Saturday, September 28, 2024 greenup cancelled

We are cancelling tomorrow’s (Saturday, September 28) greenup at Owl’s Head Park due to the rain from Hurricane Helene coming our way.  Please consider joining us for our October greenups.

Planting Bulbs at Owl's Head Park, October 2024

 

Volunteers meet at our tables located inside Owl's Head Park across from 68th Street and Narrows Avenue.  See map  below

Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

 NYC’S MOST DAZZLING LIGHT SHOW

November 22, 2024–January 5, 2025

Visit:  https://www.bbg.org/lightscape?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Lightscape&utm_campaign=Lightscape+2024+tickets+are+now+on+sale!+%e2%9c%a8

 

Experience the magic of Lightscape!

The after-dark, illuminated trail returns to Brooklyn Botanic Garden with brand new works of art, taking visitors on an otherworldly nighttime journey through light-splashed landscapes and luminous installations specially curated for BBG. Explore the Garden under moonlight while enjoying seasonal treats and festive music. Make plans to experience this contemporary classic that will enchant visitors of all ages—there is no better way to celebrate winter and the holiday season in Brooklyn!

44th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair, Sept. 28, 2024

44th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair
Saturday, September 28, 2024
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2024/09/28/45th-annual-greenthumb-harvest-fair

NY4P's Daffodil Project 2024

The Daffodil Project℠
2024 Daffodil Project registration is CLOSED
Due to high demand and limited supply, registration for the 2024 Daffodil Project is closed.
New Yorkers for Parks will opened the waitlist on Friday, August 16. They encourage you to join the waitlist if you were not able to register.
https://www.ny4p.org/the-daffodil-project?emci=e5ae05b5-ac59-ef11-991a-6045bddbfc4b&emdi=f362bd7a-b759-ef11-991a-6045bddbfc4b&ceid=1066035

NYC Parks Department is hiring, Sept. 2024

Looking for work? Develop your job skills with NYC Parks - Parks Opportunity Program (POP): A Workforce Development Program!
The Parks Opportunity Program (POP) allows you to participate in job training while working to keep the city’s parks, playgrounds, and other facilities clean and green!
Visit:  https://nycparks.my.salesforce-sites.com/InterviewScheduler/OutreachSurvey

CB10 Parks Committee Meeting, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024

Parks Committee Meeting with Community Board 10 (serving Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, parts of Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and McKinley Park)
In person, over zoom, and on youtube
Monday, September 9, 2024
Meeting begins at 5:30pm
CB10 will be discussing capital projects scheduled for parks located within the perimeters of CB10 including Owl's Head Park.  If you would like to participate over zoom or in person, please email CB10 at bk10@cb.nyc.gov
View meeting on youtube at:  https://www.youtube.com/@brooklyncb1021

Greenup of Owl's Head Park, Saturday, September 28, 2024

Join the Owl's Head Park Volunteers on Saturday, September 28, 2024, weather permitting, from 10am to 12 noon to work in Owl's Head Park in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.  Activities will include spreading mulch, planting, and bagging litter and fallen leaves.

Volunteers will meet at our table located across from 68th Street and Narrows Avenue in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.  See map below.