Gowanus Walking Tour (Adult/University)
Description
Gowanus Green Infrastructure Walking Tour
On walking tours, students gain historical perspective on the Gowanus Canal as a former salt marsh that became a polluted industrial waterway, with a Superfund clean up and stewardship efforts underway. Students learn about industrial waste and Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) as the two primary sources of water pollution. They will see how green infrastructure, such as rain gardens, bioswales and permeable pavement are engineered to reduce CSO and climate impacts such as increased precipitation and the urban heat island effect. Important Notes: - Walking tours have different start and end points. - Wednesday tours start at Sponge Park, adjacent to 365 Bond Street. - Friday tours start at Lowlands Nursery, at 25 9th Street. Additional tour dates and times may be available. Inquire with education[at]gowanuscanalconservancy.org. To schedule a college or university tour (April - June) and for program fees email education[at]gowanuscanalconservancy.org.
Offered At
Gowanus Canal Conservancy
The Gowanus Canal has captivated people for more than 400 years, from its salt marsh era to a polluted industrial waterway in Brooklyn that today is undergoing clean up and revitalization. Gowanus Canal Conservancy (GCC) is dedicated to facilitating the development of a resilient, vibrant, open space network centered on the Gowanus Canal through activating and empowering community stewardship of the Gowanus Watershed. Since 2006, we have served as the environmental steward for the neighborhood through leading volunteer and youth stewardship; engaging students in environmental issues; and working to advocate for, build, and maintain innovative green infrastructure around the Gowanus Canal.
At this time masks are still required to be worn by all program participants due to the inability to social distance throughout our programs. We provide masks for anyone who may need.
For more information, contact education@gowanuscanalconservancy.org or call 718-541-4378
Details
Subjects
Science, Ecosystems, Engineering
Capacity
35 students, 1 chap. per 0 stu.
Duration
90 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
Adult, Postsecondary
Price Options
$500.00 per Group for Postsecondary School
$500.00 per Group for Postsecondary School