Go Green Brooklyn

Made in NYC Week Symposium - Making More: Industry’s Role in an Affordable, Livable City
2026-05-05 09:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, 11201
Featuring presentations and discussions about the evolving and critical role of the manufacturing sector in Brooklyn, this symposium will launch the office’s newest policy paper. The schedule will include a keynote address from Elizabeth Yeampierre of UPROSE on their GRID 2.0 proposal and a series of panels from Brooklyn leaders who support the borough’s manufacturing sector by assisting local businesses, moving goods, and growing the green workforce.
Lunch will be served.

BK CB1 Land Use, ULURP and Landmarks Committee
2026-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Brooklyn CB1 District Office, 435 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11211, United States
Joint Land Use, ULURP, Landmarks [Subcommittee] and Housing & Public Housing Meeting
When: Monday, May 4, 2026
Time: 6:00pm
Place: CB1 District Office, 435 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (Corner of Frost Street)
Agenda: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/brooklyncb1/downloads/pdf/meeting-notices/2026/Land-Use-ULURP–Landmarks-Subcommittee-Committee-Meeting-Notice-05-04-26.pdf

PRESENTATION PROJECT 144 GREENPOINT AVENUE LPC-26-01803: The applicant is providing an update. Since the street wall has increased in height eliminating our 6th floor setback, the building is simpler, cleaner and more reflective of the historic tenements on the block. Presenter: Building Studio Architects, LLP, John Field.
PRESENTATION 122 AND 124 GREENPOINT AVENUE LPC-26-08566 AND LPC-26-08337: The proposal involves the consolidation of the two properties into a single zoning lot and the construction of a new six-story mixed-use building with ground floor retail and residential units above. The property at 124 Greenpoint Avenue contains a historic firehouse. The project proposes to retain the front portion of this building and undertake restoration and repair of the historic façade. A horizontally oriented rear addition is proposed, set back so that it is not visible from the public right-of-way. The property at 122 Greenpoint Avenue currently contains a one-story commercial structure, which is proposed to be demolished in its entirety. In its place, a new six-story building will be constructed. The design incorporates a setback at the fifth floor to maintain the predominant street wall. Presenter: Opera Studio Architecture, Principal, Thomas Barry, RA.

Committee Meeting Notices

Press Release/Calendar for 2026 – 2027

Waterfront Workouts: Zumba (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 3, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 3, Brooklyn, 11201
Get your blood pumping with this weekly free, fun, and exciting zumba class in Brooklyn Bridge Park! This all-level one hour fitness class is open to all ages and abilities, led by instructors from Dodge YMCA. This is a part of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Waterfront Workouts series, offering free weekly workouts from May through September.
ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music, utilizing dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness program. The routines feature aerobic training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Note this class takes place on a paved area – sneakers are highly recommended!
Advance registration is highly encouraged but walk-ups welcome as capacity allows. Fitness waivers are required by all participants. View all upcoming dates and full details at brooklynbridgepark.org. Please note holiday weekends are skipped and this event is subject to change due to weather or other extenuating circumstances.

Made in NYC Week: Brooklyn Green Jobs Fair
2026-05-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, 11201
Monday, May 4 at Brooklyn Borough Hall: Brooklyn Green Jobs Fair – Looking to join the green workforce? Come to this open-house-style event to meet representatives from local organizations and City agencies that provide educational and training opportunities for the borough’s next green jobs. Participating organizations include: Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn Workforce Innovations, Brooklyn Workforce One Center, Fortune Society, Green City Force, HOPE Program, New Women New Yorkers, NYSERDA Brooklyn/Bronx Clean Energy Hub, NYC Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development, Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow, Pratt Center for Community Development, RETI Center, RiseBoro Community Partnership, St. Nicks Alliance, Solar One, and more!

Bargemusic Concerts at Brooklyn Bridge Park
2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
For nearly 50 years, Bargemusic has been committed to attracting local audiences and enhancing the cultural life of New York by offering performances of chamber music in an intimate setting – the type of setting in which chamber music is meant to be heard.

Bargemusic concerts are 1 to 1.5 hours, with no intermission. Doors open 20 minutes before the concert (no tickets, no reservations). No food or drink is permitted inside the Boathouse, and no photo, video, or audio recording is allowed without permission. The Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse is wheelchair accessible, and restrooms are located adjacent to the performance room.

To make this experience available to as many people as possible, all Bargemusic Concerts are Admission Free.

Saturdays & Sundays, 2 PM Performances
Tickets here: https://www.bargemusic.org/calendar-tickets/

Trails, Sails, and Rails: New York Harbor (Bush Terminal Park)
2026-05-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Bush Terminal Park, 43rd Street and 1st Avenue, Brooklyn
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a maritime exploration event as we go bird and boat-watching! Explore the significance of Bush Terminal and the Port of New York and New Jersey in the past and present. Learn about the working harbor and its role in creating the New York we know today.

Location: 43rd Street and 1st Avenue in Bush Terminal Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Cost: Free

Registration not required.

Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number: (718) 421-2021

Volunteer Workdays in Community Gardens (May-June)
2026-05-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Many venues
Join GreenThumb community gardens for a hands-on volunteer day to help prepare, tend, and harvest a garden depending on the season. No prior experience necessary – beginners are welcome! GreenThumb will provide supplies and facilitation.
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May-2026
Sunday, May 3, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. ~ Maple Street Community Garden
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. ~ Jerry And The Senior Gents Community Garden
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ~ Oriental Garden
Friday, May 29, 2026, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ~ Surfside Community Garden

Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m ~ Amboy Street Garden

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June-2026
Saturday, June 6, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ~ Vinegar Hill Community Garden

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ~ Howard Garden
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It's My Park in Brooklyn (May 2026)
2026-05-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-02 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Many venues
Join thousands of New Yorkers who come together each year to volunteer and celebrate their neighborhood parks and public spaces through It’s My Park.

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Friday, May 1, 2026 to Sunday, May 3, 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Fraser Square
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Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m., It’s My Park at Bush Terminal Park
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Leif Ericson Park
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at McCarren Park
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Marine Park
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Sunday, May 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at McKinley Park
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at WNYC Transmitter Park
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Monday, May 4, 2026 to Sunday, May 10, 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Kaiser Park
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Saturday, May 9, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Nehemiah Park ~ CANCELLED!
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Leif Ericson Park
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Sunday, May 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at McKinley Park
Sunday, May 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
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Monday, May 11, 2026 to Sunday, May 17, 2026

Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park
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Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Leif Ericson Park
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Sunday, May 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park
Sunday, May 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at McKinley Park
Sunday, May 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
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Monday, May 18, 2026 to Sunday, May 24, 2026
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Sunset Park
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Seth Low Playground / Bealin Square
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Bensonhurst Park
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Grady Playground
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Sunday, May 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Msgr. McGolrick Park
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Seth Low Playground / Bealin Square
Monday, May 25, 2026 to Sunday, May 31, 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Seth Low Playground / Bealin Square
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Bensonhurst Park
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park
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Friday, May 29, 2026, 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Linden Park
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Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Herbert Von King Park
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Jackie Robinson Park
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Raymond Bush Playground
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Fraser Square
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Sunday, May 31, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at McCarren Park
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Seth Low Playground / Bealin Square
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., It’s My Park at WNYC Transmitter Park
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Asser Levy Park
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., It’s My Park at Rodney Park Center

Sunday Gardening at Transmitter Park
2026-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | WNYC Transmitter Park, 10 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join us on select Sunday mornings as we roll our sleeves and care for WNYC Transmitter Park’s gardens and trees! We’ll be weeding, watering, mulching, and planting to keep our green space thriving.
What to Bring: Gardening gloves (if you have them), a hat, sunscreen, and water. Don’t worry if you don’t have gloves—we’ve got extras!
What to Expect: A morning of hands-on work, meeting neighbors and volunteers from across the city, and making a real impact in the park.
Where to Meet: Just inside the Greenpoint Ave entrance.
Sign up here
Registering helps us track volunteer hours and ensure everyone has the right supplies. See you in the garden!

Volunteer Landscaping and Cleanup at the Ridgewood Reservoir
2026-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Ridgewood Reservoir, Highland Blvd and Vermont Place, Brooklyn, NY, 11207
Join NYC H2O and the NYC Parks Department as we remove invasive plants and plant native plants at Ridgewood Reservoir!

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

Coastal Cleanup (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2026-05-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Coastal Cleanup volunteers help remove debris washed up into the Park. They also record what’s collected, contributing to efforts worldwide to better understand and tackle plastic pollution.
Note: Coastal Cleanups involve uneven surfaces, rock scrambling, bending, and light lifting.
Advance registration is required and spaces are limited.
To register:

New volunteers, please create a Volunteer Profile to sign up for opportunities

Registered volunteers, please log-in to your volunteer profile to schedule yourself

If you’re signing up as a family, please email volunteer@bbp.nyc
Full details, including location of the activity, will be emailed to registered volunteers a few days prior to the event.
Note: If you’re not seeing any dates available when trying to sign up for a Coastal Cleanup opportunity, it’s because either all the spots have been filled, or the event has not yet opened for sign-ups. Keep an eye out for communications from us regarding upcoming opportunities and updates!

Brooklyn Street Tree Care
2026-05-02 13:30 - 14:30 | Multiple Locations
Help 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. Face masks may be worn at your discretion. Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. This event has been funded in part by NYC Service.
Please visit the NYC Parks website links to register. To sign up a group of 10 or more volunteers please reach out to stewardship@parks.nyc.gov.
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2026 Current & Future Months
* Saturday, June 6, 2026 , 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Prospect Lefferts Garden Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
* Friday, June 19, 2026 , 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Bed-Stuy Street Tree Care with Rooting Together
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2026 Past Months
* Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Bushwick Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
* Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ~ Marine Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training
* Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.~ Greenpoint Street Tree Care with Super Stewards.
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* Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Canarsie Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
* Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ~ Berriman Playground Street Tree Care
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* Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Bedford Stuyvesant Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
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* Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. ~ The Value of Street Trees at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)

* Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Crown Heights Street Tree Care with Super Stewards
* Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ~ Bushwick Street Tree Care with Super Stewards

Greencycle Post-Holiday Swap
2026-05-02 12:00 - 15:00 | John Ericsson Middle School 126, 424 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Town Square’s popular Greencycle “Spring-Cleaning” Swap is Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. Have lots of terrific stuff taking up space but no longer giving you joy? Greencycle is the swap for you!
Join us to recycle, reuse and reduce! Drop off your cleaned and useable CLOTHES, SHOES, BOOKS, TOYS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, & ELECTRONICS – and browse the selection. Every Greencycle Swap saves +1,500 pounds of perfectly good stuff from our landfills!

SIMPLE RULES:
• RSVP here: bit.ly/Greencycle-Swap
• ONLY cleaned, gently used, working and useable items please.
• NO need to bring things to take things.
• ONLY clothes, shoes, books, toys, household items & electronics.
• We will NOT ACCEPT baby gear, furniture, etc.
• We ask you to SEPARATE your donations in advance so that it’ll be easy to place them on the correct tables:
a) Men’s clothes by type: Tops, Bottoms
b) Women’s clothes by size: Small, Medium, Large, XL
c) Infants’ clothes by size: <12 months, 12-24 months
d) Toddlers’ clothes: 2-4
e) Kids’ clothes by size: 2-4, 4-6, 6-8, 8-10, 10+
f) Shoes by adults vs kids
g) Books by adults vs kids
h) Toys by single item vs multiple parts
• 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.
• 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.
Suggested 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.
Since 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.

Walking Tour: Walk The Last Mile Maspeth
2026-05-02 11:00 - 2026-05-03 13:00 | Vander Ende-Onderdonk House, 1820 Flushing Ave, Queens, NY
Discover how warehouse traffic shapes the health of Newtown Creek and its communities.

Saltwater Fishing (Transmitter Park)
2026-05-02 11:00 - 12:30 | WNYC Transmitter Park, 10 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Want to go fishing but don’t know how or where to start? Join the Urban Park Rangers for an intro to Saltwater fishing at WNYC Transmitter Park in collaboration with the annual Riverkeeper cleanup and conservation event.
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Location: Entrance-West Street and Greenpoint Avenue in WNYC Transmitter Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Registration not required.
Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers
Contact: (718) 421-2021

15th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep - WNYC Transmitter Park Cleanup
2026-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 | WNYC Transmitter Park, 10 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join Friends of WNYC Transmitter Park and Riverkeeper for a cleanup at WNYC Transmitter Park from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for the 15th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep. This is a rain or shine event.
Volunteers will meet at WNYC Transmitter Park at the terminus of Greenpoint Avenue at the East River. Please meet at the welcome table at the Greenpoint Avenue entrance. There is limited street parking. Nearby garages may be available.
We recommend all Sweep volunteers to bring a hat, sunscreen, a full reusable water bottle, insect repellent, work gloves and hand sanitizer.
Each year on the first Saturday in May, more than 2,000 volunteers come together across hundreds of miles of shoreline in New York City and the Hudson Valley for a day of service for the Hudson River. Volunteers clean up tons of trash, plant trees, and remove invasive plant species.
Over 14 years, Sweep volunteers have completed 1,463 projects and removed 396 tons of debris, including 2,352 tires, and planted or maintained thousands of trees and shrubs. Once-neglected areas have gained year-round stewards, and rivers and creeks are better for it.
Volunteers must register in advance. Have fun and help take care of the river!

McGolrick Park Clean Up
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | McGolrick Park, Nassau Avenue & Russell Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join Friends of McGolrick Park for weeding, mulching, planting, and planning for the park’s seasonal needs.

15th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep - Valentino Pier Park Cleanup
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Valentino Pier Park, 104 Ferris Street, Brooklyn, 11231
Join Outdoor Service Guides Brooklyn Troop 651 Greenwood, Resilient Red Hook, Riverkeeper, and Parks and Trails New York (PTNY) for a cleanup project at Valentino Pier Park from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for the 15th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep. This location is one of a select number of official dual Riverkeeper Sweep + I Love My Park Day sites, bringing volunteers together to protect our waterways while caring for our parks and trails. This is a rain or shine event.
Volunteers will meet at Valentino Pier Park, 104 Ferris Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Meet at the flagpole in the park lawn. Street parking is available, but we recommend you to come early to find a spot.
We recommend all Sweep volunteers to bring a hat, sunscreen, a full reusable water bottle, insect repellent, work gloves and hand sanitizer.
Each year on the first Saturday in May, more than 2,000 volunteers come together across hundreds of miles of shoreline in New York City and the Hudson Valley for a day of service for the Hudson River. Volunteers clean up tons of trash, plant trees, and remove invasive plant species.
Over 14 years, Sweep volunteers have completed 1,463 projects and removed 396 tons of debris, including 2,352 tires, and planted or maintained thousands of trees and shrubs. Once-neglected areas have gained year-round stewards, and rivers and creeks are better for it.
Volunteers must register in advance. Have fun and help take care of the river!

Intro to Birdwatching Walks (Prospect Park)
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Prospect Park Audubon Center, Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States
These outings will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse.
Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club
Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory bird outing is for you. Join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club to learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit Prospect Park through all seasons.
All levels and ages are welcome. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please bring binoculars if you have them. A limited number of binoculars will be available to loan.
Route Description: This outing is at a leisurely pace with lots of stops to observe birds. A different route through the park may be taken each week. There may be steps, slight inclines, and grass and dirt paths with exposed roots. We will cover approximately 1.5-2 miles.

15th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep – Bush Terminal Park
2026-05-02 09:30 - 11:30 | Bush Terminal Park, 43rd Street and 1st Avenue, Brooklyn
Join Brooklyn Solid Waste Advisory Board and Riverkeeper for a cleanup at Bush Terminal Park from 9:30 am to 11:30 am for the 15th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep. This is a rain or shine event.
Volunteers will meet at Bush Terminal Park at Marginal Street and 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY. Parking is available near the meeting location.
We recommend all volunteers to bring a hat, sunscreen, a full reusable water bottle, insect repellent, work gloves and hand sanitizer.
Each year on the first Saturday in May, more than 2,000 volunteers come together across hundreds of miles of shoreline in New York City and the Hudson Valley for a day of service for the Hudson River. Volunteers clean up tons of trash, plant trees, and remove invasive plant species.
Over 14 years, Sweep volunteers have completed 1,463 projects and removed 396 tons of debris, including 2,352 tires, and planted or maintained thousands of trees and shrubs. Once-neglected areas have gained year-round stewards, and rivers and creeks are better for it.
Volunteers must register in advance. Have fun and help take care of the river!

McGolrick Bird Club
2026-05-02 09:00 - 10:00 | McGolrick Park, Nassau Avenue & Russell Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join the McGolrick Bird Club every Saturday at 9 AM at the corner of Russell St. and Driggs Ave.

15th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep
2026-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Multiple Locations
Come out and clean your local shoreline during this annual day of service for the Hudson at 100 locations!
Each year on the first Saturday in May, more than 2,000 volunteers come together across hundreds of miles of shoreline in New York City and the Hudson Valley for a day of service for the Hudson River. Volunteers clean up tons of trash, plant trees, and remove invasive plant species.
Over 14 years, Sweep volunteers have completed 1,463 projects and removed 396 tons of debris, including 2,352 tires, and planted or maintained thousands of trees and shrubs. Once-neglected areas have gained year-round stewards, and rivers and creeks are better for it.
Volunteers must register in advance. To find a location near you and sign up, visit Riverkeeper.org/sweep. For more information, reach out to sweep@riverkeeper.org.
The event stretches from Staten Island to the Adirondacks. Have fun and help take care of the river!
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Brooklyn Sweeps:

Bush Terminal Park Cleanup – https://engage.riverkeeper.org/component/events/event/65
Brooklyn: Valentino Pier Park Cleanup – https://engage.riverkeeper.org/component/events/event/33
Brooklyn: WNYC Transmitter Park Cleanup – https://engage.riverkeeper.org/component/events/event/26

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Check out sweeps in other areas.

Fido's Coffee Bark (Prospect Park)
2026-05-02 07:30 - 08:30 | Prospect Park, Picnic House, West Drive and Fifth Street, Brooklyn, NY
Rain, sleet, snow (sorry – snow can get the best of us sometime) or shine, FIDO in Prospect Park sets up a table full of goodies on the first Saturday of every month. Look for coffee, pastries, dog biscuits as well as relevant information pertaining to off-leash activities and issues. And it’s all FREE!

Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 Weekly Meeting
2026-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 155 Milton St, Brooklyn, NY, 11222-2501
Do your K-5 kiddos want to camp, fish, hike, ride horses, shoot arrows, ski and more? Learn fun skills and make great friends? Check out the fun with coed Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7!
They meet every Friday at 6 PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church (155 Milton Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn).
More info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7 | https://www.facebook.com/BKPack7 | https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/
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Fun Stuff ~ Baseball games, Bowling, Camping trips, Cookies with Santa, Fishing, Football games, Halloween Party, Horseback riding, Ice skating, Indoor climbing, Movie nights, Palisades trail hikes, NYC urban hikes, Pinewood derbies, Spring egg hunts, and more!
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OLDER SCOUTS

Have older tweens & teenagers? Check out Boy Scouts Troop 26 and Troop 1G(irls), both for Grades 6-12
Troop 26 meets outside on Thursdays, 5:30-7 PM, McCarren Park BBQ Area, Driggs Ave bw Manhattan Ave & Lorimer St., Brooklyn
Troop 26 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/

Kingsland Wildflowers Open Hours
2026-05-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roof and Community Engagement Center, 520 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222
Come join us for Open Hours at Kingsland Wildflowers — learn about the green roofs and native plants while enjoying a scenic view!

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

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

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

Sensory Garden Hour (Greenpoint Library)
2026-05-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join us at the Greenpoint Library for kids’ time in our rooftop garden! We will do a short garden-themed storytime, and then spend time together in the garden. The garden offers many sensory experiences for young kiddos, and we will set up some fun activities as well.
For ages 0-5. No registration required. This program may be cancelled in the event of rain or extremely high temperatures. Please be advised that the garden gets lots of very bright sun; we recommend bringing hats and/or other forms of sun protection.
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Every Friday, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM to September 4, 2026 except for July 3
Cancellations: May 15, May 22, July 10
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Prospect Park Wellness Walk
2026-05-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Prospect Park Audubon Center, Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States
Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Boathouse for an uplifting and energizing morning walk.

Explore scenic trails along the Lullwater, Peninsula, Midwood or Waterfall. Please note, this walk leaves promptly at 10 am from the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
Prospect Park Wellness Walks will be held on Fridays from April–September from 10 am–12 pm.
Please note that Eventbrite RSVP is required.
Please check your email prior to the event for changes, updates and to confirm the walk has met a minimum participant requirement.
