"The plant-filled competition aims to bring communities together to make Brooklyn a cleaner and greener place. The contest considers residential and commercial blocks as well as community gardens in the borough."
"There are multiple categories, including best overall residential block, best window box, greenest storefront, and a special award for a block or garden demonstrating visible eco-friendly practices like composting and rainwater collection."
"Each year, registered participants have the opportunity to brush up their garden skills with workshops, walking tours with Brooklyn Botanic staff, and more educational opportunities. Winners in the 2026 contest will be announced in late summer at an in-person awards ceremony."
The Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest invites Brooklynites to participate in an annual competition designed to enhance community spaces and environmental sustainability. The contest evaluates residential blocks, commercial blocks, and community gardens across multiple categories including best overall residential block, best window box, greenest storefront, and eco-friendly practices such as composting and rainwater collection. Registration occurs online with a May deadline. Participants gain access to educational workshops and walking tours led by Brooklyn Botanic staff. Last year's Crown Heights winner on Eastern Parkway between Franklin and Bedford avenues marked the first apartment-building-dominated block to win since the competition's launch in the 1990s. Winners receive recognition at an in-person awards ceremony held in late summer.
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