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Go Green BK Newsletter for 11/14/2024
Your weekly source for all things Green in Brooklyn 
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Your Weekly Newsletter 11/14/2024 |
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Brooklyn Pack 7 Cub Scouts enjoying a gorgeous fall hike. Photo credit: Susan Anderson
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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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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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NYC Emergency Management Ready NY Tabling (Midwood Library) | Thursday, November 14th, 3:00 PM | Brooklyn
Learn about the hazards you may face in New York City and prepare for all types of emergencies.
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DSNY Residential Bins Info Sessions | Thursday, November 14th, 4:00 PM | Online
Get informed about new DSNY rules to containerize all residential trash that began November 12th.
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Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting (McCarren Park) | Thursday, November 14th, 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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North Greenpoint Construction Task Force Meeting | Thursday, November 14th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Learn about large scale construction activities and timelines and address community concerns relating to construction projects in Northern Greenpoint.
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Explore Bioplastics (Greenpoint Library) | Thursday, November 14th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Discover the fascinating world of bioplastics through engaging, hands-on workshops led by Emily Gordin, an industrial designer from Brooklyn. Ages 13-19.
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Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 Weekly Meeting | Friday, November 15th, 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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McGolrick Bird Club | Saturday, November 16th, 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 Day at Cooper Park | Saturday, November 16th, 9:00 AM | Brooklyn
Volunteer every Saturday morning with the Friends of Cooper Park to pick up litter, weed, rake, and beautify Cooper Park.
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It’s My Park at Leif Ericson Park | Saturday, November 16th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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Intro to Birdwatching Walks (Prospect Park) | Saturday, November 16th, 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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Betsy Head Park Street Tree And Rain Garden Care | Saturday, November 16th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Care for local rain gardens and street trees! Learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. Learn about their important roles in New York City.
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E-Waste Recycling (Park Slope) | Saturday, November 16th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Recycle your electronics and keep e-waste out of our landfills.
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Volunteer Workday: Commitment Garden | Saturday, November 16th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Help plant a garden border with native flowers and shrubs! Gloves and tools will be provided.
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Projects in Machine Sewing: Small Tote, Part II (Greenpoint Library) | Saturday, November 16th, 10:30 AM | Brooklyn
This is Part II of making a Small Tote Bag, making a small tote bag to take away with you. Supplies are provided but feel free to bring your favorite fabric if desired.
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It's My Park at Canarsie Park | Saturday, November 16th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Leaders Engaging in All-Round Development (LEAD*N) to plant daffodils and tulip bulbs at Canarsie Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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Nature’s Workshop: Introduction to Woodworking (Parade Ground) | Saturday, November 16th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Customize your very own walking stick, learn about trees, and gain some useful woodworking skills! Recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Green Guardians (MPJ Park) | Saturday, November 16th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Show some love to our park! Help us take care of our pollinator garden to help protect the biodiversity of the park!
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It’s My Park at Bush Terminal Park | Saturday, November 16th, 2:00 PM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Wild Ones New York Metro Region/PS 516K PTA to beautify Terminal Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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It’s My Park at Sunset Park | Sunday, November 17th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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It’s My Park at McKinley Park | Sunday, November 17th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify McKinley Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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McCarren Park Cleanup Day | Sunday, November 17th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Help clean up trash, clear catch basins to prevent flooding, cultivate the soil for tree beds and plant daffodils to grow next spring!
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E-Waste Recycling (Brooklyn Heights) | Sunday, November 17th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Recycle your electronics and keep e-waste out of our landfills.
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Pumpkin Smash (Know Waste Lands) | Sunday, November 17th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Got some old and moldy pumpkins you want to retire from spooky duties? Come drop them off along with your food scraps and have a smashing time. lol
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Native American Heritage Month: The Lenape | Sunday, November 17th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Explore the past and present experience of Native Americans. Urban Park Rangers will discuss how the Lenape used the area’s plants, wildlife, and waterways, and how their legacy continues to persist today.
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Decarbonize Your Building Workshop | Monday, November 18th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Learn from technical experts and industry professionals how to make your residential building more efficient, healthier, and safer.
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CB1 SLA Review And DCA Committee Meeting | Monday, November 18th, 6:30 PM | Brooklyn
Get informed and engaged!
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Urban Wildlife with the Urban Park Rangers (Greenpoint Library) | Tuesday, November 19th, 3:30 PM | Brooklyn
Learn about some of the amazing animals and plants that call Brooklyn their home, and how they all thrive together here. Ages 5-8.
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Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library) | Tuesday, November 19th, 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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Teens DIY: Lavender Sachets (Greenpoint Library) | Wednesday, November 20th, 4:00 PM | Brooklyn
Use needles to create the small bags, and fill them with lavender sourced from our rooftop Demonstration Garden.
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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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