Mid-July | NYC Green Events
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from July 15th through 21st.
Hi friend,
I’m excited to see all of the events incorporating the overlap of art and climate action this week! From climate action art builds to ‘zine, your creative outlet can also amplify the ecological crisis. If you’re not the artsy type, consider some volunteer gardening, fabric sorting, or talking about your feelings and the climate crisis at a climate cafe. Let me know what you end up attending and I’ll see you 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
JUL 15 - [MNHTN] Volunteer in Fort Washington Park, 8:30-11 am, volunteer. “During this event, we'll be working together to clean up the park, do some weeding, and maintain the tennis courts and soccer fields.” Register here.
JUL 15 - [MNHTN] 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.” Register here.
JUL 16 - [BX] Gardening Tuesday at Shoelace Park, 10 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Join the Bronx River Alliance for stewardship activities such as litter removal, weeding, mulching, watering & planting at different rain gardens & newly planted tree sites along the Bronx River!” Register here.
🌾 JUL 17 - [BK] Climate Justice Art Build, 4-7 pm, volunteer. “Let’s enjoy the summer & have some fun painting a collaborative banner.” RSVP here.
JUL 18 - [BK] 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.”
❇️ Watch the Instagram reel of my experience volunteering at FABSCRAP here!
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JUL 18 - [BK] July Mending Club, 6-8 pm, $12+. “The Reclypt mending club is meant to be a time to come together to meet new people and have communal space to work on our own handcraft projects.” Purchase tickets here.
JUL 18 - [MNHTN] New York's Leaders on Climate Justice: An Accountability Town Hall, 6:30-8:30 pm. “Join us at a town hall style forum to question Governor Hochul, Attorney General James, and City-wide elected leaders about the accelerating climate crisis.” Register here.
JUL 20 - [MNHTN] Sustainability as Daily Practice, 11 am-12:30 pm. “Join Riverside Park Conservancy’s Sustainability Team for four lectures led by local activists, environmentalists, educators, and composters. All events are free and open to the public and will include time for a Q&A and discussion.” Register here.
JUL 20 - [GOV IS] Climate Cafe: Feelings on the Upcoming Election, 1-3 pm, $5 suggested donation. “Join us on Governors Island for an afternoon of snacks and refreshments, meditation, and a meaningful conversation on climate and our feelings surrounding the upcoming election!” Register here.
JUL 20 - [GOV IS] Climate Zine Making Activity: the Future History of…, 3-5 pm. “During this hour-long workshop, participants will learn to make a knowledge-sharing zine that explores a climate topic.” Register here.
JUL 21 - [MNHTN] Climate Cafe at Maggie's Magic Garden, 12-2 pm. “Climate Cafe is collaborating with Maggie’s Magic Garden to bring you afternoon tea, coffee and snacks in the Garden!” Register here.
🌾 JUL 21 - [BK] Club Grounded: Trail Clean-Up. Yoga. Connection., 2-4 pm. “It is for those who care about climate change, who want to honor New York’s natural reserves, and who are interested in practicing embodiment in nature.” Register here.