Go Green BK Newsletter for 4/18/2024
Your weekly source for all things Green in Brooklyn
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Your Weekly Newsletter 4/18/2024 |
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Earth Day 2024 is this Monday, April 22nd. So much to see and do to help our world.
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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.
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NYC Open Streets Proposed Rules: Public Comment Period and Hearing | Ongoing to Monday, April 22nd | Online
NYC SAPO and NYC DOT invite public comments about NYC Open Streets proposed rules.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tot Time! (MPJ State Park) | Thursday, April 18th, 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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2024 Sustainability Fair (Brooklyn College) | Thursday, April 18th, 12:00 PM | Brooklyn
Immerse yourself in a day of eco-conscious excitement with thought-provoking exhibits, hands-on workshops, and engaging activities.
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Nature Storytime at Brooklyn Bridge Park | Thursday, April 18th, 3:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join an exciting and engaging storytime session, along with singing and rhymes. Librarians will select a book with the Education Center’s monthly nature theme.
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Woodworking Workshop (BWAC) | Thursday, April 18th, 3:00 PM | Brooklyn
Learn how to repurposed wood found on the streets and waterfront of Brooklyn into beautiful pieces of sculpture.
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Scouts BSA Troop 26 and Troop 1G | Thursday, April 18th, 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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CB1 Transportation Committee Meeting | Thursday, April 18th, 6:30 PM | Brooklyn
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Prospect Park Wellness Walk | Friday, April 19th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join an uplifting and energizing morning walk including scenic trails along the Lullwater, Peninsula, Midwood or Waterfall.
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CANCELLED! Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 | Friday, April 19th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
It's Spring Break so no meeting this week! *** 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 20th, 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 Asser Levy Park | April 20th, 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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Earth Day Volunteer Event at Ashford Learning Garden | April 20th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Come to Ashford Learning Garden to volunteer for Earth Day! Volunteers will help the garden group in finalizing remodeling of the garden.
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Greenpoint’s East River Shoreline History Walk (Transmitter Park) | April 20th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join a historic walk with Geoffrey Cobb, Director for Local History at the New York Irish History Roundtable, to trace changes along Greenpoint's East River shoreline.
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Intro to Birdwatching Walks (Prospect Park) | Saturday, April 20th, 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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Free Tree Giveaway at Wyckoff House Museum | Saturday, April 20th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Grab free native tree species and compost to help your new tree while supplies last!
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4th Annual East New York Earth Day at Success Garden | Saturday, April 20th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Lend a helping hand to celebrate Earth Day! Volunteers will meet at Success Garden and fan out to assist other nearby community gardens. All are welcome!
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Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day | Saturday, April 20th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Car-Free Earth Day is an annual car-free event hosted by NYC DOT. Check out their website for programming citywide and in Brooklyn.
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Earth Day at Hattie Carthan Community Garden | Saturday, April 20th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join the fun at an annual Earth Day love station. Take home your own seedling and receive free seeds. Do some painting, mulching, weeding, transplanting, and setting up both greenhouses
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Sustainable Sewing: Intro to Sewing Machine Basics (Greenpoint Library) | Saturday, April 20th, 10:30 AM | Brooklyn
Join us for an afternoon to learn the basics and operation of a sewing machine with our Fiber Artist/Librarian Molloy Rogers.
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Spring Blooming Hike (Shore Park and Parkway) | Saturday, April 20th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Flowers and trees are in full bloom this season. Learn some ways to identify these spring beauties and the important roles they play in our ecosystem.
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Earth Day Wind Energy Party for Families | Saturday, April 20th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Build wind turbines and other sculptures from recycled materials, decorate wind turbine cookies, and learn about offshore wind energy. Best for ages 2-10.
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Little Caribbean Earth Day 2024 | Saturday, April 20th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Show some love for Mother Earth alongside Little Caribbean and lots of family-friendly activities.
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The Climate Warriors Puppet Show (Central Library) | Saturday, April 20th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Enjoy a puppet show for children to learn how they can take action to help save Planet Earth.
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Garden Storytime at Wyckoff Bond Garden) | Saturday, April 20th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Get a free children’s book and enjoy storytime, singing songs, and reading stories about plants and the earth.
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It’s My Park at Irving Square Park | Saturday, April 20th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join neighborhood volunteers to pick up litter, weed gardens, and mulch tree beds in Irving Square Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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VOLUNTEER WORKDAY: 400 MONTAUK COMMUNITY GARDEN | Saturday, April 20th, 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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Java Street Garden’s Earth Day Celebration | Saturday, April 20th, 2:00 PM | Brooklyn
Celebrate Earth Day, community gardening and local food systems at a killer venue at the entrance of WNYC Transmitter Park! See you there
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Time Out Spring Beverage Festival | Saturday, April 20th, 2:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join an outdoor beverage festival filled with delicious drinks, good food, free giveaways, live music, and amazing views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
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It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park | Sunday, April 21st, 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 Maria Hernandez Park | Sunday, April 21st, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Volunteers are needed to help with litter cleanup, weeding, and planting. We look forward to seeing you in the park! Walk-ons are welcome.
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GrowNYC’s Stop N’ Swap (Prospect Park) | Sunday, April 21st, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
The public is invited to 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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Bike Tour: Creek Crossings | Sunday, April 21st, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Bike over every bike-crossable bridge over Newtown Creek! Cover around nine miles, traverse eight bridges, and highlight some other historic creek crossings along the way.
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Umoja Garden Celebrates Earth Day | Sunday, April 21st, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join a day of planting, education and fellowship. We will be planting local pollinators donated by Native NY Gardens.
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Celebrate Earth Day Hike (Marine Park) | Sunday, April 21st, 12:00 PM | Brooklyn
Celebrate Earth Day today on this nature exploration hike. Learn the history and significance of Earth Day and take a vow to protect and conserve our parks and environment.
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Plant Exchange at Stockholm Street Garden | Sunday, April 21st, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Have a plant cutting? A plant you no longer can care for or want to learn how to take care of your plant? Join us for our Plant Exchange!
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Celebrate the Earth through Dance at Marine Park | Sunday, April 21st, 2:00 PM | Brooklyn
The beauty and wonder of the Marine Park salt marsh and other natural environments inspire Earth Day dances and music.
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Creative Climate Awards Opening Night 2024 | Sunday, April 21st, 5:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join a night of creativity and inspiration that showcases works from 58 artists from 28 countries – all passionate about making a positive impact on our environment.
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Earth Day Grab And Go: Wildflower Seed Starter (East Flatbush Library) | Monday, April 22nd, 10:30 AM | Brooklyn
Pick up a wildflower seed starter to celebrate Earth Day. Available to all ages while supplies last.
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Kids Week: Earth Day Gardening (Parade Ground) | Monday, April 22nd, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Help beautify the park with hands-on, introductory level gardening especially for kids! You can even take home a plant of your own to start an indoor garden.
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Spring Break in Prospect Park | Monday, April 22nd to Tuesday, April 30th | 12:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join a naturalist and learn about seeds and the birds who eat them through hands-on crafts and activities. Continue your learning by potting your own take home plant.
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Kids Week: Gather Around the Campfire (Ft Greene Park) | Tuesday, April 23rd, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Gather by the campfire to enjoy an afternoon of story telling and fireside activities.
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Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops, 8-12 Years Old (Kensington Library) | Tuesday, April 23rd, 3:30 PM | Brooklyn
Increase interest in STEM, electricity generation, renewable energies, and climate change. Ages 8-12.
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KEEP CALM AND CARRY YARN (GREENPOINT LIBRARY) | Tuesday, April 23rd, 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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Kids Week: Magnetic Archery (Rappaport Playground) | Wednesday, April 24th, 2:00 PM | Brooklyn
Learn the art of archery. This program uses safe equipment with magnetic arrows and targets. Ages 8 and up.
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2024 Climate Cafe (Central Library) | Wednesday, April 24th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Are you worried about climate change? Is the climate crisis making you anxious? Want to take local climate action? This community organized space is for you.
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Weeding Wednesdays at Bushwick Inlet Park | Wednesday, April 24th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Help 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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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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