treesnottrash
My blogs
| Industry | Non-Profit |
|---|---|
| Occupation | gardener/community leader |
| Introduction | Trees Not Trash is a neighborhood beautification project which started in Bushwick in 2004, in a once largely industrial area of Brooklyn that is becoming increasingly residential. Our mission is to transform neighborhoods into communities with green space, where people can take pride in their streets. Trees clean the air, provide shade for people and animals, and create a sense of well-being. Since its inception, Trees Not Trash has focused on getting free street trees planted by the NYC Parks Department. So far, we’ve had over 2500 new trees planted, and look forward to having many more! TNT has since expanded to Edinburgh - we're putting down roots here and getting people growing food and engaging with public space. |
| Interests | community gardening, growing food, educating kids, getting hands dirty, beautifying space, environment, animal rights, wildlife preservation |