Early February | NYC Green Events
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from February 4-11th.
Hi friend,
It’s Black History Month, so let me share a snippet of Lucille Clifton’s poem “earth is a living thing”.
“is a black and living thing is a favorite child of the universe feel her rolling her hand in its kinky hair feel her brushing it clean”
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🌎, Jasmine
I do not run any of the below events. Please reach out to the event organizer directly with questions about event specifics.
🌾 = My picks of the week
FEB 7 - FABSCRAP BKLYN Volunteer, 9 am-12 pm & 1-4 pm, volunteer. “FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfill! As a volunteer, you will sort through fabric samples and swatches, readying them to be saved for reuse.”
FEB 7 - Trail Work Wednesdays, 10 am-1 pm, volunteer. “Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you're an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact!” RSVP here.
🌾 FEB 9 - Floodplain Fridays - Phragmites Removal Initiative, 10 am-1 pm, volunteer. “We're tackling the invasive Phragmites to make way for a more diverse ecosystem. By cutting back these reeds before the spring nesting season, we help push back against the monoculture of the phragmites and work towards maintaining a healthy balance in our wetlands.” RSVP here.
FEB 11 - XR NYC Artbuild, 2-6 pm, volunteer. “Join us at the XR NYC Studio in Dumbo for an afternoon of art making in preparation for a year of climate justice actions.” RSVP here.
FEB 7 - Love is a Verb, 6-9 pm, $23.18. “Immerse yourself in a warm and welcoming community atmosphere as we explore the different ways we can express love through our actions. Engage in thoughtful conversation and educational resources to expand our understanding of how love is a verb for the collective care we give to the earth, ourselves, and our communities.” Purchase tickets here.
FEB 8 - Music, the Climate Crisis, and the Haitian Drum, 3-5 pm. “Speakers will discuss the potential novel approaches to tackling the climate crisis when considering music and in relation to combating global antiblack structures. Our three invited speakers/performers approach these kinds of questions from distinct disciplines and methodologies spanning the arts, humanities, and sciences.” RSVP here.
FEB 8 - Climate Techies NYC Monthly Member Sustainability and Networking Meetup, 5-7 pm, $10. “Join us for the Climate Techies NYC Monthly Member Meetup to meet other climate professionals and like-minded individuals passionate about combatting climate change and using technology and innovate to fight for Team Planet.” Purchase tickets here.
🌾 FEB 9 - Yarn is in the Air, 6-9 pm, $30. “The events will start off with an informative and interactive panel discussion on yarn and how it’s related to a circular wardrobe, upcycle methods, and insights from yarn professionals. Following this, the swap will open, while participants learn how to unravel knitwear!” Purchase tickets here.
FEB 11 - Climate Arts Open Mic, 1-3 pm. “Climate Cafe is partnering with The Sixth Fest and Climate Imaginarium to unite the creative people working climate into their art.” RSVP here.
FEB 11 - Seedlin Launch Party, 5 pm. “Celebrate our first zine—hosted by our lovely friends at Dinner Party! ‘Seedlin’ is a vibrant blend of composting basics alongside member-submitted recipes, community resources and an interview with founder Vivian Lin.” RSVP here.