Finally, it is Spring across the land. In every major city and rural towns trees, floral shrubs and flowers by now are budding and, ready for full blooming blossoms for all to enjoy and marvel. There are living lesson here in the Harlem community.
Most people see the season as a time for cleaning lots, planting trees and greening gardens.
Today, the HEIP has expanded on it's mission to create partnerships with local community based environmental organizations, local educational systems and residents. HEIP joined with several environmental groups on a three hour tour up the Hudson River on the Clearwater Ship. HEIP is joining in as partner with the Hudson River Alliance for local water quality and land use issues concerning Harlem. Harlem Environmental Impact Project is moving forward with additional work and resources invested in building HEIP environmental network in Harlem. The months of May and June are devoted to ongoing environmental education, awareness and training.