This will be the annual Sacred Sites Open House weekend presented by the New York Landmarks Conservancy and the participating religious institutions. It will give you the opportunity to visit and receive architectural and historical information about several local houses of worship, including the newly restored interior of Grace Church (photo). The local participating institutions, […]
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Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
It’s spring, really spring, so you may feel like getting outside and doing a little gardening. The Poplar Street Community Garden is having their first Workday of the season this Saturday, April 12, from noon to 3:00 p.m. The Garden is located at Poplar and Hicks streets. Bring your own pruning shears, or use theirs. […]
Poplar Street Community Garden Needs Helpers Sunday
“Something there is”, the poet Robert Frost wrote, “that doesn’t love a wall.” Still, the herbs in the Poplar Street Community Garden need a retaining wall to recline against. So, this Sunday, October 27, starting at 1:00 p.m., head gardener Cindy Goulder will supervise the construction of said wall. It will be made of handy-sized […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
The BHA Social events presented by the Brooklyn Heights Association, which began with the BHA Dog Show, continue this Sunday, October 13, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the world’s first Haagen-Dazs store, on Montague near the corner of Henry. Just print out this coupon (or show it on your phone) to get a scoop […]
Poplar Street Community Garden Perennials Workday Saturday
Our friends at Poplar Street Community Garden have sent us this message: Come join in the fun, gardening with a great group of neighbors, this Saturday October 12, noon – 3pm, as we tend to the Garden’s fabulous array of perennials. We’ll trim, dig, divide, and transplant to improve the design of the Garden for […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Vicinity
This Saturday, September 14, promises to be a good deal cooler (high 71), and such a change in weather promises some breezes, so it should be a good day for the Kite Festival, to be held from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park. For those interested in more down to […]
Apple Tree Trimming Time at Poplar Street Garden
It’s time to trim the fruit trees in the Poplar Street Community Garden, located at the northwest corner of Hicks and Poplar streets in north Brooklyn Heights (Poplar is one block north of Middagh Street). You’re invited to join in the work and fun this Saturday, August 10, or the following Saturday, August 17, starting […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
On Saturday (June 22) from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. the Brooklyn Historical Society will present a book launch and talk by Philip F. Napoli, author of Bringing It All Back Home: An Oral History of New York City’s Vietnam Veterans. In BHS’s words: Join us for a discussion from the author and a remarkable group […]
Poplar Street “Open Garden” Next Saturday
Correction: Your correspondent has major egg-on-face. The Open garden is next Saturday, June 22, not today. The Poplar Street Community Garden, located at the northwest corner of Poplar and Hicks streets, is having an “Open Garden” event Saturday, June 22 from noon to 3:00 p.m. The event will feature a beekeeping show-and-tell, a celebration of […]
Scenes From a Saturday Stroll
On Saturday morning, Jonathan Landsman and his crew were busy planting by the Clark Street entrance to the Promenade. More photos and text after the jump.
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