Sustainable Flatbush

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In celebration of the summer solstice–the time of year when days are longest and energy from the sun is most plentiful–our Solar Team has been busy putting the final touches on the Sustainable Flatbush SunBike

Our photo is the Judge’s Pick winner in the Empire State Solar Generation photo contest! This means it can be seen on a digital billboard in Times Square, along with the other winning entries, through July 24th!

My name is Joel Acosta, I am 28 years old and live in Brooklyn, NY. Since I was 7 years old, I have constantly been fascinated in the region of engineering, mechanical and electrical affairs. Growing up I used to take stuff apart just to see how they look in the inside and then eventually [...]

My name is Lena Lai, and I grew up in Bushwick, Brooklyn. I have always had a habit of doing the three R’s: Reusing, Reducing, and Recycling. I encourage my family and friends to do the same. I will be attending CUNY City College and will be majoring in Environmental Earth Systems Science in the [...]

On Wednesday, June 15th, Prospect Farm and Sustainable Flatbush are proud to present Brooklyn Dirt: Monthly Talks on Urban Farming and Gardening. Dirt Talk Five: Permaculture

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Spring Celebration at the Church Avenue Communal Garden on June 8th!