We're All Plastic People Now: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
2024-04-11 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join Oceana for a screening of Rory Fielding’s documentary, We’re All Plastic People Now, featuring Oceana board member Ted Danson.
Following the film, there will be a panel discussion with Gail Tierney (they/she/he), Oceana’s Field Representative for New York and a representative from Assemblymember Emily Gallagher’s office.

Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Oceana is rebuilding abundant and biodiverse oceans by winning science-based policies in countries that control one-quarter of the world’s wild fish catch. With more than 300 victories that stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, and the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, Oceana’s campaigns are delivering results. A restored ocean means that 1 billion people can enjoy a healthy seafood meal every day, forever. Together, we can save the oceans and help feed the world.

NYPD 94th Precinct's Monthly Community Council Meeting
2024-04-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Church of the Ascension, 127 Kent Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222
The 94th Precinct Community Council typically meets on the first Thursday of every month. Meet your local precinct officers. Get informed and engaged!

Welcome Spring with Brooklyn Botanic Garden!
2024-04-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Stone Avenue Library, 581 Mother Gaston Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY, 11212
Join volunteers from Brooklyn Botanic Garden for a sensory exploration of plants from BBG’s collection, then plant some seeds or pot up a cutting to take home!

Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 Weekly Meeting
2024-04-12 18:00 - 19:00 | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 155 Milton St, Brooklyn, NY, 11222-2501
Do your grade schoolers (K-5) 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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Have older tweens & teenagers? Check out Boys Troop 26 (Grades 6-12)
They meet 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/

McGolrick Bird Club
2024-04-13 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.

It's My Park Day at Cooper Park
2024-04-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Cooper Park, Maspeth Avenue and Morgan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Volunteer every Saturday morning with the Friends of Cooper Park to pick up litter, weed, rake, and beautify Cooper Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!

Location: Cooper Park Tennis Courts in Cooper Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Location Details: We meet on Morgan behind the basketball courts, where we have our jobox.
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: Friends of Cooper Park
Contact Email: cooperparkfriends@gmail.com

It's My Park at Msgr. McGolrick Park
2024-04-13 09:00 - 13:00 | McGolrick Park, Nassau Avenue & Russell Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with McGolrick Park Dog Run Group to spread fresh gravel, remove litter, and spruce up the dog run at Msgr. McGolrick Park. We look forward to cleaning up the run with you!
Volunteers should meet at Mcgolrick Dog Run.
For more information, please email mcgolrickdogs@gmail.com.

It's My Park at Asser Levy Park
2024-04-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Asser Levy Playground, Asser Levy Place and East 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Hosted by Friends of Asser Levy Park

Saturday, April 13, 2024
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Asser Levy Park
Boardwalk, Surf Ave., Sea Breeze Ave., Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, 11224

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify Asser Levy Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Volunteers should meet by the playground.
For more information, please email friendsofasserlevypark@gmail.com.

It's My Park At Lincoln Terrace/Arthur S. Somers Park
2024-04-13 09:30 - 13:30 | Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S. Somers Park, Rochester Avenue and President Street, Brooklyn
Hosted by Lincoln Terrace Tennis Association

Saturday, April 13, 2024
9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S. Somers Park
Eastern Pkwy., E. New York Ave. bet. Rochester Ave. and Portal St., Brooklyn, 11213

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Lincoln Terrace Tennis Association to beautify Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S. Somers Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Volunteers should meet at the tennis courts and surrounding areas.
For more information, please email ce49614@aol.com.

Intro to Birdwatching Walks (Prospect Park)
2024-04-13 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.

It's My Park at Owl's Head Park
2024-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Owl’s Head Park, Colonial Road and 68th Street, Brooklyn, NY
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Owl’s Head Park Volunteers to beautify Owl’s Head Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!

Location: Owl’s Head Park House in Owl’s Head Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: Owl’s Head Park Volunteers,
Contact Email: owlsheadvolunteer@gmail.com

It's My Park at Seth Low Playground/Bealin Square
2024-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Seth Low Playground / Bealin Square, Ave. P between Stillwell Ave. and W. 12th St., Brooklyn, NY
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with My Friends Place NY, Inc. to pick up litter and clean up Seth Low Playground/Bealin Square. We look forward to beautifying the park with you!
Volunteers should meet at Seth Low Park.
For more information, please email chihling@mfpny.org.

Canarsie Park Cleanup
2024-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Canarsie Park, 314 Seaview Ave, 314 Seaview Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11236
Please join us along with CM Mercedes Narcisse’s office for a volunteer cleanup at Canarsie Park in Brooklyn!
Canarsie Park connects to Canarsie Pier and overlooks Paerdegat Basin. Before the 1920s, Paerdegat Basin was Paerdegat Creek, a freshwater tidal creek connecting to Jamaica Bay. Canarsie Park is known for its recreation facilities, but it is also home to a surprising number of diverse wildlife spanning multiple acquatic ecosystems due to Canarsie’s close proximity to the seashore and its lesser known wetland hiking trails.
The cleanup will run from 10am to 12:00pm. Gloves, garbage bags and pickers will be provided.
Please wear sunscreen and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. 💧
Thanks to Council Member Mercedes Narcisse for supporting our environmental stewardship programs.

Community Cleanup in Brooklyn Heights
2024-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Corner of Furman Street and Atlantic Avenue, Furman Street and Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Join Council Member Lincoln Restler’s Office and neighbors for a Furman Street & Atlantic Avenue Community Clean Up. Our office has been working hard to get this area some much needed attention. Recently, ACE cleaners funded by our office did a special clean up. However, we know there will be more to clean soon.

Help us improve the cleanliness of this area by volunteering with your neighbors for the Furman & Altantic Avenue Neighborhood Clean Up Crew! Tools and supplies will be provided by Brooklyn Bridge Park.

It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park
2024-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Leif Ericson Park / 66th Street and 4th Ave, 66th Street between 4th Avenue and Ft Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY, 11220
Hosted by Parent-Child Relationship Association

Saturday, April 13, 2024
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Leif Ericson Park
67 St., 66 St. bet. 4 Ave. and Ft. Hamilton Pkwy., Brooklyn, 11219

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Volunteers should meet at the red shed at 9th Ave and 67th St.
For more information, please email volunteer.pcrnyc@gmail.com.

It's My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park
2024-04-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Bushwick Inlet Park, Kent Avenue & N 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11249, United States
Hosted by Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park

Saturday, April 13, 2024
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Bushwick Inlet Park
Kent Ave. bet. N 9 St. and N 12 St., Franklin St. bet. N 14 St. and Quay St., Brooklyn, 11211

This It’s My Park season, Join Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park to help wake up the gardens in Bushwick Inlet Park. Come lend a hand weeding, mulching and planting the garden beds in BIP’s 50 Kent Ave section (map: 41 N 11th St). We have tools and gloves (but bring yours if you have them!). Wear clothes that can get dirty and a bring a water bottle. It’s lots of fun – meet other garden aficionados, identify plants, and discuss best weeding practices.
Volunteers should meet at Bushwick Inlet Park at 50 Kent Ave which is between N11th Street and N12th Streets on Kent Ave.
For more information, please email bushwickinletpark@gmail.com.

Community Paper Shredding (McCarren Park)
2024-04-13 10:00 - 14:00 | McCarren Park, Driggs Ave and Union St, Driggs Avenue and Union Street, Brooklyn, NY
Head to McCarren Park on Saturday, April 13, for this FREE document shredding event presented by Assemblymember Emily Gallagher !
Community Paper Shredding Event
Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
McCarren Park (near the Greenmarket), Driggs Avenue at Union Avenue, Brooklyn

It's My Park at Bushwick Playground
2024-04-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Bushwick Playground, Flushing Avenue bw Beaver Street and Garden Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11206
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with NYSoM Group to clean up Bushwick Playground. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Volunteers should meet at the playground area.
For more information, please email pdawkins@nysomgroup.org.

Poetry in the Park (Fort Greene Park)
2024-04-13 11:30 - 15:30 | Fort Greene Park, DeKalb Ave & Washington Park, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Join Walt Whitman Library at Poetry in the Park, where we will be running a blackout poetry activity and have a selection of poetry books for browsing and borrowing.
Poetry in the Park is organized by the Fort Greene Park Conservancy in honor of National Poetry Month in April. Join us for an afternoon of poetry performances, a writing workshop, and an opportunity to perform at the open mic! Full details at this website.

Outdoor Skills: Knot Tying
2024-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Canarsie Park, East 88th St and Seaview Ave, East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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. There’s a knot for every need! Learn methods to tie knots used for building primitive shelters, ladders, and tripods.

Location: Entrance – East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue in Canarsie Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Cost: Free

Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number: (718) 421-2021

Greencycle "Spring Cleaning" Swap
2024-04-13 12:00 - 15:00 | MS 126, 424 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Have lots of terrific stuff taking up space but no longer giving you joy? Bring them to the Greencycle Swap. Join Town Square to recycle, reuse and reduce! Drop off your cleaned and useable CLOTHES, SHOES, BOOKS, TOYS, BEDDING, BAGS – and browse the selection.

SIMPLE RULES:
• ONLY cleaned, gently used, working and useable items please.
• NO need to bring things to take things.
• NO cribs, mattresses, TVs, and over-sized items.
• 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 other non-profits to help neighbors truly in need.

Suggested donation: $10 a family to help cover costs and support local Scouts Pack 7, Troop 26, and the very 1st Brooklyn female troop, Troop 1G. 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 gogreen@townsquarebk.org. We gratefully thank our partners and sponsors: CM Lincoln Restler; CM Jennifer Gutierrez; BBP Antonio Reynoso; IS 318 PTA; truly awesome Brooklyn Scouts Troop 26, Troop 1G and Lucky Pack 7; NYC DYCD; NYPD 94th Precinct; Home Life Services; and United War Veterans Council.

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.

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Kids Clothing Swap - Spring and Summer Clothes (Greenpoint Library)
2024-04-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join us for a Kids Clothing Swap for Spring and Summer Clothes. Here are the details:
NO OBLIGATION TO BRING CLOTHES. TAKE WHAT YOU NEED. NOT ACCEPTING CLOTHES AFTER APRIL 12th.
Please do not leave outside of library or in Book Drop.
Drop off clothes during open hours:
April 5-April 12th: Mon. 10am-6pm, Tues. 1pm-8pm, Wed. 10am-6pm, Thurs. 10am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm

ACCEPTING

Newborn to 12 years old clothes – sorted by size and folded appreciated
Spring and Summer Clothing, Shoes, Costumes and Hats NO OTHER ACCESSORIES
Clean, gently used, with no holes, stains or damage

PLEASE NO

Undergarments, toys, books, baby gear or other accessories
Winter of Fall clothes
Adult Clothes

Did you know over 30% of garbage landfill is from textiles? Let’s sustainably find new homes for our belongings. Looking forward to swapping with you and promoting the way we sustainably take care of the things we own.

Air Monitor Lending Program Info Session
2024-04-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Interested in learning how to test your home’s air quality?

Join North Brooklyn Neighbors and HabitatMap to learn about Greenpoint Library’s air monitor lending program. At this tabling event you will learn how to operate the air monitors and interpret the data they accumulate. Airbeam air monitors are now available to borrow from the Greenpoint Tool Library so neighbors may test the air quality in their homes in the community.

Eagle Street Rooftop Farm Volunteer Day
2024-04-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Eagle Street Rooftop Farm, 44 Eagle St., Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Spring has sprung! Join us on the rooftop for our first volunteer day of the season on Saturday, April 13th from 1 – 4 pm. Come on up!

Volunteer Workday: 400 Montauk Community Garden
2024-04-13 13:30 - 16:30 | 400 Montauk Community Garden, 956 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11208
Join hands with community gardeners and GreenThumb staff for a volunteer workday at 400 Montauk Community Garden!
GreenThumb community gardens are developed, led, and cared for by dedicated volunteer gardeners who critically upkeep them as public green spaces. 400 Montauk Community Garden was first established in 1986 and ran by staples in the community seeking to grow their own food and connect with each other. This principle still holds true today, as 400 Montauk Community Garden seeks to have more volunteers and members of the space to continue a legacy of learning how to grow your own food, have access to fresh vegetables and remain connected to their roots.
Are you new to community gardening? This is a great opportunity to practice garden design skills, meet the gardeners, and learn how to join a community garden. Volunteers will work alongside gardeners and GreenThumb staff preparing the site for new raised beds by disassembling old beds, leveling the soil, and cleaning up various debris.
Gloves and tools will be provided. Bring water, snacks, and clothes and shoes/boots you don’t mind getting dirty. A portable toilet is onsite.
Location:
400 Montauk Community Garden
956 New Lots Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Join us for additional volunteer workdays at this garden on April 6 and April 20.
Please follow the email instructions upon registration to ensure you are signed up.
To sign up a group of 10 or more volunteers please reach out to kyleen.sanchez@parks.nyc.gov.
This 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.

Location: 400 Montauk Avenue Block Association, 956 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Location Details: 400 Montauk Community Garden at 956 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Cost: Free

Registration: Registration Link

Contact Email: kyleen.sanchez@parks.nyc.gov

It's My Park at McKinley Park
2024-04-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Leif Ericson Park / 9th Avenue and 67th Street, 9th Avenue and 67th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Sunday, April 14, 2024
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
McKinley Park
7 Ave., Ft. Hamilton Pkwy. bet. Bayridge Pkwy. and 73 St., Brooklyn, 11228

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify McKinley Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Volunteers should meet at 9th Ave and 67th St at leif ericson then walk to mckinley.

For more information, please email volunteer.pcrnyc@gmail.com.

It's My Park at Bush Terminal Park
2024-04-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Bush Terminal Park, 43rd Street and 1st Avenue, Brooklyn
Hosted by Wild Ones New York Metro Region/PS 516K PTA

Sunday, April 14, 2024
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Bush Terminal Park
Marginal St. bet. 44 St. and 50 St., Brooklyn, 11232

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with the Wild Ones New York Metro Region and PS 516K PTA to beautify Bush Terminal Piers Park. Volunteers will participate in a trash pick-up, invasive plant removal, and native planting activity. We look forward to seeing you!
Volunteers will be working in the forested and coastal areas of the park.
For more information, please email kilmer.robin@gmail.com.

Nature's Workshop: Hike and Sketch (Prospect Park)
2024-04-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Prospect Park Picnic House, 40 West Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11215
Join the Urban Park Rangers for the Nature’s Workshop series. Each program in this series explores its topic in-depth and allows you to develop a skill, participate in a hands-on project, and indulge your curiosity. We will use Prospect Park as an inspiration as you learn drawing techniques to create a seasonal scenic sketch drawing. All skill levels welcome. Materials provided or bring your own if you would like

Location: Picnic House in Prospect Park West Drive and Fifth Street, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Contact Number: (646) 398-1479

Apollo Street Shelter Community Meeting
2024-04-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Join a community meeting with the Department of Homeless Services and Breaking Ground about the new shelter opening on Apollo Street in Greenpoint later this year. Learn about the services and security planned for the site.

Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops, 8-12 Years Old (Kensington Library)
2024-04-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Kensington Library, 4207 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11218, United States
Join Kensington Library and Solar One for our winter Interactive Environmental STEM Workshops series.
These 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.
Each week of this 10 week series, educators will cover a new topic:
Apr. 2 The Incredible Carbon Cycle
Apr. 9 Library Energy Audit
Apr. 16 Climate Advocacy Campaign
Apr. 23 Fun with Circuits
Apr. 30 Wind Turbine Design
May 7 Hydroelectric Challenge
May 14 Solar Field Study
May 21 Solar Ovens
May 28 Energy Storage
June 4 Solar Cars (Parents and caregivers must be present to help with this workshop)
This series is for children ages 8-12 and registration is required for each session.
Parents and caregivers must remain in the library during the workshops.
