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Your Weekly Newsletter 11/3/2022
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Check out the full weekly calendar of free eco events below. Go Green BK is here to showcase and share
your wonderful events, programs, and hard work. It's so easy to submit your calendar listings and articles directly online. Check back often to Go Green BK's online calendar to see what else is happening. So many ways to have fun and get involved in our community! So many ways to make our lives greener!
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See you all around the neighborhood! |
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WHY SCOUTING?
Local Brooklyn Eagle Scout Brent Anderson talks about his 12 years in scouting and why he loves it.
Read on
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2022 NYSOEA ANNUAL CONFERENCE | Thursday, November 3rd to Sunday, November 6th | Fishkill
Join educators, managers, directors, and other outdoor education staff from across the state in networking opportunities, workshops, and speaker presentations.
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WEEKLY MEETING FOR SCOUTS BSA TROOP 26 AND TROOP 1G | Thursday, November 3rd, 5:30 PM | Brooklyn
Camping, cooking, fishing, hiking, riding, skiing, skating, and more! Check out the fun with Troop 26 (Boys) and Troop 1G(irls)!
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BQE VISIONING WORKSHOPS (ONLINE) | Thursday, November 3rd, 6:30 PM | Online
Join NYC DOT workshops to learn about efforts to reimagine the corridor and share your thoughts.
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WEEKLY MEETING FOR CUB SCOUTS PACK 7 (coed) | Friday, November 4th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Camping, cooking, fishing, hiking, riding, skiing, skating, and more! Check out the fun with Lucky Pack 7 (coed)! Grades K-5.
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IT’S MY PARK AT MARINE PARK | Saturday, November 5th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Marine Park Alliance to beautify Marine Park. They look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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INTRO TO BIRDWATCHING WALKS (PROSPECT PARK) | Saturday, November 5th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit Prospect Park through all seasons.
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INTRO TO BIRDING (MARINE PARK) | Saturday, November 5th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Learn how to use binoculars to spot special birds that live in the salt marsh! Families are welcome. Meet up with an expert from NYC Audubon at the nature center’s flagpole on Avenue U.
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DAFFODIL BULB PLANTING (BUSHWICK INLET PARK) | Saturday, November 5th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Help plant hundreds of daffodil bulbs in the newest section of Bushwick Inlet Park at 50 Kent Ave. Join us near the N 11th Street entrance. We’ll provide tools and supplies.
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FALL FOLIAGE HIKE (PROSPECT PARK) | Saturday, November 5th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join the Rangers on a fall tradition as we hike through Prospect Park beneath a canopy of fall colors.
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FREE STOP ‘N’ SWAP REUSE EVENT! (BUSHWICK) | Saturday, November 5th, 12:00 PM | Brooklyn
Bring clean, reusable, portable items such as clothing, housewares, games, books, & toys that you no longer need. Or take home something new-to-you, free! Or both!
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PAIDGE AVE POLLINATOR PATHWAY MAINTENANCE | Saturday, November 5th, 12:00 PM | Brooklyn
Help take care of native plants that provide an attractive habitat for the local ecosystems. Come together with your community to celebrate, support, and learn about urban ecology.
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TERRA COTTA PLANTER AND SEED BOMB WORKSHOP WITH YARO STUDIOS (GREENPOINT LIBRARY) | Saturday, November 5th, 2:00 PM | Brooklyn
Create and paint your own handbuilt terracotta planter and make a native wildflower seed bomb to plant inside.
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NBCB BOATHOUSE PRESS CONFERENCE AND CELEBRATION | Saturday, November 5th, 2:30 PM | Brooklyn
Celebrate the formal announcement of the construction of the new permanent home for your community boathouse.
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FIRST SUNDAY BIRD WALKS AT PROSPECT PARK | Sunday, November 6th, 8:00 AM | Brooklyn
Join the Brooklyn Bird Club and explore Prospect Park for resident and migratory birds that visit throughout the different seasons. Please bring your own binoculars.
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DISCOVERY HIKE: AUTUMN FRUITS AND SEEDS (MARINE PARK) | Sunday, November 6th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Autumn is a great time for fruits and seeds to fall. Samaras, cones, conkers and acorns are among the many different seeds and fruits you will find during the autumn season.
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GREENPOINT SEWCIAL: MENDING MONDAYS | Monday, November 7th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Repair and mend your clothes and textiles. We have mending and sewing supplies on hand, so just bring yourself and a textile you want to make usable again.
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BROOKLYN SWAB MONTHLY MEETING | Monday, November 7th, 6:30 PM | Brooklyn
Meet to discuss and advise stakeholders on solid waste and environmental issues. Meetings are open to the public and participation is encouraged!
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BQE VISIONING WORKSHOPS (P.S. 371) | Monday, November 7th, 6:30 PM | Brooklyn
Join NYC DOT workshops to learn about efforts to reimagine the corridor and share your thoughts.
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ELECTION DAY USA | Tuesday, November 8th
Exercise your rights and vote!
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ELECTION DAY SCHOOL HOLIDAY IN PROSPECT PARK | Tuesday, November 8th, 12:00 PM | Brooklyn
Enjoy nature education activities, animal encounters, bird walks and more at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, and take a ride on the beloved Prospect Park Carousel.
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ASTRONOMY NIGHT: ROOFTOP STARGAZING (GREENPOINT LIBRARY) | Tuesday, November 8th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join us a for an evening of stargazing on our rooftop!
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KEEP CALM AND CARRY YARN (GREENPOINT LIBRARY) | Tuesday, November 8th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join a group of like-minded knitters and crocheters (or even cross-stitch or embroidery!) for an hour of friendship and community. Bring your handwork project to show off or get advice.
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ORGANIZING FOR GARDEN SUCCESS: GROUP STRUCTURE (PART 2 OF 2) | Wednesday, November 9th, 6:00 PM | Brooklyn
Discuss writing garden bylaws that outline processes for decision-making and garden governance, and that will satisfy the GreenThumb requirement for bylaws.
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BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 1: MONTHLY MEETING | Wednesday, November 9th, 6:30 PM | Brooklyn
Combined Board Meeting & Public Hearing is usually held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Open to all. Check the CB1 website for meeting links.
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See the full calendar on Go Green BK website.
Add your own event to the online calendar here! |
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Go Green Brooklyn Hub was made possible with funding provided by the Office of the New York State Attorney General and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation through the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund. |
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