Apr. 9, 2025 By Lauren Rapp Just as the city is reawakening after months of winter, so are the delicate sprouts of native grasses and wildflowers in the micro-urban grasslands of Green-Wood Cemetery. Visitors may notice a stark difference between grave plots along Green-Wood’s peaceful paths. Some public lots are almost entirely obscured by…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Lauren Rapp Migratory Pathways, a new mural trail in Red Hook Park, invites visitors to explore the story of migration through colorful depictions of Brooklyn’s native birds and plants. The mural, part of the Audubon Mural Project, features eight native birds and eight native plants along a 963-foot retaining wall…
May. 13, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
The springtime sun is bringing Kings County back to life, drawing Brooklynites out by the thousands to enjoy the borough’s lush parks and sandy beaches.