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Our People and Our Community
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December 7, 2016
Hello friends,
The people in Greenpoint are our greatest strength - the community. By working together as a community, we were able to claim our park that was owed to us and inspire the next generation of eco heroes. Continue reading to learn about the progress made to date, along with our local eco heroes and cool upcoming eco events . |
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What's Green at PS 110?
Intro by PS 110 Sustainability Coach, Fran Agnone: Fifth Grader Louise Oppenheimer is one of several students at PS 110 working closely with math teacher Matt DiCarlo on an ongoing student blog documenting the sustainability efforts across the school. I am humbled to introduce the following article that Louise chose to highlight my work at the schools. It is a pleasure to be part of such a wonderful and supportive school community where we can all work together to bring sustainability efforts alive. Make sure you check out the work of other students, including Olivia Carden’s profile of the new STEAM lab. Without further ado, here is Louise’s insider report on PS 110 and its sustainability coach!
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Green STEM Education at PS 34
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM education is an interdisciplinary and applied approach to solving problems and understanding how the world works. Green STEM does this within the context of the students’ own communities, challenging them to solve problems that exist around them and thereby, making the experience more relevant and inspiring.
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Eco Hero: Allison Currier
Anyone who’s been to one of the Neighbors Allied for Good Growth’s (NAG) events will most likely hear the laughter of Allison Currier. Her infectious personality and bubbly smile will motivate anyone to get involved. That’s why we’ve highlighted her as our Go Green BK’s eco-hero in November.
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Eco Hero: Lisa Bloodgood
Lisa Bloodgood has been the much beloved Community Liaison and Environmental Advisor to
City Council Member Stephen Levin for the last 5.5 years. Lisa is a self-described nature-loving plant nerd (amature botanist) and artist. She has had the privilege and burden of shepherding the community through the full variety of our ecological and toxicity issues and, consequently, is a beacon of information for the many ways that we can make a difference.
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Eco Heroes: Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park
On November 22, 2016, Mayor De Blasio’s office announced the $160 million acquisition of the last parcel needed to complete
Bushwick Inlet Park. The tireless grassroots campaign by local community members and elected officials, led by
Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park (FBIP), proved successful. In honor of that, we’re re-publishing our Heroes of Bushwick Inlet Park story (originally published in September:
Part 1 and
Part 2) below to celebrate this victory for the
community.
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Waterfront Alliance Annual Holiday Party
Please join the Waterfront Alliance board of trustees and staff on Wednesday, December 7 from 5pm–9pm, to celebrate another momentous year on #OurWaterfront!
WHEN: Wednesday, December 7, 5 PM - 9 PM
WHERE: Waterfront Alliance Homeport, 217 Water Street, Suite 300
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Networking and BQX Presentation
On Thursday, December 8th the Greenpoint and Brooklyn Chambers of Commerce are sponsoring an evening of socializing and learning about the proposed BQX. The BQX is a state-of-the-art streetcar system that will be efficient and emissions-free and it will run on tracks flush with the existing roadway without overhead wires or underground power sources. The Woods is generously offering participants one free drink, and light snacks will be provided. Please RSVP for space is limited.
WHEN: Thursday, December 8, 6 PM - 8 PM
WHERE: The Woods
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Gowanus Neighborhood Planning Study
On Thursday, December 8 there will be a planning meeting to listen, learn and give feedback on how resiliency and sustainability efforts and interventions are central to the Gowanus Neighborhood Planning Study. Attendees will learn about existing and future anticipated risks, what agencies are working on locally and citywide to address these risks, and how the community can help shape sustainability and resiliency in Gowanus (there will also be a recap and update on what we heard from the kickoff meeting and next steps, including how the community and stakeholders can stay involved and help shape the Planning Framework (See the their website for details). The Department of City Planning, government agencies and elected officials will be in attendance to talk about how sustainability and resiliency impact the future of Gowanus.
WHEN: Thursday, December 8, 6:30 PM - 9 PM
WHERE: 280 Wyckoff Street
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Greencycle Holiday Swap
Since 2009, Town Square has been promoting environmental consciousness at the local level through their Greencycle Swaps. They firmly believe that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure!
Town Square invites community members to recycle, reuse and reduce! Cleaned, gently-used & working items can be dropped off, and for a $5 donation participants can take as many “riches” as they can carry. Participants are encouraged to bring a bag to carry their new-found treasures home.
WHEN: Saturday, December 10, 12 Noon - 3 PM
WHERE: Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue (Leonard corner)
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Parks Capital Discussion
Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, Partnerships for Parks, and NYC Parks cordially invite Brooklyn park stewards and advocates to participate in a parks capital discussion. It will be held at Brooklyn Borough Hall on Tuesday, December 13, at 6:30 p.m.
To RSVP and for accessibility information, please contact Josh Levin at 718-802-3853 or joshualevin@brooklynbp.nyc.gov by December 9th.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 13, 6:30 PM
WHERE: Brooklyn Borough Hall
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Partnerships Academy Workshop: How to Start or Join a Community Park Group
For decades, New Yorkers have been taking ownership of their local parks by starting park community groups. These groups bring programs and funding to their parks, and advocate for political support. Join us for a free workshop to learn how you can join an existing local group, or start a new one!
- CONNECT to community park groups in your neighborhood
- HEAR from experienced park group leaders in your borough
- GAIN 5 free parks resources
- LEARN the first 3 steps to starting a new group
WHEN: Thursday, December 15, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
WHERE: Arsenal Building
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The Go Green Brooklyn Hub expands upon the popular long-standing Go Green! Greenpoint Festival by Town Square, a volunteer community-based 501(c)(3) organization in Greenpoint and Williamsburg.
We are a year-round digital hub connecting the North Brooklyn community through local green initiatives. This newsletter will provide resources to help you #GoGreenBK and to stay up on local eco news, stories and events. For more info, check out our site:
http://www.gogreenbk.org/
Do you have an interesting story that needs to be heard, or an event that needs the support of the community? Submit news stories, interview requests, and events to
Community@GoGreenBK.org
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