Sustainable Living Series (Greenpoint Library)
Saturday, July 18th at 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Brooklyn Library presenter gil lopez is an environmental educator, community organizer and artists focused on sustainable urban development, equitable land use, waste reduction, and community-led environmental initiatives throughout New York City.
3 Sessions:
Sustainable Living Series: A Novel Brew Kombucha for Beginners, Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am to 12:00pm. Join us in learning how to make kombucha, an ancient fermented beverage from Asia. Fermented foods can benefit our gut health and making our own foods supports a healthy lifestyle. Learn about the SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture Between Bacteria and Yeast) and various types of teas used to brew and flavor this healthful beverage.
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Sustainable Living Series: Tiny Treasures-Saving Seeds for Tomorrow, Sat, Oct 3, 10:30am to 12:00pm. Saving seeds is an easy way to support biodiversity, strengthen local food systems, and become a more self-reliant gardener. Join us for an introduction to seed saving and learn how to collect and preserve seeds for future harvests and community sharing.
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Sustainable Living Series: Branching Out-Street Tree Care Basics, Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am to 12:00pm. Take a deep dive into the ecological services that our urban trees provide for all of us and how to give them care in return. From increasing the health