Mid-September | NYC Green Events
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from September 16th through 22nd.
Hi friend,
Pour yourself a cup of coffee or top up your tea before diving into this week’s newsletter. There are a lot of events and we’re barely touching NY Climate Week! I attended a lovely canoe rigging novice lesson this morning through Sustainable Baddie and New York Outrigger, so if you’ve ever wondered, “Does Jasmine ever go to any of these events?” or “Are these events even fun?” the answer is yes! I have no idea how I’m going to juggle all of the fun events this coming Saturday, but it will be fun to try. Let me know what you plan to attend so we can meet IRL.
🌎, 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
TUESDAY
SEP 17 - [MNHTN] Volunteer at The Sustainable Fashion Community Center - East Harlem, 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.
WEDNESDAY
SEP 18 - [BX] Woodlawn Restoration in Van Cortlandt Park, 9 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Join us in the Northeast Woods to combat invasive species and prepare for fall planting.” Register here.
THURSDAY
SEP 19 - [BK] Trashy Thursdays!!, 6-8 pm, volunteer. “Join us at the Zero Waste Daniel store Thursdays at 6pm where we will mingle, and then head out for a trash pickup. At each event after the pickup, you'll receive a stamp on your punchcard that you can present to participating local businesses to receive special offers.” Register here.
FRIDAY
SEP 20 - [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.”
SATURDAY
SEP 21 - [QNS] Flushing Bay Shoreline Cleanup, 10 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Join Guardians of Flushing Bay and Billion Oyster Project to care for your local waterway!” Register here.
SEP 21 - [MNHTN] International Coastal Cleanup - Beach in Fort Washington Park (172nd ST), 10 am-12:30 pm, volunteer. “Let's come together to clean up the beach, pick up trash, and make a positive impact on our environment.” Register here.
SEP 21 - [BK] International Coastal Cleanup Day: Fountain Water Access Area, 2-4 pm, volunteer. “Celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day at Shirley Chisholm State Park! Join us for a shoreline cleanup along the Fountain Water Access Area.” Register here.
SUNDAY
🌾 SEP 22 - [BK] Climate Designers NYC Climate Week NYC Kick-Off: Brooklyn Bridge Park Cleanup, 1-2:30 pm, volunteer. “It’s a great chance to connect with fellow climate advocates and professionals while giving back to our beautiful city.” Register here.
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TUESDAY
SEP 17 - [BK] Brooklyn Talks: What If We Get It Right? with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, 6-9 pm, $34+. “Celebrate the release of marine biologist and policy expert Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s book What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures with friends and contributors from across the fields of culture and science.” Purchase tickets here.
THURSDAY
SEP 19 - [MNHTN] Fighting the Power: Stories of Resistance in the Climate Crisis, 7-8:30 pm. “Join environmental lawyer Steven Donziger in conversation with non-violent direct-action organizers and participants on the urgent need for sustained disruption against the biggest backers of the fossil fuel industry.” Register here.
FRIDAY
SEP 20 - [BK] Upcycle Workshop, 6-8 pm, $30. “Bring in your favorite vintage piece or shop from Studio Dem’s archive and we’ll help you bring it back to life!” Purchase tickets here.
SATURDAY
SEP 21 - [MNHTN] Private Tour & Refreshments @ Lotus Garden, Hidden Rooftop Garden, 12-1 PM, $24.15. “Join New York Adventure Club for a private tour of the Lotus Garden — located on the roof of a parking garage on the Upper West Side, this 7,000-square-foot rooftop garden dating back to 1983 is maintained by 28 gardeners and other volunteers.” Purchase tickets here.
🌾 SEP 21 - [BK] Earth Sessions NYC Eco-Festival + Concert, 12-4 pm, $35. “Earth Sessions is coming to New York City to kickoff Climate Week! Join us for an incredible day of immersive activities, musical performances, and so much more!“ Purchase tickets here.
SEP 21 - [MNHTN] Goatham Farewell Ceremony, 1-2 pm. “This summer, the hard-working goats had been given a new job site at West 143rd Street, where they’re munching on poison ivy and other invasive plants. Please join us to September 21 to celebrate their hard work and learn who will be crowned the GOAT of 2024!” Register here.
SEP 21 - [GOV IS] Play Is Power: Design Your Own Climate Game, 1-3 pm. “In this hour-long workshop, participants will be guided step-by-step through the process of designing their very own Climate Game: a tabletop, role-playing, or outdoor game that explores a climate issue of their choosing.” Register here.
SEP 21 - [BK] Aerthship and Atmos present Eternal Garden Systems, 2 pm, $25.75. “Panel conversation with: Yemi Amu - Founder and Director of Oko Farms, Willow Defebaugh - Co-founder and Editor in Chief of Atmos Magazine, Nina Sicha Gualinga - Ecuadorian environmental and indigenous rights activist, Greg Constantine - CEO of AIR COMPANY, Headliner Zsela, Opener Alica, Opener DJ 063N13, Food prepared by Pierce Abernathy x PR team, Meditation & Mindfulness by SpiritsUp!, and Farm Stand by Oko Farms.” Purchase tickets here.
SEP 21 - [BK] Future of Fashion Panel, 2-5 pm. “Featuring Kristy Drutman of Brown Girl Green, Holly Carroll of Remake, Jessica Vetterli of Simply Sustainable and Katya Moorman of No Kill Mag, we'll be diving into the world of sustainable fashion - the good, the bad and the ugly.” Register here.
SUNDAY
SEP 22 - [MNHTN] Putting Climate on Both Sides of the Camera @ Climate Film Festival, 11 am-12 pm. “What can we do when making our next movie, TV series, or social media video to reduce our impact and emissions on set?” Register here.
SEP 22 - [BK] Sweet Earth Brunch Club: NYC Climate Week Edition, 11 am-2 pm, $35. “Join us for the first-ever Sweet Earth Brunch Club to celebrate the start of NYC Climate Week! To all the foodies, sustainability enthusiasts, and community builders out here, this cozy brunch gathering is the place for you.” Purchase tickets here.
SEP 22 - [BX] CLIMATE WEEK: Greenway Walking Tour, 2-4 pm. “Join us for a walking tour of the Bronx River Greenway at Starlight Park to learn about the relationship between greenways, climate mitigation, and development.” Register here.
SEP 21 - [GOV IS] Screenwriting in the Age of Climate Change @ Climate Film Festival, 3-4 pm. “In this one-hour workshop, we’ll demonstrate how easy it is to bring a Climate Lens™ to any story, in any genre.” Register here.
SEP 22 - [BK] Loving your wardrobe: Lucky Olive x Climate Week, 4-7 pm, $15. “Join us for a panel discussion focused on highlighting slow fashion resources in NYC 🎈 and bring an article of clothing to either fix or reimagine with our mending and restyling booths ♥️” Purchase tickets here.
SEP 22 - [BK] Climate Week NYC Climatebase Community Meetup, 5-6:30 pm. “Whether you're a veteran climate professional or just starting your journey, this is a great opportunity to network, share stories, cultivate new ideas, and celebrate the energy of Climate Week with like-minded folks.” Register here.