Mid-April | NYC Green Events
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from April 6th through 13th.
Hi friend,
How was your weekend? I’m cozy on the couch and waiting for my boyfriend to come home so we can watch the season finale of White Lotus. After styling the flowers I picked up from the farmer's market, I went to my Sunday in-person yoga class earlier this afternoon. It has been a slow weekend and I’m gearing up for a busy week. Balance! Enjoy this week’s spread of events and don’t forget I signed your virtual permission slip for balance.
🌎, Jasmine
Also, I wrote you a letter last night with a list of Earth Week events! You can start making your Earth Week plans early before events sell out.
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
Monday | April 7
[BX] Pitch in to Pick Up: 10:30 am-12 pm. “Your efforts not only protect wildlife & the rest of the Bronx River ecosystem, but they also help us identify the sources of trash so we can stop the pollution where it starts!”
Tuesday | April 8
[BX] Stewardship Mornings at the Foodway: 10 am-12 pm. “Lend a hand in tasks including laying mulch on paths, weeding garden beds, and planting native plants in Concrete Plant Park.”
[BX] Tune-Up Tuesdays: Garden Volunteer Days: 10 am-1 pm. “Volunteers will help care for our garden, maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce. No gardening experience needed - just show up in clothing you will be comfortable getting dirty in!”
Wednesday | April 9
[QNS] Compost, Art, Farm and learn at Rusty Wheelbarrow Farm: 9-11 am. “Come an help us processing food scraps and grow food for our neighbors in need!”
[QNS] Compost Volunteer Event at SkyFarm LIC: 1:30-3:30 pm. “Join us at SkyFarm, a rooftop farm in Long Island City”
Thursday | April 10
[BX] Trail Work Thursdays: 9 am-12 pm. “Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact!”
Friday| April 11
🌾 [BX] Meadow Stewardship Days at Concrete Plant Park: 10 am-3 pm. “Work alongside Bronx River Alliance and NYC Parks staff as they remove invasive plants and establish native pollinator plants.”
Saturday | April 12
[MNHTN] Saturday Stewardship at Gotham Park (Garden & Clean Up): 10 am-12 pm. “Let's gather at Gotham Park to garden, clean up litter, and make our community space beautiful together!”
[BX] Fort Knox Bronx Park Stewardship Day: 10 am-1 pm. “Help us give some much-needed TLC to this section of Bronx Park.”
[BK] Earth Day Shoreline Cleanup: 1-3 pm. “Interested in volunteering and making a difference this Earth Day? Come to Shirley Chisholm State Park!”
[BK] Art Build for Earth Day Climate Coalition March: 2-6 pm. “We are hosting art builds where we will create meaningful, eye-catching visuals to amplify our message.”
[QNS] Tree Care and Compost Application with Smiling Hogshead Ranch: 3-5 pm. “Join us for a unique tree care event where we will care for both street trees and trees in the edible food forest at Smiling Hogshead Ranch.”
Sunday | April 13
[BX] Foodway Tour led by Journei Bimwala: 11 am-1 pm. “Join Bronx Herbalist and Forager Journei Bimwala for a tour of the Bronx River Foodway, NYC Park’s first edible public food forest.”
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Monday | April 7th
[MNHTN] Net Impact NYC April Social Hour: 6:30-8:30 pm. “Whether you’re a professional passionate about social impact, sustainability, or just looking to connect with like-minded individuals, this event is the perfect opportunity to build meaningful connections!”
Tuesday | April 8
[BK] Mushroom Social : Fungal & Ecological Wisdom Exchange: 6-8 pm. “Learn and share mycology, fungi, psychedelic and ecological knowledge while making friends at our mushroom social club.”
[BK] Craft Night: Mending Club @ Seven Wonders! 6-8 pm, $12. “Bring that mending project you've been meaning to tackle and enjoy an evening of camaraderie and skill-sharing with others who love to create.”
[MNHTN] Creative Climate Awards 2025 Opening Night: 6-9 pm. “Join us for our opening celebration of our Creative Climate Awards 2025 with climate-inspired art from around the world and special guests.”
[MNHTN] Manhattan Climate Changemakers 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.”
[MNHTN] Green Apple Trivia: 7-9:15 pm. “Get ready to put your knowledge to the test and compete against other trivia and sustainability enthusiasts.”
Wednesday | April 9
[BK] Climate Cafe & Facilitator Training: 6-8 pm. “If you go on to become a facilitator in our network, we’ll share our resources with your new cafe and grant you a stake in our community governance.”
[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.”
[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.”
Saturday | April 12
[MNHTN] Climate Writing Club: 10:30 am-12 pm. “We meet uptown on Saturday mornings to write about climate together — from fiction to newsletters to academic papers to journaling and everything in between.”
🌾 [BK] GreenHouse: 12-6 pm. “Botanical Cities Campaign presents GreenHouse— an immersive experience that blends sustainability, creativity, and connection.”
[MNHTN] Sustainable Baddie x Mona Gems Coachtopia Bag Charm Pop Up: 1-3 pm. “Interact with this biomaterial in person and connect with other sustainability enthusiasts.”
[BK] Artemis Presents: There is a Place by the Solarpunk Society: 5-7 pm, $12+. “Come for a night of music, short films and more, and contribute to the funding of There is a Place. 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.”
Sunday | April 13
[BK] Thanks, I Made It: Denim Upcycling Event: 4-7 pm, $65. “Please note: Basic sewing skills such are required for upcycling workshops and Office Hours sessions.”