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Go Green BK Newsletter for 4/10/2025
Your weekly source for all things Green in Brooklyn 
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Your Weekly Newsletter 4/10/2025 |
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Early Nature Experiences
�� Brooklyn Bridge Park
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Take your kiddos to Spring Break activities in the park, archery, fishing, craft and guided storytime, scavenger hunts, natural classrooms, early nature experiences, tree workshop, cyanotype workshop, and enviro STEM workshops at our local libraries: Kensington Library, Saratoga Library, The Annex Library. Check out Cub Scouts Pack 7 (coed) for your elementary schoolers and Boy Scouts Troop 26 for your middle and high schoolers. Camping, cooking, fishing, hiking, volunteering, and more. They’re working on Eagle service projects and planning for spring camping trips. Join the fun!
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Our outdoor spaces need your love! Roll up your sleeves to help garden and clean up Ashford St. Abundant Garden, Asser Levy Park, Berry Street Garden, Brighton Beach Playground, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Bushwick Inlet Park, Citizens for a Better Community Garden, Fresh Creek Nature Preserve, Good Shepherds Community Group, Kingsland Wildflowers, Lincoln Terrace/Arthur S. Somers Park, Maria Hernandez Park dog run, Olive Street Garden and Power Street Garden, Ponderosa Garden, and Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square.
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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, April 10th, 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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Interactive Enviro STEM Workshops, Ages 8-12 (Kensington Library) | Thursday, April 10th, 3:30 PM | Brooklyn
Learn about electricity generation, energy efficiency, renewable energies, and issues around climate emergency. Ages 8-12
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Interactive Enviro STEM Workshops, Ages 13-19 (The Annex Library) | Thursday, April 10th, 4:00 PM | Brooklyn
Learn about electricity generation, energy efficiency, renewable energies, and issues around climate emergency. Ages 13-19
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Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting | Thursday, April 10th, 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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DSNY Residential Bins Info Sessions | Thursday, April 10th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Learn about DSNY’s new rules for residential trash.
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The Environmental Future and Industrial Past of the Newtown Creek | Friday, April 11th, 9:30 AM | Brooklyn
Come join Peter Spellane for a look at the history and prosperity of the Newton Creek and Willis Elkins on efforts to revitalize this waterway.
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Prospect Park Wellness Walk | Friday, April 11th, 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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CANCELLED FOR SPRING BREAK! Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 Weekly Meeting | Friday, April 11th, 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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It’s My Park At Lincoln Terrace/Arthur S. Somers Park | Saturday, April 12th, 8:30 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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McGolrick Bird Club | Saturday, April 12th, 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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Tenkara Fishing (Prospect Park) | Saturday, April 12th, 9:00 AM | Brooklyn
Learn the art of Tenkara fly fishing. Try your hand at catching some bluegill, crappie and bass while learning about the freshwater ecology of our ponds and lakes. All equipment will be provided. Ages 8 and up
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Dance Fitness at the Boathouse (Prospect Park) | Saturday, April 12th, 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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Tree Giveaway at Clarendon Library (Flatbush) | Saturday, April 12th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Score a free native tree for your backyard!
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Green Team (Brooklyn Bridge Park) | Saturday, April 12th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Support essential horticultural care, including weeding, planting and mulching. Learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make a tangible difference.
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Intro to Birdwatching Walks (Prospect Park) | Saturday, April 12th, 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 Maria Hernandez Park (Dog Run) | Saturday, April 12th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer to clean up the dog run area, pick up litter, and rake the gravel in the Maria Hernandez Park dog run. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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Volunteer Workday at Citizens for a Better Community Garden | Saturday, April 12th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Engage in meaningful, hands-on projects, such as filling new raised beds with soil and disassembling well-used plant structures.
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Volunteer Workday at Good Shepherds Community Group | Saturday, April 12th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Help with cleaning up debris, testing and expanding the irrigation system, and starting seeds.
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Gardening Seminar (Greenpoint Library) | Saturday, April 12th, 10:30 AM | Brooklyn
Join gardening expert and educator Leslie Fiske for four seminars to learn about seeds, outdoor gardens, flower gardens, and container gardens in urban spaces.
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East Flatbush Community Seed Library | Saturday, April 12th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join your neighbors in East Flatbush at 9612 Church Avenue to “borrow” seeds to grow in your home or community garden.
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Building a Collapsible Trellis for Growing Food Vine Plants: A Beginner’s Class (Greene Acres Community Garden) | Saturday, April 12th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Learn to create a foldable trellis that's perfect for small spaces.
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Kwanza First Fruit Planting the Seeds and Clean Up Day (Ashford St. Abundant Garden) | Saturday, April 12th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join a workshop on 1’x1′ box spacing, depth digging, and planting vegetable seeds.
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Earth Celebrations: Arts Workshops | Saturday, April 12th, 12:00 PM | Manhattan
Collaborate with artists to create visual art, mobile sculptures, giant puppets, and costumes, featured in the culminating ECOLOGICAL CITY: Procession for Climate Solutions.
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Berry Street Garden Earth Day | Saturday, April 12th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Help the gardeners plant seeds and create recycled art.
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Bargemusic Concerts at Brooklyn Bridge Park | Saturday, April 12th, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM | Brooklyn
Enjoy chamber music at the Brooklyn Bridge Boathouse.
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Tree Giveaway at Marcy Library | Saturday, April 12th, 2:00 PM | Brooklyn
Score a free native tree for your backyard!
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Care for the Earth Day (Olive St Garden and Powers St Community Garden) | Saturday, April 12th, 2:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join a volunteer workday to start seeds and beautify the gardens! Start at Olive Street Garden, but will assist at both gardens located on the same block.
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Little Flyers (MPJ Park) | Saturday, April 12th, 3:30 PM | Brooklyn
It’s never to early to start learning to become a birder. Join us for this bird program designed for kids! Binoculars will be provided. Ages 3 and up
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It’s My Park at Brighton Playground | Sunday, April 13th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify Brighton Playground. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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It’s My Park at Asser Levy Park | Sunday, April 13th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify Asser Levy Park. We look forward to cleaning up and planting the park with you!
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It’s My Park at Seth Low Playground/Bealin Square | Sunday, April 13th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This spring, volunteer to pick up litter and beautify Seth Low Playground. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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It’s My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park | Sunday, April 13th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park to beautify at Bushwick Inlet Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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Historic New York: Jackie Robinson’s Brooklyn Legacy (Prospect Park) | Sunday, April 13th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join a walking tour from Prospect Park to the historic location of Ebbets field. Learn about the roots of baseball in Brooklyn and the Jackie Robinson's legacy.
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Kids Week: Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt (Marine Park) | Monday, April 14th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Search for signs of spring on this nature scavenger hunt. Follow the trail of urban wildlife and plants, discover something new while having a blast!
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Spring Break in Prospect Park | Monday, April 14th, 12:00 PM | Brooklyn
Enjoy your Spring Break with Prospect Park Alliance! Visit Prospect Park for family-friendly activities at Prospect Park Audubon Center and Carousel.
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Carnivorous Plants (Brower Park Library) | Monday, April 14th, 3:30 PM | Brooklyn
Learn about carnivorous plants, and interact with actual specimens from a number of different species. We’ll also discuss how to easily cultivate these plants in your own home.
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Trees NY Workshop Series for Teens (Greenpoint Library) | Monday, April 14th, 4:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join a three-part series focused on street trees and urban landscaping, and discover how you can contribute to the natural world around you. For teens.
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Kids Week: Freshwater Fishing (Prospect Park) | Tuesday, April 15th, 10:30 AM | Brooklyn
Want to go fishing but don’t know how or where to start? Join these free lessons! Learn how to properly use a fishing rod or cast a net. Ages 8 and up
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Natural Classroom with the Urban Park Rangers (Greenpoint Library) | Tuesday, April 15th, 3:30 PM | Brooklyn
Join the Urban Park Rangers to reveal nature in the city all around you. Ages 5-8
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STEM Activities for 3rd Graders And Up (Saratoga Library) | Tuesday, April 15th, 4:30 PM | Brooklyn
Learn about electricity generation, energy efficiency, renewable energies, and issues around climate emergency. For 3rd Graders and up.
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Greenhouse Gang (Kingsland Wildflowers) | Tuesday, April 15th, 5:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join Newtown Creek Alliance as we work in up-potting, weeding, and nursery maintenance in our Newtown Native Greenhouse and Nursery!
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Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library) | Tuesday, April 15th, 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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Early Nature Experiences, Spring 2025 (Brooklyn Bridge Park) | Wednesday, April 16th, 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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Kids Week: Magnetic Archery (McKinley Park) | Wednesday, April 16th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Learn the art of archery with free lessons taught by our expert Urban Park Rangers. This program uses safe equipment with magnetic arrows and targets.
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Fresh Creek Wetlands Restoration | Wednesday, April 16th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Protect wetland areas, contribute to ongoing restoration work, and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
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Getting Ready for Spring Planting (Ponderosa Garden) | Wednesday, April 16th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Help the garden group replace old beds, build new beds, and many other related chores
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Teens DIY: Cyanotypes (Greenpoint Library) | Wednesday, April 16th, 4:00 PM | Brooklyn
Teens! Join us on the rooftop garden to create cyanotypes. Ages 13+
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Power Tools 101: A Beginner’s Guide for All New Users (Seasons of Vision Garden) | Wednesday, April 16th, 5:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join this beginner-friendly course and learn to safely and confidently use power tools for DIY, home improvement, or crafting.
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2025 Oceanic Global Short Film Festival: NYC Premiere Screening And Drinks | Wednesday, April 16th, 5:30 PM | Brooklyn
Join an exclusive in-person premiere screening event celebrating environmental storytelling through Oceanic Global’s 2025 Short Film Festival.
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Weeding Wednesdays at Bushwick Inlet Park | Wednesday, April 16th, 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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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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