Join us on World Wetlands Day and do your part for Jamaica Bay!
Let’s clean up Plumb Beach! Come out on Saturday to remove large marine debris and other trash from the wetland and surrounding beach.
Together, we can protect this valuable resource.
Volunteers are asked to wear warm clothing and sturdy shoes. Hot beverages, gloves and bags will be provided.
Event Details
What: World Wetlands Day Plumb Beach Cleanup
When: February 2, 2019 from 10 a.m. to noon
Who: You!
Where: Meet at the Plumb Beach parking lot (By bus, train or bike: Walk east along the Jamaica Bay Greenway from Knapp Street and Emmons Avenue approximately ½ mile to the Plumb Beach parking lot.)
This event is cosponsored by NPCA, Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, the American Littoral Society, Assembly Member Jaime R. Williams (NYS AD 59) and Gateway National Recreation Area.
Supported by
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- Time:
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
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- Location:
- Plumb Beach at Gateway National Recreation Area, Belt Parkway East, Brooklyn, NY
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- Cost:
- FREE
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General
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- NPCA Region:
- Northeast
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