Cleanup & Plant Care at Manhattan Ave Street End Park

Newtown Creek Alliance invites you to join us at Manhattan Ave Street End Park for a clean up + planting volunteer event!

This public space sits at the former site of the Vernon Avenue Bridge (replaced by the Pulaski in the late1940's). In the years since, it had been used as a parking lot and dumping site, before being transformed into a park space with water access and a native wildflower meadow.

This event will include:

• Landscaping the existing vegetation
• Trash cleanup throughout the space
• Removing specific plant aggressive species like bindweed
• Planting of native wildflowers and grasses from our nursery!

​​We will provide gloves, tools, safety vests, and guidance on how to safely complete our tasks for the day. Before the event, registrants are required to complete a liability waiver and photo consent form (Adult form here and Minor form here).

Meetup Location: We will be meeting at Manhattan Ave Street End Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Plan ahead for the event: Please wear weather-appropriate clothes, sturdy shoes, and bring your own water bottle and sunscreen if need be. We will have water and snacks on hand for volunteers. There are no bathrooms directly on site, but local businesses may allow you to use their facilities. If you are unable to attend, we ask you to please release your spot at least one day in advance.

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For other volunteer opportunities with NCA, visit our events page here: http://www.newtowncreekalliance.org/events/

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Manhattan Avenue Street End Park, 1200 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, United States

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