Go Green BK Newsletter for 1/25/2024
Your weekly source for all things Green in Brooklyn
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Your Weekly Newsletter 1/25/2024 |
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Prospect Park. Photo credit: Prospect Park Alliance
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Check out the full weekly calendar of free eco events below. Go Green BK is here to showcase and share
your wonderful events, programs, and hard work. It's so easy to submit your calendar listings and articles directly online. Check back often to Go Green BK's online calendar to see what else is happening. So many ways to have fun and get involved in our community! So many ways to make our lives greener!
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See you all around the neighborhood! |
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WHY SCOUTING?
Local Brooklyn Eagle Scout Brent Anderson talks about his 12 years in scouting and why he loves it.
Read on
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MTA CONGESTION PRICING PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD | Ongoing to Monday, March 11th | Online
Share your thoughts on the MTA's proposed congestion pricing. +$15 to drive into Manhattan from the outer boroughs! And what about the impact on parking in Brooklyn? Ouch!
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NATURE STORYTIME AT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK | Thursday, January 25th, 3:00 PM | Brooklyn
Enjoy an exciting and engaging storytime session, along with singing and rhymes aligned with the Education Center’s monthly nature theme.
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BEGINNERS BIOTECH: GETTING DNA OUT OF CELLS (GREENPOINT LIBRARY) | Thursday, January 25th, 3:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join us for this hands-on activity where we will break open cells and separate their DNA from the rest.
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STARGAZING! ASTRONOMY NIGHT (PARK SLOPE LIBRARY) | Thursday, January 25th, 4:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join an evening of astronomy and stargazing from the library's garden.
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SCOUTS BSA TROOP 26 AND TROOP 1G | Thursday, January 25th, 5:30 PM | Brooklyn
Camping, cooking, fishing, hiking, riding, skiing, volunteering, and more. Check out the fun with Troop 26 (Boys)!
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CUB SCOUTS LUCKY PACK 7's WEEKLY MEETING | Friday, January 26th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Camping, cooking, fishing, hiking, riding, skiing, volunteering, and more. Check out the fun with Lucky Pack 7 (coed)!
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MCGOLRICK BIRD CLUB | Saturday, January 27th, 9:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join the McGolrick Bird Club every Saturday at 9 AM at the corner of Russell St. and Driggs Ave.
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IT’S MY PARK AT COOPER PARK | Saturday, January 27th, 9:00 AM | Brooklyn
Volunteer every Saturday morning to pick up litter, weed, rake, and beautify Cooper Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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INTRO TO BIRDWATCHING WALKS (PROSPECT PARK) | Saturday, January 27th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit Prospect Park through all seasons.
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IT’S MY PARK AT LEIF ERICSON PARK | Saturday, January 27th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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GROWNYC’S STOP N’ SWAP (OCEAN HILL) | Saturday, January 27th, 12:00 PM | Brooklyn
Take home something new-to-you or add items to the swap for others! You don’t have to bring something to take something!
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GATHER AROUND THE CAMPFIRE (LINCOLN TERRANCE/ARTHUR S. SOMERS PARK) | Saturday, January 27th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon of campfire activities such as stories, songs, and s’mores!
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MY BUSHWICK INLET STORY: ACCORDION BOOK | Saturday, January 27th, 1:30 PM | Brooklyn
Join an afternoon of book making utilizing collage, writing and drawing. Also, hear a short history of Bushwick Inlet Park.
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IT’S MY PARK AT MCKINLEY PARK | Sunday, January 28th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify McKinley Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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IT’S MY PARK AT SUNSET PARK | Sunday, January 28th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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NATURE’S WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING (FT GREENE PARK) | Sunday, January 28th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Learn techniques of traditional wood crafting with the Urban Park Rangers. Ages +12 years old
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CB1 JOINT PARKS AND WATERFRONT COMMITTEE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEETING | Monday, January 29th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Get involved and engaged with your Community Board.
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INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL STEM WORKSHOPS, 8-12 YEARS OLD (GREENPOINT LIBRARY) | Tuesday, January 30th, 3:30 PM | Brooklyn
Learn about electricity generation, energy efficiency, renewable energies, and issues around climate emergency.
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STARGAZING! ASTRONOMY NIGHT (PARK SLOPE LIBRARY) | Tuesday, January 30th, 4:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join an evening of astronomy and stargazing from the library's garden.
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KEEP CALM AND CARRY YARN (GREENPOINT LIBRARY) | Tuesday, January 30th, 5:30 PM | Brooklyn
Join a group of like-minded folks to knit or crochet (or even cross-stitch or embroider!) for an hour of friendship and community.
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MEEKER AVENUE PLUME COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP MEETING | Tuesday, January 30th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join your neighbors in giving voice to the community as the EPA cleans up the heavily contaminated Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund site.
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CB1 SLA REVIEW AND DCA COMMITTEE MEETING | Tuesday, January 30th, 6:30 PM | Brooklyn
Get involved and engaged with your Community Board.
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See the full calendar on Go Green BK website.
Add your own event to the online calendar here! |
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Go Green Brooklyn Hub was made possible with funding provided by the Office of the New York State Attorney General and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation through the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund. |
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