February | NYC Green Events
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from February 3rd through 9th.
Hi friend,
Who inspires you to take climate action? My mom is one of my inspirations and her birthday is this Sunday! Think about who and what inspires you this weekend. If you’re new to this newsletter and have no idea where to start, my friend and astrologer Debra Peredo and I wrote a blog post on climate actions you should take based on your astrological sign. It’s a fun offering from us to you to help you find your place in the climate space.
🌎, Jasmine
P.S. Look out for next week’s events in a newsletter this Wednesday or Thursday - I want to help you plan for Valentine’s Day before things sell out, so I moved up next week’s newsletter from Sunday to later this week. See you soon!
I do not run any of the events below. If you have questions about event specifics, please contact the event organizer directly.
🌾 = My top picks of the week
WEDNESDAY
FEB 5 - [BK] FABSCRAP Brooklyn 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 5 - [BX] Wetland Wednesday: Ecological Restoration in Van Cortlandt Park, 10 am-1 pm, volunteer. “Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Wetland Wednesdays, a year-round opportunity to engage in hands-on wetland conservation efforts in one of New York City's most vital ecosystems.” Register here.
FEB 5 - [BK] Monthly Reuse Center Volunteer Day, 11 am-1 pm, volunteer. “Volunteers help keep our reuse center clean and organized which helps us keep materials out of the landill.” Register here.
THURSDAY
FEB 6 - [BX] Trail Work Thursdays, 10 am-1 pm, volunteer. “Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.” Register here.
FRIDAY
🌾 FEB 7 - [QNS] Compost Volunteer Event at SkyFarm LIC, 11 am-2 pm, volunteer. “Help us compost on a rooftop farm in Long Island City!” Register here.
SATURDAY
FEB 8 - [MNHTN] Saturday Stewardship at Gotham Park - Garden & Clean Up, 10 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Join the team Saturday mornings to give back by cleaning Gotham Park underneath the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan. No experience necessary.” Register here.
FEB 8 - [BK] Club Canned Trash Clean-Up Day, 10:30 am-1 pm, volunteer. Start location is Principles GI Coffee. Additional details here.
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MONDAY
FEB 3 - [BK] Identifying FABRIC Workshop: Wovens, 6-8 pm, $33.85. “ Learn how to weave with scrap fabrics + explore the art of weaving and how its structure impacts sustainability, durability, breathability, and care!” Purchase tickets here.
WEDNESDAY
FEB 5 - [MNHTN] TREEage Documentary Screening, 4:30-7 pm. “Join Manhattan TREEage members for a screening of Youth v. Gov, a documentary about an influential climate lawsuit led by teen climate activists, and a pot painting session at the TREEage office. There will be food and good vibes! Hope to see you there!” RSVP here.
FEB 5 - [QNS] Queens Hour of Climate Action, 7-8 pm. “Join fellow climate-concerned residents in Queens at the Our House co-working space for the most productive hour of your day! In 60 minutes, we get up to speed on a timely climate issue, learn how we can impact it this week, and then actually take action.” RSVP here.
FEB 5 - [BK] Brooklyn Hour of Climate Action, 8-9 pm. “We'll do all the legwork for you to take action, advocate for bold, science-based, equitable climate solutions. All you have to do is show up.” RSVP here.
THURSDAY
FEB 6 - [MNHTN] "Water's Voice" Art Exhibition Opening, 5:30-7 pm. “The six artists in this exhibition depict water, celebrate water, champion water in all its forms. Together they are Water’s Voice.” RSVP here.
FEB 6 - [MNHTN] Climate Game Night at Eat Offbeat, 5:45-9 pm, $35. “Play a fun three hour game to learn about Climate Change, meet new people & enjoy a delicious dinner cooked by refugee-chefs from around the world.” Purchase tickets here.
FEB 6 - [BK] Climate Movement Mixer & Training, 6-9 pm, $5 suggested donation. “Join the New York City climate movement as we celebrate our big wins, get to know various orgs, and reveal how to get involved in the action this year!” Purchase tickets here.
FEB 6 - [MNHTN] Surfrider NYC February Chapter Meeting, 6:30-8 pm. “We'll be discussing our program and campaign goals for 2025! Guest speaker will be Jennie Romer, author of "Can I Recycle This?". Jennie will be talking about her book, her time working at the EPA and her work on international plastics negotiations.” Register here.
FEB 6 - [MNHTN] Downstream Film Screening - POW x Paragon Sports, 6:30-8:30 pm. “Join us at Paragon Sports for a screening of "Downstream", a project about melting glaciers and their impact on everything downstream. We will have movie snacks and beverages, a post-screening panel discussion, and a donation-based raffle with proceeds going to POW.” RSVP here.
🌾 FEB 6 - [MNHTN] NYC Stands Up to Trump on Climate & Jobs: A Mayoral Candidate Forum, 6:30-8:30 pm. “New York City's election for Mayor is now well underway, with the primary in June. We'll ask them the big, tough questions on the policies the city should implement. Let's show them they must fight climate change, create good jobs, and build a more fair society - and get them on the record in front of hundreds of us!” Register here.
SATURDAY
FEB 8 - [BK] Valentine's Day Guided Hike, 10 am-12 pm. “Join SCSP park educators from 10:00am to 12:00pm for a relaxing hike around the Penn side of the park. We'll also talk about the love lives of different animals found living here!” RSVP here.
FEB 8 - [BX] Foragers Gathering, 11 am-2 pm. “Join the Foodway Team in hosting a regional convening shaped for foragers, land stewards, and communities interested in foraging and access to public edible landscapes!” Register here.
FEB 8 - [QNS] LIVING SOILS RISING An Improvisational Community Natural Dye Workshop, 3:30-7:30 pm. “We will participate in the dynamic and transformative process of dyeing fabrics with locally foraged plants, using them as a creative medium for our collective expression. This hands-on activity is a vital step in creating 60 unique soil-meditation objects, each representing a connection to the earth and our shared environment.” Register here.
FEB 8 - [MNHTN] Upcycle NY Fashion Week 2025: Where Sustainability Meets Style, 7:30-9:30 pm, $53+. “This is more than just a fashion show—it’s a sustainable movement for the future of our planet. Be part of the revolution as we celebrate creativity and sustainability in a bold, visionary way. Together, we’ll challenge the norms, reduce waste, and spark change in the fashion industry.” Purchase tickets here.
SUNDAY
FEB 9 - [BK] Cloth Diapering 101, 10:15-11 am, $10. “Taught by cloth diapering parents and Diaperkind experts, [you’ll learn]: Why choose cloth over disposables? How will their use impact my life, my pocketbook, and the environment? How Diaperkind works? How do I decide between the prefolds and fitted services that you offer? What accessories do I need and how do I use them?” Purchase tickets here.
FEB 9 - [BK] Fossil Fuel Walking Tour, 3-5 pm. “An Info Session with refreshments, zines, and stickers followed by a walking tour. Join the No North Brooklyn Pipeline and Sane Energy Project for an info session and walking tour of the LNG (Liquefied "Natural" Gas) facility to learn how we are working to transform this site into 120 acres that serve the community, not a shareholder-focused corporation.” RSVP here.
FEB 9 - [BK] The Green Edit: New York Fashion Week, 4-7 pm. “This event will kick off with an expert panel that will discuss the topics of fast fashion and pollution, challenges in the fashion industry and supply chain management, a shift towards circular fashion, and recommendations for how individuals can be more ethical in their consumption practices. This will be followed by a clothing swap.” RSVP here.