Sustainable Flatbush is inaugurating its Fall Street Tree Walking Tour, October 24 at Sacred Vibes Apothecary, 376 Argyle Road, just south of Cortelyou Road. Tours depart at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., are one mile in length, and take approximately two hours to complete.
The tour guides will be neighborhood residents Tracey Hohman, professional gardener, and Chris Kreussling, proprietor of the “Flatbush Gardener” blog.
Throughout the tour, your street tree guide will identify trees and their characteristics, share interesting facts, explore local tree history, discuss the many ways street trees benefit the environment,explain how to obtain and care for street trees, and more.
This free event is a perfect opportunity to visit Victorian Flatbush in the heart of Brooklyn and experience the neighborhood’s breathtaking street trees — including some more than 100 years old.
The tours take place rain or shine — please dress for the weather.
For more, email Sustainable Flatbush at sustainableflatbush.org.
