June 6th and 7th 11am to 6pm Where: 447 – 445 Johnson Avenue (empty lot) About:  The EKP is named after English Kills, a tributary of Newtown Creek, […]

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NCA at Ridgewood Democratic Club

NCA program manager Willis Elkins will be presenting at the Ridgewood Democratic Club for a special Earth Day event to discuss the many policies and various issues being worked on and advocated for by the Newtown Creek Alliance. Friends and neighbors welcome; refreshments will be served. More info about the event here. Thursday, April 16th 7pm […]

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Celebrate Earth Day with Newtown Creek Alliance

We are proud to announce that on April 18th, NCA Historian Mitch Waxman will be leading a 100% free tour. The tour will start in Long Island City and end in Greenpoint, and visit a number of public access points along the Newtown Creek. Learn about the rich history and ongoing activity along this infamous waterway. […]

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NCA at Greenpoint Library – March 14th

Newtown Creek Alliance will presenting our Weather in the Watershed programming at the Greenpoint Public Library (107 Norman Avenue, BK NY 11222) on Saturday March 14th as part of a larger tree giveaway event. The schedule is below, see you there! 11:30am to 12:30 Pick-up time for free trees from the MillionTreesNYC Tree Giveaway. To be […]

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GCEF Projects Need Your Vote!

  The Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund (GCEF) is currently considering 13 large projects for funding. Greenpoint residents over the age of 16 will have the opportunity to vote for these projects on November 20th and 22nd. Newtown Creek Alliance is fortunate to be involved in three of these projects, including one as project lead. Please read more about the projects […]

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