Outdoor Skills: Knot Tying
2024-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Canarsie Park, East 88th St and Seaview Ave, East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Our Urban Park Rangers are well-versed in outdoor lore. Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life. There’s a knot for every need! Learn methods to tie knots used for building primitive shelters, ladders, and tripods.

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

Cost: Free

Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number: (718) 421-2021

Air Monitor Lending Program Info Session
2024-04-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Interested in learning how to test your home’s air quality?

Join North Brooklyn Neighbors and HabitatMap to learn about Greenpoint Library’s air monitor lending program. At this tabling event you will learn how to operate the air monitors and interpret the data they accumulate. Airbeam air monitors are now available to borrow from the Greenpoint Tool Library so neighbors may test the air quality in their homes in the community.

Volunteer Workday: 400 Montauk Community Garden
2024-04-13 13:30 - 16:30 | 400 Montauk Community Garden, 956 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11208
Join hands with community gardeners and GreenThumb staff for a volunteer workday at 400 Montauk Community Garden!
GreenThumb community gardens are developed, led, and cared for by dedicated volunteer gardeners who critically upkeep them as public green spaces. 400 Montauk Community Garden was first established in 1986 and ran by staples in the community seeking to grow their own food and connect with each other. This principle still holds true today, as 400 Montauk Community Garden seeks to have more volunteers and members of the space to continue a legacy of learning how to grow your own food, have access to fresh vegetables and remain connected to their roots.
Are you new to community gardening? This is a great opportunity to practice garden design skills, meet the gardeners, and learn how to join a community garden. Volunteers will work alongside gardeners and GreenThumb staff preparing the site for new raised beds by disassembling old beds, leveling the soil, and cleaning up various debris.
Gloves and tools will be provided. Bring water, snacks, and clothes and shoes/boots you don’t mind getting dirty. A portable toilet is onsite.
Location:
400 Montauk Community Garden
956 New Lots Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Join us for additional volunteer workdays at this garden on April 6 and April 20.
Please follow the email instructions upon registration to ensure you are signed up.
To sign up a group of 10 or more volunteers please reach out to kyleen.sanchez@parks.nyc.gov.
This event is hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb. We are proud to be the nation’s largest urban community gardening program, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support, community gardens are centers of environmental justice, ensuring that our city is fairer, safer, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.

Location: 400 Montauk Avenue Block Association, 956 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Location Details: 400 Montauk Community Garden at 956 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Cost: Free

Registration: Registration Link

Contact Email: kyleen.sanchez@parks.nyc.gov

Nature's Workshop: Hike and Sketch (Prospect Park)
2024-04-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Prospect Park Picnic House, 40 West Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11215
Join the Urban Park Rangers for the Nature’s Workshop series. Each program in this series explores its topic in-depth and allows you to develop a skill, participate in a hands-on project, and indulge your curiosity. We will use Prospect Park as an inspiration as you learn drawing techniques to create a seasonal scenic sketch drawing. All skill levels welcome. Materials provided or bring your own if you would like

Location: Picnic House in Prospect Park West Drive and Fifth Street, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Contact Number: (646) 398-1479

Apollo Street Shelter Community Meeting
2024-04-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Join a community meeting with the Department of Homeless Services and Breaking Ground about the new shelter opening on Apollo Street in Greenpoint later this year. Learn about the services and security planned for the site.

Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops, 8-12 Years Old (Kensington Library)
2024-04-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Kensington Library, 4207 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11218, United States
Join Kensington Library and Solar One for our winter Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops series.
These 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.
Each week of this 10 week series, educators will cover a new topic:
Apr. 2 The Incredible Carbon Cycle
Apr. 9 Library Energy Audit
Apr. 16 Climate Advocacy Campaign
Apr. 23 Fun with Circuits
Apr. 30 Wind Turbine Design
May 7 Hydroelectric Challenge
May 14 Solar Field Study
May 21 Solar Ovens
May 28 Energy Storage
June 4 Solar Cars (Parents and caregivers must be present to help with this workshop)
This series is for children ages 8-12 and registration is required for each session.
Parents and caregivers must remain in the library during the workshops.

Meeker Avenue Plume Public Meeting
2024-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 607 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222
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.

Meeker Avenue Plume Proposed Cleanup Plan (English)
April 2024 Meeker Avenue Plume Proposed Cleanup Plan Community Update (English)
April 2024 Meeker Avenue Plume Proposed Cleanup Plan Community Update (中国人)
April 2024 Meeker Avenue Plume Proposed Cleanup Plan Community Update (Polski)
April 2024 Meeker Avenue Plume Proposed Cleanup Plan Community Update (Español)

Public Comment Period: April 5, 2024 to May 10, 2024
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The 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.
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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

DIY Seed Bombs (Macon Library)
2024-04-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Macon Library, 361 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11233
Celebrate Earth Day!
Drop into the library and learn how to make seed “bombs” with wildflower seeds, soil & clay that can be planted to grow flowers just in time for spring.

Newtown Creek Superfund CAG Meeting
2024-04-17 18:00 - 20:30 | Online
A Newtown Creek Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting typically occurs on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 PM online.
Do check the CAG website to find the link to register in advance.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you are able, please try to join a few minutes before 6:30pm.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Brandon Chambers, bchambers@cbi.org.

Tot Time! (MPJ State Park)
2024-04-18 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.

2024 Sustainability Fair (Brooklyn College)
2024-04-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Brooklyn College, West Quad, 2946 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11210
Get ready to immerse yourself in a day of eco-conscious excitement at the Brooklyn College Sustainability Fair! This dynamic one-day event is not just a gathering; it’s a movement aimed at igniting environmental passion and fostering sustainable living within the vibrant Brooklyn College community.
Experience a fusion of thought-provoking exhibits, hands-on workshops, and engaging activities. The Sustainability Fair aims to inspire, educate, and connect students to sustainability oriented organizations.
Join us as we embark on a quest to redefine our relationship with the environment. The Brooklyn College Sustainability Fair is more than an event; it’s an opportunity for everyone to contribute to a greener, more sustainable world.
Join us on April 18th on the West Quad for an exciting interactive and playful event celebrating sustainability and environmental awareness.

Food Provided (Wheely Good Smoothies w/ Fresh Fruit From Flatbush Food Coop Sandwiches from Local Favorite Bassett’s Caterers Vegetarian Pizza from Bennys Pizza )

Woodworking Workshop (BWAC)
2024-04-18 15:00 - 17:30 | BWAC, 481 Van Brunt Street, Door #7A, Brooklyn, NY, 11231
Working with Repurposed Wood
This workshop, taught by Ryan Frank, will be a hands-on introduction to woodworking taught using repurposed wood found on the streets and waterfront of Brooklyn. Attendees will learn practical woodworking skills using hand tools, working with wood pieces found in nature (i.e. driftwood) and repurposed after human use (i.e. discarded furniture). Each participant will be able to choose pieces of wood that speak to them and that will be used as a raw material to work with during the class.
Workshop participants will be taught about wood removal (cutting and chiseling), wood marking (carving and engraving) and wood stabilization (sanding, glueing and finishing techniques) and will be tasked with creating a small wood object using these processes. They will also learn about the material makeup of wood and how its lifecycle from nature to man made objects relates to environmental science and climate change. During the course of the workshop participants will create a unique wood sculpture that they’ll be able to take with them at the end of the class.
Ryan Frank is a visual artist and woodworker based in Brooklyn, NY. He’s had solo exhibitions at the Invisible Dog Art Center, the Mattatuck Museum, the Children’s Museum of the Arts, the Lilac Preservation Project, Tremaine Gallery and Icehouse Project Space. Ryan has attended residencies at La Napoule Art Foundation, Jentel Foundation, Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts, Brooklyn Studios for Dance, SIM Iceland and the Wassaic Project. In addition to his art and woodworking practice Ryan is an ardent runner and practitioner of Tai Chi.
There is limited capacity. Registration is required.
This is an off-site program, located at BWAC in Red Hook.

Generous support for programming and interim library services in Red Hook provided by Amazon.

Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting
2024-04-18 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 Middle School 126 (424 Leonard Street).
https://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/ | https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/
For more info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7
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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!

CB1 Transportation Committee Meeting
2024-04-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Brooklyn CB1 District Office, 435 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11211, United States
Transportation Committee Meeting to Community Board
When: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Place: CB #1 District Office
435 Graham Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(corner of Frost Street)
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 2024 – 2025

CANCELLED! Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 Weekly Meeting
2024-04-19 18:00 - 19:00 | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 155 Milton St, Brooklyn, NY, 11222-2501
This week’s Cub Scouts Pack 7 Meeting is cancelled because it’s Spring Break!
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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!
They meet every Friday at 6 PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church (155 Milton Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn).
More info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7 | https://www.facebook.com/BKPack7 | https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/
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Fun 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!
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Have older tweens & teenagers? Check out Boys Troop 26 (Grades 6-12)
They meet outside on Thursdays, 5:30-7 PM, McCarren Park BBQ Area, Driggs Ave bw Manhattan Ave & Lorimer St., Brooklyn
Troop 26 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/

McGolrick Bird Club
2024-04-20 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.

Greenpoint’s East River Shoreline History Walk (Transmitter Park)
2024-04-20 10:00 - 11:00 | WNYC Transmitter Park, 10 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
The Friends of WNYC Transmitter Park Present:
Programming from the Germination Station
Please join the Friends of WNYC Transmitter Park for a FREE on-site historic walk and talk with Geoffrey Cobb, Director for Local History at the New York Irish History Roundtable.
This walking tour in the park, will trace the changes and events along Greenpoint’s East River shoreline. Throughout the hour-long program we will hear about Native American beginnings, first European settlers, and the development of the industrial Greenpoint piers ending at present day with a shoreline that is a dramatically transformed waterfront.
Please register.

Geoffrey Cobb has had a distinguished career teaching history at Erasmus Hall High School. Five books later he continues his writing and research that centers on the history of Greenpoint and Williamsburg.
The Germination Station is sponsored by the Friends of WNYC Transmitter Park. Inspiration for this forum is inspired by the Park’s namesake and historic legacy of public radio broadcasting. Add to this the creation of a community for the expression of ideas and support for public green space.

Intro to Birdwatching Walks (Prospect Park)
2024-04-20 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.

Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day
2024-04-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Many venues
Car-Free Earth Day is an annual car-free event hosted by NYC DOT. On Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10am to 4pm, join NYC DOT and others to celebrate Car-Free Earth Day.
Programming is presented at signature and partner produced locations citywide, to promote activism and education surrounding climate change, sustainability, and other relevant topics. The event is also the kick off to the 2024 Open Streets and Public Space Programming season.
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Free Citi Bike Rides
Through the support of Lyft, Citi Bike will offer free unlimited 30-minute rides on a classic Citi Bike on Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day. All riders may take advantage of the offer by using the promo code CARFREE24 in the Citi Bike app.
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Brooklyn Signature Location (check NYC DOT website often for updates)

5th Avenue, On 5th Avenue from 40th Street to 45th Street, Brooklyn

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Brooklyn Open Street Locations (check NYC DOT website often for updates)

Albee Square Plaza, On Dekalb Avenue from Fulton Mall to Bond Street, Brooklyn
Avenue C Plaza, On McDonald Avenue from Church Avenue to Avenue C, Brooklyn
Berry Street Open Street, Berry Street from Broadway to North 12 Street, Brooklyn
Graham Avenue Open Street, Graham Avenue from Scholes Street to Meserole Street, Brooklyn
Hoyt Street Open Street, Hoyt Street from State Street to Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn
Kensington Plaza, On Beverley Road from East 2nd Street to Church Avenue, Brooklyn
Marcy Avenue Plaza, Marcy Avenue from Fulton Street to MacDonough Street, Brooklyn
Montague Street Open Street, Montague Street from Clinton Street to Montague Terrace, Brooklyn
Myrtle Wyckoff Plaza, On Wyckoff Avenue from Gates Avenue to Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn
Newkirk Avenue Open Street, Newkirk Avenue from Coney Island Avenue to East 17 Street, Brooklyn
Polhemus Place Open Street, Polhemus Place from Carroll Street to Garfield Place, Brooklyn
Reed Street Open Street, Reed Street from Conover Street to Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn
Thatford Avenue Open Street, Thatford Avenue from Dead End to Belmont Avenue, Brooklyn
Troutman Street Open Street, Troutman Street from Irving Avenue to St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn
Underhill Avenue Plaza, On Underhill Avenue from Pacific Street to Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn
Washington/Empire Plaza, Empire Boulevard from Franklin Avenue to Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

Earth Day at Hattie Carthan Community Garden
2024-04-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Hattie Carthan Community Garden, 363-365 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY
Hattie Carthan Community Foodways invites you to our annual Earth Day love station. Take home your own seedling and receive FREE seeds.
Festivities include:

Painting
Mulching
Weeding
Transplanting
Setting up both greenhouses

Location: Hattie Carthan Community Garden 363-365 Clifton Place, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Location Details: Hattie Carthan Community Market 363-365 Clifton Place b/w Nostrand and Marcy Ave. Brooklyn, NY
Cost: Free

Earth Day Wind Energy Party for Families
2024-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 | City Point Brooklyn, 445 Albee Square West, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Free wind turbine cookie decorating, Earth Day crafts and wind turbine building from recycled materials
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About this event

We are celebrating Earth Day with our first ever wind energy party on Earth Day, Saturday, April 20 from 11 am to 1 pm. Kids will be able to build wind turbines and other sculptures from recycled materials with Koko NYC, decorate (and eat) their own wind turbine cookies, have fun doing some Earth Day crafts and learn about offshore wind energy coming to Brooklyn. Best for ages 2 – 10. The free event will take place on the ground floor next to Rumi’s at City Point in Downtown Brooklyn. More free Earth Day activities for kids outside on Albee Square outside City Point.

This Earth Day celebration is presented by Community Offshore Wind, a joint venture between RWE and National Grid Ventures to bring local, clean energy to the Northeastern U.S. Their Brooklyn project will power more than 500,000 US households, while generating more than $3 billion in economic benefits for New York communities and creating more than 800 new, good-paying jobs for workers across the state.

Little Caribbean Earth Day 2024
2024-04-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Prospect Park, Empire Blvd and Washington Ave, Empire Blvd and Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11225
Reduce. Reuse. UPCYCLE!
PULL 🆙 to show some ❤️ for Mother Earth alongside Little Caribbean!
Family-Friendly activities include:
♻️ Reuse & Upcycle a plastic container (water, detergent, etc) into your very own upcycled planter (Materials provided while supplies last) w/ I AM CARIBBEING
👩🏽‍🌾 Pot Ah Plant 🪴 w/ Brooklyn Botanic Garden*
🗞️ Paper Seed Pot w/ Prospect Park Alliance
📣 Healthy Food Giveaway* w/ The Campaign Against Hunger (Must Bring Your Own Bag because hey it’s Earth Day!)
💭 Mindful Eating w/Brooklyn College Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences*
🌎 Earth Day Game Corner: Double Dutch & Hopscotch
🆓 Ginger Beer from Uncle Waithley’s* & Lite Bites from Labay Market*
🚶🏾‍♀️ Walk with your 🪘 drum & dance with Kwabena Dance Company
Plant-Based Activity w/ The Horticultural Society of New York
Maple Street Community Garden
*While supplies last
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Fun Facts about Earth Day:
✅ Since 1970, Earth Day has been held annually to demonstrate the importance of protecting the environment and to advocate for widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics.
✅ More than 1 Billion people celebrate Earth Day every year!
✅ Every year Earth Day has a theme and this year is Planet vs. Plastics.

The Climate Warriors Puppet Show (Central Library)
2024-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Brooklyn Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY, 11238, United States
Inspirational stories from around the world about how little kids have tried to make the earth more beautiful, safe and sustainable.
Given the importance of youngsters to be part of the discussion on climate change, we have developed a puppet show for children to learn how they can take action to help save Planet Earth. The story captures the journey of three inspirational children located different parts of the world, who join forces to take action and make a change so as to inspire their parents, friends and everyone around them to save Planet Earth. These youngsters are brave, knowledgeable and environmentally responsible. This show will empower your children to understand the importance of climate change and what they can do to help reverse the climate crisis.
The show ends in a pledge that the kids take to give back to mother earth.
This puppet show has been produced in partnership with The Culture Tree and WonderSpark Puppets

Events for Youth & Families programs are made possible through generous support from the Estate of Pearl S. Reuillard in memory of her parents Yetta and Louis Schwartz.

Volunteer Workday: 400 Montauk Community Garden
2024-04-20 13:30 - 16:30 | 400 Montauk Community Garden, 956 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11208
Join hands with community gardeners and GreenThumb staff for a volunteer workday at 400 Montauk Community Garden!
GreenThumb community gardens are developed, led, and cared for by dedicated volunteer gardeners who critically upkeep them as public green spaces. 400 Montauk Community Garden was first established in 1986 and ran by staples in the community seeking to grow their own food and connect with each other. This principle still holds true today, as 400 Montauk Community Garden seeks to have more volunteers and members of the space to continue a legacy of learning how to grow your own food, have access to fresh vegetables and remain connected to their roots.
Are you new to community gardening? This is a great opportunity to practice garden design skills, meet the gardeners, and learn how to join a community garden. Volunteers will work alongside gardeners and GreenThumb staff preparing the site for new raised beds by disassembling old beds, leveling the soil, and cleaning up various debris.
Gloves and tools will be provided. Bring water, snacks, and clothes and shoes/boots you don’t mind getting dirty. A portable toilet is onsite.
Location:
400 Montauk Community Garden
956 New Lots Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Join us for additional volunteer workdays at this garden on April 6 and April 13.
Please follow the email instructions upon registration to ensure you are signed up.
To sign up a group of 10 or more volunteers please reach out to kyleen.sanchez@parks.nyc.gov.
This event is hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb. We are proud to be the nation’s largest urban community gardening program, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support, community gardens are centers of environmental justice, ensuring that our city is fairer, safer, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.

Location: 400 Montauk Avenue Block Association, 956 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Location Details: 400 Montauk Community Garden at 956 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Cost: Free

Registration: Registration Link

Contact Email: kyleen.sanchez@parks.nyc.gov

It's My Park at Owl's Head Park
2024-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Owl’s Head Park, Colonial Road and 68th Street, Brooklyn, NY
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Owl’s Head Park Volunteers to beautify Owl’s Head Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!

Location: Owl’s Head Park House in Owl’s Head Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: Owl’s Head Park Volunteers,
Contact Email: owlsheadvolunteer@gmail.com

Bike Tour: Creek Crossings
2024-04-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roof and Community Engagement Center, 520 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222
Join Newtown Creek Alliance on Sunday, April 21, for our “Creek Crossings” bike tour – an ambitious passage over every bike-crossable bridge over the Creek! On this route, we’ll cover around nine miles, traverse eight bridges, and highlight some other historic creek crossings along the way. Our tour will depart from Kingsland Wildflowers shortly after 11 AM, and end around 2 PM at Cooper Park.
We encourage those joining to be fairly comfortable bicyclists – this route has adverse street conditions and frequent truck traffic. We ask that attendees fill out a liability waiver and photo consent form prior to joining, found here.
Please bring a water bottle, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing. We will have limited staff in attendance to navigate and provide support.

Umoja Garden Celebrates Earth Day
2024-04-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Umoja Garden, 1464 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY
To celebrate the Earth’s gifts and honor Umoja’s dedication to our planet, Umoja Garden invites our community to join the garden group for a day of planting, education and fellowship on Sunday, April 21 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. We will be planting local pollinators donated by Native NY Gardens. Farm Manager at East New York Farms Alexx Caceres will facilitate a companion planting workshop rooted in indigenous practices. Attendees will enjoy light refreshments provided by Ry Ry’s Kitchen and Splendid Spoon.
Location: Umoja Garden (Garden Beautiful) 1464 Broadway, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: Umoja Garden
Contact Email: umojalearninggarden@gmail.com

Celebrate Earth Day Hike (Marine Park)
2024-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Salt Marsh Nature Center, East 33rd Street and Avenue U, Brooklyn, 11234
Celebrate Earth Day today on this nature exploration hike. Learn the history and significance of Earth Day and take a vow to protect and conserve our parks and environment.

Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park 3301 Avenue U, Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Cost: Free

Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number: (718) 421-2021

Celebrate the Earth through Dance at Marine Park
2024-04-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Salt Marsh Nature Center, East 33rd Street and Avenue U, Brooklyn, 11234
The beauty and wonder of the Marine Park salt marsh and other natural environments inspire Earth Day dances by the Brooklyn Dance Ensemble, music by Don’t Wait Up, flamenco dances by Cadencia, and traditional Japanese songs of nature by local artists Yoko and John.
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Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park 3301 Avenue U, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Contact Number: (917) 881-1967

Creative Climate Awards Opening Night 2024
2024-04-21 17:00 - 20:00 | 38 Washington Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
The Human Impacts Institute invites you to join us for our Creative Climate Awards Opening Night 2024! Join us for a night of creativity and inspiration at 38 Washington St, where we will celebrate “Solutions from the Frontlines”. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of art, innovation, and sustainability. This in-person event will showcase amazing works from 58 artists from 28 countries – all who are passionate about making a positive impact on our environment.
Be prepared for an evening filled with live performances, special guests, and breathtaking artwork from around the world, all dedicated to inspiring BIG, BOLD, and BEAUTIFUL climate action. You won’t want to miss this kick-off event full of inspiring performances and innovative ways to address climate change from artists around the world. Stay for champagne from Moët and Chandon as you engage with amazing climate action and art. End the night with our procession to the base of the Manhattan Bridge, where we will project climate art and actions from communities most impacted by the climate crisis!
This event is a part of the Human Impacts Institute’s 2024 Creative Climate Awards, a month-long festival of art and ideas that connect us to climate action for a just and liveable world. Join us from April 21st – May 20th in NYC.
