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SUMMARY:NuHart Site Cleanup Public Comment Period\, ongoing
DESCRIPTION:DEC Invites Public Comment About Amended Cleanup Proposal for State Superfund Site on Dupont St.\, Brooklyn; Virtual Public Meeting Scheduled \nNota: Una versión en español de esta hoja informativa también se adjunta. \nUwaga:A polska wersja językowa tej broszury także w załączeniu. \nThis link opens a fact sheet that invites public comment about an amended remedy to address contamination related to the Former NuHart Plastic Manufacturing site #224136 (Brooklyn\, Kings County) within New York’s State Superfund Program: \n\nView Fact Sheet (PDF) \nVer hoja informativa (PDF)\nWyświetl arkusz faktów (PDF)\n\nDEC is accepting public comments about the proposal through April 24\, 2024. \nDEC has scheduled a virtual public meeting on Wednesday\, April 10\, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. via Webex (virtual platform) to discuss the amended remedy and accept public comments. Please see fact sheet for details about the proposed remedy\, meeting\, and comment period. \nThe fact sheet is in PDF format. You can save\, open\, and read the fact sheet by using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader\, you can go to the DEC website to download the program. \nPlease do not respond to this email. Replies go to an untended mailbox. If you have questions about the contaminated site identified above\, please use the contact information provided in the fact sheet.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/nuhart-comment-period-4-24-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism
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SUMMARY:CB1 Transportation Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Transportation Committee\nWhen: Tuesday\, March 26\, 2024\nTime: 6:30pm\nPlace: CB #1 District Office\n435 Graham Avenue\nBrooklyn\, NY 11211\n(corner of Frost Street) \nBoard Meeting Notices\n(Note: For further information on accessibility or to make a request for accommodations\, such as sign language interpretation services\, please contact Brooklyn Community Board No. 1\, Phone: 718-389-0009; at least (5) business days in advance to ensure availability.) \n\n  \nPress Release/Calendar for 2024 – 2025 \n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/cb1-transport-3-26-2024/
LOCATION:Brooklyn CB1 District Office\, 435 Graham Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism
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SUMMARY:Meeker Avenue Plume CAG Formation Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join your neighborhood community – residents\, property owners\, business owners\, workers\, neighborhood environmental activists\, all who may be impacted by the Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund site and who want to have significant input into EPA decisions about the cleanup of the site. \nThis meeting is the first where the sole purpose of the meeting is to develop the community advisory group’s mission\, the criteria that will apply for membership and CAG leadership\, and how the CAG will operate. Please come and help us build a strong voice for the community! \n*** \nEPA website: https://cumulis.epa.gov/supercpad/SiteProfiles/index.cfm?fuseaction=second.cleanup&id=0203407 \nMap: https://cimc.epa.gov/ords/cimc/f?p=CIMC:MAP:0::NO::P71_IDSEARCH:SF_SITE_ID|0203407 \n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/meeker-ave-plume-cag-3-27-2024/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Renaissance Building\, 2 Kingsland Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T200000
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SUMMARY:Where's Our Park? Past\, Present\, Future\, Part II
DESCRIPTION:The historical and future ecology of Bushwick Inlet Park with Eric Sanderson\, PhD\, author of Mannahatta & co-creator of the Welikia Project \n\n\nFriends of Bushwick Inlet Park Seminar #2. \n“What Kind of Park?” Public Space for Public Good \nThe historical and future ecology of Bushwick Inlet Park and the Blue Zone. \nA look at climate change and the threats and present opportunities in adaptive mitigation infrastructure and park design opportunities. \nPresentation and panel discussion with Eric Sanderson PhD\, New York Botanical Garden Vice-President of Urban Conservation\, author of Mannahatta and co-creator of the Welikia Project. \nThis event is generously supported by Mindspace and 25 Kent.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/wheres-our-park-past-present-future-2/
LOCATION:Mindspace Williamsburg\, 25 Kent Avenue\, Suite 401\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11249
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T203000
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SUMMARY:CB1 SLA Review And DCA Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SLA Review & DCA Committee\nWhen: Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024\nTime: 6:30pm\nPlace: CB #1 District Office\n435 Graham Avenue\nBrooklyn\, NY 11211\n(corner of Frost Street) \nBoard Meeting Notices\n(Note: For further information on accessibility or to make a request for accommodations\, such as sign language interpretation services\, please contact Brooklyn Community Board No. 1\, Phone: 718-389-0009; at least (5) business days in advance to ensure availability.) \n\n  \nPress Release/Calendar for 2024 – 2025 \n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/cb1-sla-3-27-2024/
LOCATION:Brooklyn CB1 District Office\, 435 Graham Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T160000
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SUMMARY:Branches in Bloom: Plant A Seed (Midwood Library)
DESCRIPTION:Help Midwood jump-start our garden by helping us to plant seeds. 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/branches-in-bloom-3-28-2024/
LOCATION:Midwood Library\, 975 East 16th St. at Avenue J\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11230
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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SUMMARY:Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Do your tweens and teenagers want to camp\, fish\, hike\, ride horses\, shoot arrows\, ski and more? What about learning to cook\, swim and applying first aid? How about giving back to our community\, becoming a solid citizen and leader\, and making great friends? Check out the fun with Troop 26 (boys)! \nThey meet outside every Thursday at 5:30 PM in McCarren Park\, Brooklyn (BBQ area along Driggs Ave bw Manhattan Ave and Lorimer St.).  If the weather is poor\, they’ll meet indoors at Middle School 126 (424 Leonard Street). \nhttps://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/  | https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/ \nFor more info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7 \n****\nWeekend Overnight Trips ~ Biking\, Cooking\, Maritime\, Shooting Sports\, Skiing\, USS NJ overnight\, Whitewater rafting\, and more! \nService Projects ~ Greencycle Swaps\, Greenpoint Children’s Halloween Parade and Party\, Cookies with Santa\, Spring Egg Hunt\, and more! \nOther fun stuff ~ Baseball games\, Bowling\, Football games\, Horseback riding\, Ice skating\, Indoor climbing\, Klondike competitions\, Movie nights\, Palisades trail hikes\, NYC urban hikes\, and more!
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/scouts-bsa-t26-3-28-2024/
LOCATION:McCarren Park BBQ Area\, Driggs Ave and Manhattan Ave\, Driggs Avenue and Manhattan Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Fitness and Wellness,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T203000
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SUMMARY:Newtown Creek Superfund CAG Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A Newtown Creek Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting typically occurs on the 3rd Wednesday of each month\, 6:30 to 8:30 PM online. \nDo check the CAG website to find the link to register in advance. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nIf you are able\, please try to join a few minutes before 6:30pm. \nIf you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Brandon Chambers\, bchambers@cbi.org. \n  \n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/newtown-creek-cag-3-27-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T193023
CREATED:20240327T234254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T234254Z
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SUMMARY:CB1 Parks And Waterfront Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Parks & Waterfront Committee\nWhen: Thursday\, March 28\, 2024\nTime: 6:30pm\nPlace: CB #1 District Office\n435 Graham Ave.\nBrooklyn\, NY 11211\n(corner of Frost Street) \nBoard Meeting Notices\n(Note: For further information on accessibility or to make a request for accommodations\, such as sign language interpretation services\, please contact Brooklyn Community Board No. 1\, Phone: 718-389-0009; at least (5) business days in advance to ensure availability.) \n\n  \nPress Release/Calendar for 2024 – 2025
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/cb1-parks-waterfront-3-28-2024/
LOCATION:Brooklyn CB1 District Office\, 435 Graham Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T160000
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SUMMARY:Easter Weekend School Holiday in Prospect Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center\, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation. \n\nNature Around Us\, 12 – 3 pm: Enjoy different seasonal discovery stations and nature themed activities that will introduce you to the plants\, insects and animals that call the park home. The Lake and Lullwater are home to many plants and animals. Help us to test the water quality and investigate pond samples that are filled with living organisms.\nAnimal Encounter\, 2 – 3 pm: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. This program starts promptly at 2 pm.\nWilderness Walk\, 3 – 4 pm: Join the Prospect Park Alliance and learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count and search for your favorite “backyard bird”. Find woodpeckers\, chickadees\, and nuthatches eating from feeders along Prospect Park’s nature trails.\n\nCarousel Rides\, 12 – 5 pm \nChildren’s Corner\, $3 per ride\, $13 for a book of 5 tickets\, Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher. Celebrate the start of spring with a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel. \nJoin the Alliance at the Family Supporter level or above and enjoy unlimited free rides!
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/easter-in-prospect-park-2024/
LOCATION:Prospect Park Audubon Center\, Prospect Park Boathouse\, 101 East Drive\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T190000
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SUMMARY:Cancelled! Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 Weekly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 is not meeting this Friday due to the long holiday weekend. Join us next week! \n*** \nDo your grade schoolers (K-5) want to camp\, fish\, hike\, ride horses\, shoot arrows\, ski and more?  Learn fun skills and make great friends?  Check out the fun with coed Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7! \nThey meet every Friday at 6 PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church (155 Milton Street\, Greenpoint\, Brooklyn). \nMore info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7 |  https://www.facebook.com/BKPack7 | https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/ \n***\nFun Stuff ~ Baseball games\, Bowling\, Camping trips\, Cookies with Santa\, Fishing\, Football games\, Halloween Party\, Horseback riding\, Ice skating\, Indoor climbing\, Movie nights\, Palisades trail hikes\, NYC urban hikes\, Pinewood derbies\, Spring egg hunts\, and more! \n** \nHave older tweens & teenagers?  Check out Boys Troop 26 (Grades 6-12)\nThey meet outside on Thursdays\, 5:30-7 PM\, McCarren Park BBQ Area\, Driggs Ave bw Manhattan Ave & Lorimer St.\, Brooklyn \nTroop 26 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/ \n \n \n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/cub-scouts-p7-3-29-2024/
LOCATION:St. John’s Lutheran Church\, 155 Milton St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222-2501
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Fitness and Wellness,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T100000
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SUMMARY:McGolrick Bird Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the McGolrick Bird Club every Saturday at 9 AM at the corner of Russell St. and Driggs Ave.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/mcgolrick-bird-club-3-30-2024/
LOCATION:McGolrick Park\, Nassau Avenue & Russell Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Outdoor
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T120000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Birdwatching Walks (Prospect Park)
DESCRIPTION:These outings will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse. \nLeader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club \nWhether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks\, this introductory bird outing is for you. Join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club to learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit Prospect Park through all seasons. \nAll levels and ages are welcome. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. \nPlease bring binoculars if you have them. A limited number of binoculars will be available to loan. \nRoute Description: This outing is at a leisurely pace with lots of stops to observe birds. A different route through the park may be taken each week. There may be steps\, slight inclines\, and grass and dirt paths with exposed roots. We will cover approximately 1.5-2 miles.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/birdwatching-prospect-3-30-2024/
LOCATION:Prospect Park Audubon Center\, Prospect Park Boathouse\, 101 East Drive\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T120000
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SUMMARY:BLAST OFF! Astronaut Training (Macon Library)
DESCRIPTION:BLAST OFF! Astronaut Training is an interactive storytelling program created and performed by Mélissa Smith! Trainees will be up on their feet as they go through a mock astronaut training session — complete with physical exercises\, a drawing challenge\, history lessons highlighting achievements by women in space\, and an interactive reading of Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed. The young recruits will learn the astronaut creed\, “If I can dream it\, if I can believe in it\, and if I can work hard for it\, anything is possible!” The session culminates in an intergalactic dance party!
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/blast-off-astronaut-training-macon-library/
LOCATION:Macon Library\, 361 Lewis Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11233
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T200000
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SUMMARY:CB1 Land Use\, ULURP and Landmarks Committee
DESCRIPTION:Land Use Committee Meeting\nWhen: Monday\, April 1\, 2024\nTime: 6:00pm\nPlace: CB #1 District Office\n435 Graham Ave.\nBrooklyn\, NY 11211\n(corner of Frost Street) \nBoard Meeting Notices\n(Note: For further information on accessibility or to make a request for accommodations\, such as sign language interpretation services\, please contact Brooklyn Community Board No. 1\, Phone: 718-389-0009; at least (5) business days in advance to ensure availability.) \n\n  \nPress Release/Calendar for 2024 – 2025
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/cb1-land-use-4-1-2024/
LOCATION:Brooklyn CB1 District Office\, 435 Graham Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T171534Z
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SUMMARY:Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops\, 8-12 Years Old (Kensington Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join Kensington Library and Solar One for our winter Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops series. \nThese 60-minute workshops aim to increase interest in STEM\, self-efficacy in regard to STEM skills\, expand knowledge on electricity generation\, energy efficiency\, renewable energies\, and issues around climate emergency. \nEach week of this 10 week series\, educators will cover a new topic: \nApr. 2 The Incredible Carbon Cycle \nApr. 9 Library Energy Audit \nApr. 16 Climate Advocacy Campaign \nApr. 23 Fun with Circuits \nApr. 30 Wind Turbine Design \nMay 7 Hydroelectric Challenge \nMay 14 Solar Field Study \nMay 21 Solar Ovens \nMay 28 Energy Storage \nJune 4 Solar Cars (Parents and caregivers must be present to help with this workshop) \nThis series is for children ages 8-12 and registration is required for each session. \nParents and caregivers must remain in the library during the workshops. 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/enviro-stem-kids-4-2-2024-2/
LOCATION:Kensington Library\, 4207 18th Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T193023
CREATED:20240320T202804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T202804Z
UID:10021703-1712080800-1712084400@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:Friends of Greenpoint Library Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Have ideas on how to make the branch a better place? Want to support the branch through advocacy and fundraising? Come and join the Friends of Greenpoint Library and help us plan and support our upcoming events! Bring your time and talent\, and ideas\, too. All are welcome to join! \nPlease join us for this next meeting of the Friends of Greenpoint Library at 6pm! The meeting will take place at the library. RSVP is optional but helpful.  \nFor any questions before the meeting\, or if you’re unable to attend but would like more information\, please email Agarnett@bklynlibrary.org.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/friends-of-greenpoint-library-4-2-2024/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T193023
CREATED:20240328T014320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T014320Z
UID:10021777-1712080800-1712088000@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:CB1 Environmental Protection Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Protection Committee Meeting\nWhen: Tuesday\, April 2\, 2024\nTime: 6pm\nPlace: CB #1\, District Office. 435 Graham Ave.\nBrooklyn\, NY 11211\n(corner of Frost Street)\nPlease see attached Environmental Committee Meeting Notice. \nBoard Meeting Notice\n\n  \nPress Release/Calendar for 2024 – 2025
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/cb1-enviro-4-2-2024/
LOCATION:Brooklyn CB1 District Office\, 435 Graham Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTSTAMP:20260607T193023
CREATED:20240410T181558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T225745Z
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SUMMARY:Newtown Creek Superfund Public Comment Period\, ongoing
DESCRIPTION:The Newtown Creek Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Trustee Council have extended the comment period for the Draft Newtown Creek NRDA Plan. You can access a copy of the draft plan here\, along with instructions for submitting comments. The comment period has been extended until May 30\, 2024. \nA copy of the notice of extension is linked here. \n  \n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/newtown-creek-public-comment-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T193023
CREATED:20231221T015919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T020423Z
UID:10021296-1712251800-1712257200@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Do your tweens and teenagers want to camp\, fish\, hike\, ride horses\, shoot arrows\, ski and more? What about learning to cook\, swim and applying first aid? How about giving back to our community\, becoming a solid citizen and leader\, and making great friends? Check out the fun with Troop 26 (boys)! \nThey meet outside every Thursday at 5:30 PM in McCarren Park\, Brooklyn (BBQ area along Driggs Ave bw Manhattan Ave and Lorimer St.).  If the weather is poor\, they’ll meet indoors at Middle School 126 (424 Leonard Street). \nhttps://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/  | https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/ \nFor more info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7 \n***\nWeekend Overnight Trips ~ Biking\, Cooking\, Maritime\, Shooting Sports\, Skiing\, USS NJ overnight\, Whitewater rafting\, and more! \nService Projects ~ Greencycle Swaps\, Greenpoint Children’s Halloween Parade and Party\, Cookies with Santa\, Spring Egg Hunt\, and more! \nOther fun stuff ~ Baseball games\, Bowling\, Football games\, Horseback riding\, Ice skating\, Indoor climbing\, Klondike competitions\, Movie nights\, Palisades trail hikes\, NYC urban hikes\, and more!
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/scouts-bsa-t26-4-4-2024/
LOCATION:McCarren Park BBQ Area\, Driggs Ave and Manhattan Ave\, Driggs Avenue and Manhattan Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Fitness and Wellness,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T193023
CREATED:20240328T014425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T014425Z
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SUMMARY:CB1 Cannabis Review Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Cannabis Review Committee \n\nWhen: Thursday\, April 4\, 2024\nTime: 6:00pm\nPlace: CB #1 District Office\n435 Graham Avenue\nBrooklyn\, NY 11211\n(corner of Frost Street) \nBoard Meeting Notices\n(Note: For further information on accessibility or to make a request for accommodations\, such as sign language interpretation services\, please contact Brooklyn Community Board No. 1\, Phone: 718-389-0009; at least (5) business days in advance to ensure availability.)  \n\n  \nPress Release/Calendar for 2024 – 2025
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/cb1-cannabis-3-4-2024/
LOCATION:Brooklyn CB1 District Office\, 435 Graham Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T193023
CREATED:20240320T205811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T205811Z
UID:10021712-1712255400-1712262600@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:BQE Central (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:NYC DOT will present concepts for the reconstruction of the BQE near the Manhattan Bridge. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBQE Central Events\n\n\nBQE Central – Manhattan Bridge Interchange (“Zone 1”) Workshop (In-Person)\n\n\nThursday\, April 4\, 2024\n\n\nLocation: Hosted with The Church of the Open Door and the Farragut Stakeholders Group\, 201 Gold Street Brooklyn\n\n\n\n6:30 pm to 8:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nBQE Central – Manhattan Bridge Interchange (“Zone 1”) Workshop (Virtual)\n\n\nMonday\, April 8\, 2024\n\n\nLocation: Zoom\n\n\n\nPlease register in advance at: bit.ly/BQEManhBridgeApr8\n6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/bqe-central-4-4-2024/
LOCATION:The Church of The Open Door\, 201 Gold Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T193023
CREATED:20240320T203545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T161458Z
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SUMMARY:NYPD 94th Precinct's Monthly Community Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 94th Precinct Community Council typically meets on the first Thursday of every month. Meet your local precinct officers. Get informed and engaged!
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/nypd-94th-precincts-monthly-community-council-meeting/2024-04-04/
LOCATION:Church of the Ascension\, 127 Kent Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T193023
CREATED:20240417T222025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T232821Z
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SUMMARY:NYPD 94th Precinct's Monthly Community Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 94th Precinct Community Council meetings take place on the First Thursday of every month\, with the exception of July and August at 127 Kent Street\, Brooklyn NY\, 7pm. Get informed and engaged!
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/nypd-94th-precincts-monthly-community-council-meeting-2/2024-04-04/
LOCATION:Church of the Ascension\, 127 Kent Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTSTAMP:20260607T193023
CREATED:20240410T180724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T225656Z
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SUMMARY:Meeker Avenue Plume Public Comment Period\, ongoing
DESCRIPTION:In April 2024\, EPA proposed a plan to protect people living and working in residential and commercial buildings at the Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund site in the Greenpoint/East Williamsburg area of Brooklyn. Groundwater and soil in the area is contaminated with chlorinated volatile organic compounds (CVOCs)\, including tetrachloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE)\, which can vaporize from groundwater\, travel through soil and seep into buildings through their foundations. \n\nMeeker Avenue Plume Proposed Cleanup Plan (English)\nApril 2024 Meeker Avenue Plume Proposed Cleanup Plan Community Update (English)\nApril 2024 Meeker Avenue Plume Proposed Cleanup Plan Community Update (中国人)\nApril 2024 Meeker Avenue Plume Proposed Cleanup Plan Community Update (Polski)\nApril 2024 Meeker Avenue Plume Proposed Cleanup Plan Community Update (Español)\n\nPublic Comment Period: April 5\, 2024 to May 10\, 2024 \n*** \nThe EPA will hold a public meeting on Tuesday\, April 16 to explain the cleanup proposal for the Meeker Avenue Plume and to take public comments. The meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Kostka Lower Church in Greenpoint\, Brooklyn. Comments will be accepted until May 10\, 2024. You can submit written comments by mail or email to Rupika Ketu\, Remedial Project Manager\, EPA\, 290 Broadway\, 18th floor\, NY\, NY\, 10007 or ketu.rupika@epa.gov. \n*** \nEPA website: https://cumulis.epa.gov/supercpad/SiteProfiles/index.cfm?fuseaction=second.cleanup&id=0203407 \nMap: https://cimc.epa.gov/ords/cimc/f?p=CIMC:MAP:0::NO::P71_IDSEARCH:SF_SITE_ID|0203407 \n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/meeker-ave-plume-public-comment-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Volunteer Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T193023
CREATED:20231221T025048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T025048Z
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SUMMARY:Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 Weekly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Do your grade schoolers (K-5) want to camp\, fish\, hike\, ride horses\, shoot arrows\, ski and more?  Learn fun skills and make great friends?  Check out the fun with coed Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7! \nThey meet every Friday at 6 PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church (155 Milton Street\, Greenpoint\, Brooklyn). \nMore info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7 |  https://www.facebook.com/BKPack7 | https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/ \n***\nFun Stuff ~ Baseball games\, Bowling\, Camping trips\, Cookies with Santa\, Fishing\, Football games\, Halloween Party\, Horseback riding\, Ice skating\, Indoor climbing\, Movie nights\, Palisades trail hikes\, NYC urban hikes\, Pinewood derbies\, Spring egg hunts\, and more! \n** \nHave older tweens & teenagers?  Check out Boys Troop 26 (Grades 6-12)\nThey meet outside on Thursdays\, 5:30-7 PM\, McCarren Park BBQ Area\, Driggs Ave bw Manhattan Ave & Lorimer St.\, Brooklyn \nTroop 26 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/ \n \n \n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/cub-scouts-p7-4-5-2024/
LOCATION:St. John’s Lutheran Church\, 155 Milton St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222-2501
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Fitness and Wellness,Outdoor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTSTAMP:20260607T193023
CREATED:20240410T183730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T000635Z
UID:10021806-1712361600-1713139199@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:2024 District 33 Participatory Budgeting Vote\, ongoing
DESCRIPTION:NYC CM Lincoln Restler has worked with parents\, students\, teachers\, and Principals to identify projects that will have a real impact and help six high need schools in District 33! Please select only one project from each category (A or B)\, for a total of two projects. \nVote Online at vote.pbnyc.org or in-person at several locations in D33 from April 6th to April 14th\, 2024. \nAnyone aged 11 and up who lives\, works\, attends school\, or whose child attends school in District 33 may vote regardless of immigration status. Vote today! \n  \nCATEGORY A \n\nSchool Yard Renovations at P.S. 307 Daniel Hale Williams (Cost: $600\,000) | Location: Vinegar Hill/ DUMBO | This project renovates the school yard and fixes uneven pavement to ensure a safe space for students to enjoy physical education and play\nAuditorium Renovation at John Ericsson Middle School 126 (Cost: $750\,000) | Location: Greenpoint | Revamp school auditorium by replacing broken seats & cracked floors & adding new technology. Vital space for student assemblies\, performances & more.\nBasement Renovation – Community Resource Space at Brooklyn International High School (Cost: $750\,000) | Location: Downtown Brooklyn | Project creates new community space for immigrant students and their families to hold meetings and allows for an expanded school pantry.\n\nCATEGORY B \n\nSchool Playground Upgrade at P.S. 54 Samuel C. Barnes (Cost: $350\,000) | Location: Bedford Stuyvesant | This project will improve the play equipment\, add a new safety surface\, and fix uneven pavement to create a more vibrant and safe play space.\nGym and Cafeteria Upgrade at P.S./I.S. 157 The Benjamin Franklin Magnet School for Civic Leadership (Cost: $350\,000) | Location: Bedford Stuyvesant | This project will add AC to create a healthier environment for physical education\, assemblies\, and lunchtime activities during heat events.\nAuditorium Upgrade at P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary School ( Cost: $350\,000) | Location: South Williamsburg | This project will improve the audio and visual systems in the auditorium so that students can enjoy assemblies with presentations\, music\, and more.\n\n  \nIN-PERSON VOTING LOCATIONS AND TIMES \n• Tuesday\, April 9 | 2:30PM-5:30PM | John Ericsson Middle School 126\, 424 Leonard St in Greenpoint \n• Tuesday\, April 9 | 2:30PM-5:00PM | P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary School\, 370 Marcy Ave in South Williamsburg \n• Thursday\, April 11 | 2:30PM-5:00PM | P.S. 54 Samuel C. Barnes School\, 195 Sandford Street in Bed Stuy \n• Thursday\, April 11 | 2:30PM-5:00PM | P.S./I.S. 157 The Benjamin Franklin Magnet School\, 850 Kent Ave in Bed Stuy \n• Saturday\, April 13 | 12:00PM-3:00PM | John Ericsson Middle School 126\, 424 Leonard St in Greenpoint \n• Sunday\, April 14 | 9:00am-12:00pm | McGolrick Park Greenmarket in Greenpoint
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/d33-pb-2024/
LOCATION:Many venues
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTSTAMP:20260607T193023
CREATED:20240410T184848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T000733Z
UID:10021807-1712361600-1713139199@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:2024 District 34 Participatory Budgeting Vote\, ongoing
DESCRIPTION:Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process in which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. District 34 and community members suggested over 80 ideas to improve the district and we narrowed it down to 8 projects to vote on to be funded in the upcoming City Council budget. \nVote Online at vote.pbnyc.org or in-person at several locations in D33 from April 6th to April 14th\, 2024. \nAnyone aged 11 and up who lives\, works\, attends school\, or whose child attends school in District 33 may vote regardless of immigration status. Vote today! \n  \n\nGrover Cleveland Park – Repair the pathways (Cost: $500\,000) | Location: 396 Grandview Avenue\, Ridgewood 11385 | Funding this project will upgrade the path walk for pedestrians to walk safely\, push baby strollers\, and making it ADA accessible.\nIS 347 – Improve the gymnasium ventilation (Cost: $500\,000) | Location: 35 Starr Street\, Bushwick 11221 | Funding this project will create a cooling system for the school gym. This would improve student participation and community events hosted in the gym.\nPS145 – Upgrading the interior lighting and fresh paint (Cost: $350\,000) | Location: 100 Noll Street\, Bushwick 11206 | Funding this project will upgrade the paint and lighting for the  elementary school students.\nPS145 – New water fountains (Cost: $50\,000) | Location: 100 Noll Street\, Bushwick 11206 | Funding this project will create new water fountains for elementary school students.\nNew Trees with guards (Cost: $50\,000) | Location: Williamsburg\, Bushwick\, & Ridgewood | This project will allocate funds to the Department of Parks to plant new trees with guards on sidewalks throughout the district.\nGrover Cleveland Park – Repair the Slate Roof (Cost: $700\,000) | Location: 396 Grandview Avenue\, Ridgewood 11385 | Funding this project will repair the slate roof at the restrooms building for community members to use when they visit the park.\nPS147 – Brooklyn State-of-the-Art Computer Lab and Technology Access (Cost: $250\,000) | Location: 325 Bushwick Avenue\, Williamsburg 11206 | This project will fund a computer lab and laptops for online learning for elementary school students.\nPS17 – Hydroponic Lab (Cost: $175\,000) | Location: 208 North 5th Street\, Williamsburg 11211 | Funding this project will create a hydroponic lab classroom. A classroom where children are able to engage with the scientific world.\nPS123 – Auditorium AV Upgrade (Cost: $250\,000) | Location: 100 Irving Avenue\, Bushwick 11237 | Funding for this project will support a sound and visual upgrade for the school’s auditorium.\nIS 347 – Repurpose area to green space (Cost: $750\,000) | Location: 35 Starr Street\, Bushwick 11221 | Funding this project will repurpose a location next to the school for students to meditate and enjoy the green space.\nIS 77 – Dance studio for students (Cost: $250\,000) | Location: 976 Seneca Avenue\, Ridgewood 11385 | Funding this project will create a dance studio for students to use during and after school.\n\n  \nIN-PERSON VOTING LOCATIONS AND TIMES \n\nGrover Cleveland Park– 396 Grandview Ave\, Flushing\, 4/6 & 4/13: 11am – 1pm\nFenix Car Service 586 Seneca Avenue\, Brooklyn\, 4/12: 1pm-3pm\nMyrle Avenue and Wyckoff Plaza\, 4/12: 12pm-3pm\nMaria Hernandez Park (outside of comfort station) – 92 Irving Ave\, Brooklyn\, 4/6 & 4/13: 11am – 1pm\nMoore Street Market – 110 Moore St\, Brooklyn\, 4/10: 11am-1pm\nEpiphany Playground – S 9 St & Berry St\, Brooklyn\, 4/6: 11am-1pm\, 4/9: 1pm-3pm\nWilliams Plaza – 325 Roebling St\, Brooklyn\, 4/8 11am-1pm\nWilliam Sheridan Playground – Wythe Ave & Grand St\, Brooklyn\, 4/12: 1pm-3pm\, 4/13: 11am-1pm\nCouncil Member Gutierrez District Office – 244 Union Ave\, Brooklyn\, 4/8-4/11: 10am-5pm\nEl Puente Williams Plaza – 323 Roebling Street\, Brooklyn\, 4/8-4/12: 10am-6pm\, 4/13: 10am-5pm\nEl Puente Independence towers – 114 Taylor Street\, Brooklyn\, 4/8-4/12: 10am-9pm\, 4/13: 10am-5pm\nEl Puente HQ – 211 S 4th\, Brooklyn\, 4/8-4/12: 10am-6pm\,\nEl Puente Berry Street– 69 S 10th Street\, Brooklyn\, 4/6 & 4/13: 10am-5pm\, 4/8-4/11: 10am-6pm\nEl Puente Taylor Wythe – 80 Clymer Street\, Brooklyn\, 4/8-4/12: 10am-9pm\nEl Puente Bushwick Center – 311 Central Ave.\, Brooklyn\, 4/8-4/12: 10am-6pm
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/d34-pb-2024/
LOCATION:Many venues
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T193023
CREATED:20240320T221044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T105441Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Conservation Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting day at the New York Aquarium in Brooklyn\, NY! The Youth Conservation Summit is a fantastic opportunity for young conservation enthusiasts to come together and learn about the importance of the natural world. \nAt this in-person event\, you will have the chance to talk to experts within the Wildlife Conservation Society\, participate in engaging workshops to develop your advocacy skills\, and network with other youth with similar interests as you. Discover how YOU can make a positive impact on wildlife and wild places. \nBreakfast and lunch will be provided! \nWhether you’re passionate about marine conservation\, environmental policy\, or just want to learn how to take action in your own neighborhood\, this summit is for you! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable knowledge and skills. \nMark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable day at the 2024 Youth Conservation Summit! \nNOTE: This event is designed for folks who are in high school.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/youth-conservation-summit-2024/
LOCATION:NY Aquarium\, 602 Surf Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11224
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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SUMMARY:McGolrick Bird Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the McGolrick Bird Club every Saturday at 9 AM at the corner of Russell St. and Driggs Ave.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/mcgolrick-bird-club-4-6-2024/
LOCATION:McGolrick Park\, Nassau Avenue & Russell Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Outdoor
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