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Birds of Brooklyn: Double-Crested Cormorant
Have you seen this large black waterbird in NYC? It's often spotted near bodies of water, both large and small, freshwater and saltwater, spreading its wings out to dry. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Double-Crested Cormorant
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Small Gardens and Tiny Greenspaces Attract City Wildlife
Even very small patches of plants help attract pollinators and other wildlife to cities. This is no surprise to Greenest Block in Brooklyn organizers and participants. Read Small Gardens and Tiny Greenspaces Attract City Wildlife
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Bloom Alert: Belle’s Brook
Lovely flowers in a wide variety of colors and forms bloom throughout summer along Belle’s Brook. Read Bloom Alert: Belle’s Brook
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Weed of the Month: Curly Dock
Left alone, curly dock will grow four feet or taller and produce thousands of seeds, which can spread via wind and water and passing animals. Read Weed of the Month: Curly Dock
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Talking with Artist Adrienne Adar
What does a cactus sound like when you pluck its spines? Or tap its stem? What would make you even try to find out? Artist Adrienne Adar talks about her work Sonic Succulents. Read Talking with Artist Adrienne Adar
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Bloom Alert: Rose Garden
Be sure to visit the Cranford Rose Garden in June. The collection is at peak bloom. Read Bloom Alert: Rose Garden
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Weed of the Month: Wild Garlic
This pungent plant sprouts early, then lies in wait for next spring. Read Weed of the Month: Wild Garlic
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Gardening In the City?
Test your knowledge with these four questions about urban gardening. Read Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Gardening In the City?
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The Water Conservation Project Is Open
Fresh water is now circulating throughout the Garden as the Water Conservation Project has opened. Read The Water Conservation Project Is Open
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Birds of Brooklyn: Spotted Sandpiper
This shore bird can be seen alongside lakes, ponds, and streams in Brooklyn's parks and Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Read Birds of Brooklyn: Spotted Sandpiper
