McGolrick Bird Club
2025-04-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Tenkara Fishing (Prospect Park)
2025-04-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Prospect Park, White Levy Esplanade, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Learn the art of Tenkara fly fishing in Prospect Park. Try your hand at catching some bluegill, crappie and bass while learning about the freshwater ecology of our ponds and lakes. All equipment will be provided. Recommended for ages 8 and older.

Location: White Levy Esplanade in Prospect Park Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Cost: Free

Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number: (646) 398-1479

Dance Fitness at the Boathouse (Prospect Park)
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Prospect Park Boathouse
Join Prospect Park Alliance and Shape-up NYC for a fun-filled dance fitness zumba class at the Boathouse! Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system. All levels are welcomed and encouraged. Whether you want to learn some new choreography or need a space to step-touch and sing, this class is for you!

Tree Giveaway at Clarendon Library (Flatbush)
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Clarendon Library, 2035 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11210
Tree Giveaway: Councilmember Farah Louis and Brooklyn Public Library – Clarendon
This event is in partnership with Councilmember Farah Louis and Brooklyn Public Library – Clarendon.
Learn more about our tree giveaway program, including additional event dates and locations, our tree care guide, and more resources here.
Native tree species to be distributed at this location include:

Alleghany Serviceberry
American Plum
American Persimmon
Silky Dogwood
Washington Hawthorn

Please note that tree sizes vary. Be prepared to transport up to a two-gallon pot size.
Sign up info, etc. in the NY Restoration link.

Green Team (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Green Team takes place twice a month, from April-October.
Green Team volunteers support essential horticultural care in Brooklyn Bridge Park, completing tasks such as weeding, planting and mulching. This is a great opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make a tangible difference in the Park with a group of other volunteers.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome (under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) and no volunteer orientation is required. No gardening experience is necessary; we provide all the instructions and tools needed for a rewarding experience!
Advance registration is required and spaces are limited. Registration opens the month prior. View all Green Team dates here.
To register:

New volunteers, please complete this form
Registered volunteers, please log-in to your volunteer profile to schedule yourself

If you’re signing up for a family, please email volunteer@brooklynbridgepark.org
Full details, including location of the activity, will be emailed to registered volunteers a few days before the event.
Note: If you’re not seeing any dates available when trying to sign up for a Green Team opportunity, it’s either because 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! For any questions, contact us on volunteer@brooklynbridgepark.org.

Intro to Birdwatching Walks (Prospect Park)
2025-04-12 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 Maria Hernandez Park (Dog Run)
2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Maria Hernandez Park, Knickerbocker Ave & Starr St., Brooklyn, NY, 11237, United States
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Maria Hernandez Dog Run P.A.C.K. (Pet owner Alliance for Community K-9s) to clean up the dog run area, pick up litter, and rake the gravel in the Maria Hernandez Park dog run. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Location: Maria Hernandez Park, Knickerbocker Ave and Suydam St, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Location Details: Dog run
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: Maria Hernandez Dog Run P.A.C.K. (Pet owner Alliance for Community K-9s)
Contact Email: mhdogrunpack@gmail.com

Volunteer Workday at Citizens for a Better Community Garden
2025-04-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Citizens for a Better Community Garden, 742 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11221
GreenThumb community gardens are developed, led, and cared for by dedicated volunteers who critically upkeep community gardens as public green spaces.
Citizens for a Better Community Garden supports and sustains a diverse group of families and individuals year after year. The garden has over 30 food-producing plots, a shaded seating area, and a perennial landscape. During this volunteer day, participants will engage in meaningful, hands-on projects, such as filling new raised beds with soil and disassembling well-used plant structures. This is a great opportunity for those interested in getting involved with a community garden! Bring water, snacks, and comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. Please note that some activities may involve lifting heavy material and moving, bending, and squatting for long periods.
Sign up here!
Groups of 10 or more can sign up by contacting the volunteer coordinator at Kyleen.Sanchez@parks.nyc.gov.
This event is co-hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb. We are proud to be the nation’s largest urban community gardening program, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support, community gardens are centers of environmental justice, ensuring that our city is fairer, safer, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.
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Location: Citizens for a Better Community Garden, 742 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Location Details: Citizens for a Better Community Garden 742 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Cost: Free
Registration: Sign up here!
Event Organizer: NYC Parks GreenThumb
Contact Email: Kyleen.Sanchez@parks.nyc.gov

Volunteer Garden Cleanup at Good Shepherds Community Group (Rescheduled)
2025-04-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Good Shepherds Community Group, 555-557 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, 11208
This event was rescheduled from April 5 to April 12.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Good Shepherds Community Group! Volunteers will help with cleaning up debris, testing and expanding the irrigation system, and starting seeds. Bring water, snacks, and comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. Please note that some activities may involve lifting heavy material and moving, bending, and squatting for long periods.
Please email GoodShepherdsGroup@aol.com to sign up.

Gardening Seminar (Greenpoint Library)
2025-04-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join gardening expert and educator Leslie Fiske for four seminars to learn about seeds, outdoor gardens, flower gardens, and container gardens in urban spaces.
Saturday, January 4th, 2025 ~ Seed Starting
Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 – Urban Gardening for Beginners: Learn the basics of starting an outdoor garden regardless of the size and kind of space you have, the amount of sunlight your space receives, or your level of gardening knowledge.
Saturday March 15th, 2025 – Container Gardening: Learn the basics of starting and maintaining a container garden in an urban setting including choosing the right container and soil for each variety of plant, grouping plants together, watering and fertilizing, and protecting from changes in weather throughout the year and from small animals found in our area.
Saturday April 12th, 2025 – Flower Gardening in Small Spaces: Learn the basics of creating a flower garden in a small space by matching the varieties of plants to the season, lighting conditions, and kind of outdoor space you have. Seed starting versus buying transplants and the benefits of annuals versus perennials will also be discussed.

This program is for adults and and young adults 14+.Attendance is first come first serve.

East Flatbush Community Seed Library
2025-04-12 11:00 - 12:00 | East Flatbush Library, 9612 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11212
Join your neighbors in East Flatbush at 9612 Church Avenue to “borrow” seeds to grow in your home or community garden. This is the perfect time to start indoor seedlings that will be ready to plant by the time the last frost of the season thaws. Attendees may have up to 5 seed packets per visit to ensure everyone gets a chance to enjoy!
We have vegetable, herb, sunflower, and fruit seeds available. All seeds are organic, non-gmo, heirloom varieties safe for you & your family to eat.

Building a Collapsible Trellis for Growing Food Vine Plants: A Beginner’s Class (Greene Acres Community Garden)
2025-04-12 11:00 - 13:30 | Greene Acres Community Garden, 349 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Create a foldable trellis to support tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, and beans. Perfect for small spaces, this beginner-friendly course covers vine plant needs, trellis design, tools, and step-by-step construction. No experience needed—grow more food with confidence!
NYC Parks GreenThumb hosts this event. We are proud to be the nation’s most extensive urban community gardening program, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support, community gardens are centers of environmental justice, ensuring that our city is fairer, safer, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.
Location: Greene Acres Community Garden 349 Greene Ave Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Registration: Register Here
Event Organizer: GreenThumb
Contact Email: fabiola.caceres@parks.nyc.gov

Kwanza First Fruit Planting the Seeds and Clean Up Day (Ashford St. Abundant Garden)
2025-04-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Ashford Learning Garden, 341 Ashford Street, Brooklyn
Come join the garden group at Ashford Street Abundant Garden for a workshop on 1’x1′ box spacing and depth digging. We will plant heirloom Blue Corn seeds, Burgundy seed and Golden Brown seed, Butternut Squash sweet peas and beans.
Corn to be harvested and shucked by the community in 6 weeks, Children hunt and harvest red potatoes.
Kwanza Ujima: creativity, time arts and crafting.
KWANZA PRINIPLES of First Fruits planting the seed is the goal to harvest and feed the community ideas on food safety.
UPCOMING Workshop grinding whole grain corn into corn meal.
Location: Ashford Street Abundant Garden, 330 Ashford Street, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Organizer: Ashford Street Abundant Garden

Earth Celebrations: Arts Workshops
2025-04-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Sixth Street Community Center, 638 East 6th Street, New York, 10009, United States
Puppet Workshops by Artist Lucrecia Novoa
Bio Art & Costume Workshops by Artist Yohanna Roa
Community participants collaborate with artists to create visual art, mobile sculptures, giant puppets, and costumes, featured in the culminating ECOLOGICAL CITY: Procession for Climate Solutions. This 10-mile urban ecological pilgrimage showcases giant puppets, costumes, and 21 sustainability site performances of music, dance, theater, and poetry, celebrating climate solutions in community gardens, neighborhoods, and the East River Park waterfront.

Berry Street Garden Earth Day
2025-04-12 13:00 - 19:00 | Berry Street Garden, 303 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Berry Street Garden! Volunteers will help the gardeners plant seeds and create recycled art. Bring water, snacks, and comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. Please note that some activities may involve lifting heavy material and moving, bending, and squatting for long periods.

Tree Giveaway at Marcy Library
2025-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Marcy Library, 617 DeKalb Ave. at Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11216
Tree Giveaway: Councilmember Chi Ossé and Public Library – Marcy
This event is in partnership with Councilmember Chi Ossé and Brooklyn Public Library – Marcy.
Learn more about our tree giveaway program, including additional event dates and locations, our tree care guide, and more resources here.
Native tree species to be distributed at this location include:

Alleghany Serviceberry
Eastern Redbud
Nannyberry
Silky Dogwood
Silky Willow
Sweetbay Magnolia

Please note that tree sizes vary. Be prepared to transport up to a two-gallon pot size.
Sign up info, etc. in the NY Restoration link.

Care for the Earth Day (Olive St Garden and Powers St Community Garden)
2025-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Olive Street Garden, 25 Olive Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11211
Join Olive Street Garden and Powers Street Community Garden for a volunteer workday to start seeds and beautify the gardens! Volunteers will convene at Olive Street Garden, but will assist at both gardens located on the same block. Bring water, snacks, and comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. Please note that some activities may involve lifting heavy material and moving, bending, and squatting for long periods.
Registration is not required. Walk-ins are welcome!

Bargemusic Concerts at Brooklyn Bridge Park
2025-04-12 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-13 14:00 - 18:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Beginning April 5, Bargemusic will be hosting its concerts at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse, 10 Montague Street. The Boathouse, an achitectural jewel at Pier 5, boasts gorgeous floor-to-ceiling views of the river and lower Manhattan. Nestled below a grassy earthworks crescent that shelters the Boathouse from traffic noise, the wood-paneled hall yields a warm and vibrant sound for chamber music. Full service restroom facilities are to the right of the entrance to the Boathouse. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Saturdays & Sundays, 2 PM & 4 PM Performances
Tickets here: https://www.bargemusic.org/calendar-tickets/

Little Flyers (MPJ Park)
2025-04-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11211, United States
It’s never to early to start learning to become a birder. Join us for this bird program designed for kids! Binoculars will be provided.

About this event

Who: Ages 3 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: The Blue Park House at Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, New York, Cross streets – N 8th and Kent Ave
What: Discover our flying friends at the park during this short, guided walk! All materials will be provided at this FREE guided walk.
PLEASE NOTE:

Registration is recommended, please reserve one ticket per participant.
If we do not hear from you 10 minutes into the program, we will release your reservation to walk-up participants.
If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.
In 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.

It's My Park at Brighton Playground
2025-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | brighton playground
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify Brighton Playground. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!

Location: Brighton Beach Playground in Brighton Playground, Brighton 2 St. bet. Brightwater Ct. and Boardwalk E, Brooklyn.
Directions to this location
Location Details: Brighton Beach Playground

Cost: Free
Event Organizer: Friends of Asser Levy Park
Contact Email: friendsofasserlevypark@gmail.com

It's My Park at Asser Levy Park
2025-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Asser Levy Playground, Asser Levy Place and East 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify Asser Levy Park. We look forward to cleaning up and planting the park with you!
Location: Asser Levy Park Play Area in Asser Levy Park, Brooklyn, Directions to this location
Location Details: Meet by the playground
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: Friends of Asser Levy Park
Contact Email: friendsofasserlevypark@gmail.com

It's My Park at Seth Low Playground/Bealin Square
2025-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Seth Low Playground / Bealin Square, Ave. P between Stillwell Ave. and W. 12th St., Brooklyn, NY
This spring, volunteer in the park with My Friend’s Place NY Inc.! All are welcome to help volunteers pick up litter and beautify Seth Low Playground. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Location: Seth Low Playground in Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: My Friends Place NY, Inc.
For more information, please email chihling@mfpny.org.

It's My Park at Bushwick Inlet Park
2025-04-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Bushwick Inlet Park, Kent Avenue & N 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11249, United States
This It’s My Park season, volunteer to beautify at Bushwick Inlet Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Location: Bushwick Inlet Park, Brooklyn.

Cost: Free

Historic New York: Jackie Robinson's Brooklyn Legacy (Prospect Park)
2025-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Lincoln Road Entrance:, Lincoln Road and Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States
Join the Urban Park Rangers in a walking tour from Prospect Park to the historic location of Ebbets field. Learn about the roots of baseball in Brooklyn and the significance of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in baseball in April of 1947.

Kids Week: Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt (Marine Park)
2025-04-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Salt Marsh Nature Center, East 33rd Street and Avenue U, Brooklyn, 11234
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 for signs of spring on this nature scavenger hunt. Follow the trail of urban wildlife and unique plants and trees, discover something new while having a blast!

Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park 3301 Avenue U, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers
Contact Number: (646) 398-1479

Spring Break in Prospect Park
2025-04-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Prospect Park Audubon Center, Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States
Enjoy your Spring Break with Prospect Park Alliance! Visit Prospect Park for family-friendly activities at Prospect Park Audubon Center and Carousel.
Spring Break at the Prospect Park Audubon Center
Prospect Park Audubon Center, Free, 12–4 pm
The ingredients needed to produce the next generation of trees are found within nuts, cones and fruit. Join a naturalist and learn about seeds and the birds who eat them through hands-on crafts and activities. Continue your learning outside the park by potting your own take home plant.
Savvy Seeds 12–1pm: Get hands-on with a few of Prospect Parks savvy seeds. Learn how different plants produce offspring by persuading pollinators and how they protect and disperse their seeds.
Sow a Seed 1–2pm: Learn about the survival needs of seeds and have the opportunity to plant a seed in your own custom planter made out of recycled paper.
Animal Encounter 2–3pm: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Nature on the Go! 3–4pm: An Alliance Naturalist will lead children and families to areas near the Audubon Center, where you can learn about the nature that is all around us.
Carousel Rides, 12–5 pm
Children’s Corner, $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets, Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher.
Celebrate the start of spring with a ride on Prospect Park’s beloved 1912 Carousel.

Carnivorous Plants (Brower Park Library)
2025-04-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Crown Heights Library, 560 New York Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11225
Learn about the wide world of carnivorous plants, and interact with actual specimens from a number of different species, examining the structure and function of carnivorous plants, including different types of pitcher plants, sundews, and venus flytraps. We’ll also discuss how to easily cultivate these plants in your own home.

Trees NY Workshop Series for Teens (Greenpoint Library)
2025-04-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Trees New York Presents: Workshop Series for Teens at the Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center
Join us for a three-part series focused on street trees and urban landscaping, and discover how you can contribute to the natural world around you.
April 7th: Benefits & Challenges
We’ll kick off the series in the Teen Zone (Eco Lab 3). The session will be held outdoors along the Branch, where we’ll explore and discuss street trees. Be prepared to stand and engage in a hands-on learning experience!
April 21st: Urban Heat Island Effect
Learn about how tree canopies affect different neighborhoods in New York City in our presentation. We’ll spend most of the session indoors in the Teen Zone (Eco Lab 3), with visits to our reading and rooftop gardens. We’ll also delve into the long history of environmental justice in Greenpoint.
April 28th: Green Career Exploration
Join us in the Teen Zone (Eco Lab 3) to explore exciting green career paths! We’ll discuss opportunities at the intersection of the environment and technology, public policy, sailing, and more — perfect for teens thinking about their future careers.
These workshops do not require registration.

Kids Week: Freshwater Fishing (Prospect Park)
2025-04-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Prospect Park Audubon Center, Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States
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. Want to go fishing but don’t know how or where to start? Join our Urban Park Rangers for free lessons! Learn how to properly use a fishing rod or cast a net. Ages 8 and up

Location: Audubon Center at the Boathouse in Prospect Park Brooklyn. Directions to this location

Cost: Free

Event Organizer: NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number: (646) 398-1479
