BIG! Gives Back Spotlight: A Walk in the Wildflowers,
Thanks to the Gowanus Canal Conservancy
The Gowanus Canal Conservancy's 9th Street Wildflower Corridor is comprised of twenty-four volunteer-built planters lining 9th street between 2nd and 5th Avenues in Gowanus, Brooklyn. This project came together at the end of NYC Wildflower Week, and brought together organizations and individuals alike, re-enchanting the streets and fostering a sense of community.
The planters were built with reclaimed wood from Build It Green!NYC, as well as new lumber, and were designed and constructed by GCC's volunteers. The planters will be maintained by local businesses and residents who have volunteered to care for the flowers as the summer progresses. The mixed wood used for the planter serve to protect the wildflowers, as well as provide a design aesthetic for the unique planters.
GCC selected native wildflower species such as Goldenrod and New England Aster, to be housed in these planters which create a pathway towards GCC's Salt Lot. The Corridor will last through fall, but future plans envision connecting the Gowanus Canal to Prospect Park, which will hopefully encourage bees and other pollinators to return to the city. So take a walk in the wildflowers this summer and give thanks to our neighborhood friends, Gowanus Canal Conservancy, for making our block a bit greener. And you can toast the GCC at their wine tasting fundraiser on June 10th (click here for tickets).
This article was written by BIG!NYC Intern, Alyson Mar.
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