Go Green Brooklyn

Green Team (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Green Team takes place twice a month.
Green Team volunteers support essential horticultural care in Brooklyn Bridge Park, completing tasks such as weeding, planting and mulching. This is a great opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make a tangible difference in the Park with a group of other volunteers.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome (under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) and no volunteer orientation is required. No gardening experience is necessary; we provide all the instructions and tools needed for a rewarding experience!
Advance registration is required and spaces are limited. Registration opens the month prior. View all Green Team dates here.
To register:

New volunteers, please create a Volunteer Profile to sign up for opportunities
If you’re signing up for a family, please email volunteer@brooklynbridgepark.org

Full details, including location of the activity, will be emailed to registered volunteers a few days before the event.
Note: If you’re not seeing any dates available when trying to sign up for a Green Team opportunity, it’s either because all the spots have been filled or the event has not yet opened for sign-ups. Keep an eye out for communications from us regarding upcoming opportunities and updates! For any questions, contact us on volunteer@brooklynbridgepark.org.

Reconnect Through Movement and Stillness (Myrtle Village Green Community Garden)
2026-05-23 11:00 - 12:30 | Myrtle Village Green, 638 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11205
You’ll be gently guided through a meditative, body-healing experience that combines movement inspired by dance warm-ups and ends with a grounding meditation. The class welcomes everyone, especially those going through changes, adjusting to new places, or just looking for a moment of calm. It’s suitable for youth and people of all ages and experience levels. All you need is a willingness to move, breathe, and connect.
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Dates
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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Location: Myrtle Village Green Community Garden, 636 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11205, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Contacts: 347.814.4244 | fabiola.caceres@parks.nyc.gov
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Intro to Shibori Indigo Textile Dyeing with Nelise Nasheida (Transmitter Park)
2026-05-23 11:00 - 13:00 | WNYC Transmitter Park, 10 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Come learn the fascinating history of indigo, how to make a vat for dyeing and create your own Japanese Shibori textiles!
In this class participants will get the chance to experience the creation of an entire Shibori pattern, from dye to design. Fabric will be provided, but feel free to bring along some light-colored natural fabrics to experiment with (cotton, linen, wool, etc.)!
Shibori is a traditional Japanese indigo dyeing technique, in which sections of fabric are tied, folded, or sewn before the dyeing process to create patterns in the finished textile.
This class will be taught be Nelise Nasheida. Nelise is a textile designer, artist, living and creating in Brooklyn, NY.
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What to Bring: Your imagination and light-colored natural fabrics to experiment with (cotton, linen, wool, etc.)!
What to Expect: Creative time in a natural park setting, open to all ages.
Where to Meet: Just inside the Greenpoint Ave entrance.
Sign up here
Registering helps us track volunteer hours and ensure everyone has the right supplies. See you in the garden!

Bird Watching/ Observación de Aves at Ridgewood Reservoir
2026-05-24 08:00 - 09:30 | Ridgewood Reservoir, Highland Blvd and Vermont Place, Brooklyn, NY, 11207
Join author and naturalist Heather Wolf for a bird walk at the Ridgewood Reservoir. With the weather turning it’s a great time to come out and enjoy the reservoir and see some birds! 🐦🕊️
The Ridgewood Reservoir in Highland Park is a 50+ acre natural oasis that straddles the border of Brooklyn and Queens. Built in 1859 to supply the once independent City of Brooklyn with high quality water, it became obsolete with the addition of new reservoirs in the Catskills in the 1950’s and was decommissioned in the 1980’s.
Since then, nature took its course in a perfect case study of ecological succession. A lush and dense forest has grown in its two outside basins while a freshwater pond with waterfowl sits in the middle basin. This fresh water source is critical to migrating birds on the Atlantic Flyway.
We will meet in the parking lot on 58-2 Vermont Place, Brooklyn, NY 11207, across the street from the reservoir.
This event will be in both spanish and english.

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Únase a la autora y naturalista Heather Wolf para un paseo de aves en el Ridgewood Reservoir. Estamos en la temporada alta de migración, ¡así que es un buen momento para salir y disfrutar del embalse y ver algunas aves! 🐦🕊️

El Ridgewood Reservoir en Highland Park es un oasis natural de más de 50 hectáreas que se extiende a ambos lados de la frontera de Brooklyn y Queens. Construido en 1859 para distribuir agua de alta calidad a la ciudad de Brooklyn, una vez independiente, se volvió obsoleto con la adición de nuevos depósitos en Catskills en la década de 1950 y fue desmantelado en la década de 1980.
Desde el desmantelamiento, la naturaleza siguió su curso como un ejemplo de sucesión ecológica. Un bosque frondoso y denso ha crecido en sus dos cuencas exteriores, mientras que un estanque de agua dulce con aves acuáticas se encuentra en la cuenca media. Esta fuente de agua dulce es fundamental para las aves migratorias en la ruta migratoria del Atlántico.
Nos reuniremos en el estacionamiento de 58-2 Vermont Place, Brooklyn, NY 11207, al otro lado de la calle del embalse.
Este evento será tanto en español como en inglés.

NBPA's Garden Club
2026-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Many venues
#HEYNBK Want to get your hands in the dirt?
Join the Garden Club this season!

North Brooklyn Parks Alliance is excited to offer three volunteer opportunities each month in these distinct parks:
– Bushwick Inlet Park (50 Kent Ave between 11th and 12th St): a waterfront park defined by its Manhattan views and abundance of flowering pollinator plants.
– Under the K Bridge Park (Meeker Ave and Van Dam Street): a unique 7-acre park under the BQE, where you’ll tend to the native plant nursery, our ecological lab for cultivating biodiversity amongst heavy industry.
– McGolrick Park (Nassau Ave between Russell and Monitor Streets): an Olmsted-era neighborhood park with a stunning mature tree canopy.
You’ll work with our horticultural experts to learn about the ecological needs of each space: weeding invasive plant species, propagating and transplanting native plants, amending soil, and caring for trees.
Events are free, but please consider making a small donation or join our sustaining membership drive and help us build a green fund for North Brooklyn!
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APRIL 2026

Sunday, 4/19/2026, 10 AM ~ Under the K Bridge Park
Saturday, 4/25/2026, 10 AM ~ Bushwick Inlet Park (50 Kent)
Sunday, 4/26/2026, 10 AM ~ McGolrick Park
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MAY 2026

Sunday, 5/10/2026, 10 AM ~ Bushwick Inlet Park (50 Kent)
Sunday, 5/17/2026, 10 AM ~ Under the K Bridge Park
Sunday, 5/24/2026, 10 AM ~ McGolrick Park

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JUNE 2026

Sunday, 6/14/2026, 10 AM ~ Bushwick Inlet Park (50 Kent)
Sunday, 6/21/2026, 10 AM ~ Under the K Bridge Park
Sunday, 6/28/2026, 10 AM ~ McGolrick Park.

Black Birders Week: Beginner Birding (MPJ Park)
2026-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11211, United States
Celebrate Black Birders Week 2026 (May 24-May 30)! Black Birders Week was created in 2020 by the BlackAFinSTEM Collective to celebrate and highlight Black birders, scientists, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts who deserve to enjoy their time in nature without fear of harassment.
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Join us for a morning of birding during this beginner-friendly bird walk led by our NYS Parks educators. All ages welcome!
In collaboration with the organizations Black AF In STEM and NYC Audubon, join the NYS Parks’ New York City team in celebrating Black Birders Week 2025! Let’s support budding Black birders, expert Black birders, and all birders and wanna be birders in between!
All programs are free and materials are provided.
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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:

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.

Brooklyn Bridge Anniversary Walk
2026-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Environmental Education Center, 99 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
May 24th marks the 143rd birthday of the Brooklyn Bridge! Join us to learn the fascinating story of the Roebling family and the engineering behind it. Immerse yourself in the history of the bridge that transformed the New York landscape forever.
The event will begin indoors at the Environmental Education center where we have a maximum capacity of 35 attendees. Then we will walk on the bridge up to the Brooklyn tower.
Registration is currently full; please check back if we are able to accommodate more.

Seining (Marine Park)
2026-05-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Salt Marsh Nature Center, East 33rd Street and Avenue U, Brooklyn, 11234
Our experienced Urban Park Rangers teach the ecology of our waterways on every seining program. Get ready to get your hands wet; seining programs use nets to catch fish. All equipment is provided; this program is recommended for ages 8 years and older. Participation is first-come, first-served.
Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park Avenue U and East 33rd Street, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Contact: 718.421.2021

Black Birders Week: Feathered Friends: Meet and Greet (MPJ Park)
2026-05-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11211, United States
Celebrate Black Birders Week 2026 (May 24-May 30)! Black Birders Week was created in 2020 by the BlackAFinSTEM Collective to celebrate and highlight Black birders, scientists, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts who deserve to enjoy their time in nature without fear of harassment.
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Join the EE Team and Animal Ambassadors from Wildlife Center of LI for a chance to learn about birds up close!

In collaboration with the organizations Black AF In STEM and NYC Bird Alliance, join the NYS Parks’ New York City team in celebrating Black Birders Week 2026! Let’s support budding Black birders, expert Black birders, and all birders and wanna be birders in between!
All programs are free and materials are provided.
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Who: All ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: The Blue Park House near the flower gate entrance of Marsha P. Johnson State Park
90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, New York
Cross streets – N 8th and Kent Ave
PLEASE NOTE:

This is a Drop-In program. Stop by any time, but remember the early bird gets the worm!
Registration is not required, but recommended.
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.

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
2026-05-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join a group of like-minded folks to knit or crochet (or mending, cross-stitch or embroidery!) for two hours of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off, get inspired, or get advice.
Lessons are available for beginners in knitting, mending, or crochet. Learning supplies can be provided.
All genders welcomed–teens too!
**MEETS WEEKLY!
If you need a lesson, shoot an email to MRogers@bklynlibrary.org.

Waterfront Walks (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Join our docents for a free walking tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s sustainable design and ecology, and how the Park came to life! Tours last roughly 60-90 minutes, starting from the entrance of Pier 1 and finishing near Pier 3.
Waterfront Walks take place on select Sundays (10:30 AM) and Tuesdays (6:30 PM May-August and 6:00 PM in September-October) between May and October. View all upcoming dates here.
Advance registration is required. Registration opens a month in advance of each date. Full details, including the meeting location, will be emailed to registered attendees a few days prior to the event. Accessibility note: The tour may involve steps, but a step-free route is available upon request.
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2026 Dates
Tuesday, May 12, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, May 17, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, May 26, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
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Sunday, Jun 7, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, Jun 9, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, Jun 14, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, Jun 23, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, Jun 28, 10:30am to 12:00pm
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Tuesday, July 7, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, July 12, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Sunday, July 19, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, July 21, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Sunday, July 26, 10:30am to 12:00pm

Kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park
2026-05-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-31 12:00 - 14:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Glide along the water this summer and fall in our protected embayment with free public kayaking!
Presented in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse, free kayaking is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Saturdays, and Sunday afternoons. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers — life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Meet at the north entrance of Pier 2, look for the floating dock.
Advanced registration required, providing 20 minute timed slots. Free registration opens 2 weeks ahead of each date through the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse website. View all kayaking dates here. Please note that holiday weekends may be skipped; please check the schedule.

Register here!
Don’t see any available time slots? Check back! Registration opens on a rolling basis, 2 weeks ahead of each date. Occasionally, slots may open due to cancellations.
Have your own boat? Launch your human-powered boats from the Pier 4 Beach. Learn more.
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Weekly on Wed/Th 5–7pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun 12–2:30pm

Tot Time! (MPJ State Park)
2026-05-28 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.

Garden Workshop, Grades 2-5 (Greenpoint Library)
2026-05-28 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

Prospect Park Wellness Walk
2026-05-29 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.

Sensory Garden Hour (Greenpoint Library)
2026-05-29 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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Volunteer Workday: Paint and Plant at Surfside Garden Multi-Cultural Coalition
2026-05-29 13:00 - 15:30 | Surfside Garden Multi-Cultural Coalition, 2999 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, 11224
Join Surfside Garden Multi-Cultural Coalition, NYC Parks GreenThumb, and the Coney Island YMCA for a hands-on workday as we beautify the garden through a colorful lumber and rock painting project for children and planting a native pollinator container garden for all ages. This will be a hands-on gardening day with all tools and supplies provided. Please wear sturdy work shoes and weather-appropriate clothing and bring water and snacks. Note some tasks will involve lifting heavy materials and extended periods of bending, squatting, and moving. See you outside!
Surfside Multicultural Garden’s aims to foster a stronger sense of community in Coney Island through garden events, open volunteer hours and various beautification projects with neighboring organizations. We’re a large garden with over 50 beds and a growing membership list. This is a great opportunity to learn how you can get involved and join a growing garden!
For information about group volunteering, please contact the GreenThumb Volunteer Program, at gt.volunteer@parks.nyc.gov.

Kingsland Wildflowers Open Hours
2026-05-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roof and Community Engagement Center, 520 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222
Come join us for Open Hours at Kingsland Wildflowers — learn about the green roofs and native plants while enjoying a scenic view!

Open Hours at Kingsland Wildflowers — an opportunity for the public to learn about the green roofs, the native plants present, and the Newtown Creek while enjoying the golden hour from our scenic wildflower meadows. Open hours are free and open to the public and will take place every Friday from April 24 to June 26, 2026, weather-permitting.
For the 2026 Open Hours season, our Newtown Native Nursery will be open, allowing visitors to explore (and purchase) native plants that we grow on site, which can be a great addition for any greenspace you may have or be involved in!
This is a family friendly event, kindly keep in mind that we use our green roofs as an educational resource, we prefer that furry friends stay at home. NCA staff will be on hand to answer questions about the space, the ecological benefits of green roofs, and talk about our current activities around Newtown Creek! We will have drinks and light refreshments on hand for guests to enjoy.
Music and additional programming on select Fridays:

April 24 – 5:30 p.m. Drifter & 6:30 p.m. Joe Feldmann
May 8 – Melting Metropolis‘ storyteller in residence Isa Dorvillier
May 15 – Traditional Irish Folk Music
May 29 – Aaron Roche
June 19 – Dharma Summers sings love songs and ballads
June 26 – Wyatt Bertz + Helen Gallagher

Please note that not all roofs are ADA compliant, our paths have a 34” width and can have some uneven surfaces including bluestone, small gravel, and soil. For more information about access at Kingsland Wildflowers visit our website.
Registrants will be notified of any cancellations on the day of the event. For other volunteer opportunities with Newtown Creek Alliance visit our events page.
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Kingsland Wildflowers is a joint project among Newtown Creek Alliance, Broadway Stages, Alive Structures, and Noo Arts.

Black Birders Week: Birds and Brews (MPJ Park)
2026-05-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11211, United States
Celebrate Black Birders Week 2026 (May 24-May 30)! Black Birders Week was created in 2020 by the BlackAFinSTEM Collective to celebrate and highlight Black birders, scientists, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts who deserve to enjoy their time in nature without fear of harassment.
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Join us for a sunset bird walk led by NYC Bird Alliance as part of Black Birders Week 2026! End with a social hour at the Brooklyn Brewery.

Join us for a sunset bird walk led by NYC Bird Alliance, then end the night with discussions on environmental justice during happy hour at Brooklyn Brewery! All experience levels welcome!
In collaboration with the organizations Black AF In STEM and NYC Audubon, join the NYS Parks’ New York City team in celebrating Black Birders Week 2026! Let’s support budding Black birders, expert Black birders, and all birders and wanna be birders in between!
All programs are free and materials are provided.
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Who: Adults. Ages 18 and up.
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:

This program is for adults 18 and over.
The visit of the Brooklyn Brewery after the bird walk is optional.
Tickets are required for ALL people attending the event. 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.

Domino Park Summer Fitness Series 2026
2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Domino Park
Domino Park is back with our free fitness classes every Saturday on the flex field! Featuring local fitness studios and professionals.

Join us Saturday mornings at 10 am on the Flex Field for a dynamic range of classes featuring local fitness studios and instructors. Each month will feature a different type of fitness: May & June’s focus is Pilates; July’s focus is boxing and August’s focus is dance cardio.
SCHEDULE

May 23: Pilates with Mind over Mat
May 30: Pilates with Mind over Mat
June 06: Pilates with Mind over Mat
June 13: Pilates Embody with Helen Phelan Studio
June 20: Pilates Embody with Helen Phelan Studio
June 27: Pilates Embody with Helen Phelan Studio
July 11: All Levels Boxing with FNT Boxing Club
July 18: All Levels Boxing with FNT Boxing Club
July 25: All Levels Boxing with FNT Boxing Club
August 01: All Levels Boxing with FNT Boxing Club
August 08: Signature Class with Good Move
August 15: Signature Class with Good Move
August 22: Signature Class with Good Move
August 29: Signature Class with Good Move
September 05: Signature Class with Good Move

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About our Fitness Partners
Mind over Mat: Mind over Mat sessions are built on a Pilates foundation and are designed as a full body workout with an emphasis on core strengthening, correct breathing, endurance building, increased flexibility and better alignment. Always with an obsessive focus on “proud posture”. Please bring a mat for class.
Helen Phelan Studio: Helen Phelan Studio’s signature bodyweight mat Pilates class is equal parts rigor and restoration. Participants will leave class feeling grounded, energized and with muscles feeling a little bit like a wet noodle. No equipment necessary, though participants are welcome to bring ankle or wrist weights for extra intensity! Please bring a mat.
Good Move: Good Move is a dance and mindful fitness studio for all movers. Good Move Signature Class gives the body and soul a boost with a seamless integration of HIIT intervals, dance cardio, core conditioning, expressive movement and stretch. No dance experience necessary! Mats encouraged for the stretch portion of class.
FNT Boxing Club: FNT Boxing Club is a fitness and traditional boxing gym located in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Classes combine technical boxing instruction with high-intensity interval training (HIIT).

Building A Compost Sifter for Beginners (Maple St Community Garden)
2026-05-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Maple Street Community Garden, 237 Maple Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11225
Turn your compost into rich, fine soil with ease! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn how to build your own compost sifter—a simple tool that helps you filter out large debris and produce smooth, high-quality compost for your garden. Whether working with a small backyard pile or an urban compost bin, this course will teach you how to create a sifter using affordable materials and essential tools.This workshop is ideal for anyone new to composting or looking to refine their compost for better gardening results. It requires a minimal carpentry skills.

Intro to Shibori Indigo Textile Dyeing with Nelise Nasheida (Transmitter Park)
2026-05-30 11:00 - 13:00 | WNYC Transmitter Park, 10 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 23, 2026
Come learn the fascinating history of indigo, how to make a vat for dyeing and create your own Japanese Shibori textiles!
In this class participants will get the chance to experience the creation of an entire Shibori pattern, from dye to design. Fabric will be provided, but feel free to bring along some light-colored natural fabrics to experiment with (cotton, linen, wool, etc.)!
Shibori is a traditional Japanese indigo dyeing technique, in which sections of fabric are tied, folded, or sewn before the dyeing process to create patterns in the finished textile.
This class will be taught be Nelise Nasheida. Nelise is a textile designer, artist, living and creating in Brooklyn, NY.
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What to Bring: Your imagination and light-colored natural fabrics to experiment with (cotton, linen, wool, etc.)!
What to Expect: Creative time in a natural park setting, open to all ages.
Where to Meet: Just inside the Greenpoint Ave entrance.
Sign up here
Registering helps us track volunteer hours and ensure everyone has the right supplies. See you in the garden!

Turtle Count Community Science Program (Marine Park)
2026-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Salt Marsh Nature Center, East 33rd Street and Avenue U, Brooklyn, 11234
Join Marine Park Alliance to learn how you can use binoculars to help out with NYCDEC’s volunteer diamondback terrapin headcount surveys.
Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park East 33rd Street and Avenue U, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: Marine Park Alliance

What Lives in the East River? (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Discover the amazing biodiversity of the East River as you get hands-on and up close with our marine life touch tank. Participants 14 years of age or older can learn how to use a seine net to humanely catch and release organisms in the river. Protective waders and all equipment will be provided. This is a free program. Registration required.
Accessibility Note: Please reach out to education@bbp.nyc for any accessibility needs or questions. This program takes place on Pier 4 beach where the terrain is sandy and rocky. There is no shaded areas available, expect full sun. There is no seating provided, but there are rocky steps nearby. Closest bathrooms are at the boathouse around 460ft from the beach, at the Boathouse.
2026 Dates

Saturday, May 30, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday, June 7 · 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday, July 25, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Saturday, August 1, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 26, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Bird Watching/ Observación de Aves at Ridgewood Reservoir
2026-05-31 08:00 - 09:30 | Ridgewood Reservoir, Highland Blvd and Vermont Place, Brooklyn, NY, 11207
Rescheduled from May 24, 2026
Join author and naturalist Heather Wolf for a bird walk at the Ridgewood Reservoir. With the weather turning it’s a great time to come out and enjoy the reservoir and see some birds! 🐦🕊️
The Ridgewood Reservoir in Highland Park is a 50+ acre natural oasis that straddles the border of Brooklyn and Queens. Built in 1859 to supply the once independent City of Brooklyn with high quality water, it became obsolete with the addition of new reservoirs in the Catskills in the 1950’s and was decommissioned in the 1980’s.
Since then, nature took its course in a perfect case study of ecological succession. A lush and dense forest has grown in its two outside basins while a freshwater pond with waterfowl sits in the middle basin. This fresh water source is critical to migrating birds on the Atlantic Flyway.
We will meet in the parking lot on 58-2 Vermont Place, Brooklyn, NY 11207, across the street from the reservoir.
This event will be in both spanish and english.

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Únase a la autora y naturalista Heather Wolf para un paseo de aves en el Ridgewood Reservoir. Estamos en la temporada alta de migración, ¡así que es un buen momento para salir y disfrutar del embalse y ver algunas aves! 🐦🕊️

El Ridgewood Reservoir en Highland Park es un oasis natural de más de 50 hectáreas que se extiende a ambos lados de la frontera de Brooklyn y Queens. Construido en 1859 para distribuir agua de alta calidad a la ciudad de Brooklyn, una vez independiente, se volvió obsoleto con la adición de nuevos depósitos en Catskills en la década de 1950 y fue desmantelado en la década de 1980.
Desde el desmantelamiento, la naturaleza siguió su curso como un ejemplo de sucesión ecológica. Un bosque frondoso y denso ha crecido en sus dos cuencas exteriores, mientras que un estanque de agua dulce con aves acuáticas se encuentra en la cuenca media. Esta fuente de agua dulce es fundamental para las aves migratorias en la ruta migratoria del Atlántico.
Nos reuniremos en el estacionamiento de 58-2 Vermont Place, Brooklyn, NY 11207, al otro lado de la calle del embalse.
Este evento será tanto en español como en inglés.

Volunteer Landscaping and Cleanup at the Ridgewood Reservoir
2026-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Ridgewood Reservoir, Highland Blvd and Vermont Place, Brooklyn, NY, 11207
Join NYC H2O and the NYC Parks Department as we remove invasive plants and plant native plants at Ridgewood Reservoir!

The Ridgewood Reservoir in Highland Park is a 50+ acre natural oasis that straddles the border of Brooklyn and Queens. Built in 1859 to supply the once independent City of Brooklyn with high quality water, it became obsolete with the addition of new reservoirs in the Catskills in the 1950’s and was decommissioned in the 1980’s.
Since then, nature took its course in a perfect case study of ecological succession. A lush and dense forest has grown in its two outside basins while a freshwater pond with waterfowl sits in the middle basin. This fresh water source is critical to migrating birds on the Atlantic Flyway.
We will meet in the parking lot on Vermont Place, Brooklyn, NY 11207, across the street from the reservoir.

Waterfront Workouts: Pilates (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-31 10:30 - 11:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 3, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 3, Brooklyn, 11201
Stretch and strengthen with free weekly Pilates classes in Brooklyn Bridge Park. This all-level one-hour fitness class is open to all ages and abilities, led by instructors from Dodge YMCA. This is a part of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Waterfront Workouts series, offering free weekly workouts from May through September.
Pilates is a low-impact exercise that strengthens the body, with particular focus on the core (abs, back, glutes),by utilizing controlled, precise movements, focused breathing, and alignment.
No equipment is required but participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats or towels, if desired, to use on the lawn. An extremely limited number of yoga mats will be available to borrow.
Advance registration is highly encouraged but walk-ups welcome as capacity allows. Fitness waivers are required by all participants. View all upcoming dates and full details at brooklynbridgepark.org. Please note holiday weekends are skipped and this event is subject to change due to weather or other extenuating circumstances.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from May 10, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026 and happens every:
Sundays: 10:30am – 11:30am
