World Migratory Bird Day at the Naval Cemetery Landscape

Native wildflowers support a rich array of life: soil and other microorganisms, insects, us and of course-birds! Participants can observe migratory birds as well as some rare-for-the-area avian residents in this managed native meadow landscape where aesthetics are just one of many components that guide the design and maintenance. Bird watching is a self-guided activity though we have some guides to borrow on site. Bird watchers can also join us for a guided wildflower and ecology walk at 2:30 to learn how plant and management choices affect local ecology and create bird habitat. (The walk is part of NYC Wildflower Week!)Build skills in making observations in natural spaces.

Location

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

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.

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