Late February | NYC Green Events

Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from February 17th through 23rd.

Hi friend,

What are you grateful for today? With all that is happening in the world and our city, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, outnumbered, and hopeless. The midnight hour of fascism orchestrated by the most successful wealth hoarders is upon us and it will require us to connect to ourselves and one another in ways in which we perhaps have not yet. This is the time to weave a strong tapestry of equity, justice, and care into the fabric of the new world that will emerge. Gratitude grounds me when things feel too big. What grounds you? Where are you finding your community and stoking that inner fire? Reply or comment to share - maybe your response will inspire someone!

🌎, Jasmine

P.S. As I recover from food poisoning, I’m grateful for running water, a warm apartment, and a partner who has kept me plied with hydration and applesauce.

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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 19 - [BX] Wetland Wednesday: Ecological Restoration in Van Cortlandt Park, 10 am-1 pm, volunteer. “Each Wednesday, we'll focus on timely tasks that contribute to the health and biodiversity of Van Cortlandt Park's wetlands.” Register here.

THURSDAY

• FEB 20 - [BX] Trail Work Thursdays, 10 am-1 pm, volunteer. “Contribute to the vitality and safety of the trails you love! Engage with fellow community members, learn about trail maintenance, and enjoy the satisfaction of hands-on work in the great outdoors.” Register here.

SATURDAY

• 🌾 FEB 22 - [MNHTN] Gardening at Ralph Ellison Memorial, 9-11 am, volunteer. “Join us as we steward the garden beds at the Ralph Ellison Memorial!” Register here.

• FEB 22 - [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 22 - [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.” Register here.

• FEB 22 - [QNS] Compost, Art, Farm and learn at Rusty Wheelbarrow Farm, 10 am-1 pm, volunteer. “Come join us at Rusty Wheelbarrow Farm for fun-filled volunteering and getting your hands dirty!” Register here.

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TUESDAY

• FEB 18 - [BK] Climate Cinema: Snowpiercer (2013), 6:30-9 pm. RSVP here.

WEDNESDAY

• FEB 19 - [BK] Environmental Learning Centers, 1-3 pm. “Stop by the Penn & Fountain Learning Centers any time during open hours to learn about the environment and water at the park!” Additional details here.

• FEB 19 - [MNHTN] Panel: Microplastic & Sustainable Textiles, 6-8 pm, $25.31. “FABSCRAP kicks off its quarterly panel series by exploring the complex intersection of sustainability and microplastics in textile production. The goal is to empower attendees with knowledge and actionable insights to become part of the solution.” Purchase tickets here.

• FEB 19 - [BK] Climate Cafe & Facilitator Training, 6-8 pm, $5. “​At this training we'll have a brief cafe together, talk through the theory and best-practices behind facilitation, and then practice by applying what you've learned in challenging role-played scenarios.” Purchase tickets here.

THURSDAY

• FEB 20 - [MNHTN] Planet over Profit February Happy Hour, 5:30-7:30 pm. “Join us for POP's February Happy Hour! Drinks on you, food is on us.” RSVP here.

SATURDAY

• FEB 22 - [MNHTN] A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Extinction, 10 pm, $25. “Performance artist Laughlin Artz does double duty as the world’s most notorious climate activist” Purchase tickets here.

SUNDAY

• FEB 23 - [MNHTN] MOVE4GOOD x OKO FARMS, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, donation. “Move with Liv to support Oko Farms, ecological farming that mitigates the impact of climate change and increases food security. Proceeds will go towards Oko Farm's relocation fund, supporting their efforts to offer urban farming in NYC.” Register here.

• 🌾 FEB 23 - [BK] Intro to Knitting with Scrap Yarn, 5-7:30 pm, $45. “Join Anne Warren of Next Season Knitwear for a cozy evening of warm drinks and knitting with reclaimed & scrap yarn.” Purchase tickets here.

• FEB 23 - [BK] Threads of Change Documentary Screening + Clothing Swap, 5-8 pm. “Don’t miss our next swap where we’ll be partnering with @blackfiberfutures for a film screening!” Additional details here.