Valentine's Week | NYC Green Events
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from February 10th through 16th.
Hi friend,
I’m sending you next week’s love letter a bit early so you can snatch up tickets to the fun events below before they sell out. I’ll be posting about them over on Instagram and TikTok over the weekend, so keep reading for first dibs!
🌎, Jasmine
P.S. If you’re new to this newsletter and have no idea where to start, my friend and astrologer Debra Peredo and I wrote a blog post on climate actions you should take based on your astrological sign. It’s a fun offering from us to you to help you find your place in the climate space.
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
FRIDAY
🌾 FEB 14 - [BK] FABSCRAP Brooklyn Volunteer, 9 am-12 pm & 1-4 pm, volunteer. “Celebrate Valentine's Day with a special sorting session here at FABSCRAP! Grab a +1—whether it’s your friend, family, or Valentine—and join us for a fabric-sorting session that’s all about making a positive impact.”
FEB 14 - [QNS] Street Tree Event at SkyFarm LIC, 11 am-2 pm, volunteer. “Spend your Valentine's Day giving some tender, love, and care to some street trees around SkyFarm! We will be using finished compost that we made at the farm.” Register here.
SATURDAY
FEB 15 - [MNHTN] Tompkins Square Park Cleanup, 10 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Join us for a general clean up at Tompkins Square Park.” RSVP here.
FEB 15 - [QNS] Street Tree Care w/ Roy Wilkins Park, 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.
FEB 15 - [BK] Penn Shoreline Cleanup, 1-3 pm, volunteer. “Join us for a shoreline cleanup along Fresh Creek at the Penn Water Access Area. Help us keep Jamaica Bay beautiful!” RSVP here.
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MONDAY
FEB 10 - [MNHTN] How to be a Community Organizer, 3-6 pm. “Join community organizer Andrea Reyes for a 4 part series. Completion of the workshop will be given seed funds to start their project.” Register here.
TUESDAY
FEB 11 - [MNHTN] Manhattan Climate Hour of Action, 6-7:30 pm. “Whether we're writing letters to the editor, scheduling meetings with members of congress, or informing local governments about climate incentives, we'll have a plan ready for you to take action for bold, science-based, equitable climate solutions.” RSVP here.
🌾 FEB 11 - [BK] Let's Get Sewcial: DIY Bag Charms, 6-8:30 pm, $28.52. “Get your creative juices flowing as we make our own bag charms from second-hand sewing and beading materials.” Purchase tickets here.
FEB 11 - [BK] Hotter Together: Finding Love in a Warming World - Valentines Mixer, 6-8:30 pm, $5 suggested donation. “Mingle with sultry climate cuties at Starr Bar, meet someone on the same page with you about the future, and maybe make some Valentine's Day plans while you're at it.” Purchase tickets here.
FEB 11 - [MNHTN] Climate Justice Love Carnival, 11 am-1 pm. “Extinction Rebellion calls out the greenwashing ad agencies with love, asking them to tell the truth, stop working with criminal fossil fuel firms, and sign the Clean Creatives pledge.” RSVP here.
WEDNESDAY
FEB 12 - [BK] Mushroom Growing 101. Urban Mushroom Growing, 6-7:30 pm. “Join BrooklynMushroom for a comprehensive workshop designed for beginners eager to start or enhance their home mycology operations.” Register here.
FEB 12 - [MNHTN] Simply Sustainable Soirée, 6:30-8:30 pm, $5. “Join us for a lively evening of zero waste sips, snacks and conversation with fellow climate and sustainability enthusiasts.” Purchase tickets here.
FEB 12 - [QNS] Queens Hour of Climate Action, 7-8 pm. “In 60 minutes, we get up to speed on a timely climate issue, learn how we can impact it this week, and then actually take action.” RSVP here.
FEB 12 - [BK] SB x Mo. Na. Gems: Galentine's Biocharm Event, 7-9 pm, $35. “Learn to craft your very own unique and eco-friendly bioplastic bag charms perfect for accessorizing your bags, keys, or wherever your imagination takes you.” Purchase tickets here.
FEB 12 - [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
FEB 13 - [MNHTN] XOXO Social: A CUNY Mixer, 5 pm, college students only. “🎨 Zine making and other arts and crafts. 🎟️ @CunyByStudents merch and other raffle prizes 📸 Valentine's Photobooth and music 🙈 Speed friending and matchmaking to make some new CUNY friends 🎮 A switch set-up for gaming (Smash Bros tournament?)🍴 Free Food + Cupid Mocktails ✊ Climate actions for a greener and more resilient NYC and NY State Free. No cover. Just vibes.” RSVP here.
FEB 13 - [BK] POP Arts & Crafts, 5:30-8:30 pm. “Join Planet Over Profit for a chill night of crafts, snacks, and good vibes. We'll have art materials for various mediums including block printing (BYOC - bring your own clothes), water colors, and more!!!” RSVP here.
FEB 13 - [MNHTN] Slow stretch + breath with Siggi, 7-8 pm, $15+. “Move with us and support Sixth Street Community Center (SSCC)! SSCC programs and campaigns are focused on advancing climate justice while fighting environmental racism, urban sustainability, food justice and food access.” Register here.
SATURDAY
FEB 15 - [MNHTN] Climate Writing Club, 10:30 am-12 pm. “We meet uptown on Saturday mornings to write about climate together — from fiction to newsletters to academic papers to journaling and everything in between.” Register here.
FEB 15 - [QNS] Love is a Verb Vol. 2, 12-4 pm, $25+. “We will gather for an afternoon of grounding in our collective presence with a brief meditation, a roundtable discussion on our skills, goals, and individual and collective Roles for Collective Liberation as outlined by The Slow Factory, moving into skill-share “speed-dating” to connect across our abilities and goals for the future, and conclude with valentine making using all sustainable and repurposed materials, mingling, and a bake sale.” Purchase tickets here.
SUNDAY
FEB 16 - [BK] ZEROWASTE BEGINNERS SEWING WORKSHOP with Jonas of 2Fiftyclothing, 3-6 pm, $250 for three-part workshop. “Learn how to create your own designs while incorporating zero-waste techniques.” Purchase tickets here.