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Posted inNon-Profit & Community

What’s Injuring the Aquatic Birds at Prospect Park?

by Anna Bradley-Smith January 25, 2022February 22, 2022

On Friday, a Canada goose and a cygnet (a teenage swan) were released near the lake in Prospect Park to rejoin the many other aquatic birds that call the area home. The pair were returning from a five- and ten-day stay, respectively, at Wild Bird Fund, where they were treated for injuries caused by discarded […]

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Let’s Clean Up NYC and Make Trash Removal a Priority

by Local Voices June 3, 2021
Posted inNon-Profit & Community

New Prospect Park Initiative Aims to Tackle Trash and Improve Park Ahead of Busy Summer

by Brooklyn Reader May 13, 2021May 13, 2021
Posted inLifestyle & Culture

Get Set to Beautify Your Block This Spring With ‘Flower Bed-Stuy’ 2021

by Jessy Edwards April 30, 2021April 30, 2021
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