Activities at Sustainable Flatbush

Sunday, May 15th, 12-3pm

Native Plant Garden Tour (special off-site event) As part of NYC Wildflower Week, our own Chris Kreussling (aka Flatbush Gardener), Director of Sustainable Flatbush's Urban Gardens and Farms Initiative, will partner with Compost for Brooklyn to provide a tour of two native plant gardens in the neighborhood. The self-guided tour begins at Compost for Brooklyn, Newkirk Avenue and East 8th street, and continues to Chris's home garden. Register here for this free event (and for directions). 

Saturday, May 21st, 11am-4pm

Spring Planting and Potluck: Native Plants Edition!!! Join us for a special spring planting day and potluck meal! This is our second installation of spring planting days at the the Church Avenue Communal Garden. We'll focus on beautifying the Church Avenue streetscape and preserving our urban ecosystem with plants that are native to the New York City region. Enjoy a beautiful day outdoors at the historic Flatbush Reformed Church! A composting demonstration and workshop will be held from 11-12. Bring food or drinks to share with your fellow gardeners.

Wednesday, June 1st, 4-8pm

Spring Planting Celebration and Potluck with the Flatbush FarmShare CSA! Join us for a potluck social at the Church Avenue Communal Garden to celebrate our spring plantings and the first day of the season for the Flatbush Farm Share CSA! We'll have info tables, wine tastings, live music, and more. Bring finger food and/or drinks to share.