October | NYC Green Events
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from October 7th through 13th.
Hi friend,
How is your autumn treating you? I’ve been waking up early to visit Central Park with a book before I start my work day (perks of remote work!). Taking my rest seriously has been giving me some much needed energy to plug into climate action and flex my creative muscles. That reminds me that I’m excited to discover that Queens and Brooklyn have weekly climate action hours. If you live in Queens or Brooklyn, this is a great way to get plugged into climate action every week! They’re linked below alongside other events like composting, farm tours, and costume swaps. See you back here next week.
🌎, 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
MONDAY
OCT 7 - [BX] Van Cortlandt Park Monday Morning Clean Ups, 9 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Help Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up after weekend picnicking.” Register here.
TUESDAY
OCT 8 - [BX] Fall Garden Tune-Up Tuesdays, 10 am-1 pm, volunteer. “Volunteers will learn how to care for the garden, maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce. No gardening experience needed.” Register here.
OCT 8 - [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.
WEDNESDAY
OCT 9 - [QNS] Compost, Art, Farm and learn at Rusty Wheelbarrow Farm, 9-11 am, volunteer. “You'll have the chance to work on composting , cultivating the land, planting seeds, tending to the crops, harvesting. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a complete newbie, everyone is welcome!” Register here.
OCT 9 -[BK] FABSCRAP Brooklyn Volunteer Session, 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.” Register here.
❇️ Watch the Instagram reel of my experience volunteering at FABSCRAP here!
THURSDAY
OCT 10 - [MNHTNN] 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.
OCT 10 - [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.
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MONDAY
OCT 7 - [BK] Metamorphosis: Climate Fiction for a Better Future, 6:30-9 pm. “ Join Grist, the independent climate newsroom, to celebrate Metamorphosis, an anthology of 12 climate-fiction short stories that illuminate hopeful and abundant climate futures.” Register here.
TUESDAY
OCT 8 - [QNS] Queens Hour of Action, 7:30-8:30 pm. “Join fellow climate-concerned residents in Queens at the Our House co-working space for the most productive hour of your day! In 60 minutes, we get up to speed on a timely climate policy issue, learn how we can impact it this week, and then actually take action.” Register here.
WEDNESDAY
OCT 9 - [BK] Brooklyn Hour of 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.” Register here.
FRIDAY
OCT 11 - [MNHTN] POP Movie Night @ the People's Forum, 5-9 pm. “Come join us for a POP Movie Night! We'll be screening The Key (2023) and Woman at War. Come hang out, learn more about Planet Over Profit, and how you can get involved!” RSVP here.
SATURDAY
OCT 12 - [BK] Private Tour & Tasting @ Farm.One, Brooklyn's Cutting-Edge Hydroponic Farm, 1:30-2:30 pm, $39.98. “Whether you're a foodie, techie, environmentalist, or just someone looking for a totally new and unique experience, now's your chance to explore the future of urban farming and see how science and technology are helping one indoor farm grow a wide variety of culinary plants.” Purchase tickets here.
SUNDAY
OCT 13 - [MNHTN] Spooky costume swap, 2-4 pm. “Bring those old cat ears you wear every year and replace with a new costume - free of charge and upcycled🛒 bring an old scarf or blanket to lay out your items so they don't get dirty🦗” RSVP here.