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July 2019
Bird and Plant Walk
Join NYC Audubon Birding Guide and Naturalist Tod Winston as he helps us identify bird species in the park and how the planted life supports avian life there and beyond. The Greenpoint Avenue gardens in particular were created with this purpose in mind. Let's get into those weeds. Please register for free. We recommend bringing a pair of binoculars and a hat. Meet inside the Greenpoint Avenue entrance. Tod Winston A lifelong birder and gardener, Tod has worked in various…
Find out more »August 2019
Stargazing on the Transmitter Pier
Members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York return to Transmitter. They will provide telescopes to view celestial objects in the night sky on the Transmitter Park pier. Join us in this free tour of the world beyond the nocturnal skyline. Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and the Moon are possible sightings. We will be stationed at the entrance to the East River pier.
Find out more »October 2019
Observe the Moon Night
Each year on a specific night, all the people of Earth are invited to observe and learn about the Moon together. In Greenpoint FTP welcomes the Amateur Astronomers Association who will set up telescopes on the Transmitter Pier for lunar observation. Since 2010, this annual public outreach event sponsored by NASA and astronomical organizations encourages observation, appreciation, and understanding of our Moon. The theme for 2019 is “The Moon: Gateway to the Stars. Learn about Earth’s only natural satellite. See the impact craters…
Find out more »November 2019
It’s My Park Day Fall 2019
Friends of Transmitter Park are putting the planted beds to bed for winter. We'll be doing some final weeding, lots of mulching and a bit of planting. Please join us! Tools, supplies and refreshments will be provided. Meet by the old transmitter building. Free registration. Support gratefully provided by NYC Parks, Partnerships for Parks, North Brooklyn Parks Alliance.
Find out more »Fall Gardening 2019 II
Fall volunteer gardening continued. Friends of Transmitter Park are putting the planted beds to bed for winter. We'll be doing some final weeding, lots of mulching and a bit of planting. Please join us! Tools, supplies and refreshments will be provided. Meet by the mural wall. Free registration. Support gratefully provided by NYC Parks, Partnerships for Parks, North Brooklyn Parks Alliance.
Find out more »Fall Gardening Finale
Friends of Transmitter Park are putting the planted beds to bed for winter. We'll be doing some final weeding, lots of mulching and a bit of planting. Please join us! Tools, supplies and refreshments will be provided. RSVP. Support gratefully provided by NYC Parks, Partnerships for Parks, North Brooklyn Parks Alliance.
Find out more »January 2020
Friends of Transmitter Park Benefit at The Diamond
The good folks at The Diamond Bar have offered to split their revenues for one night at their establishment - half going towards Friends of Transmitter Park. Please come partake in supporting our organization's efforts in preserving and protecting Transmitter Park. Benefits will go towards programming, supplies and tools. Le Gamin and Brooklyn Label will be providing food goodies as well as a gift certificate for our raffle, which will also include certificates from Five Leaves, Dandelion Wine, Duke's Liquor…
Find out more »September 2020
Transmitter Park Gardening
Come help tend to the amazing gardens in Transmitter Park. We'll be mostly focusing on pulling weeds. Park stewardship rocks. Face coverings are required. We also recommend you bring water and a hat. We'll supply tools and supplies. Please be prepared to get dirty. Meet by the Kent St entrance. Available outings are: 9/16, 9/19, 9/23, 9/26, 10/1. Free registration required >
Find out more »October 2020
Riverkeeper Sweep 2020
Join Friends of Transmitter Park and Riverkeeper for a clean up of WNYC Transmitter Park on Saturday, October 17th for the 9th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep, a day of service for the Hudson River and its tributaries. Focus will be on trash removal along the shoreline and upland, and planting of some spring bulbs compliments of Partnerships for Parks. Volunteers will meet near the mural wall at Transmitter Park, 2 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222. We ask all Sweep volunteers to…
Find out more »May 2021
Riverkeeper Sweep 2021
Join Friends of Transmitter Park and Riverkeeper for a park clean-up event at WNYC Transmitter Park on Saturday, May 1, for the 10th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep, a day of service for the Hudson River and its tributaries. Registration required. Meet near the mural wall, at 1 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY. We ask all Sweep volunteers to wear sturdy shoes or boots, clothing that they can get dirty, and to bring a hat, sunscreen, a full reusable water bottle, and a…
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