Community science on the Newtown Creek

On Saturday, April 6, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Kingsland Wildflower Green Roof and Community Engagement Center, the Newtown Creek Alliance and other groups will host an afternoon symposium on various Newtown Creek-based projects.

The event will feature a number of presentations, Q&As, discussions and more with speakers. Here is the rundown of events:

• 12 p.m. – Welcome/Intro
• 12:30 p.m. – Newtown Creek Water Quality Sampling Program
• 1:15 p.m. – Newtown Creek Wide Vascular Plant Survey
• 2 p.m. – Genetic Analysis vs. App Algorithm: How People Make All the Difference
• 2:45 p.m. – Buggin’ Out at Penny Bridge: Insect Survey at an Overgrown Industrial Site
• 3:15 p.m. – Explore the roof and these following projects
  • Student Highlights from Newtown Creek Urban Ecology Curriculum
  • Overview of NYC Audubon Wildlife Monitoring
  • Introduction to Urban Soil Contaminants of Concern
• 3:45 p.m. – Open Studio at Last Frontier NYC

RSVP to this afternoon symposium here.