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Go Green BK Newsletter for 4/11/2024
Your weekly source for all things Green in Brooklyn 
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Your Weekly Newsletter 4/11/2024 |
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Photo Credit: Bianca Cabrera. |
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First the earthquakes hit. Then the Great North American Solar Eclipse darkened the land. Where were the zombies?
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Our outdoor spaces need your love! Roll up your sleeves to help garden and clean up 400 Montauk Community Garden, Asser Levy Park, Brooklyn Heights streets, Bush Terminal Park, Bushwick Inlet Park, Bushwick Playground, Canarsie Park, Cooper Park, Eagle Street Rooftop Farm, Leif Ericson Park, Lincoln Terrace/Arthur S. Somers Park, McGolrick Park, McKinley Park, Owl’s Head Park, and Seth Low Park. Join 61 Franklin Garden. Help our environment with the Greencycle Swap and Kids Clothing Swap.
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Participatory Budgeting Voting is underway. Your Council Member may have allocated as much as $1 MM for
you to spend! Check out District 33 and District 34 finalists and how to vote.
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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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NuHart Site Cleanup Public Comment Period | Ongoing to Wednesday, April 24th | Online
NYS DEC invites public comments about amended cleanup proposal for the Nuhart Superfund in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Learn More
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Newtown Creek Superfund Public Comment Period | Ongoing to Thursday, May 30th | Online
The public comment period for the Draft Newtown Creek NRDA Plan has been extended.
Learn More
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Meeker Avenue Plume Public Comment Period | Ongoing to Friday, May 10th | Online
Share your thoughts on the cleanup proposal for the Meeker Avenue Plume.
Learn More
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2024 District 33 Participatory Budgeting Vote, 4/6-4/14 | Ongoing to Wednesday, April 14th | Online and Brookyn In-person
Vote for 2 projects in North Brooklyn. $1 MM at stake!
Learn More
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2024 District 34 Participatory Budgeting Vote | Ongoing to Sunday, April 14th | Online and Brookyn In-person
Vote for 8 projects in North Brooklyn and Queens. $1 MM at stake!
Learn More
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61 Franklin Garden Membership Application Period is open to 5/30/2024 | Ongoing to Thursday, May 30th | Online
This community garden is welcoming new members until May 30th.
Learn More
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Tot Time! (MPJ State Park) | Thursday, April 11th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Learn about a different nature theme each week with a craft and guided storytime! Ages 5 and younger.
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Flower-grams (Macon Library) | Thursday, April 11th, 4:00 PM | Brooklyn
We will be planting seeds! Take one home to grow and leave one at the library that will be planted in our garden!
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Rat Academy (Crown Heights) | Thursday, April 11th, 5:00 PM | Brooklyn
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Scouts BSA Troop 26 and Troop 1G | Thursday, April 11th, 5:30 PM | Brooklyn
Camping, cooking, fishing, hiking, riding, skiing, volunteering, and more. Check out the fun with Boys Troop 26 and Girls Troop 1G! Ages 10-17 years.
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We’re All Plastic People Now: Film Screening and Panel Discussion | Thursday, April 11th, 5:30 PM | Brooklyn
Join Oceana for a screening of Rory Fielding’s documentary, We’re All Plastic People Now, featuring Oceana board member Ted Danson.
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Welcome Spring with Brooklyn Botanic Garden! | Friday, April 12th, 12:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join a sensory exploration of plants from BBG’s collection, then plant some seeds or pot up a cutting to take home!
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Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 | Friday, April 12th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Camping, cooking, fishing, hiking, riding, skiing, volunteering, and more. Check out the fun with Lucky Pack 7 (coed)! Ages 6-10 years.
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McGolrick Bird Club | Saturday, April 13th, 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 | April 13th, 9:00 AM | Brooklyn
Volunteer every Saturday morning with the Friends of Cooper Park to pick up litter, weed, rake, and beautify Cooper Park.
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It’s My Park at Msgr. McGolrick Park | April 13th, 9:00 AM | Brooklyn
Volunteer with McGolrick Park Dog Run Group to spread fresh gravel, remove litter, and spruce up the dog run at Msgr. McGolrick Park. We look forward to cleaning up the run with you!
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It’s My Park at Asser Levy Park | April 13th, 9:30 AM | Brooklyn
Volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify Asser Levy Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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It’s My Park at Lincoln Terrace/Arthur S. Somers Park | April 13th, 9:30 AM | Brooklyn
Volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify Asser Levy Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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Intro to Birdwatching Walks (Prospect Park) | Saturday, April 13th, 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 Owl’s Head Park | Saturday, April 13th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Owl’s Head Park Volunteers to beautify Owl’s Head Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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It’s My Park at Seth Low Playground/Bealin Square | Saturday, April 13th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Volunteer with My Friends Place NY, Inc. to pick up litter and clean up Seth Low Playground/Bealin Square. We look forward to beautifying the park with you!
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Canarsie Park Cleanup | Saturday, April 13th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Please join us along with CM Mercedes Narcisse’s office for a volunteer cleanup at Canarsie Park in Brooklyn!
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Community Cleanup in Brooklyn Heights | Saturday, April 13th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join Council Member Lincoln Restler’s Office and neighbors for a Furman Street & Atlantic Avenue Community Clean Up.
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It’s My Park at Leif Ericson Park | Saturday, April 13th, 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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It’s My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park | Saturday, April 13th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, join Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park to help wake up the gardens in Bushwick Inlet Park.
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Community Paper Shredding (McCarren Park) | Saturday, April 13th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Head to McCarren Park on Saturday, April 13, for a FREE document shredding event
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It’s My Park at Bushwick Playground | Saturday, April 13th, 11:00 PM | Brooklyn
Volunteer with NYSoM Group to clean up Bushwick Playground. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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Poetry in the Park (Fort Greene Park) | Saturday, April 13th, 11:30 AM | Brooklyn
Enjoy a blackout poetry activity in the park with a selection of poetry books for browsing and borrowing.
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Outdoor Skills: Knot Tying | Saturday, April 13th, 12:00 PM | Brooklyn
There’s a knot for every need! Learn methods to tie knots used for building primitive shelters, ladders, and tripods.
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Greencycle “Spring Cleaning” Swap | Saturday, April 13th, 12:00 PM | Brooklyn
Have lots of terrific stuff taking up space but no longer giving you joy? Bring them to the Greencycle Swap and browse the selection. Clothes, shoes, books, toys, bedding, and bags.
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Kids Clothing Swap – Spring and Summer Clothes (Greenpoint Library) | Saturday, April 13th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
ACCEPTING: Newborn to 12 years old spring and summer clothes, shoes, hats – sorted by size and folded appreciated. Check the link for more details.
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Air Monitor Lending Program Info Session | Saturday, April 13th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Learn about Greenpoint Library’s air monitor lending program. Learn how to operate the monitors and interpret the data. Test the air quality in your home.
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Eagle Street Rooftop Farm Volunteer Day | Saturday, April 13th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join us on the rooftop for our first volunteer day of the season on Saturday, April 13th from 1 – 4 pm. Come on up!.
Learn More
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VOLUNTEER WORKDAY: 400 MONTAUK COMMUNITY GARDEN | Saturday, April 13th, 1:30 PM | Brooklyn
Practice garden design skills, prepare raised beds, meet the gardeners, and learn how to join a community garden.
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It’s My Park at McKinley Park | Sunday, April 14th, 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 Bush Terminal Park | Sunday, April 14th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer to beautify Bush Terminal Piers Park. Volunteers will participate in a trash pick-up, invasive plant removal, and native planting activity. We look forward to seeing you!
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Nature’s Workshop: Hike and Sketch (Prospect Park) | Sunday, April 14th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Use Prospect Park as an inspiration as you learn drawing techniques to create a seasonal scenic sketch drawing. All skill levels welcome. Materials provided or bring your own if you would like
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Apollo Street Shelter Community Meeting | Monday, April 15th, 6:30 PM | Online
Join a community meeting with the Department of Homeless Services and Breaking Ground about the new shelter opening on Apollo Street in Greenpoint later this year.
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Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops, 8-12 Years Old (Kensington Library) | Tuesday, April 16th, 3:30 PM | Brooklyn
Increase interest in STEM, expand knowledge on electricity generation, energy efficiency, renewable energies, etc. (Ages 8-12)
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Jack and Friends Presents: Suzi Shelton | Tuesday, April 16th, 4:00 PM | Brooklyn
Come join local family performer Suzi Shelton for a fun-filled musical performance!
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KEEP CALM AND CARRY YARN (GREENPOINT LIBRARY) | Tuesday, April 16th, 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 Public Meeting | Tuesday, April 16th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
The EPA will hold a public meeting to explain the cleanup proposal for the Meeker Avenue Plume and to take public comments.
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Weeding Wednesdays at Bushwick Inlet Park | Wednesday, April 17th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join us every week as we weed, mulch, tend bushes and blossoms, sometimes plant and water (if necessary). We have tools and gloves (but bring yours if you have them).
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Newtown Creek Superfund CAG Meeting | Wednesday, April 17th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
A Newtown Creek Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting typically occurs on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Learn More
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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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