Mid-March | NYC Green Events
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from March 17th through 23rd.
Hi friend,
A few years ago, I began celebrating my start to the new year on the first day of spring. It makes more sense to me to begin thinking about new projects and goals in sync with the seasons, and I have a special breakfast I plan to prepare along with some journaling prompts I plan to dig into on Thursday morning. If you feel inspired, maybe you could set some time aside on Thursday to think about how you want to plug into climate action in NYC this year. It’s the perfect time to get to know your community garden, local park, and tackle that pile of mending!
🌎, 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
TUESDAY
MAR 18 - [BK] FABSCRAP Brooklyn 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.”
WEDNESDAY
MAR 19 - [QNS] Compost Volunteer Event at SkyFarm LIC, 1:30-4:30 pm, volunteer. “We will be processing yard waste, turning piles, sifiting finished compost and bagging.” Register here.
THURSDAY
MAR 20 - [BX] Trail Work Thursdays, 9 am-12 pm, volunteer. “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!” Register here.
SATURDAY
MAR 22 - [BK] FABSCRAP Brooklyn Volunteer, 9 am-12 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.” Register here.
🌾 MAR 22 - [BK] Penn Shoreline Cleanup, 10 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Join us for a shoreline cleanup along Fresh Creek at the Penn Water Access Area. Help us keep Jamiaca Bay beautiful!” Register here.
MAR 22 - [MNHTN] Saturday Stewardship at Gotham Park - Garden & Clean Up, 10 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Join the team Saturday mornings to give back by cleaning Gotham Park underneath the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan. No experience necessary.” Register here.
MAR 22 - [QNS] Street Tree Care w/ Little Manila Park, 1-3 pm, volunteer. “Join us for an afternoon taking care of street trees in District 26 - Thanks to CM Won.” RSVP here.
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WEDNESDAY
MAR 19 - [BK] Book Club: To Dye For, 6-8 pm. “Hear from the author of our book selection: "How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick - And How We Can Fight Back" - Grab your copy now!” Register here.
MAR 19 - [BX] Goodbye to Winter - Sunset Equinox Hike in Van Cortlandt Park, 6-7:30 pm. “Join us for a magical equinox sunset hike in Van Cortlandt Park. This easy 1.5-mile hike to Vault Hill and back offers an unforgettable farewell to winter, enriched with plant identification and scenic views.” Register here.
MAR 19 - [QNS] Queens Hour of Climate Action, 7-8 pm. “Join fellow climate-concerned residents in Queens at the Our House co-working space for the most productive hour of your day!” RSVP here.
MAR 19 - [BK] Brooklyn Hour of Climate 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.” RSVP here.
THURSDAY
🌾 MAR 20 - [QNS] First Day of Spring Sunset Native Plants Walk, 6-7 pm. “Join us for a guided walk of our native plants led by Jessica Sechrist from Hunters Point Parks Conservancy.” Register here.
MAR 20 - [MNHTN] Project 2026 NYC Launch Dinner w Jamaal Bowman & Abby Govindan, 6-8 pm, $25+. “Join our NYC launch dinner in Soho with special guests Jamaal Bowman and Abby Govindan. After dinner, join our group outing to Abby's show at the SoHo playhouse, where a portion of proceeds will also benefit Climate Defiance.” Purchase tickets here.
MAR 20 - [BK] Movie Screening "The Cigarette Surfboard", 7-9 pm. “Through this documentary, you'll learn about the story of a young designer who uses a surfboard crafted from thousands of littered cigarette butts to spark ocean mindfulness and stewardship.” RSVP here.
FRIDAY
MAR 21 - [QNS] Marine Pollution Book Talk, 6:30-8 pm. “Join Sierra Club NYC for a discussion with Dr. Judith Weis, author of Marine Pollution: What Everyone Needs to Know. Updated to reflect recent research, this book discusses sources of marine pollutants, effects on marine organisms and humans, and how to reduce them.” Register here.
SATURDAY
MAR 22 - [MNHTN] Earth Icon, 3-3:30 pm, $25+. “California, 2029… fire-free, maybe? Manny, a teenage country singer, must win a climate-themed pop music contest to save his comatose mother, Terra. When he struggles against a Puerto Rican science rapper, the technology sponsors generate Terra’s AI version— using polluting fuels! Will Manny sacrifice happiness today for an uncertain tomorrow?” Purchase tickets here.
MAR 22 - [MNHTN] Mass for the Endangered, 7:30-9:30 pm. “A celebration of, and elegy for, the natural world by Sarah Kirkland Snider with additional poetry by Nathaniel Bellows.” RSVP here.
SUNDAY
MAR 23 - [BK] Hand Darning with Next Season NYC, 2-5 pm, $65. “Learn to darn! If you have holes in your clothes, we can help you learn how to fix them yourself! Ticket includes a complimentary drink from Talea, as well as needles, embroidery floss, and yarn. There will be scissors + darning eggs available to borrow, or feel free to bring your own!” Purchase tickets here.
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