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Welcome to March!
You can now submit your green events directly on www.gogreenbk.org!
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March 2, 2017
Hello Go-Greeners!
Welcome to March! Spring is on its way and we have much to share. We are excited to announce that you can now submit your green events
directly on our website calendar:
http://gogreenbk.org/events/community/add! We look forward to hearing from you!
Our stories this month will help everyone to ready themselves for the upcoming season, from water conservation to blooms ~ has anyone seen the crocuses sprouting up already? Gorgeous! We invite everyone to browse through our blog posts and events to see what piques your interest! If you know anyone who would like to get involved but isn't on our mailing list, feel free to forward this email along and encourage them to join our list!
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P.S. 31 Water Conservation Heroes
The P.S. 31 Green STEM Afterschool Club spent the past several weeks learning about Water: its significance as a natural resource, how we use it, and how we can conserve it in our homes and schools...
Read More Here
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The Ultimate Compost Guide: Sure Fire Ways to Improve Plant Growth
Vibrant and colorful flowers. Plump and sweet vegetables. Fresh green leaves. Robust and nutrient-filled roots and stems. Healthy seeds that can yield hale and hearty new sprouts. These are the descriptions of a perfect plant, a botanic that even people who do not enjoy planting would appreciate...
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L Train Workshops
The MTA is conducting public workshops in affected communities and invite your participation. Last summer, the MTA announced the decision to close the L tunnel for 18 months beginning in 2019 so that they can address as quickly and efficiently as possible, the critical work needed in the tunnel’s two tubes. This decision was reached after a robust public outreach process with the community. Superstorm Sandy flooded the tunnel with seven million gallons of salt water, heavily damaging vital infrastructure...
WHEN: March 2nd, 2017 at 6-8 PM
WHERE: Progress High School, 850 Grand Street, Brooklyn
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Street Tree Stewardship Workshop
Join Greening Greenpoint for a crash course in tree care! You’ll get outside, learn how to care for street trees, and meet your neighbors! We’ll be weeding, cultivating, and mulching street tree beds.
WHEN: March 4th, 2017 at 10AM-12PM
WHERE: Meet at the southeast corner of Milton St. & Franklin St.
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Waterfront Defenders Party
Diamond Bar is hosting an evening to feature local waterway stewardship organizations. All proceeds from beverage sales between 7-10pm will be donated and split evenly between the Billion Oyster Project, the Newtown Creek Alliance, and Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park. Tuesday March 7th 7:00 to 10:00 pm Diamond Bar 43 Franklin Street Greenpoint, Brooklyn Meet the guest bartenders from these great organizations. Learn about what they do and how you can get your hands dirty!...
WHEN: Tuesday, March 7 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
WHERE: Diamond Bar, 43 Franklin Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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2017 Water Resources Art & Poetry Contest
New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s 31st annual Water Resources Art & Poetry Contest. Second through twelfth grade students attending public, independent, charter or parochial schools (or homeschooled) in New York City and East and West of Hudson Watersheds are invited to create original art and compose poetry that reflects an appreciation for our shared water resources.
WHEN: Ongoing until March 8th, 2017
WHERE: Anywhere!
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Participatory Budgeting 2017!
Voting for Participatory Budgeting 2017 will begin in District 33 and City-Wide on March 25 and continue through April 2! The full ballot for District 33 will be released February 20. There will be voting sites around the district as well as an option to vote online. If you are unable to come to one of our voting sites because of: – temporary/permanent illness or physical/mental disability – duties related to the primary care of one or more individuals who...
WHEN: March 25 to April 2
WHERE: Many voting locations throughout your Council District
Read More Here
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Do you have an interesting story that needs to be heard, or an event that needs the support of the community? Submit news stories on our website:
http://gogreenbk.org/events/community/add. Shoot us an email at
Community@GoGreenBK.org for interview requests and stories.
The Go Green Brooklyn Hub expands upon the popular long-standing Go Green! Brooklyn 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/
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