Over 400 people attended the North Brooklyn Parks Alliance annual Fall Gala at Under the ‘K’ Bridge, which took place during Climate Week. The gala serves as the environmental nonprofit’s primary fundraising effort, as well as an opportunity to update the community on NBK Parks’ progress and plans. 

“It’s not just about raising funds, but also raising awareness for the work that we’re trying to do, and not just the functional day to day work, but the long-term ecological impact that our horticultural initiatives potentially have,” said Katie Denny Horowitz, executive director of NBK Parks and an outspoken community advocate, who noted that the gala raised over $200,000. 

Despite the prediction of rain on Thursday, the evening was clear and temperate as Denny Horowitz honored several organizations who have given back to Brooklyn through ecological initiatives.