Go Green Brooklyn

Gather Around the Campfire (Ft Greene Park)
2026-01-18 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Fort Greene Park Visitor Center, Fort Greene Park Willoughby Ave. &, Washington Park, Brooklyn, NY, 11205
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon of learning fire building skills and activities such as stories, songs and more.

Location: Fort Greene Park Visitor Center in Fort Greene Park Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Contact Number: (646) 398-1479

Martin Luther King Jr. Day School Holiday in Prospect Park
2026-01-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Prospect Park Audubon Center, Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation. Please note the Prospect Park Audubon is open for the public school holiday and there is no special programming.
Nature 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.
Winter Wilderness Walk, 3–4 pm: Curious about animal tracks in the snow, how trees survive without leaves, or how bugs stay warm? Join an Alliance Naturalist for a tour of how plants and animals live in the winter months. This program leaves from the Audubon Center promptly at 3 pm.

BK CB1 Hearing on the Monitor Point Project
2026-01-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Polish Slavic Center, 176 Java Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Public Hearing
When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Polish & Slavic Center (Auditorium)
176 Java Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Board Meeting Notices
(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.)

AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL:
2. PRESENTATION PROJECT MONITOR POINT: APPLICATION #C260105ZMK, CEQR 25DCP068K:
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by GO Quay, LLC and The Greenpoint Monitor Museum pursuant to Sections 197-c and 199 of the New York City Charter for an amendment to the City Map involving the elimination of a portion of Inlet Park between Quay Street and the U.S. Bulkhead Line including authorization for any acquisition or disposition of real property related thereto, in Community District 1, Borough of Brooklyn, in accordance with Map No. X-2780 dated December 15, 2025, and signed by the Borough President. Applications related: 260105ZMK, 260106ZRK, 260107ZAK, 260108ZCK, 260109ZSK, 260110LDK.
3. MONITOR POINT – 56 QUAY DEMAPPING: APPLICATION # C260105ZMK, CEQR 25DCP068K: IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by GoQuay LLC and the NYS Metropolitan Transportation Authority pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 12c:
3.1. changing from an M3-1 District to an R6 District property bounded by a northerly boundary line of former Inlet Park*, an easterly boundary line of former Inlet Park*, the westerly centerline prolongation of Quay Street, and the U.S. Bulkhead Line;
3.2. changing from an R6 District to an R8 District property bounded by Quay Street, a line 100 feet westerly of Franklin Street, the southwesterly prolongation of a line 175 feet northwesterly of Meserole Avenue, a line 25 feet easterly of the southerly prolongation of the easterly street line of West Street, a northerly boundary line of Inlet Park* and its westerly prolongation, and an easterly boundary line of former Inlet Park*;
3.3. changing from an M3-1 District to an R8 District property bounded by the westerly centerline prolongation of Quay Street, an easterly and northerly boundary line of former Inlet Park*, a westerly, northerly, easterly and northerly boundary lines of Inlet Park*, and the U.S. Bulkhead Line; and
3.4. establishing with a portion of the proposed R8 District a C2-4 District bounded by Quay Street, a line 225 feet easterly of an easterly boundary line of former Inlet Park*, a northerly boundary line of a park and its westerly prolongation, and an easterly boundary line of former Inlet Park*;
Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 1, as shown on a diagram (for illustrative purposes only) dated December 15, 2025, and subject to the conditions of CEQR Declaration E-870. Applications related: N260106ZRK, C260107ZSK, N260108ZCK, C260109ZSK, C250326MMK.
Presenters: Bryan Kelly, Gotham; Simeon Maleh, Gotham; Varun Sanyal, Gotham; Dan Kaplan, FX Collaborative; Gena Wirth, Scape; John Coyne, MTA; Sean Fitzpatrick, MTA; Eugene Travers, Greenpoint Monitor Museum; Adam Taubman, HSF Kramer.
*Note: a portion of Inlet Park is proposed to be demapped under a concurrent related application for a City Map change (C 250326 MMK).
4. ADJOURMENT
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Press Release/Calendar for 2026 – 2027

Newtown Creek Superfund CAG Meeting
2026-01-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Hybrid
The Newtown Creek Superfund Community Advisory Group (CAG) serves to represent the interests of the communities and stakeholders, to receive and share information about the cleanup of the Creek, and to provide advice and input to relevant agencies. The CAG typically meets online on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Do check the CAG website to confirm the date and location.

Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-01-29 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-02-05 17:30 - 19:00 | McCarren Park BBQ Area, Driggs Ave and Manhattan Ave, Driggs Avenue and Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
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)!
They 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 neighborhood locations such as St. John’s Lutheran Church (155 Milton Street) and Middle School 126 (424 Leonard Street).
For more info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7 | https://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/
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Weekend Overnight Trips ~ Biking, Cooking, Maritime, Shooting Sports, Skiing, USS NJ overnight, Whitewater rafting, and more!
Service Projects ~ Greencycle Swaps, Greenpoint Children’s Halloween Parade and Party, Cookies with Santa, Spring Egg Hunt, and more!
Other 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!
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For younger kiddos K-5, check out Cub Scouts Pack 7: https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/

"The Problem with Plastic" Book Talk
2026-01-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Industry City, 220 36th St. Building 2, 220 36th Street, Building 2, Brooklyn, NY, 11232
Please join Beyond Plastics president, Judith Enck in conversation with award-winning investigative journalist and author, Andrea Bernstein about “The Problem with Plastic” at powerHouse Books at Industry City, Brooklyn.
DATE: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
LOCATION: powerHouse Books at Industry City, 220 36th St, Building 2, 11232 (map)
This location is just two blocks from the 36th Street Station (D, N, W, R lines)
COST: General admission is $5, purchase tickets here now.
Please join us to learn how you can help protect yourself and the planet from plastic pollution.
Bring your copy of the book for Judith to sign or buy one when you get your ticket!

McGolrick Bird Club
2026-01-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-31 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-07 09:00 - 10:00 | McGolrick Park, Nassau Avenue & Russell Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join the McGolrick Bird Club every Saturday at 9 AM at the corner of Russell St. and Driggs Ave.

Intro to Birdwatching Walks (Prospect Park)
2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Prospect Park Audubon Center, Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States
These outings will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse.
Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club
Whether 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.
All levels and ages are welcome. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please bring binoculars if you have them. A limited number of binoculars will be available to loan.
Route 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.

Curbside Composting
2026-01-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Multiple Locations
Come get information on how you can make the most out of NYC’s residential compost program. Come with your questions and bring home your very own compost bin while supplies last!
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2026 Current & upcoming months

Wed, May 20, 11:00am to 1:00pm, Flatbush Library

Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am to 1:00pm, Flatbush Library

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2026 Past months
Sat, January 24, 11am to 1pm, Kings Bay Library

Nature Exploration Hike (Canarsie Park)
2026-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Canarsie Park, East 88th St and Seaview Ave, East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a winter discovery hike. Learn about the flora and fauna that call Canarsie Park home during its coldest months!

Location: Entrance – East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue in Canarsie Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Cost: Free

Registration: Registration not required.

Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number: (718) 421-2021

The History of the Brooklyn Bridge And Guided Walk
2026-01-25 10:00 - 11:45, 2026-02-01 10:00 - 11:45 | Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center, 99 Plymouth St., Brooklyn, 11201
Immerse yourself in the dramatic history and innovative design that forever changed the Brooklyn landscape. Join Brooklyn Bridge Park’s education team for an interactive lesson on the Brooklyn Bridge’s history, followed by a walk on the bridge, up to the Brooklyn tower.
10:00–11:00 am: Interactive lesson on the history and engineering of the bridge, held indoors at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center. The room has a total capacity of 35 attendees.
11:00-11:45 am: A guided walk onto the bridge, leaving from the Environmental Education Center and ending at the Brooklyn side tower.
This program is first come, first served with limited capacity for the indoor portion. Advanced registration is strongly recommended but does not guarantee a spot. Can’t attend the whole event? That’s alright! Come for the indoor lesson or the guided walk, or both! Free. Full details at brooklynbridgepark.org.

Prospect Park Guided Walk: Winter Birds
2026-01-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Prospect Park
Prospect Park is home to many bird species during the winter months; spend some time observing them on this guided walk.

Join LES Ecology Center and Elijah Shiffer for a guided walk at Prospect Park, taking some time to observe the birds found there during winter.
The spring and fall migrations get more attention, but winter is still an exciting time for birdwatching in New York City. Prospect Park is a great place to look for hardy resident and winter visitor species. The feeders here are well-maintained and attract quite a variety of songbirds; here we’ll keep an eye out for migrant finches and sparrows as well as the elusive Rusty Blackbird and Orange-crowned Warbler. We’ll then walk around the lake, where winter is the best time for many ducks and other waterbirds. On the lake there’s always the possibility of finding rarities that usually winter in tidal marshes or coastal waters – including sea ducks, grebes, and even loons, and in the mixed flocks of gulls we may even be able to pick out wanderers from the far north such as Iceland Gull or Black-headed Gull.

Sign up here.

Rat Academy (P.S. 54)
2026-01-26 17:00 - 19:00 | P.S. 54, 195 Sandford St., Brooklyn, NY
Join us Monday, Jan 26 at 5 PM at PS 54 for a Rat Prevention Workshop with @nychealthy cohosted by @repjeffries @pharaforassembly & @cmchiosse.
Learn tips to prevent rats on your block & how we can mitigate rats in our neighborhoods. RSVP: bit.ly/jan26ratacademy

BK CB1 Transportation Committee Meeting
2026-01-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Brooklyn CB1 District Office, 435 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11211, United States
Transportation Committee Meeting
When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: 6:30pm
Place: CB1 District Office
435 Graham Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(Corner of Frost St)

Agenda here: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/brooklyncb1/downloads/pdf/2026/Transportation-Committee-Meeting-Notice-01-28-26.pdf

1. Street Co-Naming: Corner of Ainslie Street and Graham Avenue in honor of Mrs. Rose Cassara: Presentation by Ms. Marianne Cerillo.

2. Street Co-Naming: South West Corner of Bedford Avenue and Broadway in honor of Mr. Billy Jones: Presentation by Ms. Carrie Hill.

3. Presentation: Low Traffic Neighborhoods (LTNs): Open Plans to provide an informational overview about LTNs in advance of NYC DOT policy initiatives. Presenter TBA.

4. Follow Up Discussion: Greenpoint Avenue Safety Improvements: At the direction of NYC DOT, Committee will discuss corridor intersections from Provost Street to Kingsland Avenue.

5. OLD BUSINESS

6. NEW BUSINESS

Board Meeting Notices

(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.)

Press Release/Calendar for 2026 – 2027

BK CB1 SLA Review And DCA Committee Meeting
2026-01-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Swinging 60’s Senior Center, 211 Ainslie St., Brooklyn, NY, 11211 , United States
SLA Review & DCA Committee Meeting
When: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Swinging Sixties Senior Center
211 Ainslie Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(Corner of Manhattan Avenue)

Agenda here: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/brooklyncb1/downloads/pdf/meeting-notices/2026/sla-review-dca-committee-meeting-notice-01-29-26.pdf

11 New Liquor License applications
3 New Sidewalk & Roadway Cafe application
3 Amended Notices Previously Approved
23 Renewal Liquor License applications
2 Items previously postponed

Board Meeting Notices
(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.)

Press Release/Calendar for 2026 – 2027

Climate Café
2026-01-31 12:30 - 14:00 | Multiple Locations
Climate Cafés are free, community-centered gatherings that offer a safe and welcoming space for people to share thoughts and feelings around climate anxiety, while connecting through meaningful conversation and creative, engaging activities. These monthly meetings are led by NYC Climate Action (https://www.climatecafe.eco) as a way to foster community connection and create an accessible entry point into local climate awareness and action.
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Q2 2026

Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm to 5:00pm, Central Library, Energy and Climate
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm to 7:30pm, Gerritsen Beach Library
Sat., June 20, 3:00pm to 5:00pm, Central Library
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Q1 2026

Sat, Jan 31, 12:30pm to 2:00pm, Gerritsen Beach Library
Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm to 7:45pm, Central Library
Sat, Feb 28, 1:00pm to 2:00pm, Gerritsen Beach Library
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm to 7:30pm, Gerritsen Beach Library

Brooklyn SWAB Monthly Meeting
2026-02-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, 11201
Save the date for the next Brooklyn Solid Waste Advisory Board hybrid meeting.
Generally meets on 1st Monday of every month. Check the website and register to join. 👋 Meetings are open to the public, and all are encouraged to join!

Meeker CAG Meeting
2026-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Swinging 60’s Senior Center, 211 Ainslie St., Brooklyn, NY, 11211 , United States
The Meeker CAG (Community Advisory Group) meets every 2nd Wednesday, 6-8 PM. 2 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn.
Join your neighbors in giving voice to the community as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cleans up the heavily contaminated Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund site. All are welcome, no prior knowledge or expertise required.
What is the Meeker Avenue Plume?
The EPA has listed the Meeker Avenue Plume as a Superfund site, meaning it is a heavily contaminated area slated for cleanup. The soil and groundwater at the Meeker Avenue Plume site are contaminated with chemicals harmful to human and environmental health.
Where is the Meeker Avenue Plume?
The area under investigation is in the Greenpoint/East Williamsburg area and spans several city blocks.
What is a Community Advisory Group (CAG)?
A CAG’s purpose is to provide a public forum for community members to present and discuss their needs and concerns related to the Superfund decision-making process.

EPA website: https://cumulis.epa.gov/supercpad/SiteProfiles/index.cfm?fuseaction=second.cleanup&id=0203407
Map: https://cimc.epa.gov/ords/cimc/f?p=CIMC:MAP:0::NO::P71_IDSEARCH:SF_SITE_ID|0203407

BK CB1 Land Use, ULURP and Landmarks Committee
2026-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Swinging 60’S Senior Citizens Center, 211 Ainslie St, Brooklyn, New York 11211
Joint Land Use, ULURP, Landmarks [Subcommittee] and Housing & Public Housing Meeting
When: Wednesday, February 3, 2026
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Polish & Slavic Center (Auditorium)
176 Java Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Agenda: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/brooklyncb1/downloads/pdf/meeting-notices/2026/land-use-ulurp-and-landmarks-committee-notice-02-03-26.pdf

ROLL CALL
PRESENTATION PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK AT 102 KENT STREET
PRESENTATION PROJECT MONITOR POINT: APPLICATION # C260105ZMK, CEQR 25DCP068K
MONITOR POINT – 56 QUAY DEMAPPING: APPLICATION # 250326MMK, CEQR 25DCP068K:
DISCUSSION: Preparation for future meeting with DCP regarding the need for a uniform rezoning plan for properties that are zoned for manufacturing but are surrounded by residential uses.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS

Committee Meeting Notices

Press Release/Calendar for 2026 – 2027

BK CB1 Cannabis Review Committee Meeting
2026-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Brooklyn CB1 District Office, 435 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11211, United States
Cannabis Committee Monthly Meetings

Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6:00pm ~ CB1 District Office, 435 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (Corner of Frost Street).
Agenda link here (1 new & 1 renewal application)

Gardening Seminar (Greenpoint Library)
2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join gardening expert and educator Leslie Fiske for four seminars to learn about seeds, outdoor gardens, flower gardens, and container gardens in urban spaces.
Saturday, January 10th, 2026, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm – Seed Starting: Learn several ways to start seeds inside under grow lights, on your windowsill and outside directly in soil.
Thursday, February 5th, 2026, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm – Tomatoes 101: Tomatoes can be a tricky plant to grow. Let’s discover how to do it together by learning best practices for tomato success.
Thursday March 5th, 2026, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm – Urban Gardening for Beginners: Join gardening expert and educator Leslie Fiske for an urban gardening seminar where you will learn the basics of starting an outdoor garden regardless of the size and kind of space you have.

This program is for adults and and young adults 14+.Attendance is first come first serve.

NYPD 94th Precinct's Monthly Community Council Meeting
2026-02-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Church of the Ascension, 127 Kent Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222
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!

Black History Month: Textile Arts Workshop (Marine Park)
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Marine Park, Carmine Carro Community Center, 3000 Fillmore Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11234
Join Dr. Myrah Brown Green for a workshop focused on Adinkra – African symbols that represent concepts, proverbs, and aphorisms. Choose a symbol that is meaningful to you and create a hand-stitched symbol to take home. Register at MPABlackHistoryMonth.eventbrite.com
Location: Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine Park, 3000 Fillmore Ave. Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
