Go Green Brooklyn

Waterfront Walks 2024 (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2024-06-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-02 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-19 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
Waterfront Walks 2024 are offered twice monthly on Tuesdays (6:30 PM to 8 PM) and Sundays (10:30 AM to 12 PM) from May 19th to October 20th.
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Join our Docents for a free walking tour and learn more about Brooklyn Bridge Park’s history, design, and ecology. Tours last roughly 60-90 minutes, start from the entrance of Pier 1 and finish near Pier 3.
Advance registration is required. Registration opens a month in advance of each date.
Full details, including the meeting location, will be emailed to registered attendees a few days prior to the event. For any questions, contact us on volunteer@brooklynbridgepark.org.

Summer Friday (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2024-06-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy and Park Slope Parents invite you to Summer Friday on Friday, June 14!
Park Slope Parents will bring their signature bubbles and rainbow face paints, and host award winning recording artist Suzi Shelton. For more than a decade, Suzi Shelton has been recognized as a voice in independent family music, and a leading figure in the NYC children’s music scene. She has four solo albums under her belt, and a popular livestream show called Sing with Suz.

Community Science Seining (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2024-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
Discover the East River’s amazing biodiversity as our trained staff, volunteers and marine biologists use a seine net to humanely catch-and-release organisms, including fish, jellyfish, crabs, and more! Learn how these organisms contribute to the estuary, what they tell us about the river’s health and how the Conservancy uses the information collected about these organisms to contribute to community science efforts across New York state. All ages are welcome at this free event! View our FAQ’s below for more information.
RSVPing is not required but recommended to receive reminders and last minute cancellation information in the event there’s inclement weather.
Check here for the registration link: https://brooklynbridgepark.org/events/category/seining/

Nature Storytime at Brooklyn Bridge Park
2024-05-16 15:00 - 15:30, 2024-04-18 15:00 - 15:30, 2024-03-21 15:00 - 15:30, 2024-02-15 15:00 - 15:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Environmental Education Center, 99 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Join for Nature Storytime at the Environmental Education Center! Held at 3:00 PM on the third Thursday of every month (during Open Hours).
Librarians from Brooklyn Public Library Adams Street location lead for an exciting and engaging storytime session, along with singing and rhymes. Each month they select a book to pair with the Education Center’s monthly nature theme. Stick around after to check out all the animals and activities in the room during Open Hours! Storytime is typically about a half hour long.
Walk-ups only; we do our utmost to accommodate as many walk-ups as space allows.
The Environmental Education Center is still encouraging all visitors to wear a mask to help protect others.

Waterfront Walks (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2023-10-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-09-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-09-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-09-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
Join our docents on a tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s sustainable design, and how the Park came to life! Waterfront Walks run every Sunday, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM from May 28 through October 29 (weather permitting).
Wear comfortable shoes, as these tours traverse the beautiful park landscape! All tours meet outside Van Leeuwen at Fulton Ferry Landing (near the Pier 1 entrance) and last about an hour.
REGISTER HERERSVP’s are encouraged but not required, drop ins are also welcome! Registered participants will receive an email closer to the date with tour information, meeting place location, etc.
Also consider our new Sunset Waterfront Walks, which run 6:30 PM-7:30 PM the first and third Tuesday of each month, from June-October (weather permitting)

Harvest Festival (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2023-10-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
Join us this fall as we celebrate the changing of the seasons at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s annual Harvest Festival! Don’t miss our kick-off procession, arts and crafts, storytelling, lawn games and more—including our signature pumpkin patch.
Check back for 2023 details and schedule.

Nature Storytime at Brooklyn Bridge Park
2023-10-19 15:00 - 15:30, 2023-09-21 15:00 - 15:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
Join for Nature Storytime at Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s Environmental Education Center (99 Plymouth Street)! Held at 3:00pm on the third Thursday of every month (during Open Hours). Librarians from Brooklyn Public Library Adams Street location lead for an exciting and engaging storytime session, along with singing and rhymes. Each month they select a book to pair with the Education Center’s monthly nature theme. After, stay to check out all the animals and activities in the room – open hours on Thursdays are currently 3:00-5:00pm! Storytime is typically about a half hour long. Walk-ups only; we do our utmost to accommodate as many walk-ups as space allows. The Environmental Education Center is still encouraging all visitors to wear a mask to help protect others.

Pumpkin Sail
2023-10-14 14:00 - 17:00 | One15 Marina, 159 Bridge Park Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
The Sloop Clearwater, “America’s Environmental Flagship,” docks at One15 Marina for Pumpkin Sail and their last NYC Public Sail of the season! In partnership with the Conservancy, join Clearwater for a celebration of the harvest time and a tribute to river communities that will be fun for the whole family.
As a part of Pumpkin Sail, the sail itself will be pumpkin-themed and there are also accompanying free dockside activities including deck tours of the sloop, pumpkin and gourd tic-tac-toe, and, for a $5 donation, the opportunity to paint a mini pumpkin!
Interested in taking part of their 4:00 PM sail? Learn more and get tickets here. (no tickets required to participate in the free dockside activities)

Citizen Science Fishing Clinics (BK Bridge Park)
2023-10-13 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
Learn how to bait a hook, drop a line, and maybe even reel up a fish! Guided by our education team, learn the basics of rod and reel fishing while catching-and-releasing some of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s finest. Dates include:

Sunday, August 27: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Saturday, September 9: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Friday, October 13: 4 PM-6 PM

Weather dependent. All ages welcome, equipment provided on site, no experience necessary!
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The Conservancy’s free events and programs are made possible by hundreds of supporters like you. Please consider making a donation to support our work.

Zumba with Dodge YMCA (BK Bridge Park)
2023-09-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
Dodge YMCA fitness Zumba classes are so much fun you’ll forget that you’re burning calories. ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music, utilizing dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness program. This class features aerobic training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Sneakers are recommended! Classes run on Mondays at 6:00 PM, May 1 through September 25 at the Pier 3 Plaza.

Advanced registration is required. We are now opening registration by-the-month (opens at the start of the month for all classes that month) here.
Important: In addition to registration, all fitness participants are required to fill out our fitness waiver here. Once completed, your waiver is good for all Conservancy fitness classes of the 2023 season – you only need to fill it out once! Those under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian complete the form on their behalf.
Confirmation emails include a link to this waiver. It must be completed before you can participate in any of our fitness programming; individuals who have not completed a waiver will not be permitted to join. Individuals may only register for one spot per class; those who book multiple spots for one class will have their excess reservations removed.
For event updates and announcements, subscribe to our email and socials (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). Also check our Alerts & Event Updates page.
The Conservancy’s free events and programs are made possible by hundreds of supporters like you. Please consider making a donation to support our work.

Waterfront Dance Socials (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2023-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
Expert instructors and local dance legends teach you how to move, highlighting distinct dance styles that have important roots here in NYC. Get moving with free all-levels dance classes under the Brooklyn Bridge at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza!
On Saturday, 9/16 join for Hustle led by Jeff Selby! New Style Hustle, founded by Jeff Selby in 2010, is based on the original partner dance of the 1970’s, The Hustle. Originally developed in the Bronx by the young Puerto Rican community, The Hustle has its roots in Mambo and Salsa. It takes hustle and allows freedom and variation of footwork with rhythmic changes that connect to today’s music. New Style Hustle calls for personalization and brings with it all kinds of street styles. Though it is usually done to house music, it now reaches a variety of genres like R&B, disco, hip hop and more!

RSVP HERE

Each night starts off with a 45-minute all-levels introductory class, which will transition into a dance party. All are welcome, regardless of skill level.

Public Seining (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2023-09-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
Discover the amazing biodiversity of the East River as our staff and marine biologists use a seine net to catch incredible organisms that live below that water’s surface. Be ready for exciting discoveries! Join for the following dates and times:

Saturday, June 10: 10 AM-12:00 PM – World Fishing Day!
Saturday, July 15: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Sunday, July 30: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Saturday, August 5: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Saturday, September 16: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM

This event is walk-up only. We will also do our utmost to accommodate as many walk-ups as the space allows.

Beach Rules: Visitors are required to wear shoes while on the beach and are not permitted in the water at any time (only trained staff may enter).

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Ed Center 8th Birthday Celebration (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2023-09-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Environmental Education Center, 99 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Join Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy in celebration of the 8th Anniversary of the Environmental Education Center!
Join the Education team at during Open Hours (1:00-5:00 PM) on Saturday, September 10 in celebration of the 8th Anniversary of the Environmental Education Center. Celebrate with some special birthday crafts and activities, in addition to exploring our unique educational exhibits and animals inside the Environmental Education Center.
Make a birthday gift to the Environmental Education Center, with a donation!

Make a Birthday Gift!Please note “Ed Center Birthday Gift” in the comment section of your donation.

Public Art Fund: Screenprinting with Mobile Print Power (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2023-09-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pebble Beach, Brooklyn, 11201
From Public Art Fund:
What borders did you cross to get here? Who benefits from borders? How do borders shift and change us and the Land we live in?
Explore these questions prompted by Nicholas Galanin’s In every language there is Land / En cada lengua hay una Tierra in a series of hands-on screenprinting sessions led by the Queens-based collective Mobile Print Power (MPP). Using their participatory design methodology and portable silkscreen printmaking carts, MPP will engage with communities in Corona Plaza, Queens, to co-create new graphic works based on participants’ experiences of borders across social, cultural, and political spaces.
On August 5 and 19 at Corona Plaza, MPP will invite participants to learn screenprinting and unpack the concept of borders through drawings and words. MPP will then integrate these responses into original screenprint designs, which will be used in the final workshop on September 2 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, where a wider audience will engage with participant-created designs from the initial two workshops.
No registration is needed. Audiences of all ages are encouraged to drop in!
This program is curated by Gabriela López Dena. Please, contact glopez@publicartfund.org for questions and accessibility needs.
