Fireflies at the NCL

Learn about fireflies, observe them in our native wildflower meadow and learn how native plants support these bioluminescent insects in the stages of their lifecycle. Participants will observe fireflies in the landscape after dark and learn traits of the insect genus and species with a gardener-led talk and catch-and-release observation on site. Build skills in making observations in natural spaces.

About the Walk Leader

Julia is a gardener at the Naval Cemetery Landscape. She is passionate about the environmental and social benefits that greenspaces bring to New York City, and enjoys sharing this with visitors and New Yorkers alike. She graduated in 2024 with a BA in Biology from Scripps College and plans to pursue further study in entomology and biodiversity.

Location

Naval Cemetery Landscape. Enter at 63 Williamsburg St West between Kent and Flushing Avenues.

Transit: We are located on the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway and offer bike parking on site!

There is no parking lot for cars on site but street parking is nearbly on Kent Avenue or Williamsburg Street West near Steuben Park.

Public Transit

B57/B62Bus to Flushing Av/Classon Av (2 min walk)

B48 Bus to Wallabout St/Wythe Av (5 min walk)

J/M/Z Train to Marcy Ave (11 min walk)

G train to Flushing Ave (13 min walk) or Classon Ave (10 min walk)

About The Naval Cemetery Landscape:

Before or after this event, speak to our gardeners and learn about the Naval Cemetery Landscape (NCL) and the Greenway and what goes into maintaining their beauty and accessibility for everyone! The Naval Cemetery Landscape is fully operated, made open as a public space and able to provide free public programs like this solely by Brooklyn Greenway Initiative through the generosity of our supporters.