Tree ID and Environmental History Walk

Celebrate City of Forest Day by getting to know Greenpoint’s trees! Starting at the library, learn from Sarah Balistreri about the storied past of Greenpoint’s trees and environmental activism in the neighborhood. Then learn to identify some of Greenpoint’s common street tree species by observing their leaves, seeds, bark, and structure. Participants will receive a tree identification guide to use on future strolls throughout the city.

Sarah Balistreri is an educator and environmentalist based in Queens. One day back in 2013, Sarah took a tree identification class in McCarren Park that opened her eyes to the beauty and benefits of the urban forest. Within a few years, Sarah became a Citizen Pruner, started a neighborhood tree stewardship organization in Greenpoint, and eventually became an environmental educator with Trees New York. Sarah relishes in helping fellow New Yorkers become more connected to nature right here in the city.

12 years and older please. Registration required.