May | NYC Green Events
The curated list of climate, sustainability, and environmental events in NYC from May 5th through 11th.
Hi friend,
I recently romanticized my train ride from Virginia to New York City after visiting my dad for a few days. I bought myself a bottle of prosecco (I also learned that Amtrak has bottles of prosecco) and enjoyed it with the sandwich my dad had packed for me as I watched the sunset outside the window. Traveling by train is not the most efficient way to get between Virginia and New York, but it is the most sustainable way to travel and a bit of whimsy goes a long way. Where can you add whimsy into your care for your community this week?
🌎, 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 | May 7
[QNS] Compost, Art, Farm and learn at Rusty Wheelbarrow Farm: 9-11 am. “You'll have the chance to work on composting, cultivating the land, planting seeds, tending to the crops, harvesting.”
[MNHTN] Volunteer at Sakura Park: 9 am-12 pm. “Gardening can include weeding, raking, shoveling, pruning, and other laborious work.”
[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 Wednesday of the month - help the environment while having fun!”
Thursday | May 8
[BX] Trail Work Thursdays: 9 am-12 pm. “Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.”
[MNHTN] Madison Square Park Cleanup: 12:30-2:30 pm. “A student-led initiative to help clean up Madison Square Park and make our shared space greener, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone.”
Saturday | May 10
[MNHTN] Saturday Stewardship at Gotham Park: 10 am-12 pm. “Join the team Saturday mornings to give back by cleaning Gotham Park underneath the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan.”
[QNS] Community Dune Planting with RISE: 10 am-1 pm. “Join Surfrider NYC and RISE for a community planting as part of the Greater Rockaway Coastal Resilience Plan.”
[MNHTN] La Plaza Cultural Community Garden Volunteer Days: 12-2 pm. “Help local communities as we help cultivate this beautiful community garden!”
Sunday | May 11
[BK] Community Clean Up at Utica x Eastern Parkway: 11 am-1 pm. “Join us for a community trash pick up at Utica x Eastern Parkway - let's keep our neighborhood clean together!”
[BK] Street Tree Care w / Neighbors: 1-3 pm. “Join us to clean, care for, and add mulch thanks to District 40 CM Rita Joseph!”
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Monday | May 5
[BK] Visible Mending Workshop: Darning, $34: 6-8 pm. “Start or grow your visible mending journey w/ skills + knowledge about the importance of mending for system change!”
Tuesday | May 6
[MNHTN] Manhattan Climate Hour of Action: 6-7:30 pm. “Whether we're writing letters to the editor, scheduling meetings with members of congress, or informing local governments about climate incentives, we'll have a plan ready for you to take action for bold, science-based, equitable climate solutions.”
Wednesday | May 7
[MNHTN] Join us for a Compost Celebration with the LES Ecology Center!: 11 am-2 pm. “Stop by our booth to learn, create, and connect with our team as we honor the power of compost and our beautiful planet.”
[MNHTN] Printing with Flowers: 6-8 pm. “Ever wondered what hidden colors are waiting inside a leaf? With pressure, heat, and a little patience, you’ll reveal stunning, organic patterns straight from nature itself!”
[QNS] Explore Beneficial and Invasive Bugs: Paper Crafting an Insect Specimen: 6:30-8 pm. “Join us at the Queens Landing Environmental Education Center to design your own imaginary insect.”
[QNS] Queens Hour of Climate Action: 7-8 pm. “In 60 minutes, we get up to speed on a timely climate issue, learn how we can impact it this week, and then actually take action.”
POP Benefit Hosted by Steven Donziger, $25+: 7-9 pm. “POP is a youth-led direct action group confronting the billionaires, fossil fuel CEOs, and politicians responsible for the crises we face.”
[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.”
Saturday | May 10
[BK] Birding By Canoe with the Gowanus Dredgers and Local Nature Lab, $23: 8 am .” Join the Gowanus Dredgers and our guide Loyan Beausoleil for an early morning birding paddle.”
[MNHTN] Climate Writing Club: 10:30 AM-12 pm. “Climate Writing Club connects and supports New Yorkers exploring topics within climate & sustainability through writing.”
[MNHTN] Private Tour @ Lotus Garden, Hidden Rooftop Garden, $19: 11 am-12 pm. “How did this urban oasis come to be, and what role does it serve in the community?”
[MNHTN] Earth Celebrations’ ECOLOGICAL CITY – Procession for Climate Solutions: 11 am-5 pm. “An urban ecological pilgrimage featuring a spectacular procession with 21 sustainability site performances celebrating climate solution initiatives throughout the community gardens, neighborhood, and waterfront on the Lower East Side of New York City.”
[QNS] Nature Tour of Hunter's Point South Park: 5-6 pm. “Take a nature tour of Hunter's Point South Park led by Gabriel Willow, in partnership with the Newtown Creek Alliance”
[SI] Anthotype Printing: Sustainable Photographic Practices Workshop, $12: 11 am-1 pm. “Anthotype – a photographic and environmentally friendly process of making prints with the photosensitive material of plants.”
[MNHTN] Women's Clothing Swap and Style Edit Workshop, $39: 12-2 pm. “Join Life Curious Women and stylist Maiya Simone for a transformative afternoon designed to refresh your wardrobe and your vision for who you're becoming.”
[BK] Artemis Presents: There is a Place by the Solarpunk Society, $12+ : 6-7 pm. “The work centers on Climate Action, Mythology and Science Communication, and tells the story of the Kraken, an ancient and Mythological hero as they fight to stop Climate Change.”
[BK] Private Sunset Tour @ Brooklyn Grange, World's Largest Soil Rooftop Farm, $37: 6:15-7:30 pm. “Did you know that the world’s largest soil rooftop farm is located in Brooklyn?”
Sunday | May 11
[MNHTN] Swap & Brunch, $36: 12-4 pm. “Refresh Your Wardrobe. Swap Stories. Mix & Mingle.”
[MNHTN] Girls’ Clothing Swap Picnic, $12: 2:30-4:30 pm. “Bring up to 20 pieces you no longer wear but someone else might love, plus a small dish to share.”