Welcome February | Green Events Hub
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from January 29th through February 4th.
Hi friend,
Let's bring back sleepovers for our friends. My cousin came to visit me this weekend and we had such a lovely (mostly social media-free) weekend together! My partner’s been traveling over the last week and I’ve been reflecting on why we don’t gather our friends to spend the night, have a lazy breakfast, and spend more time together irl. If you’re a friend of mine, look out for your sleepover invitation! This week there are some interesting social opportunities to meet other environmentalists who care about wellness, have a stack of mending to do, or just enjoy casual networking. Next week, be on the lookout for how to submit yourself for a mini-feature in an upcoming newsletter to meet even more green friends.
🌎, Jasmine
I do not run any of the below events. Please reach out to the event organizer directly with questions about event specifics.
JAN 31 - 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.”
JAN 31 - Trail Work Wednesdays, 10 am-1 pm, volunteer. “Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you're an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact!” RSVP here.
FEB 1 - Volunteer at The Sustainable Fashion Community Center, 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. As a thank you, you'll get to swap for free!” RSVP here.
FEB 3 - Tompkins Park Cleanup, 10 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Friends of Tompkins Square Park is dedicated to restoring and preserving the beauty, health, and safety of Tompkins Square Park for all.” RSVP here.
JAN 30 - A Night of Poetry & Dance for Climate Change, 7-8:30 pm, $28.52. “The night will start with Katie's warm up, accessible to all levels of dance training. After, we will listen to Kelly's poetry and learn a phrase to one of her poems with moves by Katie. It will be a gentle night for the earth. 100% of proceeds with benefit UNICEF for Climate Change.” Purchase tickets here.
JAN 31 - Upcycle Drop-In with FABSCRAP, 5-7 pm. “Our friends from FABSCRAP host an evening of upcycling featuring custom patchwork.” RSVP here.
FEB 1 - Climate Cocktails and Convo, 6:30-8:30 pm. “This event is a way to keep learning about sustainability from the people working in it. It's a relaxed atmosphere where you can connect with like-minded individuals in renewable energy or impact investing or policy. This is inclusive and open to anyone interested in sustainability or discussing it.” RSVP here.
FEB 2 - 2024 Susty Dance Kick-Off, 10:30 am-12 pm, $38. “Join Sustainable Baddie and FORWARD__SPACE as we collaborate to bring you a recentering wellness and sweat session that involves dynamic movement for all to start the year right. Feel the release and energy surge through you in this session, which combines wellness, dance, music, sweat and meditation!” Purchase tickets here.
FEB 3 - Tree Care and Pruning, 11 am-1 pm. “The workshop will also include best practices for tree care during the dormant winter months like pruning, mulching, clearing invasive or problem plants, and inspecting for major defects or disease.” RSVP here.
FEB 3 - GrowNYC's Stop 'N' Swap®, 12-3 pm. “Free Community Reuse events that invite the public to take home something new-to-you or add items to the swap for others! You don’t have to bring something to take something! There is no limit to how much you can bring or take home but please leave enough for your neighbors!” More info here.
FEB 4 - NYC Women And Climate Winter Indoor Picnic, 1-5 pm. “If you are looking for an opportunity to talk climate with professionals identifying as women, you are in the right place! No climate experience necessary. Our gatherings are a fun way to make new friends and chat about all topics with the backdrop of climate.” RSVP here.
FEB 4 - Darn it! Mending Club, 5-8 pm, $7.18. “Coming together at the Textile Arts Center on the first Sunday of each month, we can explore this intervention through the act of mending our precious textiles: forming relationships with our clothes, objects, and with each other. Pamphlets and examples of darning, mending, and sashiko stitching, as well as materials will be provided. Please bring yourself (and maybe a friend) and an object you wish to mend.” Purchase tickets here.