January | NYC Green Events
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from January 6th through 12th.
Hi friend,
I’m cozied up to the space heater with the white lights still on my Christmas tree and some mat pilates cued up on the television as I write you this week. In the spirit of easing into things, I’ve been alternating between reading (I started and finished a book yesterday on the couch and it felt divine), thinking about my goals for 2025 (I created a bingo board on the floor of my living room while watching television a few days ago), and meal prepping (I’m trying one of those Tiktok viral dense bean salads). I’m also thinking of how I want to spend my time and energy this month. In community, certainly, so I’m excited to pick from so many great events. I hope you are, too!
🌎, Jasmine
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
JAN 8 - [BK] FABSCRAP Brooklyn Volunteer, 9 am-12 pm & 1-4 pm, volunteer. “FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy, fun, and a safe way to actively help save our Earth!”
JAN 8 - [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 landfill.” Register here.
THURSDAY
JAN 9 - [BX] Trail Work Thursdays, 10 am-1 pm, volunteer. “Engage with fellow community members, learn about trail maintenance, and enjoy the satisfaction of hands-on work in the great outdoors. Necessary tools and gloves will be provided!” Register here.
FRIDAY
JAN 10 - [QNS] Compost Volunteer Event at SkyFarm LIC, 11 am-2 pm, volunteer. “Help us compost on a rooftop farm in Long Island City! We will be processing yard waste, turning piles, sifiting finished compost and bagging.” Register here.
SATURDAY
JAN 11 - [BK] FABSCRAP Brooklyn Volunteer, 9 am-12 pm, volunteer. “FABSCRAP needs your help to save designer textiles from landfills! It's easy, fun, and a safe way to actively help save our Earth!” Register here.
🌾 JAN 11 - [MNHTN] NYC Parks MulchFest - West 83rd Street, 10 am-2 pm, volunteer. “Volunteers are needed to "de-Christmas" the trees left for recycling. We will be removing ornaments, lights, and getting the trees ready to chip. Then, we'll spread Christmas tree mulch around street trees along Riverside Drive.” Register here.
JAN 11 - [MNHTN] Saturday Stewardship at Gotham Park - Garden & Clean Up, 10 am-2 pm, volunteer. “Join the team Saturday mornings to give back by cleaning Gotham Park underneath the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan.” Register here.
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MONDAY
JAN 6 - [BK] Identifying FABRIC Workshop: Fibers, 6-8 pm, $33.85. “Learn how to identify and distinguish natural, synthetic, and blended fibers at the first of our three-part hands-on workshop series!” Purchase tickets here.
JAN 6 - [BK] Brooklyn SWAB Meeting, 6:30-8:30 pm. “Brooklyn SWAB meets on the first Monday of the month to discuss solid waste and environmental issues.” Additional details here.
WEDNESDAY
JAN 8 - [BK] Climate Cafe & Folk Jam, 6-8 pm, $5 suggested donation. “Evening starts with a facilitated discussion of climate-linked emotions, followed by a musical jam session. We run in a bluegrass style - everyone brings a couple songs they could lead. When its your turn, you sing the verses and 'kick' solos out to other instrumentalists.” RSVP here.
JAN 8 - [BK] Brooklyn Hour of 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.” Register here.
THURSDAY
JAN 9 - [MNHTN] Climate Game Night at Eat Offbeat (Chelsea Market), 5:45-9 pm, $35. “Want to help tackle climate change but don’t have the time to become a climate scientist? Join us for this fun Game + Dinner night that has already been played by >1.9 M people worldwide!” Purchase tickets here.
JAN 9 - [MNHTN] Slow Stretch + BreathYOGA @ 6th Street, 7-8 pm, $15+. “Move with us and support Sixth Street Community Center (SSCC)! SSCC programs and campaigns are focused on advancing climate justice while fighting environmental racism, urban sustainability, food justice and food access.” Purchase tickets here.
FRIDAY
JAN 10 - [BK] Thrift4Gaza, 1-8 pm, $0+. “A unique thrifting experience with vendors offering accessories, qahwah, and desserts. 100% Thrift Proceeds go to Gaza.” Purchase tickets here.
🌾 JAN 10 - [BK] Shirley Chisholm State Park Night Hike, 6:30-8:30 pm. “Learn about the nocturnal wildlife, space, and the nearly full moon by observing the night sky from the Skybowl after hours!” Register here.
SATURDAY
JAN 11 - [MNHTN] No More Greenwashing, No More Lies: Campaign Launch 2025, 10 am-1:30 pm. “As we begin our 2025 campaign, we want to invite everyone and anyone to plug in and take part. We will be forming action groups and inviting folks into our strategy and planning. This is the moment to organize together and mobilize against this climate crisis.” RSVP here.
Thanks for the shout out 💚