North Brooklyn's Industrial Past: A History of the Meeker Avenue Plume

Come explore North Brooklyn’s industrial past and present. Learn about the toxic chemicals and industries that led to the current EPA investigation of the Meeker Avenue Plume, an area with underground chemicals leaking poisonous air into homes and businesses.Meet at the NE corner of McGolrick Park (Nassau & Monitor). Our route traverses areas of the city where sidewalks are crumbling or nonexistent. Closed toed shoes are recommended. Route is approximately 1.5 miles long.Rain date: Sunday, July