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Introduction to the Birds of Greenpoint

On May 1st participants explored Greenpoint and discovered some of Brooklyn's wildlife.

Published by GoGreen Brooklyn
May 1, 2016
 

Join naturalists from Audubon New York and Prospect Park Alliance as they introduce you to the birds and aquatic wildlife that call Brooklyn their home. Participants will explore the communities of Greenpoint and Prospect Park and discover the variety of wildlife that flourish in Brooklyn.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Adults 18 and over may attend.

Register by visiting ny.audubon.org/BrooklynEvents

On May 1st, explore McGolrick Park and surrounding neighborhood identifying local birds by sight and sound and learn about the different habitats birds need for survival. Meet at the Shelter Pavilion inside McGollrick Park at 10 am. Bring binoculars if you have them.

This project is made possible with funding provided by the Office of the New York State Attorney General and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation through the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund

About Audubon New York:

As a leading state program of the National Audubon Society, Audubon New York (Audubon NY) leads our network of 50,000 members, 27 local Audubon Chapters, seven sanctuaries and nature centers and our thousands of annual visitors, volunteers, and partners throughout the state. Audubon achieves its mission to protect birds and their habitats by connecting our vast and powerful network along the migratory flyways of the Americas. Find more atny.audubon.org and @audubonny

About Prospect Park Alliance

The Prospect Park Alliance is a non-profit organization that sustains, restores and advances Prospect Park, Brooklyn’s flagship park, in partnership with the City of New York. The Alliance cares for the natural environment, restores historic design, and provides public programs and amenities for the Park, which receives more than 10 million visits each year. Learn more at www.prospectpark.org<http://www.prospectpark.org.

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