What is the new pollinator garden in Bay Ridge?

The new pollinator garden in Bay Ridge is the neighborhood's first, created by middle school students at John J. Carty Park featuring native flowers to attract bees and butterflies.

Who initiated the pollinator garden project in Brooklyn?

The project was initiated by middle school students at M.S. 407 in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, with support from a city grant awarded to their science teacher.

How many pollinator gardens are in Brooklyn?

With the addition of the new garden at John J. Carty Park, there are now nine official pollinator gardens in Brooklyn.

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Brooklyn Students Transform Park with Pollinator Garden

17 Apr

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Summary

Middle school students created Bay Ridge's first pollinator garden.
The garden aims to attract bees and butterflies with native flowers.
The project received a city grant and supports NYC's pollinator initiative.

Brooklyn Students Transform Park with Pollinator Garden

Middle school students in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, recently cultivated the borough's newest pollinator garden at John J. Carty Park. As part of an Earth Month initiative, students from M.S. 407 planted native flowers to attract essential pollinators like bees and butterflies.

This project, which includes a bird bath, aims to support crucial ecosystems and food production, as approximately 75% of fruit plants and vegetables depend on pollinators. The idea was sparked by a city grant awarded to science teacher Cindy Scognamillo, supporting New York City's larger effort to expand pollinator gardens amidst climate change concerns.