David Foulke Memorial Garden: Park, Brooklyn, NYC

What began as a resident-led cleanup of a vacant lot in 1971 evolved through decades of local effort. The Bergen Street Block Association initially planted a vegetable garden, later partnering with the Magnolia Tree Earth Center in 1980 to lay out the pathways, trees, and shrubs. Neighborhood organizer David Foulke eventually shaped the space into a flower garden. Amid the greenery, look for a dogwood tree planted to commemorate Noel Pointer, a violinist who once serenaded the local gardeners.