Weekday Sketchers at Kingsland Wildflower Garden THURSDAY
Questions, comments and RSVP directly to treasurer@nycurbansketchers.orgDO NOT respond to this email as you inquiry will go to a "dead letter" file.
Thanks to Alan Wernicke for arranging a visit to this unique rooftop space in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Situated along the Newtown Creek, in the middle of an industrial zone, the rooftop garden offers incredible views of the Manhattan skyline, the industrial area surrounding the rooftop and the incredible Digester Eggs at the Newtown Creek Wastewater Management Plant.
“A special but very different garden setting is Kingsland Wildflowers in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The rooftop garden, which is currently in bloom, sits within a manufacturing neighborhood. It is an amazing juxtaposition of the soft wildflowers blowing in the wind against the industrial buildings surrounding it.”— ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST
For information about the Wildflower Roof Top Garden, click here: http://www.kingslandwildflowers.com
For information about Newtown Creek, click here: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dep/water/wastewater-treatment-system.page
| Newtown Creek Nature Walk |
OPTIONAL SECOND SKETCHING SITE: Newtown Creek Walkway.
Adjacent to the Kingsland Wildflower Rooftop is the Newtown Creek Nature Walk. Wrapping around the creek, this unique space offers good site views of the industrial area along the creek.
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DATE: THURSDAY. JUNE 6, 2024
STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM
LOCATION: KINGSLAND WILDFLOWER ROOF TOP
520 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
TRANSPORTATION: There are two subway lines that come near the site. See below for specific directions. Street parking is available for those who choose to drive.
Walking Directions to Kingsland Wild Flowers from the G train at Greenpoint Ave:
From G train station at Greenpoint Avenue: walk 19 minutes to Kingsland Wild Flowers.
Walk 1 block east on Kent Street and turn right onto McGuinness Blvd. Walk 1 block south to Greenpoint Avenue. Turn left. Walk 8 blocks east to Kingsland Avenue. Turn left and stay right at forkto the end of the street. Look for the iron gate in front of the building.
Subway and Bus Directions from 40th and Lowery 7 train stop.
From 7 train at 40th and Lowery,
walk 7 minutes south to Greenpoint Ave and 40th Street. Take B24 bus going towards Greenpoint West. Go 7 stops to Greenpoint and Kingsland. Walk north on Kingsland, stay right at fork and go to end of the street and the iron gate in front of the building.
| Meet Alan at this Entrance |
| Access to Roof Garden |
NOTES
- Please RSVP directly to Alan Wernicke at treasurer@nycurbansketchers.org
- Looking for us? Call or text Alan at 917-685-5748
- Water and bathrooms are available
- There is no food service on site or nearby, please bring your own snacks and lunch
- Bring a stool
