Mid-October | NYC Green Events
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from October 21st through 27th.
Hi friend,
How does an urban sound bath near the water sound? And did I mention that it’s free? What about some light gardening or composting? Yoga? Embroidery? I’m sure you’ve caught on by now, but all that and more is on offer this week! I’m headed on a fall foliage hike with Outlandish this morning - maybe I’ll share some snaps on the Green Events Hub IG!
🌎, 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
MONDAY
OCT 21 - [BX] Van Cortlandt Park Morning Clean Up, 9 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Volunteers are needed to help park staff tidy up.” Register here.
TUESDAY
OCT 22 - [MNHTN] Jenny's Garden Clean Up, 1-3 pm, volunteer. “Jenny's Garden (also known as Riverside Valley Community Garden) is a living example of collective, community-based agriculture within an urban landscape. Come help us pick up trash and do some light weeding in this beautiful vegetable garden!” Register here.
OCT 22 - [MNHTN] Street Tree Care w/ Council Member Brewer, 4-6 pm, volunteer. “Join us to clean, care for, and add mulch to the street trees thanks to District 6 CM Gale Brewer!” Register here.
THURSDAY
OCT 24 - [BX] Trail Thursdays on the XC, 9 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Be a part of the community effort to maintain the Cross Country Course in Van Cortlandt Park.” Register here.
OCT 24 - [QNS] Street Tree Care w/ Downtown Jamaica Partnership BID in District 27, 11 am-1 pm, volunteer. “Join us to clean, care for, and mulch to the street trees thanks to District 27 CM William!” Register here.
OCT 24 - [BX] Compost Crew, 4-6 pm, volunteer. “Compost Crew members will weed, water, harvest produce, maintain compost, plant, and help prep our garden for winter.” Register here.
FRIDAY
OCT 25 - [QNS] Compost Workday at SkyFarm LIC, 11 am-2 pm, volunteer. “Help us compost on a rooftop farm in Long Island City!” Register here.
SATURDAY
OCT 26 - [MNHTN] Gardening at Ralph Ellison Memorial, 9-11 am, volunteer. “Join us as we steward the garden beds at the Ralph Ellison Memorial!” Register here.
OCT 26 - [QNS] City of Forest Day Street Tree Care in District 27, 1:30-3:30 pm, volunteer. “Join us to clean, care for, and mulch to the street trees thanks to District 27 CM William!” Register here.
SUNDAY
🌾 OCT 27 - [BK] Street Tree Care and Costume Contest w/ The Clean Bushwick Initiative, 2-4 pm, volunteer. “Dress up as your favorite or least favorite trash AND treat the trees along Freedom Triangle! There will be a prize for the best voted costume!” Register here.
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TUESDAY
OCT 22 - [BK] Let’s Get Sewcial: Embroidery Workshop, 6-8 pm, $28.52. “This two-hour session will consist of a facilitated discussion around sustainable fashion and textiles, an embroidery workshop, and time to work on our embroidery projects while we continue the conversation on slow fashion, crafting, and climate optimism.” Purchase tickets here.
WEDNESDAY
OCT 23 - [BK] Climate Cafe & Folk Music Jam, 6-8 pm, $5 suggested donation. “We'll be tapping along to the deep legacy of folk music in progressive movements, singing songs from Sunrise to the 60s.” Register here.
OCT 23 - [BK] Big Spooky: Halloween Event!, 6-8 pm. “After-hours shopping at the Big Reuse center with curated costume racks, festive tunes, and DIY inspiration? What a ghoul-some combo!” Register here.
OCT 23 - [MNHTN] Salon: Sustainability and Fashion, 7-8 pm. “In the aftermath of the High-Level week at the United Nations with events, discussions, and expert talks on the global state of sustainable fashion, 1014 will be hosting a Salon-style evening, curated by Claudia Mahler, to continue this discussion with a round of diverse experts and practitioners.” Register here.
FRIDAY
OCT 25 - [MNHTN] Swap Shop - EAST HARLEM, 12-6 pm. “Visit the Sustainable Fashion Community Center in EAST HARLEM and help push the sustainable fashion movement forward. Check-In to donate clothing that no longer serves you.” Register here.
SATURDAY
OCT 26 - [BK] Treats on the Trails, 1-4 pm. “Join us for our Halloween spectacular event along the trails of the Penn side of the park!” Register here.
OCT 26 - [MNHTN] MOVE4GOOD: Yoga for Climate Justice, 2-3 pm, $15 suggested donation. “SSCC programs and campaigns are focused on advancing climate justice while fighting environmental racism, urban sustainability, food justice and food access.” Register here.
🌾 OCT 26 - [MNHTN] Sound Bath for the Urban Forest, 4-5 pm. “Bring a blanket to this free event, a sound bath inspired by the New York City urban forest. This experience is meant to enhance awareness of how trees and the network of people who care for them nourish New Yorkers physically and emotionally.” Register here.