Welcome July | NYC Green Events
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from July 1st through 7th.
Hi friend,
Great news! New York City libraries’ 2025 funding will be restored! That is the power of a community coming together to fight for community care. I hope that gives you some warm fuzzies to start your July and your week. Maybe you’ll keep that community care energy going by volunteering to clean the beach after the 4th of July or maybe you’ll make friends by attending a climate cookout? Let me know where you end up!
🌎, 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
JUL 1 - [BX] Pitch in to Pick Up, 10 am-12 pm, volunteer. “We will be cleaning up litter to prevent it from entering the Bronx River. Your efforts not only protect wildlife & the rest of the Bronx River ecosystem, but they also help us identify the sources of trash so we can stop the pollution where it starts!” Register here.
JUL 1 - [QNS] Rockaway Refresh Beach Cleanup, 10 am-1 pm, volunteer. “Join JBRPC on the Rockaway Boardwalk at Beach 94th St from 10am to 1pm to clean up our beautiful beach.” Register here.
JUL 4 - [QNS] Compost, Art, Farm and learn at Rusty Wheelbarrow Farm, 10 am-1 pm, 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.
JUL 7 - [MNHTHN] Green Oasis Garden Volunteer Day, 12-1 pm, volunteer. “Help local communities as we help cultivate this beautiful community garden!” Register here.
🌾 JUL 7 - [QNS] Beach Cleanup, 4-7 pm, volunteer. “Our beaches often get very dirty after 4th of July celebrations. We invite you to join us on July 7th to clean the beach and raise awareness about litter and plastic pollution.” Register here.
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JUL 1- [BK] Brooklyn SWAB Monthly Meeting, 6:30-8:30 pm. “Brooklyn SWAB meets on the first Monday of the month to discuss solid waste and environmental issues [If the first Monday is a holiday, we often move to the following Monday.” More details here.
🌾 JUL 3 - [MNHTN] Climate Cafe Cookout, 7-9 pm, $5 suggested donation. “Overheated by a summer of injustice? Having tough feelings about Uncle Sam? There's a whole community right there with you. And we won't let these crises steal our joy! Join us for a celebration of interdependance - we're having a cookout!” Purchase tickets here.
JUL 6 - [GOV IS] Climate Cafe at the Climate Imaginarium on Governors Island, 1-3 pm, $5 suggested donation. “Join us on Governors Island for an uplifting afternoon of snacks and refreshments, meditation, and a meaningful conversation on climate emotions!” Purchase tickets here.
JUL 7 - [BK] Nonviolent Direct Action Training, 1-4 pm. “As we gear up to take on Big Oil's banks, join us at this training to get plugged in and learn all the skills you need to know about direct action. We’ll cover de-escalation tools, direct action history and roles, your legal rights, and so much more.” Register here.
JUL 7 - [QNS] The Traveling Thrift Shop, 4-7 pm. “A flash pop-up clothing sale to connect our gently worn & greatly-loved pieces with their next homes. All items under $10, with a wide variety of styles, sizes, and brands.” More details here.
JUL 7 - [BK] Darn it! Mending Club at The Textile Arts Center, 6-7 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.” Purchase tickets here.
JUL 7 - [MNHTHN] The Repurposed Plate - Summer Feast, 6-10 pm, $23.18. “We are throwing a high-dining dinner party! Food (vegan) will be made by our incredible chefs and volunteers almost entirely out of unsold produce donated by grocery stores.” Purchase tickets here.