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Go Green BK Newsletter for 2/15/2024
Your weekly source for all things Green in Brooklyn 
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Your Weekly Newsletter 2/15/2024 |
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Snowy day in Greenpoint. Photo credit: Go Green BK
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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 plan. +$15 to drive into Manhattan from the outer boroughs! What about the impact on parking in Brooklyn?
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NATURE STORYTIME AT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK | Thursday, February 15th, 3:00 PM | Brooklyn
Librarians lead an exciting and engaging storytime session, along with singing and rhymes, that's paired with the Education Center’s monthly nature theme.
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KIDS CREATE: BIRD FEEDERS (GREENPOINT LIBRARY) | Thursday, February 15th, 3:00 PM | Brooklyn
Make bird feeders to hang in our reading garden as part of our Culture Pass Display. All you need to bring is your imagination! Ages 5+
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SCOUTS BSA TROOP 26 AND TROOP 1G | Thursday, February 15th, 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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NUHART STATE SUPERFUND COMMUNITY MEETING | Thursday, February 15th, 6:00 PM | Online
Get informed about the proposed changes to the clean up plan by Madison Realty Capital and NYS DEC.
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BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN: HOW TO JOIN A COMMUNITY GARDEN | Thursday, February 15th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join in an enlightening conversation with community garden leaders from across Brooklyn. Learn how to get involved.
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THE GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT | Friday, February 16th through Monday, February 19th | Worldwide
For four days, watch and count as many birds as you can and reporting your findings on an easy-to-use website.
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SCIENCE BABY (BUSHWICK LIBRARY) | Friday, February 16th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join us at the library for this special series for babies and toddlers exploring STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!
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CUB SCOUTS LUCKY PACK 7's WEEKLY MEETING | Friday, February 16th, 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, February 17th, 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, February 17th, 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, February 17th, 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, February 17th, 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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MARINE PARK FOREST RESTORATION | Saturday, February 17th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Volunteer to protect the forested areas in Marine Park! Contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
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PROSPECT PARK WINTER NATURE HIKE | Saturday, February 17th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join the Urban Park Rangers on this hike through one of Brooklyn’s most famously pastoral parks and escape the busy feel of the city in the tranquility of winter nature.
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IT’S MY PARK AT MCKINLEY PARK | Sunday, February 18th, 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, February 18th, 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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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: BROOKLYN AND THE ABOLITIONIST MOVEMENT | Sunday, February 18th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Take a walk that discusses Brooklyn’s significant history to the abolitionist movement in the United States.
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GOVERNORS ISLAND WINTER ICE SCULPTURE SHOW | Sunday, February 18th, 12:00 PM | Governors Island
Enjoy an exciting one-day live ice carving event with music and warm drinks.
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KIDS WEEK: NATURAL DYES (SUNSET PARK) | Monday, February 19th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join the Urban Park rangers in using plant materials to make fabulous dyes! Bring a white cotton clothing item or get a handkerchief to tie-dye.
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MID-WINTER RECESS IN PROSPECT PARK | Monday, February 19th through Friday, February 23rd | 12 PM | Brooklyn
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs for Mid-Winter Recess at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
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KIDS WEEK: MEET THE CRITTERS (MARINE PARK) | Tuesday, February 20th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. From stick bugs to snakes, meet the animals that call the center their home.
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INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL STEM WORKSHOPS, 8-12 YEARS OLD (GREENPOINT LIBRARY) | Tuesday, February 20th, 3:30 PM | Brooklyn
Learn about electricity generation, energy efficiency, renewable energies, and issues around climate emergency.
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BROOKLYN COOKMOBILE: SOUL FOOD SERIES (SARATOGA LIBRARY) | Tuesday, February 20th, 4:30 PM | Brooklyn
We'll create 2 traditional African American dishes for Black History Month: Banana Pudding (2/13) and Shrimp & grits (2/20)
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KEEP CALM AND CARRY YARN (GREENPOINT LIBRARY) | Tuesday, February 20th, 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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CB1 CANNABIS REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING | Tuesday, February 20th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Get informed and engaged!
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SOLAR ONE & NYCEEC MEET N’ GREET | Tuesday, February 20th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join an eventful evening of solar and financing discussions with financing experts and local community advocate groups!
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KIDS WEEK: MAGNETIC ARCHERY (PARADE GROUND) | Wednesday, February 21st, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Learn the art of archery with free lessons taught by our expert Urban Park Rangers. This program uses safe equipment with magnetic arrows and targets.
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2024 CLIMATE CAFE (CENTRAL LIBRARY) | Wednesday, February 21st, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join other concerned citizens and activities to engage in open and meaningful conversations about the climate crisis.
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NEWTOWN CREEK SUPERFUND CAG MEETING | Wednesday, February 21st, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
A Newtown Creek Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting typically occurs on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 PM online.
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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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