Mid-March | NYC Green Events
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from March 11-17th.
Hi friend,
I bought my first 2024 bunch of farmer’s market flowers this afternoon! Unbeknownst to me before I arrived at the market, it’s tulip season. I hope that something unexpectedly bright pops up in your life this weekend. Brighten up a friend’s inbox and help connect more New Yorkers to great climate events like below by forwarding this email or newsletter link to a pal!
🌎, 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 12 - Volunteer at W 143rd St, 12-1 pm, volunteer. “During this event, we'll be working together to clean up the park using trash grabbers and garbage bags. It's a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy the outdoors, and contribute to the well-being of our community.” RSVP here.
MAR 16 - Gateway National Recreation Area Plumb Beach & Greenway Cleanup, 10 am-12 pm, volunteer. “In honor of World Water Day volunteers will help remove debris from the shoreline, marsh, and Greenway surrounding Plumb Beach, assist in removing graffiti on the historic roundhouse, and repair sand fencing to further protect this beautiful shoreline and beautify Plumb Beach for the upcoming season!” RSVP here.
🌾 MAR 16 - Stewardship Saturday at Gotham Park - Garden & Clean Up, 10 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Let's roll up our sleeves to connect with community and each other. We'll use fun trash pickers to pick up MOOP (Matter Out Of Place) and tend to our pollinator-friendly gardens.” RSVP here.
MAR 16 - Tompkins Park Cleanup, 10 am-12:30 pm, volunteer. RSVP here.
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MAR 11 - Empowering Women for Climate Resilience in Pakistan, 12:30-1:30 pm. “We will discuss strategies and policies that empower women to take an active role in building climate resilience.” RSVP here.
MAR 13 - Circular Salon: Invest your Values Beyond Fashion, 6-8 pm, $10. “The evening can include, but is not limited to guest speakers, light bites and refreshments, presentations, some structure, fireside chats, panels, parties, launches/announcements, and more!” Purchase tickets here or purchase a membership here.
MAR 13 - Bijoux & Bijoux: a jewelry making fête, 6-9 pm, $20. “Come create unique adornments with From Our Hands at a jewelry-making party using sustainable, eclectic, funky, crafty bits, bobs, charms, jewels, gems, shells, treasures, buttons, curios, and repurposed recyclables.” Purchase tickets here.
MAR 14 - Climate Techies NYC Monthly Member Sustainability and Networking Meetup, 5-7 pm, $10. “Join us for the Climate Techies NYC Monthly Member Meetup to meet other climate professionals and like-minded individuals passionate about combatting climate change and using technology and innovate to fight for Team Planet.” Purchase tickets here.
MAR 16 - CRAZY FOR COMPOSTING 2024: THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF COMMUNITY COMPOSTING IN NYC, 9:30 am-4 pm. “Join us for this mini-compost conference to celebrate community composting in New York City. Enjoy presentations, a panel discussion, compost workshops, and network with other compost enthusiasts.” RSVP here.
MAR 16 - Climate Poetry Discussion & Writing Workshop, 2-4 pm, $5 suggested donation. “Join us for a reflective afternoon exploring poetry that delves into the climate crisis. Engage in thoughtful discussions, and then try your hand at writing your own verses.” RSVP here.
🌾 MAR 16 - Bushwick Repair Fest, 3-6 pm. “At this event, the community is invited to bring beloved items needing small repairs.” Stations will include a mending circle, sewing station, soldering demo + e-waste sculptures, bike repair & diagnostics, jewelry repair, and DIY lamp repair info exchange. RSVP here.
MAR 17 - Our House Book Swap, 2-4 pm, $10. “Bring books you're done reading to exchange with others and enjoy an afternoon hanging out at Our House!” RSVP here.
MAR 17 - Story Time: Mary Annaïse Heglar’s The World is Ours to Cherish: A Letter to a Child, 2 pm, $5 suggested donation. “Join us for a special author story time at Word Up with Mary Annaïse Heglar for her new children’s book "The World Is Ours to Cherish: A Letter to a Child," a picture book that gives kids an honest take on climate change and urges them to band together to help the planet.” Purchase tickets here.
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