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SUMMARY:Kids Week: Survival Skills for Kids (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 Mid-winter Recess. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers\, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Rangers will demonstrate how to properly start a fire without matches\, and give kids a chance to try themselves. Rangers will also be teaching shelter building and will provide materials for children to practice.\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: (646) 398-1479
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/survival-skills-1-2-2026/
LOCATION:Fort Greene Park Visitor Center\, Fort Greene Park Willoughby Ave. &\, Washington Park\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11205
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Fitness and Wellness,Free,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Meeker CAG Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Meeker CAG (Community Advisory Group) meets every 2nd Wednesday\, 6-8 PM. 2 Kingsland Avenue\, Brooklyn. \nJoin your neighbors in giving voice to the community as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cleans up the heavily contaminated Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund site. All are welcome\, no prior knowledge or expertise required. \nWhat is the Meeker Avenue Plume?\nThe EPA has listed the Meeker Avenue Plume as a Superfund site\, meaning it is a heavily contaminated area slated for cleanup. The soil and groundwater at the Meeker Avenue Plume site are contaminated with chemicals harmful to human and environmental health. \nWhere is the Meeker Avenue Plume?\nThe area under investigation is in the Greenpoint/East Williamsburg area and spans several city blocks. \nWhat is a Community Advisory Group (CAG)?\nA CAG’s purpose is to provide a public forum for community members to present and discuss their needs and concerns related to the Superfund decision-making process. \n  \nEPA website: https://cumulis.epa.gov/supercpad/SiteProfiles/index.cfm?fuseaction=second.cleanup&id=0203407 \nMap: https://cimc.epa.gov/ords/cimc/f?p=CIMC:MAP:0::NO::P71_IDSEARCH:SF_SITE_ID|0203407 \n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/meeker-cag-2026/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Swinging 60’s Senior Center\, 211 Ainslie St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Greencycle Post-Holiday Swap
DESCRIPTION:Town Square’s popular Greencycle “Post-Holiday” Swap is Saturday\, January 10th ~ 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! \n  \nSIMPLE RULES: \n• RSVP here: bit.ly/Greencycle-Swap \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\, household items & electronics. \n• We will NOT ACCEPT baby gear\, 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-swap-1-10-2026/
LOCATION:John Ericsson Middle School 126\, 424 Leonard Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Skills: Winter Wilderness Survival (Herbert Von King Park)
DESCRIPTION:Our Urban Park Rangers are well versed in outdoor lore. Learn tips and tricks that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world\, and might just save your life. Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or just want to be more prepared for any situation\, an wilderness outdoor skills program is perfect for you. Learn all about how to prepare and survive outdoors during the colder winter temperatures. \nLocation: Herbert Von King Park  Greene Avenue and Marcy Avenue\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nContact: (718) 421-2021
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/winter-survival-1-17-2026/
LOCATION:Herbert Von King Park
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Fitness and Wellness,Free,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Prospect Lefferts Garden Street Tree Care
DESCRIPTION:Join NYC Parks Stewardship as we celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! Volunteers will work with us to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate\, cultivate\, mulch\, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City. Volunteers should dress in clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. This event has been funded in part by Council District 40. \n  \nLocation: Maple St and Brooklyn Ave in Hamilton Metz Field\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location. \nLocation Details: Maple St and Brooklyn Ave \nCost: Free \nRegistration is required: Register Online \nContact Email: Stewardship@parks.nyc.gov
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/prospect-lefferts-1-19-2026/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:"The Problem with Plastic" Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Please join Beyond Plastics president\, Judith Enck in conversation with award-winning investigative journalist and author\, Andrea Bernstein about “The Problem with Plastic” at powerHouse Books at Industry City\, Brooklyn. \nDATE: Friday\, January 23\, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET \nLOCATION: powerHouse Books at Industry City\, 220 36th St\, Building 2\, 11232 (map)\nThis location is just two blocks from the 36th Street Station (D\, N\, W\, R lines) \nCOST: General admission is $5\, purchase tickets here now. \nPlease join us to learn how you can help protect yourself and the planet from plastic pollution. \nBring your copy of the book for Judith to sign or buy one when you get your ticket!
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/plastic-book-talk-1-23-2026/
LOCATION:Industry City\, 220 36th St. Building 2\, 220 36th Street\, Building 2\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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