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SUMMARY:Umoja Garden Celebrates Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the Earth’s gifts and honor Umoja’s dedication to our planet\, Umoja Garden invites our community to join the garden group for a day of planting\, education and fellowship on Sunday\, April 21 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. We will be planting local pollinators donated by Native NY Gardens. Farm Manager at East New York Farms Alexx Caceres will facilitate a companion planting workshop rooted in indigenous practices. Attendees will enjoy light refreshments provided by Ry Ry’s Kitchen and Splendid Spoon. \nLocation: Umoja Garden (Garden Beautiful)  1464 Broadway\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nEvent Organizer: Umoja Garden \nContact Email: umojalearninggarden@gmail.com
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/umoja-garden-celebrates-earth-day/
LOCATION:Umoja Garden\, 1464 Broadway\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day Hike (Marine Park)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day today on this nature exploration hike. Learn the history and significance of Earth Day and take a vow to protect and conserve our parks and environment.\n\nLocation: Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park   3301 Avenue U\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location\n\nCost: Free\n\nEvent Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers\n\nContact Number: (718) 421-2021
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/hike-marine-park-4-21-2024/
LOCATION:Salt Marsh Nature Center\, East 33rd Street and Avenue U\, Brooklyn\, 11234
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Plant Exchange at Stockholm Street Garden
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Earth Day Stockholm Street Garden group are having a plant exchange. Have a plant cutting? A plant you no longer can care for or want to learn how to take care of your plant? Join us for our Plant Exchange! Afterwards\, enjoy taking a tour of the Stockholm Street Community Garden. \nLocation: Stockholm Street Community Garden\, 143 Stockholm Street\, Brooklyn\, Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nEvent Organizer: Stockholm Street Community Garden
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/plant-exchange-stockholm-4-21-2024/
LOCATION:Stockholm Street Garden\, 143 Stockholm Street\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Earth through Dance at Marine Park
DESCRIPTION:The beauty and wonder of the Marine Park salt marsh and other natural environments inspire Earth Day dances by the Brooklyn Dance Ensemble\, music by Don’t Wait Up\, flamenco dances by Cadencia\, and traditional Japanese songs of nature by local artists Yoko and John. \n*** \nLocation: Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park  3301 Avenue U\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nContact Number: (917) 881-1967
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/earth-day-dances-marine-park/
LOCATION:Salt Marsh Nature Center\, East 33rd Street and Avenue U\, Brooklyn\, 11234
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Entertainment,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:Melodies for Mother Earth
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a musical journey celebrating the beauty of our planet at MHT-St. Mary Church Backlot. Immerse yourself in tunes inspired by nature and our environment\, performed outdoors by our talented guest artists: the Color of Rhythm (Jordan Auber & Co.)\, the Andean Collective (the Carmen Arrojo trio)\, Genevieve Faivre & Co.\, the Catholic Worker Eco-Collective\, and more! Together with inspiring words from voices like Thich Nhat Hanh\, Mary Oliver\, and Pope Francis\, let the melodies elevate you to new horizons and evoke a sense of connection to Mother Earth. Also\, peruse our vendors and exhibitors; there will be food and refreshments for sale. Don’t miss this unique event that promises to uplift your spirits and move your soul. See you there!
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/melodies-for-mother-earth/
LOCATION:MHT-St. Mary  Backlot\, 153 Johnson Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Grab And Go: Wildflower Seed Starter (East Flatbush Library)
DESCRIPTION:While supplies last! Come pick up a wildflower seed starter at East Flatbush\, 9612 Church Avenue\, to celebrate Earth Day. Available to all ages while supplies last.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/wildflower-seed-starter-flatbush-4-22-2024/
LOCATION:East Flatbush Library\, 9612 Church Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11212
CATEGORIES:Free,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Kids Week: Earth Day Gardening (Parade Ground)
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 Spring Break. Celebrate Earth Day with the Urban Park Rangers. Help beautify the park with hands-on\, introductory level gardening especially for kids! Learn how to show Mother Earth you care as we put in a flower bed. You can even take home a plant of your own to start an indoor garden.\n\nLocation: Bowling Green Cottage in Parade Ground  Brooklyn. Directions to this location\n\nCost: Free\n\nEvent Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers\n\nContact Number: (646) 398-1479
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/gardening-4-22-2024/
LOCATION:Parade Ground\, Parade Place and Caton Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T130000
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SUMMARY:Kids Week: Gather Around the Campfire (Ft Greene 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 Spring Break. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers\, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Gather by the campfire to enjoy an afternoon of story telling and fireside activities. \n\nLocation: Fort Greene Park Visitor Center in Fort Greene Park  Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nContact Number: (646) 398-1479
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/campfire-4-23-2024/
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:20240423T153000
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SUMMARY:Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops\, 8-12 Years Old (Kensington Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join Kensington 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: \nApr. 2 The Incredible Carbon Cycle \nApr. 9 Library Energy Audit \nApr. 16 Climate Advocacy Campaign \nApr. 23 Fun with Circuits \nApr. 30 Wind Turbine Design \nMay 7 Hydroelectric Challenge \nMay 14 Solar Field Study \nMay 21 Solar Ovens \nMay 28 Energy Storage \nJune 4 Solar Cars (Parents and caregivers must be present to help with this workshop) \nThis series is for children ages 8-12 and registration is required for each session. \nParents and caregivers must remain in the library during the workshops. 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/enviro-stem-kids-4-23-2024/
LOCATION:Kensington Library\, 4207 18th Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T173000
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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-4-23-2024/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T194500
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SUMMARY:2024 Climate Cafe (Central Library)
DESCRIPTION:Are you worried about climate change? Is the climate crisis making you anxious? Want to take local climate action but don’t know how to or where? \nWhether you’re a concerned citizen\, an activist\, or just curious about the topic\, this community-organized space is for you. Come 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 quarterly at BPL Central library’s Information Commons and become a part of a network of thousands of activists and concerned citizens through climate cafés worldwide. \nThe BPL Climate Café is supported in part by Force of Nature\, a non-profit dedicated to turning climate anxiety into action and working with leaders to drive intergenerational solutions.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/climate-cafe-4-24-2024/
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:20240425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T110000
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SUMMARY:Tot Time! (MPJ State Park)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about a different nature theme each week with a craft and guided storytime! \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThis program is FREE! Supplies are provided on a first come\, first serve basis. \nWho: Ages 5 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult. \nWhere: The Blue Park House at Marsha P. Johnson State Park\, 90 Kent Ave\, Brooklyn\, New York\, Cross streets – N 8th and Kent Ave \nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nRegistration not required!\nPlease reserve tickets based on how many crafts you plan on making\, ie. how many toddlers are with you.\nIf the program is sold out\, but you still wish to attend\, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.\nIn 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.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/tot-time-mpj-apr-2024/2024-04-25/
LOCATION:Marsha P. Johnson State Park\, 90 Kent Avenue\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Kids Week: Abstract Floral Paintings (Fort Greene 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 Spring Break. Take a walk and create a custom nature paintbrush with objects found all around the park. Learn about flower species that can be found in the park and use natural materials to make an abstract painting.\n\nLocation: Fort Greene Park Visitor Center in Fort Greene Park  Brooklyn. Directions to this location\n\nCost: Free\n\nEvent Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers\n\nContact Number: (718) 421-2021
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/kids-paintings-4-25-2024/
LOCATION:Fort Greene Park Visitor Center\, Fort Greene Park Willoughby Ave. &\, Washington Park\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240430
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge NYC: Observation Period
DESCRIPTION:Help document the biodiversity of our city using iNaturalist during the annual City Nature Challenge! \nCity-Wide\nProject: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2024-new-york-city\nEvents: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2024-new-york-city/journal/91498 \nBrooklyn\nProject: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2024-brooklyn\nEvents: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2024-brooklyn/journal/92457-cnc-brooklyn-2024-event-list \n*** \n\nCNC: Brooklyn 2024 Event List!!\n\nWe have many exciting FREE events all over the city during the four days of the City Nature Challenge. Come observe with us!These events are all open to the public\, but some do have limited space and require registration ahead of time. The registration links are provided below. Thank you to all of our great partner organizations for hosting these events! Let’s go NYC! \nIf you’re looking for some tips on getting started\, join us at our CNC:NYC Getting Started webinar. Click here to register. And once the observation days are over\, join us on 5/1 for our Virtual ID party. More info and registration are on this Eventbrite page. \nFriday\, April 26\, 2024\nKids Week: Spring Scavenger Hunt\nDate: Friday\, April 26\, 2024\nTime: 11a-12p\nHost: Urban Park Rangers\nLocation: Herbert Von King Park\, meet at the Playground\nDescription: Even when school’s out\, our parks are still the city’s natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week during Spring Break. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers\, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Search high and low for the natural wonders hiding just under your nose. As an added bonus\, data will be collected for the City Nature Challenge.\nRegistration: None needed. For more info\, click here. \nBillion Oyster Project X BBP TIDES and Friends Event\nDate: Friday\, April 26\, 2024\nTime: 4p-6p\nHost: Billion Oyster Project and Brooklyn Bridge Park\nLocation: TBD\nDescription: This is an events for current and former member of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s TIDES programs\, as well as friends\, family\, and members of the public. More details to come!\nRegistration: TBD \nSaturday\, April 27\, 2024\nCity Nature Challenge Bird Blitz\nDate: Saturday\, April 27\, 2024\nTime: 10a-11:30a\nHost: Urban Park Rangers\nLocation: Brooklyn Bridge Park\, Pier 1\nDescription: NYC Parks is participating in the City Nature Challenge and is recruiting you to help. Join the Rangers as we walk the park to observe and collect data for the 2024 City Nature Challenge\, a friendly competition taking place April 26-29 between cities around the world to see which is most biodiverse. This program will focus on the many birds found at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Participants are encouraged to download the iNaturalist app to collect data.\nRegistration: None needed. For more info\, click here. \nCity Nature Challenge: Ecology Park Cleanup and Tour\nDate: Saturday\, April 27\, 2024\nTime: 10a-1p\nHost: Urban Park Rangers\nLocation: Ecology Park\nDescription: Join NYC Parks staff in sprucing up Ecology Park followed by a tour of the unique ecosystems. Volunteers will help remove debris and sweep up park paths. Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in iNaturalist’s annual City Nature Challenge bioblitz- please bring your smartphone or camera! Volunteers will learn how to identify plants and how to make iNaturalist observations.\nRegistration: Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Click here to register. To register a group of 10 or more please email stewardship@parks.nyc.gov. \nEarth Day Festival at Fort Greene\nDate: Saturday\, April 27\, 2024\nTime: 11a-2p\nHost: Fort Greene Park Conservancy\nLocation: Visitors Center at Fort Greene Park\nDescription: Join the Fort Greene Park Conservancy at Earth Day Festival! Make earth-themed arts and crafts\, participate in a zero waste swap\, or help us document the park’s biodiversity as a part of this year’s City Nature Challenge.\nRegistration: None required. \nBillion Oyster Project Sunset Park Field Station Experience\nDate: Saturday\, April 27\, 2024\nTime: 4p-6p\nHost: Billion Oyster Project\nLocation: Bush Terminals Park\, Marginal St. &\, 43rd St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11232\nDescription: Participants will have the opportunity to join a Billion Oyster Project staff member in the field to explore oysters\, marine critters\, and the ecology of New York Harbor. All field programs are held outdoors and/or near water.\nRegistration: TBD \nSunday\, April 28\, 2024\nCity Nature Challenge McGolrick Park Bio-Blitz\nDate: Sunday\, April 28\, 2024\nTime: 11a-1p\nHost: North Brooklyn Parks Alliance\nLocation: McGolrick Park Pavillion\nDescription: Join North Brooklyn Parks Alliance for a pollinator bioblitz workshop for City Nature Challenge. We will be documenting spring pollinators amongst McGolrick’s blooming flowers. We will guide volunteers on identifying plants and pollinators using the iNaturalist app in tandem with the global push to document our biodiversity.\nRegistration: TBD \nCity Nature Challenge Family Day\nDate: Sunday\, April 28\, 2024\nTime: 10a-1p\nHost: Green-Wood Cemetery and Genspace\nLocation: Enter Green-Wood through the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street) and find the event “home base” at Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel\nDescription:Green-Wood Cemetery and Genspace have planned an adventurous morning of activities and learning for kids of all ages. Expert naturalists will be leading walks to collect data on birds\, insects\, fungi\, and plants at the Cemetery for the City Nature Challenge every half hour between 10:30am and 12:30pm. Microscopy activity stations will offer an opportunity to view nature up close. At 11am\, Genspace will lead a 45-minute walk about how the climate crisis affects the trees at Green-Wood.\nRegistration: not required\, but recommended. Click here. More info about the event is also at that link. \nMonday\, April 29\, 2024\nBillion Oyster Project Public Volunteer Event\nDate: Monday\, April 29\, 2024\nTime: 4p-6p\nHost: Billion Oyster Project\nLocation: Valentino Pier\nDescription: Join Billion Oyster Project’s effort to restore New York Harbor by volunteering to collect data on the health of the oysters at one of our Oyster Research Station Hubs. During this event\, you’ll assist our team in collecting scientific data\, meet some of New York Harbor’s most interesting marine creatures\, and enjoy a beautiful day on the waterfront!\nRegistration: Required at this link.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/city-nature-challenge-nyc-observation-period/
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110841
CREATED:20240320T213944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T225528Z
UID:10021722-1714125600-1714132800@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:Prospect Park Wellness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Prospect Park Wellness Walk\n\nJoin Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for an uplifting and energizing morning walk including scenic trails along the Lullwater\, Peninsula\, Midwood or Waterfall. Please note\, this walk leaves promptly at 10 am from the Prospect Park Audubon Center. \nProspect Park Wellness Walks will be held on Fridays from April – June from 10 am – 12 pm \nPlease note that Eventbrite RSVP is required:
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/wellness-walk-prospect/2024-04-26/
LOCATION:Prospect Park Audubon Center\, Prospect Park Boathouse\, 101 East Drive\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Fitness and Wellness,Free,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T120000
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SUMMARY:Kids Week: Nature Scavenger Hunt (Herbert Von King 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 Spring Break. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers\, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Search high and low for the natural wonders hiding just under your nose. As an added bonus\, data will be collected for the City Nature Challenge.\n\nLocation: Playground in Herbert Von King Park\, 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-scavenger-hunt-4-26-2024/
LOCATION:Herbert Von King Park
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Entertainment,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110841
CREATED:20240321T011201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T011201Z
UID:10021761-1714132800-1714136400@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:Community Composting
DESCRIPTION:Join the staff from the Wyckoff House Museum & Urban Farm for a conversation about community composting. We will be sharing the process basics\, tips for getting started with composting at home\, and where to access organic waste resources in your community.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/community-composting-4-26-2024/
LOCATION:Stone Avenue Library\, 581 Mother Gaston Boulevard\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11212
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110841
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T010754Z
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SUMMARY:Arbor Day at the Audubon Center (Prospect Park)
DESCRIPTION:Join Prospect Park Alliance for Arbor Day fun in Prospect Park with nature activities and exploration focused on Brooklyn’s last remaining forest! \n\nNature on the Go\, ID a Tree\, 2 – 3 pm: Take an in-depth look at the largest organism within Prospect Park—trees and discover the important role forests play in providing different habitats for the park’s wildlife. This program departs from the Audubon Center promptly at 2 pm.\nNature’s Helpers\, 3 – 4 pm: Did you know that trees help their fellow trees? Learn about how mulch protects tree roots and spend time spreading wood chips around trees to support Prospect Park. This program departs from the Audubon Center promptly at 3 pm.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/arbor-day-prospect-park-2024/
LOCATION:Prospect Park Audubon Center\, Prospect Park Boathouse\, 101 East Drive\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Entertainment,Free,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T113000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110841
CREATED:20240411T152056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T015102Z
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge: Bird Blitz (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
DESCRIPTION:NYC Parks is participating in the City Nature Challenge and is recruiting you to help. Join the Rangers as we walk the park to observe and collect data for the 2024 City Nature Challenge\, a friendly competition taking place April 26-29 between cities around the world to see which is most biodiverse. This program will focus on the many birds found at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Participants are encouraged to download the iNaturalist app to collect data.\n\nLocation: Corner of Furman and Old Fulton Streets in Brooklyn Bridge Park\, Pier 1\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location\n\nCost: Free\n\nEvent Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers\n\nContact Number: (646) 398-7621\nDownload the iNaturalist app here\, or more about City Nature Challenge here.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/city-nature-challenge-brooklyn-bridge-park-2024/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Bridge Park\, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn\, Brooklyn\, 11201
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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GEO:40.6942006;-73.9992819
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110841
CREATED:20240411T150757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T150757Z
UID:10021888-1714212000-1714219200@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:Plumb Beach Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join NYC H2O and Jamaica Bay Rockaway Parks Conservancy for a Volunteer Cleanup at Plumb Beach! \nPlumb Beach is located to the east of Sheepshead Bay just off the Belt Parkway. \nGloves\, garbage bags and pickers will be provided. \nPlease also make sure to wear sunscreen and bring plenty of water to hydrate. 💧
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/plumb-beach-cleanup-4-27-2024/
LOCATION:Plumb Beach\, Belt Parkway\, Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="NYC H2O":MAILTO:elana@nych2o.org
GEO:40.6354904;-73.8804439
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Plumb Beach Belt Parkway Brooklyn;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Belt Parkway:geo:-73.8804439,40.6354904
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110841
CREATED:20240411T152312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T152312Z
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge: Clean up and Tour of Ecology Park
DESCRIPTION:Join NYC Parks staff in sprucing up Ecology Park followed by a tour of the unique ecosystems. Volunteers will help remove debris and sweep up park paths. Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in iNaturalist’s annual City Nature Challenge bioblitz- please bring your smartphone or camera! Volunteers will learn how to identify plants and how to make iNaturalist observations. \nLocation: Ecology Park\, Bergen Avenue\, between Avenue T & Cove Lane\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nLocation Details: Meet at Ecology Park Gates \nCost: Free \nRegistration: Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To register a group of 10 or more please email stewardship@parks.nyc.gov. Register Here! \n  \nContact: 516-281-6584 | demi.amideneau@parks.nyc.gov
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/city-nature-challenge-clean-up-and-tour-of-ecology-park/
LOCATION:Ecology Park\, Albany Ave.\, E. 40 St. bet. Farragut Rd. and Foster Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110841
CREATED:20240229T033405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T033405Z
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SUMMARY:E-Waste Collection (Bayridge)
DESCRIPTION:We accept the following working and non-working consumer electronic equipment: \n\nComputers (laptops & desktops\, servers\, mainframes)\nMonitors (CRT and flatscreen)\nNetwork devices (routers\, hubs\, modems\, etc.)\nPeripherals (keyboards\, mice\, cables\, cords\, chargers\, etc.)\nTablets and e-readers\nComponents (hard drives\, CD-ROMs\, circuit boards\, power supplies\, etc.)\nPrinters under 100 pounds\, scanners\, fax machines\, etc\nTVs\, VCRs\, DVRs\, DVD & Blu-ray Players\nDigital Converter Boxes\, Cable/Satellite Receivers\nPortable music players\nAudio-visual equipment\nVideo-games\nCell phones\, pagers\, PDAs\nTelecommunication (phones\, answering machines\, etc.)\n\n\nWe no longer accept:\nBatteries (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. \nMedia\, such as disks\, DVDs\, VHS tapes\, cassette tapes\, etc. \nPlease visit greendisk.com to purchase a shipping label to get these items recycled. \n\n*** \nFor more information\, visit our FAQ \nFor more information: lesecologycenter.org or 212.477.4022
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/e-waste-collection-4-27-2024/
LOCATION:St. Anselm Church\, 356 82nd Street\, Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free,Outdoor
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lower East Side Ecology Center":MAILTO:info@lesecologycenter.org
GEO:40.625714;-74.0278548
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110841
CREATED:20240411T151449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T151529Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Festival (Fort Greene Park)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day at Fort Greene Park! There’ll be various free\, family-friendly activities and sustainable swaps for all ages. \nCheck below for a sample of what’s to come: \n\n\nClothes Mending Workshop led by Joy Mao and Lorraine Lum. Joy and Lorraine will teach you how to repurpose worn-down clothing by using scraps for patching\, embroidering\, and hand-sewing. \n\n\nPlant Swap with donations from Greenery Unlimited. Expand your houseplant collection at the plant swap by trading plants\, plantlets\, and cuttings to take home and grow. \n\n\nStorytime in the Park led by Walt Whitman Library. Join Walt Whitman Library for a flower-themed craft and story time featuring “A Seed Grows” by Antoinette Portis. \n\n\nBioblitz led by members of the Green Team. As a part of the City Nature Challenge\, help us identify the myriad plants and animals that make up the biodiversity of Fort Greene Park. \n\n\nMake Music! with recycled instruments led by Brooklyn Music School. Try your hand at playing recycled mugs and more! \n\n\nBandana Prints with the Urban Park Rangers. Stamp out your own designs on bandanas\, with the rangers to guide you through this fun craft project. \n\n\nEarth Day Community Planting led this year by Green Team members. Help them complete the planting stage of their Green Infrastructure project which will further promote the park’s biodiversity! Register for the community planting session by signing up for April 27th’s Green Team Terrace Garden Build Day HERE. \n\n\nSeed Bombs Workshop led by members of the Green Team. Learn how to make seed bombs that can either be taken home or thrown in tree pits and empty lots across the city! \n\n\nStay tuned to our social media and future newsletters for Earth Day Festival updates! \nInterested in volunteering at Earth Day Fest? We’ll need the help of a few enthusiastic volunteers to keep the environment-friendly activities and workshops running smoothly. Register here.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/earth-day-fort-greene-4-27-2024/
LOCATION:Fort Greene Park\, DeKalb Ave & Washington Park\, Brooklyn\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110841
CREATED:20240321T010346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T020148Z
UID:10021758-1714215600-1714230000@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:40th Annual GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference: East New York
DESCRIPTION:Pick up your seeds for the growing season at East New York Farms! seed distribution and take part in hands-on workshops\, like building garden beds\, seed starting\, rock painting\, and more. \nThis event is hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb. We are proud to be the nation’s largest urban community gardening program\, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support\, community gardens are centers of environmental justice\, ensuring that our city is fairer\, safer\, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public. \nLocation: ENY Youth Farm\, 620 Schenck\, Brooklyn\, NY\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nRegistration: Registration Link \nContact Email: greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov \n\n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/40th-growtogether-4-27-2024/
LOCATION:East New York Farm\, 613 New Lots Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11207
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Parks GreenThumb":MAILTO:greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov
GEO:40.6649572;-73.8866682
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110841
CREATED:20240411T142714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T144611Z
UID:10021882-1714298400-1714305600@gogreenbk.org
SUMMARY:Free Tree Giveaway at The Green-Wood Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Take home a FREE TREE at The Green-Wood Cemetery! Native tree species to be distributed at this location include: Flowering Dogwood\, Northern Red Oak\, American Persimmon\, Sweetbay Magnolia\, Tulip Poplar\, and White Fringe Tree. \nUPDATE: REGISTRATION IS FULL! All trees for this event are registered. Walk-up recipients are welcome to pick up a tree during the second hour of the giveaway\, from 11:00 a.m. onwards. All remaining trees are first-come\, first-served until all trees are distributed. We always have trees remaining for the second hour for anyone who missed the chance to register in advance \nThis event is in partnership with The Green-Wood Cemetery.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/free-tree-giveaway-green-wood/
LOCATION:Greenwood Cemetary\, 500 25th St\, Brooklyn\, brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110841
CREATED:20240320T212652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T212652Z
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SUMMARY:E-Waste Recycling (Park Slope)
DESCRIPTION:We accept the following working and non-working consumer electronic equipment: \n\nComputers (laptops & desktops\, servers\, mainframes)\nMonitors (CRT and flatscreen)\nNetwork devices (routers\, hubs\, modems\, etc.)\nPeripherals (keyboards\, mice\, cables\, cords\, chargers\, etc.)\nTablets and e-readers\nComponents (hard drives\, CD-ROMs\, circuit boards\, power supplies\, etc.)\nPrinters under 100 pounds\, scanners\, fax machines\, etc\nTVs\, VCRs\, DVRs\, DVD & Blu-ray Players\nDigital Converter Boxes\, Cable/Satellite Receivers\nPortable music players\nAudio-visual equipment\nVideo-games\nCell phones\, pagers\, PDAs\nTelecommunication (phones\, answering machines\, etc.)\n\n\nWe no longer accept:\nBatteries (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. \nMedia\, such as disks\, DVDs\, VHS tapes\, cassette tapes\, etc. \nPlease visit greendisk.com to purchase a shipping label to get these items recycled. \n\n*** \nFor more information\, visit our FAQ \nFor more information: lesecologycenter.org or 212.477.4022
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/e-waste-4-28-2024/
LOCATION:John Jay Educational Campus\, 227 7th Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free,Outdoor
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GEO:40.66925;-73.978588
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110841
CREATED:20240424T103214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T105442Z
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge McGolrick Park Bio-Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Be a Part of the World’s Largest Community Science Event! \nMcGolrick Park | Sunday\, 4/28/24 | 11:00-12:30 \nShow the world what Brooklyn’s biodiversity looks like! City Nature Challenge is an annual four-day international event in which people around the world find and document wildlife in their cities using the biodiversity recording app iNaturalist. \nWe need you! Gather with the North Brooklyn Parks Alliance horticulture team for a McGolrick Park bioblitz. We’ll share tips for tuning into your environment and finding even the smallest creatures among us. If you are unfamiliar with iNaturalist\, we’ll help you get started! \nThis event is free and all ages are welcome. Please download iNaturalist before you arrive. \nSpecial thanks to the Friends of McGolrick Park for enrolling in the City Nature Challenge! \nhttps://support.nbkparks.org/event/city-nature-challenge-2024-at-mcgolrick-park/e577294
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/city-nature-challenge-mcgolrick-park-bio-blitz/
LOCATION:McGolrick Park\, Nassau Avenue & Russell Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops\, 8-12 Years Old (Kensington Library)
DESCRIPTION:Join Kensington 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: \nApr. 2 The Incredible Carbon Cycle \nApr. 9 Library Energy Audit \nApr. 16 Climate Advocacy Campaign \nApr. 23 Fun with Circuits \nApr. 30 Wind Turbine Design \nMay 7 Hydroelectric Challenge \nMay 14 Solar Field Study \nMay 21 Solar Ovens \nMay 28 Energy Storage \nJune 4 Solar Cars (Parents and caregivers must be present to help with this workshop) \nThis series is for children ages 8-12 and registration is required for each session. \nParents and caregivers must remain in the library during the workshops. 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/enviro-stem-kids-4-30-2024/
LOCATION:Kensington Library\, 4207 18th Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T173000
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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-4-30-2024/
LOCATION:Greenpoint Library\, 107 Norman Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110841
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SUMMARY:Decarbonize Your Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to decarbonize your building with heat pumps and high performance new technologies! Hear from technical experts & industry professionals to make your residential building more energy efficient\, healthier\, and safer. Speakers will answer your questions\, offer information on financial incentives\, and current building decarbonization strategies. This event is intended for 1-4 unit building owners and co-op/condo board members\, managers\, and operators. \nApril 30\, 6-8PM at Brooklyn Heights Library \nRegister here:
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/decarbonize-your-building/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Heights Library\, 286 Cadman Plaza West\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free
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