March | NYC Green Events
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from March 4-10th.
Hi friend,
This unusually warm day has me yearning for time outside. I hope you’re reading this from a park bench or with plans to go for a walk to soak up some sun if you’re able. I’m wishing you a week of connection and gentle unthawing as spring begins to nudge closer. See you right back here next week.
🌎, Jasmine
I do not run any of the below events. Please reach out to the event organizer directly with questions about event specifics.
🌾 = My top picks of the week
MAR 6 - 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.”
MAR 8 - Spring Into Action: March Forest Restoration Fridays, 9 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Join us at Van Cortlandt Park for a meaningful morning of forest restoration! Dive into spring by helping us remove invasive species like multi-flora rose and garlic mustard. Gear up for some hands-on conservation work and learn about the forest's ecosystem.” RSVP here.
🌾 MAR 8 - Garden Build Day, 1-4 pm, volunteer. “Come renovate the garden and build some new beds with us! A few of our garden beds are breaking down so we're rebuilding beds with the folks at GrowNYC.” RSVP here.
MAR 9 - Surfrider NYC Water Testing Program - Volunteer Training, 11 am-12:30 pm, volunteer. “Join us to get trained on how to run our water testing program. You'll be guided step by step, learn the process, and the importance of our program.” RSVP here.
MAR 10 - Volunteer at The Sustainable Fashion Community Center, 1-4 pm, volunteer. “Spend 3 hours sorting, hanging, organizing, and if you've got some skillz using those to help out this wonderful community of advocates, activities, and small business owners.” RSVP here.
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MAR 9 - A Brunch & Climate Chat For Strategists In Adland Only, 11:30 am-1 pm. “This event is exclusively for strategists in Adland who are passionate about climate change and its impact on the advertising industry. Space is limited, it is a “pay-as-you feast” vibe and no prior climate knowledge required.” RSVP here.
MAR 9 - ClimART Cafe at BioBAT Art Space, 1-3:30 pm. “In this art-exhibition-meets-Climate-Cafe, you’ll have the opportunity to share your emotions about climate change with a caring, concerned community, while being surrounded by artwork at the intersection of biology, technology, and care.” RSVP here.
MAR 10 - GrowNYC's Stop 'N' Swap®, 12-3 pm. “Free Community Reuse event that invites the public to take home something new-to-you or add items to the swap for others! You don’t have to bring something to take something! There is no limit to how much you can bring or take home but please leave enough for your neighbors!” Details here.
🌾 MAR 10 - Community Seed Exchange, 1-4 pm. “Join us for our fifth annual community seed exchange!” Details here.