So happy to see that my local library will be building an "information commons." Perhaps they'll form a committee of local folks to help advise. Hello, Brooklyn Public Library, if you're listening, this educational technologist is here to help!
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I am so happy to hear that the Grand Army Plaza walking/biking area are going to be redone to be safer and more efficient. Living in the neighborhood I've had more than a few heart-stopping experiences just walking when the pedestrian light says to. The drivers, bikers, and walkers all need functionality that directs them safely. That being said, how we instill common sense in people in much more complicated.
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just uploaded a fresh batch of Brooklyn Museum shots. I captured some of the same pieces of last time (this time with my SLR camera) and explored some new exhibitions including Ancient Egypt, which was amazing.
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Many beautiful cherry and magnolia trees were in full bloom at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. I'm going to try and go every Saturday (free from 10am-noon) to see how things change this spring. It was a great Saturday, as you can see!
The Brooklyn Museum has noticed that our visitors are capturing wonderful images of the Museum and uploading their snapshots to the photo-sharing site Flickr.
Visitors are welcome to bring their cameras to the Brooklyn Museum. Show us the Museum through your eyes by adding your photos to the Brooklyn Museum Group on Flickr. See this tutorial to get started and learn more about displaying your photos on this page. Before you come to the Museum to shoot, be sure to read our photography policy.
Note: Photos on these pages retain the copyright of the original photographer. To learn more about the photographer and the licensing of their images, click on the photo to go to the photographer's Flickr profile.
From arvindgrover
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I love that the Brooklyn Museum has a community page where people's photos arrive via their official Flickr group. Too fun to see mine there! Also cool that their membership director left comments on my round of photos.
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I am a member of the Brooklyn Museum and love it. Here are just a few reasons why.
Went here recently and had amazing soup, crostinis, and vegan pizza. If you're in Prospect Heights/Park Slope Brooklyn anytime soon, go to Franny's, and then send me a thank you note. It's mostly a non-veg place, but vegetarians can find their share, too.
Volunteer Corps
The Prospect Park Volunteer Corps, an internationally honored volunteer program, offers many exciting ways to help in one of the world's most beautiful parks.
Information Sessions | Weekly Groups | Special Events | Special Opportunities
Gain experience and spend time doing something you love while making a real difference in the lives of all who benefit from the Park and Park services. Here are a few examples of the crucial contributions volunteers make to Prospect Park:
- Woodland restoration, including cleaning, greening and planting
- Visitor outreach and education, including leading guided tours
- Office help
- Special Skills: Carpentry, Photography, Information Technology
- Working with children and nature at the Audubon Center
We provide the training and equipment for all activities. All you have to do is decide how much time you can spare and when. For more information, call the Volunteer Office at (718) 965-8960 or email us.
Watch a short video about volunteers at work outdoors in the Park, and another about volunteers helping to clean up the Lake (don't forget - there's volunteer work you can do indoors at the Park too!)
Click here to see us on NY1!
Volunteer Information Sessions
Curious about volunteering? Learn about the many different volunteer opportunities that take place on weekdays and weekends, both indoors and outdoors in Prospect Park. These one-hour meetings take place in the first-floor conference room of the historic Litchfield Villa, 95 Prospect Park West, between 4th and 5th Streets. For more information call (718) 965-8960.Upcoming information session dates:
MARCH
Saturday, March 13, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 17 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 24 6:30 p.m.
APRIL
Wednesday, April 7 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 10 3 p.m.
Wednesday April 28 6:30 p.m.For dates and more information, call (718) 965-8960, or check our calendar.
Mondays: East Side Revival Corps
Every Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., beginning April 5
Meet on the east side of the Park at the Vale of Cashmere (off of East Drive, a quarter-mile from Grand Army Plaza) and help improve the surrounding areas. Call the office if it%u2019s your first time with this group.Wednesdays: GAP Corps
Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Meet under the arch at Grand Army Plaza. Assist with maintenance of the area and with gardening projects.Wednesday Corps
Every Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteer for crucial horticultural and maintenance projects around the Park.Thursdays: Thursday Corps
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., beginning April 1
Work on various horticultural and beautification projects.Weekend Woodlands Corps
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., beginning April 3
Join the ongoing restoration of the Park%u2019s wooded areas. Meet outside the Picnic House.Special Events and Additional Clean-ups
Opening Day! April 10 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Weekend Volunteer Corps
Spring Cleaning in Prospect Park! Participate with our dynamic volunteers raking leaves, edging pathways, and removing litter from natural areas. Meet at the Tennis House. Enter the Park at 9th Street and Prospect Park West, and walk across the drive. The Tennis House is the distinct white classical structure on the opposite side of the West Drive. For more information call (718) 965-8960.Help the environment in your community. Typical tasks include: sprucing up flower beds and shrub beds; clearing fence lines; painting fences, benches and litter cans; removing non-native invasive weeds; caring for trees by weeding and mulching around them; improving pathways by sweeping and removing organic debris; and removing trash.
For dates and more information, call (718) 965-8960, or check our calendar.
Special volunteer positions are now available at the Audubon Center. Check out the job descriptions below in pdf format, and call (718) 965-8960 to find out how you can contribute to environmental education in Brooklyn's favorite Park.
Volunteer positions are also available at Lefferts Historic House. You can be a docent, a gardener, an archivist, a librarian, or a program assistant. Call (718) 965-8960 for details.
Meet a few of our volunteers and see why you%u2019ll want to join them.
Indoor and outdoor opportunities are available.
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I love Prospect Park. It was designed by the same person who designed Central Park and is located in Brooklyn. Get outside, do some community service, and help Prospect Park. It's a win, win, win!