Go Green Brooklyn

Kids Week: Sensory Perception Hike for Kids (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-04-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Even when school’s out, our parks are still the city’s natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city during Spring Break. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walk through Brooklyn Bridge Park using your senses of touch, smell, sight and hearing to explore the natural world.

Location: Corner of Furman and Old Fulton Streets in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1, Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Cost: Free

Registration not required.

Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number: (718) 421-2021

Kids Week: Freshwater Fishing (Prospect Park)
2026-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Prospect Park Audubon Center, Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States
Even when school’s out, our parks are still the city’s natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week during Spring Break. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Want to go fishing but don’t know how or where to start? Join our Urban Park Rangers for free lessons! Learn how to properly use a fishing rod or cast a net. Ages 8 and up

Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse in Prospect Park Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Cost: Free

Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number: (646) 398-1479

Tot Time! (MPJ State Park)
2026-04-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-23 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.

Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting
2026-04-09 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-23 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/

Kids Week: Shelter Building (Homecrest Playground)
2026-04-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Homecrest Playground, Belt Pkwy., Williams Court Bet. E. 12 St. And Homecrest Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Even when school’s out, our parks are still the city’s natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week during Spring Break. Explore how both humans and different animals build shelters out of natural materials. Practice building traditional shelters and learn useful knots while also joining us as we build a play beaver dam.
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Location: Homecrest Playground Belt Pkwy., Williams Court Bet. E. 12 St. And Homecrest Ave, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Registration not required.
Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers
Contact Number: (718) 421-2021

Sculptural Mobiles from Perennial Grass and Brush Piles (Montauk Atkins Community Garden)
2026-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Montauk Atkins Community Garden, 214 Montauk Avenue, Brooklyn, 11208
Join us in welcoming the energy of spring and renewal! Inspired by Balkan traditions, we’ll create mobiles using young perennial grass stems, dried flowers, and handspun cordage. As you assemble your mobile, you’ll explore how humble natural materials can be shaped into airy, wind-dancing sculptures that invite new beginnings, movement, and beauty into your home.
NYC Parks GreenThumb hosts this event. We are proud to be the nation’s most extensive 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.
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Location: Montauk Atkins Community Garden, 214 Montauk Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11208. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Register Here
Event Organizer: Greenthumb, Montauk Atkins Community Garden
Contact: 347.814.4244 | fabiola.caceres@parks.nyc.gov

Fido's Coffee Bark (Prospect Park)
2026-04-11 07:30 - 08:30 | Prospect Park, Picnic House, West Drive and Fifth Street, Brooklyn, NY
Rain, sleet, snow (sorry – snow can get the best of us sometime) or shine, FIDO in Prospect Park sets up a table full of goodies on the first Saturday of every month. Look for coffee, pastries, dog biscuits as well as relevant information pertaining to off-leash activities and issues. And it’s all FREE!

McGolrick Bird Club
2026-04-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-18 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)
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-18 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.

Building a Wooden Raised Bed for Food Gardening (Westbrook Memorial Garden)
2026-04-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Westbrook Memorial Garden, 1233 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11216
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to build your wooden raised bed—a perfect way to grow food plants or even ornamental plants outdoors. Designed for beginner gardeners and those new to using power tools, this 3-hour class will guide you through the basics of carpentry, including cutting, assembling, and securing materials. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to construct raised beds and the confidence to use these techniques for other simple garden structures. No prior experience is necessary!
NYC Parks GreenThumb hosts this event. We are proud to be the nation’s most extensive 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.
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Location: Westbrook Memorial Garden, 1233 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Registration: Register Here
Event Organizer: Greenthumb, Westbrook Memorial Garden
Contact: 347.814.4244 | fabiola.caceres@parks.nyc.gov

Freshwater Fishing (Prospect Park)
2026-04-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Prospect Park, LeFrak Center
Learn the art of fishing in Prospect Park. Try your hand at catching some bluegill, crappie and bass while learning about the freshwater ecology of our ponds and lakes. All equipment will be provided. Recommended for ages 8 and older.

Location: Lefrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park, 171 East Drive, Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Cost: Free

Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number: (646) 398-1479

Garden Workshop, Grades 2-5 (Greenpoint Library)
2026-04-16 15:30 - 16:15 | Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join retired elementary school educator and urban gardener Leslie Mireille Fiske in hands-on, kid friendly gardening activities suitable for 2nd through 5th grade children. The children will be exploring, observing, planting, harvesting and sampling a variety of herbs, flowers and vegetables through the spring into summer growing season. Activities will take place on the library’s roof-top demonstration garden.
This program is for children in 2nd-5th grade. Online registration is required.
Please note that the rooftop garden can get very hot and sunny. Please prepare accordingly. We recommend hats, sunscreen, and lots of water!
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Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm to 4:15pm

Thu, Apr 30, 3:30pm to 4:15pm

Thu, May 14, 3:30pm to 4:15pm

Thu, May 28, 3:30pm to 4:15pm

Thu, Jun 11, 3:30pm to 4:15pm

Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm to 4:15pm

Sensory Garden Hour (Greenpoint Library)
2026-04-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Friday, May 15th & Friday, May 22nd sessions are CANCELLED!
Join us at the Greenpoint Library for kids’ time in our rooftop garden! We will do a short garden-themed storytime, and then spend time together in the garden. The garden offers many sensory experiences for young kiddos, and we will set up some fun activities as well.
For ages 0-5. No registration required. This program may be cancelled in the event of rain or extremely high temperatures. Please be advised that the garden gets lots of very bright sun; we recommend bringing hats and/or other forms of sun protection.
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Every Friday, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM to September 4, 2026
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McGolrick Park Earth Day 2026
2026-04-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Msgr.McGolrick Park
Celebrate our beloved park with the McGolrick Park Neighborhood Alliance at our Earth Day Festival, April 18th 7:30–9AM ~ Forest Bathing + meditation with Bea (limited spots – register at link in bio!) 8AM–12PM ~ Stop by the McGolrick Park Neighborhood Alliance table, say hi, and see what we’ve been up to 9AM–12PM ~ Art Club with Sebastian 9–10:30AM ~ Bird walk with the Bird Club 9–11:30AM ~ Book swap—take one, leave one 9:30–10:30AM ~ Kids recyclable crafts with ARTUDIO 10AM–12PM ~ April park cleanup Tree giveaway + arborist walk 11–11:30AM ~ Story time with Greenpoint Library+ meet folks from Council Member Lincoln Restler’s office & DOT’s Office of Livable StreetsCome through, bring a friend, and see you in the park!

Ranger Games (St. John's Park)
2026-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | St. John’s Park, Troy Avenue and Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY
Spend an afternoon of fun with the Urban Park Rangers playing and learning new and exciting nature themed team-building games and activities.

Location: Playground in St. John’s Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Contact Number: (718) 421-2021

Climate Café
2026-04-18 15:00 - 17:00 | 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

Outdoor Sketchbooking (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-04-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Do you like to sketchbook? Are you interested in starting? Join Brooklyn Bridge Park educators and other like-minded people in a sketchbooking meet-up. Each time, we will meet at a different location in the park to concentrate on different subjects and stretch our skills. Come to one event or come to all. It’s up to you. These are informal sessions with some instruction for those who are new to the practice as well as an open exchange of ideas, techniques, and materials.
This month we will be meeting at Pier 3 Central Lawn and concentrating on spring trees, sketching their shapes before they leaf out completely.
We encourage you to bring your own, favorite sketching materials, but we will provide some for those who don’t have. This program is intended for adults, although older teens are welcome as well. Advanced registration is encouraged but not required. There will be 25 spots available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Accessibility note: This workshop will take place on Pier 3, mostly on flat, grass-covered ground, but there are some paved areas. The closest bathrooms are on Pier 2 or at the Boathouse above the Pier 4 beach. Please reach out to education@bbp.nyc for any accessibility needs or questions.

Bike Tour: Fossil Fuel History of Newtown Creek
2026-04-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Manhattan Avenue Street End Park, Manhattan Avenue and Newtown Creek, Brooklyn
Join NCA and Sane Energy Project on this 5-mile bike tour, showcasing the past and present of energy infrastructure along Newtown Creek.

This 5-mile bike tour will explore the past, present, and future of fossil fuel infrastructure along Newtown Creek. From the establishment of the world’s first kerosene refinery in 1854, to the ongoing cleanup of the country’s largest terrestrial oil spill, to the current environmental justice impacts stemming from National Grid’s 117 acre Liquified Natural Gas facility – Newtown Creek has a long and troubled history with fossil fuel production, storage, and pollution. We will see many of the historic and current operations along the Creek, learn more about the hazards they present, and discuss paths towards a cleaner energy future.
We encourage those joining to be fairly comfortable bicyclists – this route has adverse street conditions and frequent truck traffic. We ask that all 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.
Start Location: Manhattan Ave Street End Park, Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
End Location: Cooper Park, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Berry Earth Day
2026-04-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Veneski Walk, Berry Street and N 9th Street
🌎 Join an Earth Day celebration! Sunday, April 19th (10am-4pm) on Adam Veneski Walk (Berry St between North 7th-8th) with kids games, local artists, community groups, and lots of space to sit and relax.
We’ve applied to make this block a permanent plaza with plans for it to be car-free every weekend starting this summer. If you’re curious what that might feel like, this is a good chance to check it out 👀
Pull up, bring a friend 💚 All are welcome!

Historic New York: Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument
2026-04-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Fort Greene Park Visitor Center, Fort Greene Park Willoughby Ave. &, Washington Park, Brooklyn, NY, 11205
Join the Urban Park Rangers inside the Prison Ship Martyr’s Monument for Revolutionary War history you didn’t learn in school. The monument is dedicated to the 11,500 Americans who died in prison ships while the British occupied New York. You’ll hear first-hand accounts from survivors who recalled the ghastly conditions they endured while imprisoned.
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: 646.398.1479

Puppets at the Park House: Tina the Terrified Turtle! (MPJ Park)
2026-04-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11211, United States
Puppets at the Park presents our spring show, “Tina the Terrified Turtle” Can Tina be brave and find a new pond to be her home?
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All programs are free and materials are provided.
Who: All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Wednesday, April 22nd beginning at 3 PM and 4 PM. Showings will last approximately 20 minutes.
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 is recommended but not required to secure your space in the program. Please reserve one ticket per individual.
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.

Earth Day Mini Marsh Launch!
2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roof and Community Engagement Center, 520 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222
Join Newtown Creek Alliance for the launch of TINA, our mini marsh tank, at Kingsland Wildflowers!

This Earth Day, April 22, Newtown Creek Alliance will be launching “TINA” — an experimental marsh tank, which will live Creekside at Kingsland Wildflowers for the next six months.
TINA is a 600-gallon aquaculture tank, planted with saltmarsh cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) and hundreds of Atlantic ribbed mussels (Geuksensia demissa) — two native wetland species that used to exist in abundance in Newtown Creek. Twice daily, TINA fills up with Creek water, allowing the mussels and SparTINA to filter and clean the water before being released. Over the course of this 6-month trial, TINA will filter hundreds of thousands of gallons of Creek water, with NCA and partners taking water quality samples and data throughout.
To celebrate the start of TINA’s tenure, join us Creekside at Kingsland Wildflowers this Earth Day: check out the tank, look at some mussels and other Creek species, and learn more about our water quality advocacy. Food and drinks will be provided!

Prospect Park Wellness Walk
2026-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Prospect Park Audubon Center, Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States
Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Boathouse for an uplifting and energizing morning walk.

Explore scenic trails along the Lullwater, Peninsula, Midwood or Waterfall. Please note, this walk leaves promptly at 10 am from the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
Prospect Park Wellness Walks will be held on Fridays from April–September from 10 am–12 pm.
Please note that Eventbrite RSVP is required.
Please check your email prior to the event for changes, updates and to confirm the walk has met a minimum participant requirement.
