March | NYC Green Events
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from March 25-31st.
Hi friend,
Happy Spring! I celebrated at home with a homecooked meal, a box cake (when was the last time you made a box cake just because?), and a guided meditation at 11:06 pm. You can find the Spring Equinox guided meditation here if you’re in need of a cosmos nightcap sometime this week. Keep reading for this week’s fun events - I’ll see you in Earth Month!
🌎, 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 26 - Spring Garden Tune-Up Tuesdays, 10 am-1 pm, volunteer. “At the VCPA Educational Garden & Compost Site, we are open and enjoying (and expanding!) our rebuilt space while maintaining our plants and produce. Volunteers will learn how to care for the garden, maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce.” RSVP here.
MAR 28 - Spring Prep: Woodlawn Thursdays Restoration in Van Cortlandt Park, 9 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Join us for Woodlawn Thursdays this March to combat invasive species and prepare for spring planting.” RSVP here.
🌾 MAR 28 - Compost, Art, Farm and learn at Rusty Wheelbarrow Farm, 1-4 pm, volunteer. “You'll have the chance to work on composting , cultivating the land, planting seeds, tending to the crops, harvesting. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a complete newbie, everyone is welcome!” RSVP here.
MAR 30 - Tompkins Park Cleanup, 10 am-12:20 pm, volunteer. “Friends of Tompkins Square Park is dedicated to restoring and preserving the beauty, health, and safety of Tompkins Square Park for all.” RSVP here.
MAR 30 - Artbuild for the Climate Justice Rebellion, 12:30-3 pm, volunteer. “Spring rebellion is upon us. It is now all hands on deck. Come to the studio to work on a banner for the streets.” RSVP here.
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MAR 25 - Green Careers Exploration, 4:30-6 pm. “You'll have the opportunity to hear from a panel of speakers from across GrowNYC departments (Zero Waste Programs, Green Space, Food Access & Agriculture, and Education) who will share their journey into the work they do and provide valuable insights into different green career paths with our organization.” RSVP here.
MAR 25 - NYC Circularity Network - March Meetup, 6-8 pm, $12.51. “The NYC Circularity Network is a series of meet-ups and events around the city for circular economy practitioners to connect, share ideas & resources, amplify voices, build power, and influence the direction of NYC's circular economy.” Purchase tickets here.
MAR 30 - Foragers Gathering, 12-2 pm. “You are invited to join us for a special gathering of foragers aimed at building community and exploring how we can collaborate to serve the land and our communities together.” RSVP here.
🌾 MAR 30 - Black Girl Environmentalists - Book Club Presents, 3-6 pm. “Join BGE NYC for their March book club meeting on Saturday, March 30th from 3-6pm. They will be discussing chapters 1-5 of Toxic Communities by Dorceta E. Taylor. Black Girl Environmentalist is a national organization dedicated to addressing the pathway and retention issue in the climate movement for Black girls, women, and gender-expansive people. While we appreciate our allies, we are seeking to create a safe space for the community we serve and ask for that to be respected.” RSVP here.
MAR 30 - Planet over Profit Presents: Community Rage(r) Fest, 6:30 pm, $10+. As we get ready to kick off a series of major climate actions throughout the spring and summer, come join Planet Over Profit for a funky & festive night with live music, pop-up vendors, and a whole bunch of lovely, super fun climate activists. Purchase tickets here.