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Go Green BK Newsletter for 5/22/2025
Your weekly source for all things Green in Brooklyn 
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Your Weekly Newsletter 5/22/2025 |
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An early start to Cub Scouts Pack 7's summer! ��: @pack7bk
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Our Go Green BK calendar is bursting with fun and free/low-cost greentastic events, that celebrate and care for our beautiful world. Go birding and kayaking. Enjoy a live bird show, a camp out in an urban park, a Brooklyn Bridge Anniversary Family Walk, a walk along the Brooklyn waterfront, a BAM DanceAfrica community workshop, a nature-inspired theater workshop, an open bluegrass jam session, chamber music at a boathouse, and a bonsai workshop at your favorite local brewery. Get fit with pilates, zumba, and an uplifting wellness walk. Unwind with like-minded knitters. Learn to identify medicinal plants in local parks and make string from seaweed and use it to knit and crochet.. Grab a blanket and take in a free summer movie in local parks and park centers: Everywhere All at Once, Moana2 and Wall-E.
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Check out the full weekly calendar of 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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WHSAD’S NEWTOWN CREEK ALLIANCE LIVING DOCK PROJECT
WHSAD students share their work with Newtown Creek Alliance's "Loving Dock" project.
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Tot Time! (MPJ State Park) | Thursday, May 22nd, 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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Seed Social (MPJ Park) | Thursday, May 22nd, 3:00 PM | Brooklyn
Plant some native wildflowers in biodegradable egg cartons and visit our gardens! Supplies provided first come, first served.
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Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting | Thursday, May 22nd, 5:30 PM | Brooklyn
Camping, cooking, fishing, hiking, riding, skiing, volunteering, and more. Check out the fun! Ages 10-17 years
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NYC Urban Forest Plan Brooklyn Community Kick-off | Thursday, May 22nd, 5:30 PM | Brooklyn
New York City is developing its first Urban Forest Plan and they want your ideas, experiences, and recommendations to inform the plan.
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Bioplastics Workshop (Brower Park Library) | Thursday, May 22nd, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Learn how to make string from seaweed! We will be using kitchen friendly science to make a bioplastic string that can be used to knit and crochet with once dry.
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Community Pilates (Greenpoint Library) | Thursday, May 22nd, 6:30 PM | Brooklyn
With a focus on full-body health, these sessions will follow classical Pilates principles with contemporary movement concepts that empowers you to be strong, knowledgeable, and joyful in yourself.
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BK CB1 Transportation Committee Meeting | Thursday, May 22nd, 6:30 PM | Brooklyn
Get informed and engaged about plans to close local streets.
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Movies Under the Stars: Wall-E (Stroud Playground) | Thursday, May 22nd, 7:00 PM | Brooklyn
Get informed and engaged about plans to close local streets.
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Prospect Park Wellness Walk | Friday, May 23rd, 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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Kingsland Wildflowers Open Hours | Friday, May 23rd, 5:00 PM | Brooklyn
Learn about the green roofs, the native plants present, and the Newtown Creek while enjoying the golden hour from our scenic wildflower meadows.
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Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7: NO MEETING | Friday, May 23rd, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Do your kids (K-5) want to camp, fish, hike, ride horses, shoot arrows, ski and more? Learn fun skills and make great friends? Check out the Cub Scouts!
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Movie Nights at Von King: Moana 2 | Friday, May 23rd, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Come enjoy a free movie night at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center on the weekends! All are welcome to these FREE viewings of popular cinema!
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McGolrick Bird Club | Saturday, May 24th, 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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Dance Fitness at the Boathouse (Prospect Park) | Saturday, May 24th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Get fit with zumba, a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system. All levels
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Brooklyn Bridge Anniversary Family Walk | Saturday, May 24th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn.
The morning begins with an interactive story and lesson on the bridge’s history and engineering. You’ll finish with an actual walk up to the Brooklyn Bridge tower!
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Domino Park Summer Fitness Program 2025 | Saturday, May 24th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn.
Domino Park is offering free fitness classes every Saturday in the park! Featuring local fitness studios and professionals.
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It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park | Saturday, May 24th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Owl’s Head Park Volunteers to maintain and beautify Owl’s Head Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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Green Team (Brooklyn Bridge Park) | Saturday, May 24th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Support essential horticultural care, completing tasks such as weeding, planting and mulching. This is a great opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make a tangible difference.
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Intro to Birdwatching Walks (Prospect Park) | Saturday, May 24th, 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 Nostrand Playground | Saturday, May 24th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Central x South East Brooklyn CDC to help prep and maintain a pollinator garden at Nostrand Playground. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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Volunteer Workday: Family Community Garden | Saturday, May 24th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Engage in a hands-on project to plant a vast, native pollinator garden. This is a great opportunity for those interested in getting involved with a community garden!
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BAM DanceAfrica Community Workshop (BK Bridge Park) | Saturday, May 24th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Families deepen their engagement with DanceAfrica in this fun-filled, outdoor class, learning rhythms and movement from Cameroon. Free.
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Movie Nights at Von King: Everything Everywhere All at Once | Saturday, May 24th, 12:00 PM | Brooklyn
Come enjoy a free movie night at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center on the weekends! All are welcome to these FREE viewings of popular cinema!
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“The Park is my Remedy” Walk (Brooklyn Bridge Park) | Saturday, May 24th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Learn to identify plants that are valuable to your health and wellness. Medicinal properties of plants have been valued for years.
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Open Bluegrass Jam Session (East 4th St. Community Garden) | Saturday, May 24th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Bring your guitar, ukulele, banjo, etc., and join in! All skill levels and ages are welcome.
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Bargemusic Concerts at Brooklyn Bridge Park | Saturday, May 24th & Sunday, May 25th | 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM | Brooklyn
Enjoy chamber music at the Brooklyn Bridge Boathouse.
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Birdwatching at the Ridgewood Reservoir (Spanish and English) | Sunday, May 25th, 8:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join a bilingual birdwatching event at the Ridgewood Reservoir led by Heather Wolf!
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NBPA’s Garden Club: McGolrick Park | Sunday, May 25th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Want to get your hands in the dirt? Join the Garden Club this season and volunteer in three distinct parks.
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Sunday Gardening at Transmitter Park | Sunday, May 25th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Want to get your hands in the dirt? Join the Garden Club this season and volunteer in three distinct parks.
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Waterfront Walks (Brooklyn Bridge Park) | Sunday, May 25th, 10:30 AM | Brooklyn
Join a free walking tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s sustainable design and ecology, and how the Park came to life!
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Bonsai Workshop at Gun Hill Publick House | Sunday, May 25th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join a night of fun learning the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends!
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Black Birders Week: Feathered Friends Live Bird Show (MPJ Park) | Sunday, May 25th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Meet a real Wildlife Rehabilitator and the birds that they care for this special demonstration in honor of Black Birders Week.
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Family Camping: Brooklyn (Marine Park) | Sunday, May 25th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Brower Park to beautify at Brower Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library) | Tuesday, May 27th, 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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Rooted Voices: Spoken Word And Theater in the Garden—Community Sharing | Tuesday, May 27th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Let's explore how poetry and performance can bring narratives to life—connecting the themes of growth, resilience, and transformation in nature and theater.
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Newtown Creek Superfund CAG Meeting | Tuesday, May 27th, 6:30 PM | Brooklyn
Join fellow communities and stakeholders to receive and share information about the cleanup of the Creek and to provide advice and input to relevant agencies.
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Early Nature Experiences, Spring 2025 (Brooklyn Bridge Park) | Wednesday, May 28th, 10:30 AM | Brooklyn
Join interactive, nature-forward sessions that encourage play, exploration, and learning. For curious little scientists, ages 2-4
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Kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park | Wednesday, May 28th, 5:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join interactive, nature-forward sessions that encourage play, exploration, and learning. For curious little scientists, ages 2-4
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Weeding Wednesdays at Bushwick Inlet Park | Wednesday, May 28th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join us every week as we weed, mulch, tend bushes and blossoms, sometimes plant and water (if necessary).
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BK CB1 SLA Review And DCA Committee Meeting | Wednesday, May 28th, 6:30 PM | Brooklyn
Get informed and engaged on 32 new liquor applications, 33 liquor renewals, 24 sidewalk cafe applications, and 5 previously postponed items!
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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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