Go Green Brooklyn

Canarsie Beach Cleanup
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Canarsie Pier, Canarsie Veterans Circle, Canarsie Veterans Circle, Brooklyn, NY
Join NYC H2O and NOAA at the Canarsie Beach Cleanup!

Please join us along with CM Mercedes Narcisse’s office for a volunteer cleanup at Canarsie Beach in Brooklyn.
This once small fishing village saw its population boom after WWII and at one time was a major competitor to Coney Island. The Pier and beach remain a hotspot for fishing, paddling and picnics. Located within the Jamaica Bay Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area, Canarsie Beach and salt marsh also remain hotspots for marine wildlife and birds.
The cleanup will run from 10am to 12:00pm. Gloves, garbage bags and pickers will be provided.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.
.
2026 Events
March, 14, 10 am – 12 pm
June 13, 10 am – 12 pm

E-Waste and Textiles Recycling (Borough Park)
2026-03-15 10:00 - 14:00
Location: Borough Park (60th Street b/w 15 & 16 Avenues)
We accept the following working and non-working consumer electronic equipment:

Audio-visual equipment
Cell phones, pagers, PDAs
Components (hard drives, CD-ROMs, circuit boards, power supplies, etc.)
Computers (laptops & desktops, servers, mainframes)
Digital Converter Boxes, Cable/Satellite Receivers
Monitors (CRT and flatscreen)
Network devices (routers, hubs, modems, etc.)
Peripherals (keyboards, mice, cables, cords, chargers, etc.)
Portable music players
Printers under 100 pounds, scanners, fax machines, etc
Tablets and e-readers
Telecommunication (phones, answering machines, etc.)
TVs, VCRs, DVRs, DVD & Blu-ray Players
Video-games

Clean and dry textiles:

Accessories (shoes, hats, bags, gloves)
Clean rags
Clothing
Household textiles (towels, curtains, bedding)
Ripped and damaged material

We no longer accept:
Batteries (except lead-acid batteries from UPS (uninterrupted power supplies) systems, rechargeable batteries can be dropped off for recycling at any store that sells them, also check out IKEA and Staples stores for battery recycling, as well as DSNY Special Waste Drop Off sites.
Media, such as disks, DVDs, VHS tapes, cassette tapes, etc. Please visit greendisk.com to purchase a shipping label to get these items recycled.

***
For more information, visit our FAQ
For more information: lesecologycenter.org or 212.477.4022

Newtown Creek Superfund CAG Meeting
2026-03-18 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.

Spring Treasure Hunt (MPJ Park)
2026-03-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11211, United States
Adventure through the pirate history of NYC through a treasure hunt…do you have what it takes to find the treasure?
Who: Ages 8 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: The blue Park House attached to the public restrooms by the Pay It No Mind flower gate.
Marsha P. Johnson State Park
90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11249
PLEASE NOTE:

Registration is highly recommended for all participants to secure your space in the program.
Please reserve one ticket for each person.
If we do not hear from you 10 minutes into the program, we will release your reservation to walk-up participants.
If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.
In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.

Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting
2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-02 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/
***
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!
***
For younger kiddos K-5, check out Cub Scouts Pack 7: https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/

McGolrick Bird Club
2026-03-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-04 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)
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-04 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.

E-Waste and Textiles Recycling (Flatlands)
2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:00
Location: Flatlands (1097 Bergen Avenue)
We accept the following working and non-working consumer electronic equipment:

Audio-visual equipment
Cell phones, pagers, PDAs
Components (hard drives, CD-ROMs, circuit boards, power supplies, etc.)
Computers (laptops & desktops, servers, mainframes)
Digital Converter Boxes, Cable/Satellite Receivers
Monitors (CRT and flatscreen)
Network devices (routers, hubs, modems, etc.)
Peripherals (keyboards, mice, cables, cords, chargers, etc.)
Portable music players
Printers under 100 pounds, scanners, fax machines, etc
Tablets and e-readers
Telecommunication (phones, answering machines, etc.)
TVs, VCRs, DVRs, DVD & Blu-ray Players
Video-games

Clean and dry textiles:

Accessories (shoes, hats, bags, gloves)
Clean rags
Clothing
Household textiles (towels, curtains, bedding)
Ripped and damaged material

We no longer accept:
Batteries (except lead-acid batteries from UPS (uninterrupted power supplies) systems, rechargeable batteries can be dropped off for recycling at any store that sells them, also check out IKEA and Staples stores for battery recycling, as well as DSNY Special Waste Drop Off sites.
Media, such as disks, DVDs, VHS tapes, cassette tapes, etc. Please visit greendisk.com to purchase a shipping label to get these items recycled.

***
For more information, visit our FAQ
For more information: lesecologycenter.org or 212.477.4022

Farmhouse Family Day: Fantastic Fibers
2026-03-21 11:00 - 15:00 | The Wyckoff House Museum, 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY, 11203
Celebrate women’s history month with us by learning about historical textile fabrication practices!

Women's History Month (Marine Park)
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Marine Park, Carmine Carro Community Center, 3000 Fillmore Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11234
Celebrate the contributions of Italian-American women as part of Women’s History Month. Nominate an inspiring woman by emailing reachus@marineparkalliance.org with a brief note about her impact, then come help us honor women whose leadership has shaped a brighter future through sustainability, social justice, education, and community leadership. Submissions close February 28.
Location: Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine Park, 3000 Fillmore Ave, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Contact Number: 8607123393
Contact Email: reachus@marineparkalliance.org

Art Under the Bridge: Make Your Own Lay-Flat Book
2026-03-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center, 99 Plymouth St., Brooklyn, 11201
Learn how to make your own hand-bound books with educators, as part of our Art Under the Bridge series. We will make collage covers using preserved leaves and then learn to bind our books with a coptic stitch that allows them to lay flat, perfect for sketching or journaling.
No previous experience necessary. This workshop is best suited for ages 13 and up. The workshop requires some manual dexterity to thread and pull a sewing needle through cardboard. We will be using sharp tools, and all participants will need to sign a legal waiver. The event is first-come, first-serve with 25 spots available. Advanced registration is encouraged but not required.

BK CB1 Joint Parks and Waterfront and Women's Issues Committees Meeting
2026-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Bushwick Inlet Park Headquarters, Kent and N9th Street
REVISED Joint Parks & Waterfront and Women’s Issues Committees Meeting
When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Bushwick Inlet Park
86 Kent Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11249
(Between North 9th Street and North 10th Street)
Agenda: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/brooklyncb1/downloads/pdf/2026/notice-parks-20260325.pdf

Metropolitan Pool Update: Update from NYC Parks, Presenting Ilan Kutok, Chief of Citywide Services / Citywide Service Team (coordinating Capital Project)

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
2026-03-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Swinging 60’s Senior Center, 211 Ainslie St., Brooklyn, NY, 11211 , United States
SLA Review & DCA Committee Meeting
When: Wednesday, March 25, 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-03-25-26.pdf

12 New Liquor License applications
1 New Sidewalk & Roadway Cafe application
23 Renewal Liquor License applications
4 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
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.
.
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
.

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

Home Green Home: Clean Affordable Energy for Everyone
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Brooklyn Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY, 11238, United States
Home Green Home: Clean Affordable Energy for Everyone
Low- and no-cost energy improvements can add up to real savings, whether you rent, live in a coop or condo, or own a private home. 350Brooklyn and NYC 2030 District present an evening designed to help everyone save money and improve the environment without making big changes to buildings. Learn about discounted community solar electricity (no rooftop panels needed), an app that tells you when and how to use electricity to cut costs, and ideas for maximizing energy efficiency in your home.

Speakers
Anapaula Abarca, Solar Program Manager, Solar One
Anapaula manages Solar One’s community solar program, focusing on initiatives that provide equitable access to solar energy for communities disproportionately affected by social and environmental injustice. She helps low-income New Yorkers access community solar and provides technical assistance to help other non-profits develop their own solar projects. Anapaula is a first-generation graduate of Hunter College.
David Bergman, RA, LEED AP, CPHD, Assoc AIA
David Bergman is an architect, author and professor. Bergman is the Program Director for the New York School of Interior Design’s Master of Professional Studies in Sustainable Interior Environments and an adjunct assistant professor at Parsons School of Design. He holds a B.A. in architecture and economics from Yale and an M.Arch from Princeton.
David Klatt, CEO, Logical Buildings
David is CEO of Logical Buildings, an industry leading sustainability, smart building and virtual powerplant technology provider for the built world. Logical Buildings’ integrated technologies are combating climate change by empowering residential, commercial and industrial energy users to reduce their carbon footprint and earn money, all within GridRewards, a user-friendly, award-winning mobile app. David is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.

BK CB1 Transportation Committee Meeting
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Swinging 60’s Senior Center, 211 Ainslie St., Brooklyn, NY, 11211 , United States
Transportation Committee Meeting
When: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 6:00pm
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/Transportation-Committee-Meeting-Notice-03-26-26.pdf
1. PRESENTATION NYC DOT: Update on Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway & Commercial Street. Presenter, Office of the Brooklyn Borough Commissioner, Ms. Maria Cruz & DOT Team.

2. PRESENTATION STREET CO-NAMING AT THE INTERSECTION OF BUSHWICK AVENUE AND STAGG STREET: in Honor of The LeBron Brothers, an internationally known Afro-Boricua Salsa Band. Presenter: Mr. Carlos LeBron.

3. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION CONDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES ALONG KENT AVENUE AND THE BROOKLYN GREENWAY: Transportation Committee members will present observations from a recent committee walkthrough of Kent Avenue and the Brooklyn Greenway. The discussion will review current conditions and identify potential opportunities for safety, circulation, and public realm improvements along the corridor. Presenter, Erin Drinkwater.

4. OLD BUSINESS

5. 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

The History of the Brooklyn Bridge And Guided Walk
2026-03-28 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.

Transgender Day of Visibility (MPJ Park)
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11211, United States
Join your community in a celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility! We will be creating art inspired by Marsha P. Johnson and learning about local resources. More details to be announced on our Instagram.
Who: All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: The blue Park House attached to the public restrooms by the Pay It No Mind flower gate.
Marsha P. Johnson State Park
90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11249
PLEASE NOTE:

Registration is not required, but appreciated 🙂
If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we still encourage you to join!
In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.

Birding: Early Spring Migration (Shore Park and Parkway)
2026-03-29 11:00 - 12:30 | shore park and parkway
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in New York City to see spring migratory birds. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Shore Parkway to look for spring migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!

Location: Narrows Botanical Gardens in Shore Park and Parkway, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers
Contact Number: (718) 421-2021

Historic New York: Downtown Brooklyn History Super Hike
2026-03-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Fort Greene Park Visitor Center, Fort Greene Park Willoughby Ave. &, Washington Park, Brooklyn, NY, 11205
Join the Urban Park Rangers in a history tour of Downtown Brooklyn. Rangers will lead from Fort Greene to the entrance of the Brooklyn Bridge, discussing a range of subjects from early indigenous life to the booming industry of the waterfront. Learn about Brooklyn’s role in the Revolutionary War and the aftermath that led to its first parks. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Location: Fort Greene Park Visitor Center in Fort Greene Park . Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers
Contact Number: (646) 398-1479

Rat Academy (P.S. 54)
2026-03-30 17:00 - 19:00 | P.S. 54, 195 Sandford St., Brooklyn, NY
Join our Rat Academy in Bed Stuy on Monday, March 30 at 5PM at PS 54 (195 Sandford St).
Learn practical tips to keep rats off your block.
RSVP here: bit.ly/ps54ratacademy

BK CB1 Environmental Protection Committee Meeting
2026-03-31 18:15 - 20:00 | Swinging 60’s Senior Center, 211 Ainslie St., Brooklyn, NY, 11211 , United States
REVISED Environmental Protection Committee Meeting
When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time: 6:15pm
Place: Swinging Sixties Senior Center
211 Ainslie Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(Corner of Manhattan Avenue)

Agenda: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/brooklyncb1/downloads/pdf/meeting-notices/2026/Environmental-Protection-Committee-Meeting-Notice-03-31-26.pdf
1. National Grid Long Term Plan: Presentation and discussion of their energy plan that was approved by the NYS Public Service Commission, specifically non-pipeline
alternatives. Participation in this meeting is a part of a Community Board meeting compliance plan from an order issued by the NYS Public Service Commission through Case #24-G-0248.

2. 55 Eckford Street LLC Brownfield Cleanup Program Site No. C224168: Cleanup Proposed for Brownfield Site Contamination. NYSDEC in consultation with the NYSDOH, has determined that the site poses a significant threat to public health or the environment. The committee will consider recommending a comment on the proposal.
5. OLD BUSINESS: • Williamsburg Houses – Status and Update
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

Tot Time! (MPJ State Park)
2026-04-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11211, United States
Learn about a different nature theme each week with a craft and guided storytime!

About this event

This program is FREE! Supplies are provided on a first come, first serve basis.
Who: Ages 5 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: The Blue Park House at Marsha P. Johnson State Park
90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, New York
Cross streets – N 8th and Kent Ave
PLEASE NOTE:

Registration not required!
Please reserve tickets based on how many crafts you plan on making, ie. how many toddlers are with you.
If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.
In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.

NYPD 94th Precinct's Monthly Community Council Meeting
2026-04-02 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!
