NYC Parks has transformed a once-empty lot along the Williamsburg waterfront into “mini forest,” bringing new life to North ...

The city’s parks department this week unveiled a new “mini forest” on a formerly little-used lot on the Williamsburg ...

NYC Parks transformed an underutilized lot on the Brooklyn waterfront into a thriving ecosystem in miniature ...

New York City’s most populous borough, Brooklyn, is home to nearly 2.6 million residents. If Brooklyn were an independent city it would be the fourth largest city in the United States.

Brooklyn is getting a first-of-its-kind Japanese mini-forest this spring – slated to improve air quality, prevent flooding and beautify a "dilapidated" section of waterfront Williamsburg.

Prospect Park's swan family draws crowds but raises concerns about wildlife-human interaction and invasive species issues.

New York City Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue said that the forest in Prospect Park is the oldest standing forest in Brooklyn. "Our urban forest here is so critical," she said. Related Topics ...

New York City Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue said that the forest in Prospect Park is the oldest standing forest in Brooklyn. "Our urban forest here is so critical," she said.