A black-crowned night heron. Several swallows, cormorants, and geese. One lone white duck. These were some of the birds seen on this Saturday’s canoe trip to Plank Road, which was […]
Tag: Newtown Creek Alliance
We Survived! Birding Canoe Trip on Newtown Creek (Video)
Thanks to Newtown Creek Alliance and North Brooklyn Boat Club for organizing this fun canoe trip on the Newtown Creek. While nature in the way of lush forests and crystal […]
Birdwatching On Maspeth Creek Tomorrow (4/26)
Birding season is upon us! Our feathery friends are returning from their winter vacations and making nests and making babies! Man, I wish I didn’t have to go to dumb […]
Newton Creek Alliance Turns 10; Wed 11/28
Whether you are a new supporter, or were there at the very beginning, the Newtown Creek Alliance invites you to share this moment to commemorate the great work they have done, and recognize […]
Superfunding The Newtown Creek
Over a year ago, on September 27, 2010, the EPA opened a new chapter on the ongoing saga of our polluted waterway by designating the Newtown Creek a federally recognized […]
Newtown Creek Cruise
Who isn’t interested in Newtown Creek? For a cool and esoteric trip check out The Hidden Harbor tour on May 21st. Join us for a special water tour with expert […]
Hit The Floor Like It’s 1984!
Do you want a pair of seats for the VAN HALEN show at MSG, Tuesday 11/13? Then stop by The Diamond to find out about their raffle. Proceeds go to […]
Same As It Ever Was
AM New York reports today on the Greenpoint stench we all know and hate. “When the Department of Environmental Protection held the grand opening of the Newtown Creek Nature Walk, […]