Welcome June | NYC Green Events
Here's the curated list of volunteer and social opportunities for NYC environmentalists from May 27th through June 2nd.
Hi friend,
I’m chugging away on my mending projects (Mending May ended up starting in late May…) and I’m looking forward to a (mostly) low-tech long weekend. If you’re interested in mending, there’s another mending circle this week. If being outside is more your speed, maybe volunteer in a park? Looking forward to bike riding season, there’s even a bike repair class this week! 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
MAY 30 - FABSCRAP BKLYN Volunteer, 9 am-12 pm, 1-4 pm, volunteer. “As a volunteer, you will sort through fabric samples and swatches, readying them to be saved for reuse.”
MAY 31 - Street Tree Care with Sunnyside Shines BID, 10 am-12 pm, volunteer. “Please dress comfortably for the weather and our work together. Don't forget to bring a water bottle and stay hydrated!” RSVP here.
JUN 1 - Tompkins Park Planting, 10:30 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.
🌾 JUN 2 - Green Oasis Garden Volunteer Day, 12-1 pm, volunteer. “Help local communities as we help cultivate this beautiful community garden!” RSVP here.
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MAY 29 - The Story of Food and Climate, 2-3 pm. “Join Grist to meet our two new staff reporters who are investigating these intersections: from how food is grown and who grows it, to how it is transported, to the cultural meanings of how we prepare and share our meals.” Free tickets here.
MAY 30 - Reclypt Book Club Discussion Party, 7-9 pm, $15+. “Reclypt’s book club aims to foster connections, facilitate discussions, and build a supportive social environment by educating and inspiring members to take action and implement practices for a more circular community.” Purchase tickets here.
JUN 1 - Queens Summit 2024 - Climate Change and Sports The Power of Youth Advocacy, 11 am-3 pm. “A youth-led summit for the youth and families to increase awareness on climate change impact on communities and access to sports.” Free tickets here.
JUN 1 - GrowNYC Stop ‘N’ Swap®, 12-3 pm. “Free Community Reuse event that invites the public to take home something new-to-you or add items to the swap for others!” More information here.
JUN 1 - Outdoor Bike Repair Class, 2-3 pm. “Come and learn how to fix your bike and do simple maintenance and tune-ups. This is a class, not a workshop, so you do not have to bring your bike.” Free tickets here.
JUN 1 - Free Clothing Store, 2-4 pm. “Clean out your closets, amigues, it’s time for another FREE store in the Lower East Side!” DM the Nasty New Yorkers Instagram to volunteer or donate clothes.
JUN 2 - Help Shut Down NYC's largest Fossil Fuel Depot, 12-4 pm. “Join us on June 2nd for a multi-stop event as we raise awareness and demand the shutdown of National Grid's toxic fossil fuel depot in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.” RSVP here.
JUN 2 - Climate-Fiction Writing Activity on Governors Island, 1-3 pm. “Come imagine a healthy future for humans and nature during a writing workshop in the Climate Imaginarium on Governors Island!” RSVP here.
🌾 JUN 2 - Darn it! Mending Club at the Textile Arts Center, 5-8 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.