Go Green Brooklyn

Kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park
2026-06-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-07 12:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 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)
2026-06-04 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.

Bee Hives, Lip Balms, and Honey Tasting for Teens (Greenpoint Library)
2026-06-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
This event is for teens in high school, ages 13-18. Interested in learning about bees, honey, and hives? Join us alongside Bee U NYC with bee experts and enthusiasts for a live hive demonstration, honey tasting, and lip balm making workshop.
This program will be held in both the Demonstration Garden and Teen Zone (Eco Lab 3). There will be live bees, please be mindful of your allergies and needs, and be mindful of the bees’ needs, too.
We recommend hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and bringing a water bottle as it can get warm and sunny on our rooftop.

Horticulture Tours (Domino Park)
2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Domino Park
Join Domino Park’s Horticulture Team to learn about all of the native plants in the park!

Learn about the ecological landscape of Domino Park, the new plants in Domino Square, and the balance of aesthetics and habitat value of all the plants in the park!
Each tour will focus on a different feature of the park.

Prospect Park Wellness Walk
2026-06-05 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.

Donut Day at Story Time Chess Park Slope
2026-06-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Story Time Chess Park Slope, 254 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Story Time Chess is newly open on 7th Ave in Park Slope and celebrating National Donut Day with free donuts from 10 AM–3 PM while supplies last. Families can stop by, meet the team, see the club, and pick up a free first chess lesson ticket for a child new to Story Time Chess. The event also launches the Park Slope Scholarship Fund, which supports reduced-cost lessons for local families. Contributions are not tax-deductible and support reduced-cost Park Slope lessons.

Sensory Garden Hour (Greenpoint Library)
2026-06-05 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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Kingsland Wildflowers Open Hours
2026-06-05 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.

Fido's Coffee Bark (Prospect Park)
2026-06-06 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!

Youth Basketball Clinics (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-06-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Kids aged 4-17 can join Brooklyn Bridge Park for free basketball clinics led by KING Hoops, NYC’s premier youth basketball organization. Participants can learn basketball basics as head coaches lead participants through drills and games. Free clinics are held on Saturday mornings from June through August (excluding holiday weekends).
The first hour, 9-10am, will be for beginner players who are brand new to the sport. Here we will teach the very basic fundamentals of the game, the rules of the game, and getting acclimated to having a ball in each player’s hands.
The second hour, 10-11am, will be for advanced beginners to intermediate players who have played a little bit more basketball experience. Emphasis will be on ball handling, passing, shooting form, defense, and learning to love the game.
Registration is free and sign-up is by-the-week; advance registration encouraged but walk-ups accomodated as space allows. Full details at brooklynbridgepark.org.
Happens on the following Dates:
Jun 6, 2026, 9:00am to 11:00am Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jun 13, 2026, 9:00am to 11:00am Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jun 20, 2026, 9:00am to 11:00am Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jun 27, 2026, 9:00am to 11:00am Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jul 11, 2026, 9:00am to 11:00am Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jul 18, 2026, 9:00am to 11:00am Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jul 25, 2026, 9:00am to 11:00am Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Aug 1, 2026, 9:00am to 11:00am Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Aug 8, 2026, 9:00am to 11:00am Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Aug 15, 2026, 9:00am to 11:00am Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Aug 22, 2026, 9:00am to 11:00am Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Aug 29, 2026, 9:00am to 11:00am Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Domino Park Summer Fitness Series 2026
2026-06-06 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).

Volunteer Workday: Raised Bed Building at Vinegar Hill Community Garden
2026-06-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Vinegar Hill Community Garden, 199 York Street, Brooklyn, NY
Join Vinegar Hill Community Garden and NYC Parks GreenThumb for an educational volunteer day building up and repairing existing raised beds using hand and power tools. We’ll provide all the tools, training, and guidance to ensure a productive and safe volunteer day! 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.
Vinegar Hill Community Garden is a community green space in Brooklyn focused on gardening, environmental stewardship, and neighborhood connection. The garden includes fruit trees, community herb beds, a bee colony, composting initiatives, and shared growing spaces designed to bring people together through collective care and education.
For information about group volunteering, please contact the GreenThumb Volunteer Program, at gt.volunteer@parks.nyc.gov.
This event is part of the Ninth Annual Open Garden NYC, which will take place on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026 (rain or shine) at community gardens across the city! For more information and to see all of the Open Garden NYC events, visit our website.
This event is co-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. GreenThumb community gardens are organized, led, and cared for by dedicated volunteer gardeners who critically upkeep them as public green spaces. 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.

E-Waste and Textiles Recycling in Brooklyn
2026-06-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Multiple Locations
June 2026 in Brooklyn
Saturday, June 6, 10 am-2 pm ~ Bensonhurst (St. Athanasius Catholic Academy)
Saturday, June 27, 10 am-2 pm ~ Sunset Park (6th Ave b/w 44th and 45th Sts)
Saturday, June 27, 10 am-2 pm ~ Bushwick (315 Wyckoff Ave)
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July 2026 in Brooklyn

Saturday, July 11, 10 am-2 pm ~ Red Hook (Coffrey Park)
Saturday, July 18, 10 am-2 pm ~ Crown Heights (St. Francis De Sales School for the Deaf)
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LESE accepts 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

LESE no longer accepts:
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.

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

GreenThumb's Open Garden Day NYC 2026
2026-06-06 10:00 - 21:30, 2026-06-07 09:30 - 18:00 | Many venues
Join NYC Parks GreenThumb for the Annual Open Garden NYC on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 (rain or shine)! Hundreds of community gardens are opening their gates to the public for a weekend of free activities and exploration.
Our GreenThumb community gardens are volunteer-run green spaces where people can come together around growing food and community. Gardens across the city are seeking new members to plant produce and flowers, host events, maintain community spaces, and contribute extra hands for garden projects. Beginners and experienced gardeners are welcome! Open Garden NYC is a great way to meet the garden group members and explore your neighborhood community garden.
If your community garden would like to participate, please fill out the Event Request Approval Form and be sure to answer the Open Garden NYC question to register your event. Your group can participate for a few hours on a single day or both days. We are encouraging all garden groups who are planning to take part in Open Garden NYC to host a free special activity. Activities can include garden tours, arts and crafts, musical performances, volunteer projects, and much more.
Brooklyn events are listed below. Visit GreenThumb Community Gardens page for the full list as well as many events in the other boroughs.
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Stop by all these Brooklyn community gardens to take a tour, meet members and neighbors, and find out how to get involved! ALL FREE!
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Saturday, June 6, 2026 (updated 6/3/2026)
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Open Garden Days at Brooklyn Bears/Rockwell Place Garden. Stop by to explore the garden and learn more about getting involved!
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Open Garden NYC at Prospect Farm. Prospect Farm will be open for GreenThumb Open Garden NYC.
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Open House at Lentol Garden. Stop by Lentol Garden to learn more about getting involved and enjoy the beautiful space.
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Open House & Garden Tours at Lincoln Road Garden. Visitors can enjoy water, learn more about the garden, and join us for a guided tour to experience all that we’re growing together.
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Plant Giveaways, Garden Tours, and more at Hollenback Community Garden. There will be a bake sale, plant giveaways, garden tours, and other fun activities to share with the community. All are welcome!
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Ukulele Workshop at East Fourth Street Community Garden. The workshop is designed for adults and older kids who are keen to learn or already dabbling in playing the ukulele and would benefit from a supportive community.
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Volunteer Workday at Vinegar Hill Community Garden. Join an educational volunteer day building up existing raised beds using hand and power tools!
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. East Brooklyn in Bloom at Poppa & Momma Jones Historical Garden. Come meet and greet a local Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troop, Brooklyn Public Library table, ENY Community Land Trust, and more!
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Family Friendly Activities at Maple Street Community Garden. Come enjoy fun, family friendly activities, including workshops, arts activities, a book discussion, and more!
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Five Gardens Three Language Tour t Green Gems, Ashford Street Abundant Garden, Shield of Faith, Jerome Glenmore Corner Stone Community Garden, Ashford Learning Garden. Join a GreenThumb-led walking tour in three languages (Bengali, Spanish and English) of five unique community gardens in East New York during Open Garden NYC Weekend!
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Garden Luau at A Patch of Inspiration Garden. Come to A Patch of Inspiration for a garden Luau! Come enjoy games, activities, fun, tours, and prizes for the visitors of the garden!
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Garden Tours at Upon This Rock Community Garden. Come learn more about Upon This Rock Community Garden!
11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Grow & Learn: A Hands-On Gardening Workshop at Her-King Alagantic Community Garden. This workshop is designed for beginners, busy families, and anyone who wants to learn how to garden in a simple, practical, and enjoyable way.
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Open Garden Day at Myrtle Village Green Community Garden. Enjoy the garden’s sights, sounds, smells, serenity
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Open Garden Day Open House at Powers St. Community Garden. We welcome the community for gardening and to learn more about Powers Street Garden.
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Open Garden NYC at Walt L. Shamel Community Garden. Stop by for a celebration of Open Garden NYC.
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Open House at TLC Sculpture Garden. Come enjoy TLC Sculpture Park Garden during Open Garden NYC weekend!
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Open House & Games at New Madison Harvest Community Garden. New Madison Harvest Community Garden will be hosting games and activities for Open Garden NYC! Come join the garden group on Saturday, June 6th. All are welcome!
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Open House & Garden Tours at Nehemiah Ten Community Garden. Nehemiah 10 Community Garden is hosting activities during Open Garden NYC weekend! Come tour the garden, meet the members, and interact with others from the community.
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Reconéctate a Través del Movimiento y la Quietud at 64th St. Community Garden. En esta sesión en español, experimentarás una práctica suave de sanación corporal que combina movimiento inspirado en la danza y una meditación final para enraizarte.
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Rock Painting, Sun Printing, Planting, & Exploring at Newkirk Community Garden. Explore the garden of vegetables, herbs and native plants. Enjoy rock painting, sun printing, plant seeds to take home to nurture, & investigate bugs to explore. Fun for the whole family!
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Yoga, Jazz, & Pollinator Walkabout at East Fourth Street Community Garden. Come enjoy Open Garden NYC for fun, family friendly activities, including Yoga by YogaSole, Jazz with Ed MacEachen, and a Pollinator Walkabout with the Flatbush Gardener!
11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Compost and Native Plants Education at Know Waste Lands Community Garden! Community composting, native perennial care, and how to approach volunteer plants in our spaces.
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts, Gardening, & Volounteering at Union St. Garden and Community Development . Come to Union Street Garden and Community Development and join the garden group for a day of volunteering, gardening, and arts and crafts!
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Garden Meet and Greet at Sunshine Community Garden. Come enjoy Sunshine Community Garden during Open Garden NYC weekend! Take a tour of the garden, meet the garden members, and learn how to get involved!
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. June Garden Party & Open Garden NYC at Poplar Street Community Garden. Enjoy the garden’s annual celebration of the garden’s blooming roses and spectacular colors during Open Garden NYC weekend! We welcome visitors from across the city. Rain Date: June 7
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Open Garden Day at Fred McLeod Community Garden. We welcome residents and visitors to tour the garden, learn about gardening, and enjoy a peaceful community space.
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Open Garden Volunteer Workday at Citizens for a Better Community Garden. Stop by Citizens for a Better Community Garden for some fun projects!
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Community Engagement Tea at George Washington Carver Community Garden . Come to George Washington Carver Community Garden for an afternoon with tea on Saturday, June 6th during Open Garden NYC! Hosted by Damond Haynes & Enmy Uribe with Tea Arts & Culture.
1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Open Garden Day 2026 at Walt L. Shamel Community Garden. Come to Walt L. Shamel Community Garden during Open Garden NYC to celebrate and enjoy the garden with food, fun, and community!
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Westbrook Pizza and Pollinators at Westbrook Memorial Garden. Come by the garden for community, fresh air, bring a blank and hang out on the grass, enjoy the birds and pollinator garden.
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Bluegrass Jam at East Fourth Street Community Garden. Open Bluegrass Jam Sessions are scheduled throughout the 2026 season, weather permitting!
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Herbal Tea Tasting, Ecological Weed Prevention, and Garden Tour at Welcome Home Garden. Come and taste a variety of infusions made from the herbs growing in the garden and learn about their traditional benefits.
2:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Sunkissed Herbs and Fiber Art at Ten Neighbors Community Garden. Stop by Sunkissed Garden for a community event featuring herbal hands on workshops and an fiber art exhibition
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Jazz in the Garden at Summit Street Community Garden. Summit Street Community Garden will be hosting Jazz in the Garden on Saturday, June 6th during Open Garden NYC weekend. All are welcome!
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Open Garden Day at the Urban Meadow at Urban Meadow Community Garden. Join stewards and neighbors of the Urban Meadow Community Garden for an afternoon of garden activities, a book swap, fresh air, food, and community.
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Garden Beautification at Elton Street Community Garden. Help the garden group prepare for the gardening season and make the garden come back to life! Lend a helping hand, while learning gardening tips for a successful season.
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Growing Gourmet Mushrooms Outdoors at Hooper Grove. Ever wondered if you can grow edible mushrooms in your garden?
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Patchen Garden Neighborhood Film Night at Patchen Community Square. Patchen Community Square Garden presents for our first Neighborhood Film Night of the 2026 garden season.
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Sunday, June 7, 2026 (updated 6/3/2026)
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Interactive Baby Music Class With Flying Teapot at East Fourth Street Community Garden. Come to East 4th Street Community Garden for an Interactive Baby Music Class full of instruments and song with Joanne Riel for the littles!
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Garden Workday, Arts & Crafts for Kids at Brooklyn Bears/Carlton Avenue Garden . Come enjoy Brooklyn Bears Carlton Avenue Garden and lend a hand during a workday for maintenance projects, and cleanup. There will also be arts and craft activities available for kids.
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Open Garden NYC at Prospect Farm. Prospect Farm will be open for GreenThumb Open Garden NYC
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Open House & Community BBQ at Halsey, Ralph, & Howard Community Garden. Come to Halsey Ralph & Howard Community Garden to enjoy Open Garden NYC on Sunday! There will be a Plant Starter Giveaway (while supplies last) and Community cook-out. All are welcome!
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Greens in the Wild at Amboy Street Garden. Amboy Street Garden will host a garden tour identifying edible wild greens growing in our garden and educating participants on their nutritional and edible properties.
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Myrtle Village Green Open Garden Day at Myrtle Village Green Community Garden. Enjoy the garden’s sights, sounds, smells, serenity
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Open House at TLC Sculpture Garden. Come enjoy TLC Sculpture Park Garden during Open Garden NYC weekend!
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Plant Starter Giveaway & Community cook-out at Halsey, Ralph, & Howard Community Garden. Come enjoy Halsey Ralph & Howard Community Garden for the garden group’s annual Open Garden Day celebration with Plant Starter Giveaway and Community cook-out.
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Garden Meet and Greet at Sunshine Community Garden. Come enjoy Sunshine Community Garden during Open Garden NYC weekend! Take a tour of the garden, meet the garden members, and learn how to get involved!
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Garden Toy Story Art Activity at East Fourth Street Community Garden. Kids are asked to bring a favorite toy that can be placed in various parts of the garden to create a little scene to make drawings of the toys among the plants with stories!
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Open Garden at Hart To Hart Community Garden. Come enjoy the garden and take part in fun activities, including face painting, rock painting, a natural journaling station, and bake sale with flower bouquets from the garden.
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Sunday Field Day & Open House at East End Community Garden. Join us at East End Community Garden for our Open Garden NYC Sunday Field Day!
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Celebration of Self: Come dance, sing, make art, & more at All People’s Community Garden. The garden will be holding an event called Celebration of Self! Everyone is encouraged to share an expression of one’s self through dance, singing, art, poetry or just BEING there!
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Cursive Club at Hooper Grove. Come to Hooper Grove for an afternoon dedicated to the art of cursive handwriting, where visitors can experience the garden and practice penmanship.
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Community Garden Potluck Picnic at El Puente: Espiritu Tierra Community Garden – Earth Spirit. Join us at El Puente Garden for a Community Potluck Picnic with music and family activities!
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Open House to Come Together at Chestnut Street Garden. Come enjoy Chestnut Street Garden during Open Garden NYC! There will be games for kids, arts & crafts, and tours!
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Plant Swap at Brooklyn’s Finest Garden . Bring a clipping to share, and we’ll have an educational sprout activity for kids! Come learn more about our garden and enjoy the outdoors with your neighbors.
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Children’s Gardening Program at Green Gems. A new children’s gardening program has bloomed in East New York at Green Gems

Mushrooms of Marine Park
2026-06-06 13:30 - 14:30 | Salt Marsh Nature Center, East 33rd Street and Avenue U, Brooklyn, 11234
What role do mushrooms and fungi play in the complex web of ecosystems found in the salt marsh? What exactly are mushrooms and fungi? Discover more with Andrew Cannon of the New York Mycological Society and find out what’s could be growing in our marsh

Horseshoe Crab Discovery Walk at Plumb Beach
2026-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Plumb Beach, Belt Parkway, Brooklyn
Join sociology professor Lisa Jean Moore to observe horseshoe crabs during their mating rituals and meet some of the other marsh inhabitants. No experience required.

We will observe and discuss changes that have occurred at Plumb Beach since hurricane Sandy and discuss their significance on Horseshoe crabs and on the sustainability of the site.
Dress casually. Old sneakers recommended. You will be walking approximately ¾ mile round trip. Limited facilities at site.

What Lives in the East River? (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | 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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Waterfront Workouts: Pilates (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-06-07 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

Waterfront Walks (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-06-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-09 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

M﻿eet the Beekeeper (Domino Park)
2026-06-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Domino Park
Join Domino Park’s resident beekeeper to learn how the Domino honey gets made!

A fourth generation beekeeper, Andrew Cote is a pioneer in urban beekeeping. Join Andrew to meet the Domino bees, learn how they contribute to the overall ecosystem of the Park and how the honey is made!
Meet at the Beehives, River St & S 1st Street.

Historic New York: Downtown Brooklyn History Super Hike
2026-06-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Fort Greene Park Visitor Center, Fort Greene Park Willoughby Ave. &, Washington Park, Brooklyn, NY, 11205
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike from Fort Greene through Brooklyn Heights. Explore historic sites of early indigenous life and the modern industry of the waterfront. Learn about Brooklyn’s role in the Revolutionary War and the aftermath that led to the borough’s first public 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

Play in the Square! (Domino Park)
2026-06-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Domino Park
Twice monthly, bring the family for a fun-filled Sunday afternoon, featuring programming by talented children’s performers and educators.

Throughout the summer, a fantastic lineup of our talented partners (Jono Waldman, A Rosie Day, Puppetsburg, Lina Sings, and Artful Souls & Wellness) will be bringing Play in the Square to life the whole family! Each morning kicks off with lively sing-alongs, followed by interactive fun like creative crafts or puppet shows. It’s the perfect mix of music, imagination, and play to brighten your child’s day!
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SCHEDULE
June 07
12 – 1 PM: Sing-alongs with Jono Waldman
2 – 3 PM: Creative workshop with A Rosie Day
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June 21
12 – 1 PM: Sing-alongs with Jono Waldman
2 – 3 PM: Creative workshop with A Rosie Day
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July 05
12 – 1 PM: Sing-alongs with Jono Waldman
2 – 3 PM: Puppet performance with Puppetsburg
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July 19
12 – 1 PM: Sing-alongs with Jono Waldman
2 – 3 PM: Creative workshop with A Rosie Day
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August 09
12 – 1 PM: Bilingual (Spanish & English) sing-alongs with Lina Sings
2 – 3 PM: Puppet performance with Puppetsburg
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August 23
12 – 1 PM: Bilingual (Spanish & English) sing-alongs with Lina Sings
2 – 3 PM: Brooklyn-inspired crafts with Artful Souls & Wellness
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September 13
12 – 1 PM: Bilingual (Spanish & English) sing-alongs with Lina Sings
2 – 3 PM: Brooklyn-inspired crafts with Artful Souls & Wellness
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September 27
12 – 1 PM: Bilingual (Spanish & English) sing-alongs with Lina Sings
2 – 3 PM: Brooklyn-inspired crafts with Artful Souls & Wellness

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
2026-06-09 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.

BK CB1 Combined Public Hearing and Board Meeting
2026-06-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Swinging 60’s Senior Center, 211 Ainslie St., Brooklyn, NY, 11211 , United States
Combined Public Hearing and Board Meeting
Generally, the 2nd Tuesday of the month
Time: 6pm
Place: Swinging Sixties Senior Center
211 Ainslie Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(corner of Manhattan Avenue)
Board Agendas
(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
Tuesday 01/13
Tuesday 02/10
Tuesday 03/10
Tuesday 04/14
Tuesday 05/12
Tuesday 06/09
Tuesday 07/14* (*Scheduled if necessary)
Tuesday 08/11* (*Scheduled if necessary)
Tuesday 09/08
Tuesday 10/13
Tuesday 11/10
Tuesday 12/15

Sunrise Yoga (Domino Park)
2026-06-10 06:30 - 07:30 | Domino Park
Greet the sunrise with a yoga flow.

Every Wednesday morning on the Flex Field, join an invigorating and centering outdoor yoga session. With the sound of the East River in the background and the Manhattan skyline in view, this free class offers a serene start to the day. Please bring a mat.
Mackenzie Rawls: With a background deeply rooted in dance, Mackenzie discovered her passion for teaching early in her career but decided to expand and diversify her offerings. Recognizing the transformative power of yoga, she delved into its principles and philosophy, becoming a certified instructor under the direction of Gabrielle Sulk. In and beyond the studio, Mackenzie has organized workshops, masterclasses, and community events to foster creativity, connection, and growth within her community. Mackenzie’s impact as an educator extends far beyond the physical aspects of dance and yoga. She believes in nurturing the whole person, helping her students develop self-confidence, resilience, and a sense of joy in their practice.
