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. NCA’s horticulturist, Brenda Suchilt, and Greenspace Steward, Gus Perry, will introduce rain gardens’ role in stormwater management and biodiversity.
We will be removing trash and invasive weeds and planting native perennials from the Newtown Native Nursery.