We’re proud to share exciting news: Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) is now the first botanic garden in New York State—and only the second in the nation—to earn AGZA Green Zone® Certification in collaboration with Quiet Communities!

In April, AGZA Founder and President Dan Mabe and QC Founder Jamie Banks joined Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho and his team at the Belvedere Middle School in East Los Angeles to recognize the achievement of Level 2 AGZA certified Green Zone status.

For over a decade, QC has been a leading voice in the fight against harmful noise exposure. equipping communities with the tools to fight noise pollution and consulting with researchers and industry professionals to spread awareness about the dangers of excessive noise.

QC members and guests are invited to join conversations spotlighting the value of quiet and the impacts of noise on public health and the environment. At each QC Close-Up event, members have a front row seat in discussions with leading experts on noise. A one-hour Zoom format includes a presentation by a special guest and ample time for Q&A.