Welcome February | NYC Green Events
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from January 27th through February 2nd.
Hi friend,
This week’s newsletter is a long one, so I’m going to keep this brief. Shaping the world we envision - where people and planet thrive, our air and water and soil are healthy, and our energy comes from renewable sources - will take the collective. I hope this helps you find a way to plug into community this week!
🌎, 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
THURSDAY
JAN 30 - [BX] Trail Work Thursdays, 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!” Register here.
🌾 JAN 30 - [BK] January Sip and Sort FABSCRAP, 6-8 pm, volunteer. “Enjoy wine or mocktails while spending your Thursday evening sorting fabric scraps! **Shopping for reclaimed fabrics afterward!” Register here.
SATURDAY
FEB 1 - [MNHTN] Saturday Stewardship at Gotham Park - Garden & Clean Up, 10 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Join the team Saturday mornings to give back by cleaning Gotham Park underneath the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan.” Register here.
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MONDAY
JAN 27 - [MNHTN] Net Impact January Social Hour!, 6-8 pm. “Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in the sustainability field, this event is perfect for connecting with others who share your values. Enjoy great company, good vibes, and maybe even discover a new collaboration opportunity.” Register here.
TUESDAY
JAN 28 - [MNHTN] Data In Power - NYC Event, 6:30-8 pm. “Data and the distribution of decision-making power is an increasingly important dynamic to understand and engage with in climate and energy. Who is collecting, analyzing, and presenting data - how and why?” Register here.
WEDNESDAY
JAN 29 - [BK] Climate Cafe & Facilitator Training, 6-8 pm. “Become a Climate Cafe facilitator! Climate injustice is f*#%ing up our mental health and community is the key to our liberation. We need your help to sprout more neighborhood spaces to support one another across the city.” Register here.
JAN 29 - [MNHTN] Climate Pints January Gathering, 7 pm, $12 suggested donation. “Sip sustainably and share good vibes amongst our beloved climate geek community. There will be activities and surprises!” Register here.
JAN 29 - [QNS] Queens Hour of Climate Action, 7-8 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 issue, learn how we can impact it this week, and then actually take action.” Register here.
JAN 29 - [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.” Register here.
THURSDAY
JAN 30 - [MNHTN] New Year, New Resolutions for a Waste-Free World, 1-2 pm, $10. “Start off on the right foot, join us for an informative seminar with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine to learn how you can live more waste-free.” Purchase tickets here.
JAN 30 - NYC New Year Happy Hour with Latinxs in Sustainability, 5:30-8:30 pm. “Join us for drinks, meaningful conversations, and a fun twist on networking with our Networking Bingo game. Connect with fellow changemakers, grow your network, and toast to a sustainable year ahead!” Join waitlist here.
JAN 30 - [BK] The Art Lover’s Guide to the Environment: Art and Climate in Dialogue, 6:30-9 pm. “Each year, the global art market emits an estimated 70 million tons of CO2, contributing to the rapid escalation of the climate crisis. How can artists and art institutions channel their resources, craft, and cultural capital to address climate issues at stake?” RSVP here.
JAN 30 - [MNHTN] Climate Film Fest Open Call Launch Party, 6:30-9 pm. “This is a casual gathering with a cash bar, so come as you are, meet the team, and come talk climate cinema and storytelling.” Register here.
JAN 30 - [MNHTN] Dear Everything, 7:30 pm, $43+. “DEAR EVERYTHING, a new, transformational musical uprising inspired by youth activism in the face of the climate crisis, premieres in NYC in a concert event.” Purchase tickets here.
FRIDAY
🌾 JAN 31 - [BK] Apo-HA-HA-calypse, 7-8:15 pm, $13.70+ “Come to the second run of New York’s hottest climate comedy show and end global authoritarianism with a super affordable presale price. 20% of proceeds supporting the badasses at Climate Defiance.” Purchase tickets here.
SATURDAY
FEB 1 - [MNHTN] Climate Writing Club, 10:30 am-12 pm. “Climate Writing Club connects and supports New Yorkers exploring topics within climate & sustainability through writing. We meet uptown on Saturday mornings to write about climate together — from fiction to newsletters to academic papers to journaling and everything in between.” RSVP here.
FEB 1 - [BK] Listening Circle, 12-1:15 pm. “Listening circles provide a community space where rebels can share and witness what is alive for them in the moment be it personal or activism-related—from climate grief to joy over a victory to anxious feelings aroused during an action. They are also a space where we can learn and practice skills for enhancing resilience and building capacity for organizing.” Register here.
SUNDAY
FEB 2 - [BK] Darn it! Mending Cllub at the Textile Arts Center, 6-9 pm, $12.51. “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.” Purchase tickets here.