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- EIN 04-3758932
- (646) 648-4362
- 478 Austin Place Bronx NY 10455 USA
- http://friendsofbrookpark.org
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Causes: Economic Development, Urban & Community Economic Development
Mission: Friends of brook park is a leading community-based environmental org. In the south bronx. We engage youth and adults in organic gardening, community supported agriculture and arts and indigenous cultural events and activities that convey a deep respect for the natural world. In addition we are strong advocates for environmental justice, waterfront access and green space development. A community advocacy group of volunteers serves as an educator and student resource for local schools and youth programs in under-served areas with open space and nature, and with a high rate of youth crime. In addition the organization facilitates workshops on a variety of subjects, from preparing soil, composting and planting to tree, bird and plant identification. They also arrange for nutrition, art and cultural activities.
Programs: Volunteer activites for friends of brook park, support of water front revitalization, workshops on a variety of subjects such as preparing soil, composting, planting trees, bird and plant identification and arrangement for nutrition, art and cultural activities.
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