DOWNTOWN BRONX ECO DEVELOPMENT CORP DBA FRIENDS OF BROOK PARK

DOWNTOWN BRONX ECO DEVELOPMENT CORP DBA FRIENDS OF BROOK PARK Friends of Brook Park is a leading community-based environmental org. in the South Bronx. We engage youth and adults in organic gardening, Community Supported Agriculture and arts and indigenous cultural events and activities that convey a deep respect for the Natural world. In addition we are strong advocates for environmental justice, waterfront access and green space development. A COMMUNITY ADVOCACY GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS SERVES AS AN EDUCATOR AND STUDENT RESOURCE FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS AND YOUTH PROGRAMS IN UNDER-SERVED AREAS WITH OPEN SPACE AND NATURE, AND WITH A HIGH RATE OF YOUTH CRIME. IN ADDITION THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATES WORKSHOPS ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS, FROM PREPARING SOIL, COMPOSTING AND PLANTING TO TREE, BIRD AND PLANT IDENTIFICATION. THEY ALSO ARRANGE FOR NUTRITION, ART AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.