Mud, Marsh, and Meadow

LAST minute update: Looks like the 2 train is not running to Flatbush this weekend; MTA using bus transfers between Franklin and Flatbush.

As part of NYC Wildlife Week, I’ll be heading to Four Sparrow Marsh Sunday for a low tide walk starting at 1pm. Join us. It should be a spectacular day. Register for the event here, where you can also get directions. I take the Q35 from the Flatbush/Brooklyn College 2 train stop and get off at Toys R Us: we meet in the store’s parking lot.

Be prepared: we will probably have to do a little bushwacking. The tidal mud/muck requires water-proof boots. There may be ticks and mosquitos. It’s going to be hot so bring water (Toys R Us is the only retail around).

Also, there may be people hiding, perhaps living, in the phrag. (Hey, it’s Brooklyn…).

In short, you’ll love it.

Alas, former State Senator Carl Kruger, who once tried to sell the place, will not be joining us because of his appointment in the pokey.

Note: it’s not “Four Sparrows [plural] Marsh” ~ it’s Four Sparrow Marsh, after the Song, Swamp, Seaside, and Sharp-tailed sparrow species.

You can find everything I’ve written about Four Sparrow Marsh here.