Slowing Down for Nature: Plant ID Through Careful Observation

Practice careful and slow observation skills on walk with one of the Naval Cemetery Landscape gardeners while taking a closer look at plants and other living organisms in the Naval Cemetery Landscape's urban meadow and pollinator habitat. Learn the names and characteristics of plants in the landscape and practice applying the knowledge individually through careful observation and guided note-taking and drawing. Native plants support a rich array of life: soil and other microorganisms, insects, birds, and us! Participants will hone skills in observation while considering aesthetics, form and function. 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.

Host or Publisher Brooklyn Greenway Initiative