lead in soils

Projects

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Legacy Toxins

Sites of Concern: Public Spaces Soil Testing

Over the years, soil testing has continually found high levels of lead in North Brooklyn soils. In order to get a deeper understanding of the…

Legacy Toxins

Strengthening Our Common Ground: Lead in Soil in Greenpoint

Elevated blood lead levels are serious health risks for children. In recent years, the city has worked to reduce the number of children with high…

Events

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Soil Testing at Red Shed Community Garden

When
Sunday September 8, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where
266 Skillman Avenue
at the corner of Kingsland Ave.

In collaboration with Red Shed Community Garden, North Brooklyn Neighbors will be offering free soil testing on Sunday, September 8 from 10 am to noon…

Soil Testing at WYNC Transmitter Park

When
Sunday May 5, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where
Greenpoint Avenue street end

In collaboration with the Friends of WNYC Transmitter Park, North Brooklyn Neighbors will be offering soil testing at Transmitter Park on Sunday, May 5 from…

Soil Testing at McGolrick Park

When
Saturday November 4, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where
Russell Street & Nassau Ave

North Brooklyn Neighbors will be participating in the Fall Fest at McGolrick Park put on by the Friends of McGolrick Park on Saturday, November 4…

NBN Upstander Orientation

When
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
6:30 pm to 7:30pm
Where
Zoom
Register in advance for link

We’re introducing a new way for volunteers to be more deeply engaged in our work and provide greater benefits for the community. If you’re interested…

News & Media

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Lead in Soils Explainer Video

August 13, 2019

Over the past few years, North Brooklyn Neighbors has worked to raise awareness and equip residents with tools to combat lead in soils. We’ve hosted…