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Ridgewood Reservoir

Glendale

πŸ”­Bring binoculars for birdwatching along the Atlantic Flyway.
πŸ•Keep pets on a leash during daytime hours.
🚫Stay out of restricted, fenced, or locked areas.

Once a vital water supply for Brooklyn, this 50-acre site is now a lush sanctuary where forest succession thrives. Explore three distinct basins filled with native plants, wetlands, and diverse migratory bird habitats.

birdwatching hotspot
nature trails
scenic views
wildlife viewing

Upcoming events

Sunday, Aug 30
Medicinal Plant ID Walk at the Ridgewood Reservoir

Medicinal Plant ID Walk at the Ridgewood Reservoir

August 30 at 12:30pm

Glendale

Wild plant foraging

Sunday, Sep 13
Volunteer Landscaping and Cleanup at Ridgewood Reservoir

Volunteer Landscaping and Cleanup at Ridgewood Reservoir

September 13 at 10am

Glendale

Hands-on ecological restoration

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