Mid-March | NYC Green Events
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from March 18-24th.
Hi friend,
As I’m writing you this week, I have my third cup of tea of the day to my left and I’m watching the watery blue of the sky fade into darkness out my window on the right. A nasty cold hit me hard and fast towards the end of the week and I’ve honored my body with lots of physical + mental rest and tea. I’m glad I did because there are so many fun events this week that I’m looking forward to attending when I’m better. Will I see you at one?
🌎, 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 20 - 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.”
MAR 21 - Woodlawn Thursdays Restoration in Van Cortlandt Park, 9 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Join us for Woodlawn Thursdays this March to combat invasive species and prepare for spring planting. Meet us at Woodlawn Playground at 9 AM for a rewarding morning of ecological restoration.” RSVP here.
MAR 22 - March Forest Restoration Fridays, 9 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Join us at Van Cortlandt Park for a meaningful morning of forest restoration! Dive into spring by helping us remove invasive species like multi-flora rose and garlic mustard.” RSVP here.
🌾 MAR 23 - Tree Care & Street Cleanup, 9-11 am, volunteer. “We’re partnering with Big Reuse to give some love to our local trees! We'll be doing some tree pruning, tree bed care, and street clean up.” RSVP here.
MAR 23 - World Water Day Beach Cleanup, 12-2 pm, volunteer. “Our local beaches are stewarded by volunteers just like you! We welcome you to an engaging day of toes in the sand with family, friends and new acquaintances, raising awareness about litter and plastic pollution.” RSVP here.
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MAR 18 - HOW TO SAVE A PLANET (BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE), 7-8:15 pm. “This talk will lay out the basic climate science that drives our urgency to act and outline how we can use nonviolent direct action to demand change. You may be interested in joining Extinction Rebellion or are just curious about what’s happening to the climate.” RSVP here.
MAR 19 - Mending Club, 6-8 pm, $5.80+. “The Recylpt mending club is meant to be a time to come together to meet new people and have communal space to work on our own mending projects.” Purchase tickets here.
MAR 19 - An Uprising of Imagination: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors, 6:30-8 pm, $15+. “Join Grist’s Tory Stephens in conversation with Imagine 2200 judges and award-winning authors Paolo Bacigalupi and Sam J. Miller and Imagine 2200 author Lovinia Summer to discuss how to decolonize and diversify climate fiction, the role of creativity and narrative building as an underutilized climate solution, and the process of building a hopeful future.” Purchase tickets here.
MAR 19 - Climate Film Club: Everything Wrong and Nowhere to Go, 7-9 pm. “Our mission is to foster a community that’s passionate about climate cinema. Whether you’re a climate advocate, a film enthusiast, or just curious, we invite you to join the conversation, meet new people, and share your thoughts on the film.” RSVP here.
MAR 20 - Green Drinks Brooklyn, 6-10 pm. “Is your work related to the environment or sustainability? Are you interested in sustainability or environmental issues? Do you want to meet some like minded folks and share your thoughts and passion?” RSVP here.
🌾 MAR 21 - AFRO FEST: A night of culture, climate and creativity, 6-8:30 pm. “Aligned with the UN World Conference of Women, this immersive experience aims to celebrate the rich tapestry of diaspora art, with a particular emphasis on the powerful expressions of Black femme and people of color (POC) artists from around the globe!” RSVP here.
MAR 21 - WBONY & TheRealReal Sustainability in Fashion, 6:30-9 pm, $25. “Come and learn from a unique group of panelists paving the way in sustainability and fashion.” Purchase tickets here.
MAR 23 - Waves of Change: World Water Day Celebration, 6:30-8:30 pm. “Immerse yourself in a whirlwind of activities, from mingling with like-minded individuals to exploring insightful exhibits at the Climate Museum. Witness a striking fashion show that serves as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility in combating climate change.” RSVP here.
MAR 24 - Weekend Mending Club!, 2-5 pm, $5.80+. “The Recylpt mending club is meant to be a time to come together to meet new people and have communal space to work on our own mending projects.” Purchase tickets here.