Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roof & Community Engagement Center — Attraction in New York

I attended the 9th Annual Kingsland Wildflowers Festival and it was fantastic! Upon entering you are greeted with information booths varies from bugs, bird watching to politicians, to oysters and kayaking information. Caddy-corner to the entrance were foods and beverages. In the back facing the water there were more native plants in large up-cycled pots, sculpture and live oyster tanks along with interactive activities. Third floor and mid floor were artists exhibits and interactive installations. Fourth and fifth floor were the outdoor rooftops offering more of the artist’s work and engagements. Well worth the visit and scenic sitings in an urban environment. It was...

Great rooftop garden with native plantings maintained by the Newtown Creek Association. Fantastic views of Manhattan skyline, the creek, and the adjacent industrial neighborhood, which has the most esthetically pleasing (really!) sewage treatment plant in the world. Open when the NCA hosts events; not usually a public space. They have a open house here on many Friday evenings in summer (free and quite popular). Check NCA website or social media...

Kingsland is a social experiment I believe. That is open to the public during tours. You have got to make an appointment to see the place or to get on the property. I don't know exactly sure how you would go about that but please contact their website. It is wonderful that they are using this space to keep this area green. Please hit that like button and continue to subscribe and like anything else please be careful and thank you for...