Welcome June | NYC Green Events
The curated list of climate, sustainability, and environmental events in NYC from May 26th to June 1st.
Hi friend,
I decided to celebrate hitting over 500 subscribers to this newsletter by decorating a cake this weekend! Really, any excuse for me to be creative is a no-brainer. I think art may be my love language. I aim to hit 1,000 subscribers by the end of 2025 and was tempted to dismiss 500, but I was recently reminded of the importance of celebrating along the journey. It’s a practice I’m starting to build, especially when it comes to climate and environmental wins. The joy of a win can give us the buoyancy to persevere through the valleys. What’s a climate win that you’re celebrating this week? Let me know and I’ll include a few in next week’s edition!
🌎, Jasmine
Weekend Highlights
Thursday:
[MNHTN] Farm Tours of Battery Urban Farm: 1-2 pm. “Take a tour of Battery Urban Farm to learn about how we grow produce and support local wildlife in the heart of downtown New York City.”
Friday:
[BK] Breathe Easy Workshop & Rooftop Reception: 5:30-8:30 pm. “Learn about practical, low- and no-cost ways to make homes healthier, more comfortable, and more energy-efficient.”
Saturday:
[BK] Beach Cleanup & Dance Party: 9 am-11 pm. “Beach cleanup and dance party! 9 am-3 pm cleanup and 5 pm - 11 pm dance party powered by REBOOT NYCCleanup volunteers dance for free.”
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Tuesday | May 27
[BX] After Holiday Weekend Clean Ups: 9 am-12 pm. “Help Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up trash after holidays this year.”
[BX] Tune-Up Tuesdays: Garden Volunteer Days: 10 am-1 pm. “Help us take care of the VCPA Educational Garden & Compost Site! Volunteers will maintain compost bins, weed, water, harvest, and more!”
Wednesday | May 28
[MNHTN] Wildlife Survey in Washington Square Park: 7:15-8:15 am. “Join the longest running wildlife survey in Washington Square Park.”
[MNHTN] Volunteer at Sakura Park: 9 am-12 pm. “Sakura Park is a beautiful area full of cherry trees and serene views. We're excited to partner you with our longtime gardener, Winston Johnson, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights.”
[QNS] Compost Volunteer Event at SkyFarm LIC: 1:30-3:30 pm. “Help us compost on a rooftop farm in Long Island City!”
Thursday | May 29
[BX] Tree Planting in Shoelace Park: 9:30 am-12 pm. “Help preserve vital habitat along the river by planting native trees & Shrubs in Shoelace Park!”
Saturday| May 31
[BK] Beach Cleanup & Dance Party: 9 am-11 pm. “Beach cleanup and dance party! 9 am-3 pm cleanup and 5 pm - 11 pm dance party powered by REBOOT NYCCleanup volunteers dance for free.”
[BK] STC w/ Fort Green Park Conservancy: 10 am-12 pm. “Join us to clean, care for, and add mulch the street trees in District 35!”
[MNHTN] Tompkins Square Park Cleanup: 10 am-12 pm. “Planting, Spring Pruning & General Park Clean-up Meet at 7th Street and Avenue B”
[BK] Global Water Dance Workshop Day #1: 2-5 pm. “This afternoon of workshops is for participants that would like to learn the Global Water Dance day choreography and/or create a costume for the performance day.”
Sunday | June 1
[MNHTN] Green Oasis Community Garden Volunteer Days: 12-2 pm. “Help us plant new flowers, weed the garden, and make our oasis even more beautiful. No experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to get your hands dirty!”
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Wednesday | May 28
[MNHTN] NYC ClimateTech.connect: 5:30-9 pm. “Join us at NYC ClimateTech.connect to network, learn, and collaborate on innovative solutions for a sustainable future in the Big Apple!”
[BK] Climate Cafe & Folk Jam: 6-8 pm. “Evening starts with a facilitated discussion of climate-related emotions, followed by a musical jam session.”
[BK] Creating from Scraps + WIP Artist Talk: 6:30-8 pm. “Join visual artist Teri Gandy-Richardson at the Textile Arts Center for a WIP workshop and artist talk. Attendees will be guided through an opportunity to participate in the artist’s process for harvesting denim scraps, dissecting and deconstructing Levi’s jeans.”
[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.”
[BK] Black Birders Week: Sunset Birding with NYC Bird Alliance: 7-8:30 pm. “Celebrate Black Birders Week at Shirley Chisholm State Park with a FREE exclusive guided hike after the park closes its gates.”
[BK] Brooklyn Hour of 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.”
Thursday | May 29
[MNHTN] Farm Tours of Battery Urban Farm: 1-2 pm. “Take a tour of Battery Urban Farm to learn about how we grow produce and support local wildlife in the heart of downtown New York City.”
Friday | May 30
[BK] Breathe Easy Workshop & Rooftop Reception: 5:30-8:30 pm. “Learn about practical, low- and no-cost ways to make homes healthier, more comfortable, and more energy-efficient.”
Saturday | May 31
[BX] Black Birders Week: Birding at the Bronx River Forest: 9-11 am. “Join NYC Bird Alliance and Bronx River Alliance for a FREE bird outing in the Bronx River Forest! Extending south into the New York Botanical Garden, The Bronx River Forest is a remnant of the original forests and floodplains that once blanketed the Bronx River corridor.”
[QNS] School + Community Gardeners Gathering at One Flushing Garden: 12-1:30 pm. “School Gardeners, you're invited to come and learn from the One Flushing Garden Community Gardeners as they share their best practices!”
[GOV IS] Climate Imaginarium 2025 Opening Party on Governors Island, $5 suggested donation: 12-5 pm. “Join us at Building 406A on Colonels Row for a lively celebration of climate art, storytelling, and community.”
[BX] Spring Tea: 2-5 pm. “Join Tea Arts & Cultural for this FREE event to celebrate Spring in The Bronx at Van Cortlandt Park!”
[MNHTN] Urban Gardening 101: Gardening for Healing Track (Saturdays): 2:30-4 pm. “In Spring unfurling, we’ll cover fundamental principles and practices of growing plants for specific urban green spaces, preparing soil, designing a garden suitable for each gardener’s specific needs, regenerative and climate-wise gardening, starting seeds, proper planting techniques, and basic plant care.”
[MNHTN] Mend & Swap with Sunrise NYC, $5+ suggested donation: 2:30-5:30 pm. “Join Sunrise NYC for an afternoon of swapping clothes and learning mending skills to extend the life of your existing clothes and keep them out of landfills. You don’t have to be a sunrise member to come, all are welcome!”
Sunday | June 1
[BK] A Repair Cafe at the Old Stone House: 11 am-3 pm. ”A group of volunteers will be available at this community repair event to fix your item, free of charge.”
[BK] Private Tour & Tasting @ Farm.One, Brooklyn's Cutting-Edge Hydroponic Farm, $40: 2-3 pm. “Whether you're a foodie, techie, environmentalist, or just someone looking for a totally new and unique experience, now's your chance to explore the future of urban farming and see how science and technology are helping one indoor farm grow a wide variety of culinary plants.”