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SUMMARY:Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops\, Ages 8-12 (DeKalb Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join DeKalb Library and Solar One for our free Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops series. \nThese 60-minute workshops aim to increase interest in STEM\, self-efficacy in regard to STEM skills\, expand knowledge on electricity generation\, energy efficiency\, renewable energies\, and issues around climate emergency. \nEach week of this 10 week series\, educators will cover a new topic: \nFebruary 5 ~ The Incredible Carbon Cycle \nFebruary 12 ~ Library Energy Audit \nFebruary 19 ~ Climate Advocacy Campaign \nFebruary 26 ~ Fun with Circuits \nMarch 5 ~ Wind Turbine Design \nMarch 12 ~ Hydroelectric Challenge \nMarch 19 ~ Solar Field Study \nMarch 26 ~ Solar Ovens \nApril 2 ~ Energy Storage \nApril 9 ~ Solar Cars \nThis series is for children ages 8 – 12 (3rd grade and up). \nParents and caregivers must remain in the library during the workshops. 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/environ-stem-dekalb/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:DeKalb Library\, Bushwick Avenue 790\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:DSNY Residential Bins Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Residential Waste Containerization\nTo remove the mountains of black bags on New York City streets\, reclaim public space\, and improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers\, DSNY has announced a plan to containerize all residential trash beginning fall 2024. \nThe new rules also apply to special-use buildings receiving DSNY collection – including City agencies\, nonprofits\, houses of worship\, and professional offices in residential buildings. \nInfo Sessions\nJoin a virtual info session to learn more about DSNY’s new containerization rules. \n\nThursday\, January 9 at 4:00 PM\nThursday\, January 23 at 6:00 PM\nThursday\, February 6 at 4:00 PM\nThursday\, February 13 at 6:00 PM\nThursday\, February 27 at 4:00 PM\nThursday\, March 13 at 6:00 PM\nThursday\, March 27 at 4:00 PM\nThursday\, April 10 at 6:00 PM\nThursday\, April 24 at 4:00 PM\n\nResidential Buildings with 1-9 Units\nBeginning November 12\, 2024\, all properties with 1-9 residential units will be required to use bins\, 55 gallons or less\, with secure lids for trash set out. \nIf you already use a bin with a secure lid that is 55 gallons or less for trash set out\, you may continue to use it until June 2026. After that\, you will need to switch to the official NYC Bin. \nLearn more about NYC Bin requirements. \nOfficial NYC Bins\nThe NYC Bin is the next step in New York City’s plan to get black bags of garbage off the streets and make our city cleaner and safer for all New Yorkers. \nOn July 8\, 2024\, the City unveiled the NYC Bin\, the official trash bin for properties with 1-9 residential units. Separate NYC Bins are also available for purchase for recycling and composting\, though they are not required. \nThe NYC Bin is now available for purchase at a significantly lower price than similar bins at retail stores\, at www.bins.nyc or by calling 1-855-NYC-BINS. \nNYC Bins are exclusively available for NYC property owners and building managers and will only be delivered to addresses within the five boroughs. \nThe NYC Bin was selected following the City’s release of an RFP in October 2023 to contract a vendor to produce official NYC Bins. In the RFP\, DSNY mandated that the vendor produce bins according to specifications including\, but not limited to: \n\nCost no more than $50 for the most common size\nAvailable in multiple sizes to accommodate different types of buildings.\nRat resistant\, easy to use by sanitation workers\, and compatible with mechanized collection trucks.\n\nDSNY will retrofit or replace hundreds of collection trucks\, adding mechanical tippers compatible with the new bins. This upgrade will speed up collection and minimize the possibility of spills that occur with manual collection. Two sanitation workers will be needed to operate the mechanism\, and this change will not affect DSNY workforce numbers. \nResidential Buildings with 10+ Units\nNYC is also advancing a plan to containerize trash in larger residential buildings. \nBuildings with 31 or more residential units will be required to use stationary\, on-street containers for their trash\, serviced by DSNY’s new automated side-loading garbage trucks. On-street containers will be assigned to a specific building\, solely for residents of that building. \nBuildings with 10 to 30 units will be able to choose between stationary on-street containers and smaller wheelie bins. \nThe first district with these containers will be Manhattan Community Board 9\, beginning Spring 2025\, with further expansion pending environmental review.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/dsny-residential-bins-2/2025-02-06/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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SUMMARY:Organizing for Garden Success: Group Structure (Part 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:This two-part workshop series is designed to help your garden group build a strong foundation for your group’s leadership and decision-making structures. In this webinar\, we will discuss different styles of group structure and share examples of the good\, the bad\, and the ugly of garden governance issues. This participatory webinar is designed for community gardeners in NYC\, though all are welcome. We will not be recording. \nNYC 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. \nLocation: Virtual/Online Workshop \nCost: Free \nRegistration: Register Here \nContact Email: greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/organizing-garden-success-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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SUMMARY:BK CB1 Enviro Protection And Edu/Youth Committees Joint Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Joint Environmental Protection and Education & Youth Committees Meeting\nWhen: Thursday\, February 6\, 2025\nTime: 6:00pm\nPlace: Swinging Sixties Senior Center\n211 Ainslie Street\nBrooklyn\, NY 11211\n(corner of Manhattan Avenue) \n\nAgenda: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/brooklyncb1/downloads/pdf/2025/notice-environmental-20250206.pdf \nBoard Meeting Notices\n(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.) \n\n  \nPress Release/Calendar for 2024 – 2025
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/cb1-enviro-2-6-2025/
LOCATION:Swinging 60’s Senior Center\, 211 Ainslie St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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SUMMARY:NYC Parks Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our exciting Career Fair where opportunity meets community! Stop by to learn about full-time and seasonal job opportunities with NYC Parks including opportunities in Recreation\, Aquatics\, and Maintenance & Operations. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Visit nyc.gov/parks/jobs for more information about current job opportunities and to apply. \n\nLocation:  My Time Inc in Winthrop Playground\, 640 Parkside Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY 11226\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location\n\nCost: Free
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/nyc-parks-job-fair-2-7-2025/
LOCATION:Winthrop Playground\, Winthrop Street and Rogers Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Workday at Phoenix Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:GreenThumb community gardens are developed\, led\, and cared for by dedicated volunteers who critically upkeep community gardens as public green spaces. Since 2006\, Phoenix Community Garden in Ocean Hill-Brownsville\, Brooklyn\, has been growing thousands of pounds of culturally-preferred fruits and vegetables each year to support the local community. The garden provides a seasonal Fresh Food Box\, a large gathering space\, and hosts various events for the Ocean Hill-Brownsville community. \nDuring this volunteer workday\, participants will take part in an impactful\, hands-on project to build raised garden beds\, expanding the garden’s capacity to grow fresh food. Gardeners are excited to share their knowledge and foster new connections. Bring water\, snacks\, and comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing. Please note that some activities may involve lifting heavy material and moving\, bending\, and squatting for long periods. \nIn case of inclement weather\, this volunteer workday will be rescheduled to Sunday\, February 9\, 2025\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nWebsite: https://www.phoenixcommunitygarden.org/
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/volunteer-workday-at-phoenix-community-garden/
LOCATION:Phoenix Community Garden\, 16 Somers Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11233
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:East Flatbush Community Seed Library
DESCRIPTION:Join your neighbors in East Flatbush at 9612 Church Avenue to “borrow” seeds to grow in your home or community garden. This is the perfect time to start indoor seedlings that will be ready to plant by the time the last frost of the season thaws. Attendees may have up to 5 seed packets per visit to ensure everyone gets a chance to enjoy! \nWe have vegetable\, herb\, sunflower\, and fruit seeds available. All seeds are organic\, non-gmo\, heirloom varieties safe for you & your family to eat.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/2025-flatbush-seed/2025-02-08/
LOCATION:East Flatbush Library\, 9612 Church Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11212
CATEGORIES:Free,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Greencycle Post-Holiday Swap
DESCRIPTION:Town Square’s popular Greencycle “Post-Holiday” Swap is planned for Saturday\, February 8th ~ just in time for you to clear out the old to make room for the new! Or quietly give away those “unexpected” gifts. \nJoin us to recycle\, reuse and reduce! Drop off your cleaned and useable CLOTHES\, SHOES\, BOOKS\, & TOYS – and browse the selection. Every Greencycle Swap saves +1\,500 pounds of perfectly good stuff from our landfills! \nSIMPLE RULES: \n• RSVP here: https://forms.gle/8Y2nRofES52Guh2Z9 \n• ONLY cleaned\, gently used\, working and useable items please. \n• NO need to bring things to take things. \n• ONLY clothes\, shoes\, books & toys. We will not accept household items\, baby gear\, electronics\, furniture\, etc. \n• Out of consideration for others\, we may limit folks to 1 bag or the number of bags that you’ve brought to donate to the swap. \n• We do NOT allow taking donated items to resell. Why? Because all remaining items are donated to local homeless shelters and other non-profits to help neighbors truly in need. \nSuggested donation: $10 a family to help cover costs and support local Scouts. Town Square is a qualified 501(c)(3) not‐for‐profit institution. Your donation will be TAX DEDUCTIBLE to the full extent of the law. For more info\, please contact Town Square at 347.559.1410 or hello@townsquarebk.org. We gratefully thank our partners and sponsors: NYC CM Lincoln Restler; NYC CM Jennifer Gutiérrez; BBP Antonio Reynoso; truly awesome Brooklyn Boy Scouts Troop 26 and Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7; NYC DYCD; NYPD 94th Precinct; Home Life Services\, and John Ericsson M.S. 126. \nSince 2008\, Town Square has been promoting environmental consciousness at the local level through our Greencycle Swaps. We firmly believe that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure! Please help our neighbors while benefiting our environment.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/greencycle-post-holiday-swap-2025/
LOCATION:John Ericsson Middle School 126\, 424 Leonard Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Black History Month: Nature Poetry (Fort Greene Park)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban Park Rangers for a spoken word and poetry session at the Fort Greene Visitor Center. Learn about Black History in Fort Greene Park and take part in creating your own piece of art through poetry about nature.\n\nLocation: Fort Greene Park Visitor Center in Fort Greene Park    Brooklyn. Directions to this location\n\nCost: Free\n\nRegistration: In-person registration only.\n\nEvent Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers\n\nContact Number: (646) 398-1479
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/poetry-2-8-2025/
LOCATION:Fort Greene Park\, DeKalb Ave & Washington Park\, Brooklyn\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Parade in Sunset Park
DESCRIPTION:Lunar New Year Parade in Brooklyn Sunset Park\nOn Sunday \, February 9th from 11.30 am to 2:30 pm – The Brooklyn Chinese American Association Chinese New Year Parade begins at 50th Street and 8th Avenue in Sunset Park in Sunset Park Brooklyn. \nSince 1988\, the Annual Chinese New Year Celebration Parade has been bringing in the richness of the Chinese culture to the Brooklyn as well as promoting unity among neighborhoods. To honor the tradition\, firecrackers and lion dances are used for the traditional ritual cleansing of homes and businesses to usher in a year of good luck. There are also live performances from the local schools and senior centers to show their holiday spirits. \n*** \nSchedule from 2024 \n\n11 AM – 1 PM\, Cultural Performance + Fire Cracker Display\, 8th Avenue (50th Street)\, Sunset Park\, Brooklyn\n1 PM – 2:30 PM\, Marching Parade + Lion Dance\, 8th Avenue (50th Street to 60th Street)\, Sunset Park\, Brookly
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/lunar-new-year-parade-sunset-park/
LOCATION:8th Avenue and 50th Street\, 102 Oak Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:Black History Month: Brooklyn and the Abolitionist Movement
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with NYC Parks! Join the Urban Park Rangers on a walk discussing Brooklyn’s significant history to the abolitionist movement in the United States. \n  \nLocation: Corner of Furman and Old Fulton Streets in Brooklyn Bridge Park\, Pier 1. Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nContact Number: (646) 398-1479
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/abolitionist-walk-2-9-2025/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Bridge Park\, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn\, Brooklyn\, 11201
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T193000
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SUMMARY:Conflict Transformation Circles for Community Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:Conflict is natural and can happen even in the most well-organized garden group or with the best of friends. How can we hold space for and resolve conflict within our groups? In these monthly sessions\, mediators Skye Roper-Moses and Michelle Jackson will facilitate discussion circles for community gardeners to bring their challenges to the group and collectively generate solutions. The facilitators will model skills for holding space that gardeners can bring back to their groups to develop a practice for addressing and transforming conflict in the garden. This will be a confidential space that is not recorded\, ensuring your privacy and comfort. These sessions are held monthly\, and themes for discussion are based on issues brought forward at the prior session. Participants are welcome to attend them all or just drop in for one. \nNYC 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. \n\n\nLocation: Virtual/Online Workshop\n\nCost: Free\n\nRegistration: Register Here\n\nEvent Organizer: GreenThumb\n\nContact Email: greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/conflict-transformation-circles-2-10-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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SUMMARY:Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops\, Ages 8-12 (New Lots Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join New Lots Library and Solar One for our winter Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops series. \nThese 60-minute workshops aim to increase interest in STEM\, self-efficacy in regard to STEM skills\, expand knowledge on electricity generation\, energy efficiency\, renewable energies\, and issues around climate emergency. \nEach week of this 10-week series\, educators will cover a new topic: \nJan. 21 Intro to Energy \nJan. 28 Fossil Fuel Extraction \nFeb. 4 Energy Conservation \nFeb. 11 Climate Advocacy Campaign \nFeb. 18 Fun with Circuits \nFeb. 25 Wind Turbine Design \nMar. 4 Solar Field Study \nMar. 11 Energy Storage \nMar. 18 Solar Cars \nMar. 25 Solar Ovens \nThis series is for children ages 8-12 and registration is required for each session.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/enviro-stem-new-lots-2025/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:New Lots Library\, 665 New Lots Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11207
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T173000
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts and Sewing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greenpoint Library for a sewing and fiber arts get together on the second Tuesday of each month. \nFor those with experience\, the library has sewing machines available – sign up for a sewing machine by emailing Molloy Rogers. If you own a sewing machine\, feel free to bring it with you to the library. It is suggested that you have some experience and bring a project to work on\, although skillsharing is encouraged! The library has sewing and cutting tools to share. \nIf sewing is not your specialty\, you may still join and work on a fiber arts craft project of your choice…embroidery\, needlepoint\, etc! \nThe art circle is capped at 15 people\, so please only register if you know you will be able to attend. We look forward to seeing you and your projects!
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/fiber-arts-and-sewing-circle-2025/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160513
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SUMMARY:Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of like-minded folks to knit or crochet (or even cross-stitch or embroider!) for an hour of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off or get advice. \nTeaching is available for beginning knitting or crochet. Learning supplies will be provided. All genders welcomed. \n**MEETS WEEKLY! \nPlease register if you need a lesson\, or shoot an email to Molloy Rogers.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/keep-calm-and-carry-yarn-greenpoint-library-21/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160513
CREATED:20250108T192737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T192737Z
UID:10026444-1739296800-1739307600@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:Brooklyn CB1 Combined Public Hearing and Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Combined Public Hearing and Board Meeting\nWhen: Tuesday\, February 11\, 2025\nTime: 6pm\nPlace: Swinging Sixties Senior Center\n211 Ainslie Street\nBrooklyn\, NY 11211\n(corner of Manhattan Avenue) \nBoard Meeting Notices\n(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.) \n\nPress Release/Calendar for 2025 – 2026 \n\n\n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/brooklyn-cb1-2-11-2025/
LOCATION:Swinging 60’s Senior Center\, 211 Ainslie St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160513
CREATED:20250128T142102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T142102Z
UID:10027043-1739370600-1739381400@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:Compost Live with Big Reuse (DeKalb Library)
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about all the ways you can divert food scraps from landfills in NYC and take action against climate change. From community composting to curbside and smart bins\, we’ll chat about all of it! Our table includes activities for all ages: live soil critter observations; fill-in zines; soil tattoos; food waste reduction and compost processing games\, a live anonymous open survey\, and more!
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/compost-2-12-2025/
LOCATION:DeKalb Library\, Bushwick Avenue 790\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160513
CREATED:20250108T194807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T195850Z
UID:10026471-1739374200-1739377800@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops\, Ages 8-12 (DeKalb Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join DeKalb Library and Solar One for our free Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops series. \nThese 60-minute workshops aim to increase interest in STEM\, self-efficacy in regard to STEM skills\, expand knowledge on electricity generation\, energy efficiency\, renewable energies\, and issues around climate emergency. \nEach week of this 10 week series\, educators will cover a new topic: \nFebruary 5 ~ The Incredible Carbon Cycle \nFebruary 12 ~ Library Energy Audit \nFebruary 19 ~ Climate Advocacy Campaign \nFebruary 26 ~ Fun with Circuits \nMarch 5 ~ Wind Turbine Design \nMarch 12 ~ Hydroelectric Challenge \nMarch 19 ~ Solar Field Study \nMarch 26 ~ Solar Ovens \nApril 2 ~ Energy Storage \nApril 9 ~ Solar Cars \nThis series is for children ages 8 – 12 (3rd grade and up). \nParents and caregivers must remain in the library during the workshops. 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/environ-stem-dekalb/2025-02-12/
LOCATION:DeKalb Library\, Bushwick Avenue 790\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160513
CREATED:20250108T200609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T200609Z
UID:10026482-1739383200-1739388600@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:From Seeds to Success: Organizing Volunteer Days in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer days in the garden are an excellent way to engage new gardeners! But what does it take to bring this idea to fruition? In this workshop\, we will explore effective strategies for volunteer management and event planning in your garden. We’ll cover topics including how to create a logistical plan and identify your garden’s unique neighborhood assets\, ensuring the success of your garden workdays. GreenThumb gardeners participating in this workshop will learn how they can receive a volunteer supply kit they can use for future volunteer days! \nNYC 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. \n  \nLocation: Virtual/Online Workshop \nCost: Free \nRegistration: Register Here \nEvent Organizer: GreenThumb \nContact Email: greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/organizing-2-12-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Parks GreenThumb":MAILTO:greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160513
CREATED:20250128T143836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T143836Z
UID:10027047-1739467800-1739475000@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:Climate Cafe (Central Library)
DESCRIPTION:Are you worried or concerned about climate change? Does the climate crisis make you anxious? Want to take local climate action but don’t know how or where? \nJoin our Climate Café at BPL to discuss everything related to the climate crisis (including how it makes you feel). Whether you’re a concerned New Yorker\, an activist\, or just curious about the topic\, this community-organized space is for you. According to Force of Nature\, as 70% of young people feel climate anxiety and 56% believe humanity is doomed\, we urgently need spaces to navigate our climate emotions and translate them into action. \nCome and have open and meaningful conversations about the climate crisis; share your ideas\, listen to inspiring talks\, learn about local initiatives and emotional resilience tools and connect with like-minded individuals. Join us to become a part of a network of thousands of activists and concerned individuals through climate cafés worldwide. \nThe 2025 BPL Climate Café Series intends to focus on linking climate concern and anxiety to local action\, exploring technologies\, innovations and initiatives for climate action in the broad sense. Stay tuned for our seasonal topic climate cafes: \nWINTER Session: Our homes\, our neighborhoods – A discussion on how buildings\, homes\, and neighborhoods contribute to and are affected by the climate crisis. What can we do about it? \nPlease register here to help us better prepare for the Climate Café. \nThis Climate Café will be offered by BPL’s Climate Café host and Force of Nature community member\, Marilynn H. C. Force of Nature is a world community dedicated to turning climate anxiety into action and working with leaders to drive intergenerational solutions.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/climate-cafe-2-13-2025/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Central Library\, 10 Grand Army Plaza\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160513
CREATED:20241219T161316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T161407Z
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SUMMARY:DSNY Residential Bins Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Residential Waste Containerization\nTo remove the mountains of black bags on New York City streets\, reclaim public space\, and improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers\, DSNY has announced a plan to containerize all residential trash beginning fall 2024. \nThe new rules also apply to special-use buildings receiving DSNY collection – including City agencies\, nonprofits\, houses of worship\, and professional offices in residential buildings. \nInfo Sessions\nJoin a virtual info session to learn more about DSNY’s new containerization rules. \n\nThursday\, January 9 at 4:00 PM\nThursday\, January 23 at 6:00 PM\nThursday\, February 6 at 4:00 PM\nThursday\, February 13 at 6:00 PM\nThursday\, February 27 at 4:00 PM\nThursday\, March 13 at 6:00 PM\nThursday\, March 27 at 4:00 PM\nThursday\, April 10 at 6:00 PM\nThursday\, April 24 at 4:00 PM\n\nResidential Buildings with 1-9 Units\nBeginning November 12\, 2024\, all properties with 1-9 residential units will be required to use bins\, 55 gallons or less\, with secure lids for trash set out. \nIf you already use a bin with a secure lid that is 55 gallons or less for trash set out\, you may continue to use it until June 2026. After that\, you will need to switch to the official NYC Bin. \nLearn more about NYC Bin requirements. \nOfficial NYC Bins\nThe NYC Bin is the next step in New York City’s plan to get black bags of garbage off the streets and make our city cleaner and safer for all New Yorkers. \nOn July 8\, 2024\, the City unveiled the NYC Bin\, the official trash bin for properties with 1-9 residential units. Separate NYC Bins are also available for purchase for recycling and composting\, though they are not required. \nThe NYC Bin is now available for purchase at a significantly lower price than similar bins at retail stores\, at www.bins.nyc or by calling 1-855-NYC-BINS. \nNYC Bins are exclusively available for NYC property owners and building managers and will only be delivered to addresses within the five boroughs. \nThe NYC Bin was selected following the City’s release of an RFP in October 2023 to contract a vendor to produce official NYC Bins. In the RFP\, DSNY mandated that the vendor produce bins according to specifications including\, but not limited to: \n\nCost no more than $50 for the most common size\nAvailable in multiple sizes to accommodate different types of buildings.\nRat resistant\, easy to use by sanitation workers\, and compatible with mechanized collection trucks.\n\nDSNY will retrofit or replace hundreds of collection trucks\, adding mechanical tippers compatible with the new bins. This upgrade will speed up collection and minimize the possibility of spills that occur with manual collection. Two sanitation workers will be needed to operate the mechanism\, and this change will not affect DSNY workforce numbers. \nResidential Buildings with 10+ Units\nNYC is also advancing a plan to containerize trash in larger residential buildings. \nBuildings with 31 or more residential units will be required to use stationary\, on-street containers for their trash\, serviced by DSNY’s new automated side-loading garbage trucks. On-street containers will be assigned to a specific building\, solely for residents of that building. \nBuildings with 10 to 30 units will be able to choose between stationary on-street containers and smaller wheelie bins. \nThe first district with these containers will be Manhattan Community Board 9\, beginning Spring 2025\, with further expansion pending environmental review.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/dsny-residential-bins-2/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250218
DTSTAMP:20260615T160513
CREATED:20250117T190327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T190327Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join the world in connecting to birds – February 14–17\, 2025\nProject Goal\nEach February\, for four days\, the world comes together for the love of birds. Over these four days we invite people to spend time in their favorite places watching and counting as many birds as they can find and reporting them to us. These observations help scientists better understand global bird populations before one of their annual migrations. \nWhat’s Changed?\nWe use pictures of birds and people from around the world participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count. No matter what corner of the world you live in or visit\, we want to share in your joy of birdwatching. \nOur History\nLaunched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society\, the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) was the first online participatory-science project (also referred to as community science or citizen science) to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real time. Birds Canada joined the project in 2009 to provide an expanded capacity to support participation in Canada. In 2013\, we became a global project when we began entering data into eBird\, the world’s largest biodiversity-related participatory science (community science or citizen science) project. \nEach year our participation grows as more people of all ages around the world spend their weekend counting\, learning about\, and celebrating birds. See results from past years highlighting the data and trends from the Great Backyard Bird Counts. \nJoint Partnership\nThe Great Backyard Bird Count is an inter-organizational effort between the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, National Audubon Society\, and Birds Canada. We work together to bring the joys of bird watching to our members. \n\n\nJoin Us\nWhether you count one bird or hundreds\, participating is easy and fun for all ages! Let birds bring you closer to nature and to each other by spending four days in February with us! \n\nHow to Participate\n\n\n\n\nParticipating is easy\, fun to do alone or with others\, and can be done anywhere you find birds. \nStep 1: Decide where you will watch birds. \nStep 2: Watch birds for 15 minutes or more\, at least once over the four days\, February 16–19\, 2024. \nStep 3: Identify all the birds you see or hear within your planned time/location and use the best tool for sharing your bird sightings: \n\nIf you are a beginning bird admirer and new to bird identification\, try using the Merlin Bird ID app to tell us what birds you are seeing or hearing.\nIf you have participated in the count before and want to record numbers of birds\, try the eBird Mobile app or enter your bird list on the eBird website (desktop/laptop).\n\nIf you already contribute to Merlin or eBird\, continue what you are doing! All entries over the 4-days count towards GBBC.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-2025/
LOCATION:Many venues
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160513
CREATED:20250119T145554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T145554Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: Volunteer Workday: George Washington Carver Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement weather\, this event has been rescheduled to Saturday\, February 15\, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \n*** \nGreenThumb community gardens are developed\, led\, and cared for by dedicated volunteers who critically upkeep community gardens as public green spaces. \nFounded in 1996 with the help of the neighboring school\, I.S. 318 (its former namesake)\, this garden has ample space to grow produce\, flora\, start seeds\, care for chickens\, and host community programs. George Washington Carver Community Garden (est. 2023) currently has over twenty-two (22) raised beds for growing food\, multiple bee hives\, compost systems\, and vast landscape planting opportunities. As a recipient of support from NYC Parks GreenThumb\, the garden group must collectively fulfill certain requirements\, including\, but not limited to\, hosting Open Hours (April 1-Oct 31)\, maintaining the garden\, having a clear path to membership for all\, and hosting two free community events. \nGreenThumb is hosting a public Garden Interest Meeting and Volunteer Day with intent to triple the garden group’s membership\, strengthen community partnerships\, and establish a maintenance plan to support the garden’s future success. Come learn about grassroots community gardening and lend a hand! Bring water\, snacks\, and comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing. Please note that some activities may involve lifting heavy material and moving\, bending\, and squatting for long periods. \nGroups of 5 or more can sign up by contacting the volunteer coordinator at Kyleen.Sanchez@parks.nyc.gov. \nThis 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. 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.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/gw-carver-2-15-2025/
LOCATION:George Washington Carver Community Garden\, 110 Walton Street\, Brooklyn\, 11206
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Fitness and Wellness,Free,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160513
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T183148Z
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SUMMARY:Plants and Architecture Exploration (Ft Greene Park)
DESCRIPTION:Follow the Urban Park Rangers in finding parallels between city architecture and plants! Take a plant ID walk and compare plant structures to their man-made counterparts. Finish with a diagram/drawing activity.\n\nLocation: Fort Greene Park Visitor Center in Fort Greene Park   Brooklyn. Directions to this location\n\nCost: Free\n\nRegistration: In-person registration only.\n\nEvent Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers\n\nCost: Free\n\n\nContact Number: (646) 398-1479
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/plants-and-architecture-2-15-2025/
LOCATION:Fort Greene Park Visitor Center\, Fort Greene Park Willoughby Ave. &\, Washington Park\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160513
CREATED:20250211T191656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T191946Z
UID:10027116-1739617200-1739631600@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:Farmhouse Family Day: Fabrics of the Diaspora
DESCRIPTION:Find your creative resistance by learning about the history art of Adire Eleko\, a wax resist dying technique practiced by the Egba People \n*** \nThis Black History Month\, learn about the history of Western Africa and the Diaspora through the story woven intricately into fabrics. Find your creative resistance by learning about the history art of Adire Eleko\, a wax resist dying technique practiced by the Egba People of Yorubaland (Nigeria\, Benin and Togo). \nPrepare for your visit: \n🧶 Family Day is from 11AM-3PM with the craft activity beginning at 1PM. This is an all ages event\, ideal for kids ages 4-12. \n🧶 Tours of the Wyckoff House will be available starting at 12PM \n🧶 Dress appropriately for the weather – Family Day takes place indoors and outdoors – and wear closed toed shoes if you plan on participating in any farm activities.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/fabrics-of-the-diaspora-2025/
LOCATION:The Wyckoff House Museum\, 5816 Clarendon Road\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11203
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wyckoff House Museum":MAILTO:info@wyckoffmuseum.org
GEO:40.64433;-73.9207576
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160513
CREATED:20250117T183753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T183753Z
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SUMMARY:Birding: You Gotta Love Birds (Marine Park)
DESCRIPTION:With Valentines Day in our rear view mirror\, let’s take a deeper look into the love lives of birds. Learn about courtship rituals\, nest-building\, parenting and other things birds do to attract and keep their mates. \n\nLocation: Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park  3301 Avenue U\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nEvent Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers \nContact Number: (718) 421-2021
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/birding-marine-park-2-16-2025/
LOCATION:Salt Marsh Nature Center\, East 33rd Street and Avenue U\, Brooklyn\, 11234
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Entertainment,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160513
CREATED:20250117T171422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T171422Z
UID:10026517-1739793600-1739797200@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:Kids Week: Natural Dyes (Sunset Park)
DESCRIPTION: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 Mid-winter recess. 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 in using plant materials to make fabulous dyes! Bring a white cotton clothing item or get a handkerchief to tie-dye.\n\nLocation: Sunset Park Playground in Sunset Park  Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nContact Number: (718) 421-2021
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/kids-week-natural-dyes-2-17-2025/
LOCATION:Sunset Park Playground\, 7th Avenue and 43rd Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Entertainment,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Kids Week: Nature Scavenger Hunt (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
DESCRIPTION: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 Mid-winter Recess. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers\, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Set sail through Brooklyn’s winter flora and fauna on a wild scavenger hunt! Follow the trail of urban wildlife and unique plants and trees\, discover something new while having a blast!\n\nLocation: Corner of Furman and Old Fulton Streets in Brooklyn Bridge Park\, Pier 1. Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nEvent Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers \nContact Number: (718) 421-2021
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/kids-week-nature-scavenger-2-18-2025/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Bridge Park\, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn\, Brooklyn\, 11201
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Entertainment,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops\, Ages 8-12 (New Lots Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join New Lots Library and Solar One for our winter Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops series. \nThese 60-minute workshops aim to increase interest in STEM\, self-efficacy in regard to STEM skills\, expand knowledge on electricity generation\, energy efficiency\, renewable energies\, and issues around climate emergency. \nEach week of this 10-week series\, educators will cover a new topic: \nJan. 21 Intro to Energy \nJan. 28 Fossil Fuel Extraction \nFeb. 4 Energy Conservation \nFeb. 11 Climate Advocacy Campaign \nFeb. 18 Fun with Circuits \nFeb. 25 Wind Turbine Design \nMar. 4 Solar Field Study \nMar. 11 Energy Storage \nMar. 18 Solar Cars \nMar. 25 Solar Ovens \nThis series is for children ages 8-12 and registration is required for each session.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/enviro-stem-new-lots-2025/2025-02-18/
LOCATION:New Lots Library\, 665 New Lots Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11207
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Greenpoint Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of like-minded folks to knit or crochet (or even cross-stitch or embroider!) for an hour of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off or get advice. \nTeaching is available for beginning knitting or crochet. Learning supplies will be provided. All genders welcomed. \n**MEETS WEEKLY! \nPlease register if you need a lesson\, or shoot an email to Molloy Rogers.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/yarn-greenpoint-library-2025/2025-02-18/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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