Bees are responsible for pollinating 30% of our food crops. If they become extinct- much of the world’s food supply will disappear with them.
Haagen-Dazs is supplying 2,000 packets of wildflower seeds for plants favored by foraging honey bees. Fort Greene resident and beekeeper, John Howe of Brooklyn Bee Apiary,is coordinating this effort and will be on hand to offer advice and answer any questions you may have about bees and their role as part of our ecosystem. Artisan Market is located on the DeKalb Avenue sidewalk perimeter of Fort Greene Park starting at the intersection of DeKalb Avenue and Washington Park.
John Howe contact info: 718-858-6891 or [email protected]
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In an effort to give Fort Greene residents a voice in the changing retail scene in the community, the Fort Greene Association’s retail committee surveyed 380 locals about their shopping preferences. Almost 75% of respondents cited bookstores as a category in which they wanted more choices. Food stores including a bakery, a seafood store, and a natural foods store showed up as top requests in the survey. 81% of residents say they prefer independent stores to chains.
The Fort Greene Association has been deeply involved with the course of events regarding the Atlantic Yards. In case you missed it, these are two important articles from the New York Times on March 21.
