March | Green Events Hub
The curated list of climate, sustainability, and environmental events in NYC from March 2nd through 8th.
Hi friend,
I hope you’re staying warm this week. There are many events to get excited about next week, so I’ll keep my note to you brief! I’m experimenting with some new features throughout (emojis! a preview of upcoming events I think may sell out!), and I would love your feedback. I’m also speaking at a home swap and sustainable home panel event later this month, and I would love to meet you IRL. I’ll have some goodies on me, so get March 21st on your calendar, and I’ll see you soon.
🌎, Jasmine
Highlights
Wednesday
[VIRTUAL] Speaker Series - Climate Conscious Conversations: 3-4:20 pm. “In March, we’re hosting Drew Wilkinson: a co-founder of Microsoft’s 10,000 member employee sustainability community, and a consultant who brings climate consciousness to all parts of a professional organization. We’ll talk about Drew’s lessons in driving cultural change through employee engagement, and how anyone can make sustainability part of their jobs, regardless of title or past experience.”
Friday
[BK] Wine Between the Lines: A Deep Dive on Natural Wine, $70: 7-8:15 pm. “Join Liz’s Book Bar for an evening of wine and education. This event will focus on wild fermentation and natural wine.”
Saturday
[BK] Future Fibers: Fashion Forecasting & Biomaterials, $76: 2-6 pm. “In this Biofashion Lab, you will learn about the world of sustainable fashion and create your own biomaterials and unique fashion pieces. Step into the future of fashion with Future Fibers, a hands-on course exploring how.”
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VOLUNTEER
Tuesday | March 3
[BK] Salt Lot Compost Processing with Big Reuse: 10:30 am-12:30 pm. “We will be processing food scraps collected from our community drop-offs, maintaining our education corner with smaller compost systems, and taking care of miscellaneous tasks around the site.”
[BK] Monthly Reuse Center Volunteer Day: 11 am-1 pm. “Come join us for a fun day of volunteering at the Reuse Center every first Tuesday of the month - help the environment while having fun! Volunteers help keep our reuse center clean and organized which helps us keep materials out of the landfill.”
Saturday | March 7
[MNHTN] Late Winter Cleanup in Tompkins Square Park: 10 am-12 pm. “Join us for a late Winter cleanup. Help us refresh the paths with mulch and collect trash.”
[BK] Street Tree Care with 2nd Ave Greenway in Sunset Park w/ NYU and BAT: 11 am-1 pm. “Join us to care for, and add mulch to the street trees.”
[BK] Fountain Shoreline Cleanup: 1-3 pm. “Volunteer to help us clean washed-up debris off the Fountain Shoreline!”
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SOCIAL/ACTION
Tuesday | March 3
[QNS] Forest Park Super Steward: Pathkeeper Training: 9 am-12 pm. “During this training, you will learn: how to identify and assess trail conditions, ways to mitigate trail concerns, plant identification and introduced species management techniques, and standard trail corridor dimensions & how to prune native vegetation using basic arboriculture methods.”
Wednesday | March 4
[VIRTUAL] Speaker Series - Climate Conscious Conversations: 3-4:20 pm. “In March, we’re hosting Drew Wilkinson: a co-founder of Microsoft’s 10,000 member employee sustainability community, and a consultant who brings climate consciousness to all parts of a professional organization. We’ll talk about Drew’s lessons in driving cultural change through employee engagement, and how anyone can make sustainability part of their jobs, regardless of title or past experience.”
[MNHTN] Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action: 6-7:30 pm. “Join us at Pier 57 for an evening of productive climate action!”
[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.”
Thursday | March 5
[MNHTN] WRISE NYC Coffee & Climate: 7:30-9 am. “Start your day off strong with WRISE NYC as we host the second installment of our Climate & Coffee event.”
[QNS] Speaker Series: NY Artificial Reef Program: 7-8 pm. “Join us for a speaker talk about the NY Artificial Reef Program, its benefits to the local ecology, and the Prudence Ferry Project.”
Friday | March 6
[MNHTN] Under the Moon: Ft. Ann Fraioli (Billion Oyster Project), $10: 6-8 pm. “This moon, we are hosting Ann Fraioli, who will discuss her journey and work as Director of Education at Billion Oyster Project and one of the founding teachers at New York Harbor School.”
[BK] Wine Between the Lines: A Deep Dive on Natural Wine, $70: 7-8:15 pm. “Join Liz’s Book Bar for an evening of wine and education. This event will focus on wild fermentation and natural wine.”
Saturday | March 7
[BK] Energy & Climate Game Afternoon at the Brooklyn Public Library: 2-5 pm. “Do you have what it takes to decarbonize NYC’s electric grid? Play Energetic with us to find out!”
[BK] Future Fibers: Fashion Forecasting & Biomaterials, $76: 2-6 pm. “In this Biofashion Lab, you will learn about the world of sustainable fashion and create your own biomaterials and unique fashion pieces. Step into the future of fashion with Future Fibers, a hands-on course exploring how.”
[BK] Climate Cafe & Yoga: 5:30-6:45 pm. “Join us Saturday, March 7th at 5:30 pm in Williamsburg for a cozy climate cafe at Kula Yoga Studio, where we’ll get to connect in community and reflect on our climate emotions in a safe space.”
Sunday | March 8
[BK] Activism as an Ethical and Civic Practice with Rhonda Keyser: 12:30-2 pm. “Learn how ethical values and civic engagement fuel meaningful activism with Rhonda Keyser at Brooklyn Ethical.”
[MNHTN] Clothing Exchange Soirée: 1-4 pm. “Come by and swap out your gently used clothes for new-to-you items. Light refreshments will be provided so you can swap ‘til you drop.”
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Tuesday | March 10
[MNHTN] Quietest Places in New York City: Finding Calm & Peace in Urban Chaos: 6-7:45 pm. “Join us for a conversation with Nicole Kelner to celebrate her new book, an illustrated guide exploring the pockets of New York City to find quiet, stillness, and a connection to nature and the self.”
Saturday | March 21
[BK] Sustainable Household Item Swap & Climate Cafe: 1-4 pm. “HOME SWAP STORIES, SIMPLY SUSTAINABLE, and CLIMATE CAFE will be hosting a Susty at Home panel, Sustainable Household Item Swap, and a listening circle, focused on the importance of taking individual action inside your home.”