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Swaps, Smarts and Spring!
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April 19th, 2017
Hello Go-Green Friends!
As the weather warms, Go Green and our community are getting active! We have a wonderful post to recap early spring events to get your schedule filled, along with Greenpointers' lovely article on their Earth Lovers Spring Market! We're thrilled and inspired to see our neighborhoods coming together to create great eco-activities and encourage you to take part (and invite friends!). Check out the many upcoming events and be sure to visit our website,
www.gogreenbk.org, for more updates!
Remember, if you'd like to share your events and volunteer initiatives, you can
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Everything Bloomed at the Greenpointers Earth Lovers Spring Market!
Originally published by our friends over at Greenpointers.com, written by Stephanie Valente
The sky was shining and the sun glowed on Sunday, April 9th and we were psyched to meet over 2,000 people! You shopped, you danced, you ate sweet treats, you sipped mezcal Palomas, you relaxed with rooftop yoga, you posed for sweet photos…
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Early Spring Event Round-up!
Here at GoGreenBK, we collect and disseminate all things eco-friendly in the Greenpoint/North Williamsburg area. We aim to be a beacon of volunteering and a hub of eco initiatives. From open space development to air/water quality, charity donations to local businesses, we are here to spread the news and calls to action that our…
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Is New York's Future Sustainable? Measuring the Historical Impact of Growth, and Planning for More
Ted Steinberg, author of the award-winning book, Gotham Unbound: An Ecological History of Greater New York, will be speaking about the impact the city’s growth has had on the natural environment, and discussing the limits of sustainability. Michael D. Sorkin, the award-winning urban planner, will be sharing his recommendations on what the government can and must do to make a greener city, given current demographic and climate forecasts. Nilda Mesa, the Director of Columbia’s Earth Institute urban design lab, will…
WHEN: Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 6:30-8 PM
WHERE: CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, NY
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Greencycle Swap: Spring Cleaning
Since 2008, Town Square has been promoting environmental consciousness at the local level through our Greencycle Swaps. We firmly believe that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure! Join us to to recycle, reuse and reduce! Drop off your cleaned gently-used & working items, browse the selection & take away your “riches”. No need to bring anything to take items. Out of consideration for others, we may limit folks to the 1 bag or the number of bags that you’ve brought…
WHEN: Saturday, April 22, 2017, 12-3 PM
WHERE: Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
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Smart Cities NYC ’17
SMART CITIES NYC ‘17 is the first conference and expo that curates the intersection of technology and urban life. Coming to you from iconic public spaces across New York City and the revitalized canvas of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, this unprecedented event features three engagement platforms, world-renowned speakers, and a multitude of public events. Your ideas and innovations will reach an audience of millions during our four-day event from May 3-6, 2017.…
WHEN: Wednesday, May 3 to Saturday, May 6
WHERE: Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 268, 63 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY
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Community Block Party: Trees and Tutus
Do you love trees? Want to make a difference in your community? Then join us for our newest version of Tree Care Tuesday–Trees and Tutus, where we bring together local arts and culture with community stewardship. Learn about community composting from the NY Department of Sanitation, care for trees, have fun with the local environmental and social justice programs, BBQ and why……
WHEN: Tuesday, May 9, 2:30-6:30 PM
WHERE: Brooklyn Arbor School, South 2nd and Keap Street, Brooklyn, NY
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Newtown Creek PD Workshop for teachers!
Newtown Creek Professional Development Training Opportunity with Solar One and NYC Department of Environmental Protection! Join Solar One and DEP for a free two-day professional development training workshop series to explore the water quality and history of the Newtown Creek and the New York Harbor. During the workshop teachers will: Learn to conduct water quality tests, explore Solar One’s K-12 Water curriculum, participate in hands-on interactive activities, receive a classroom set of water quality testing supplies, and learn about the…
WHEN: Wednesday, May 10, 9 AM
WHERE: Newtown Creek WWTP Visitor Center, 329 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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Communication that Counts
Join us for our 2017 Impact Hours series where we will dig into ongoing environmental and social justice work, while sharing tools for more effective personal and organizational action. For this session, we will bring together an artist, activist, and academic to: We want to know: Communication in the age of “alternate facts” We’re going to learn: Making it personal, words that work, tools…
WHEN: Thursday, May 11, 12-1 PM
WHERE: Brooklyn Art Library, 28 Frost Street, Brooklyn, NY
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Discovery Hike: Spring Beauties
Celebrate NYC Wildflower Week by joining Greenbelt educators to search for spring beauties and other wildflowers along the trails. Meet at the Nevada Ave parking lot, High Rock Park (200 Nevada Ave Staten Island NY 10306). Free program. Registration required. Call (718)351-3450 or email naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org.…
WHEN: Sunday, May 14, 11AM-1 PM
WHERE: High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue, Staten Island, NY
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