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Your Weekly Newsletter 11/10/2022
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And speaking of camping, Pack 7 (coed), Troop 1G(irls) and Troop 26 (Boys) are holding their first ever wreath fundraiser. Do consider buying a gorgeous, fresh, and fragrant 22″ balsam wreath for only $25. You'll bring holiday cheer to your home and help send a local Brooklyn scout to camp.
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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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WREATH FUNDRAISER FOR LOCAL SCOUTS | Ongoing to Sunday, December 11th | Online
Pack 7 (coed), Troop 1G(irls) and Troop 26 (Boys) are holding their first ever wreath fundraiser. A gorgeous, fresh, and fragrant 22″ balsam wreath for only $25 will bring holiday cheer to your home and help send a local Brooklyn scout to camp.
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WEEKLY MEETING FOR SCOUTS BSA TROOP 26 AND TROOP 1G | Thursday, November 10th, 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 (MS 126) | Thursday, November 10th, 6:30 PM | Brooklyn
Join NYC DOT workshops to learn about efforts to reimagine the corridor and share your thoughts.
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VETERANS DAY SCHOOL HOLIDAY IN PROSPECT PARK | Friday, November 11th, 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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FALL STORYTELLING SERIES: FUNIKIJAM | Friday, November 11th, 5:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join us for an exciting storytelling experience with Funikijam here at Marsha P Johnsons State Park!
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WEEKLY MEETING FOR CUB SCOUTS PACK 7 (coed) | Friday, November 11th, 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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INTRO TO BIRDING (MARINE PARK) | Saturday, November 12th, 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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PAERDEGAT BASIN PARK FOREST RESTORATION | Saturday, November 12th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect the forested areas in Paerdegat Basin Park! Volunteers will learn how to identify plants and help restore the forest to create a healthier ecosystem.
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INTRO TO BIRDWATCHING WALKS (PROSPECT PARK) | Saturday, November 12th, 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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PUMPKIN SMASH | Saturday, November 12th, 10:30 AM | Brooklyn
Don’t throw your organic fall decor out with the trash! Bring your pumpkins and gourds to our Pumpkin Smash, where you can smash ’em yourself, and let us do the rest! Your sad old pumpkins will get new life as nutrient-rich compost at BK ROT 🎃
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NATURE’S WORKSHOP: HIKE AND SKETCH (BUSH TERMINAL PARK) | Saturday, November 12th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Highlight your appreciation of the architecture and ecology of Bush Terminal Piers Park through sketching.
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HISTORIC NEW YORK: GRAVESEND CEMETERY TOUR) | Saturday, November 12th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through this landmarked cemetery that was established by Lady Deborah Moody in 1643 and is home to graves of early settlers and founding families of Brooklyn.
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THE SOUL OF FOOD: SAVORING REST WITH AUTUMNAL ROOTS AND FRUITS | Saturday, November 12th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
We’ll celebrate BIPOC plants that encourage rest and cozy comfort: root vegetables, storage crops, and herbs.
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IT’S MY PARK AT MARINE PARK | Sunday, November 13th, 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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FALL FESTIVAL AND PUMPKIN SMASH (MCGOLRICK PARK) | Sunday, November 13th, 10:00 AM | Brooklyn
There’re a lot of fun activities planned, including a park cleanup, free compost giveaway, warm clothing and supply drive, and yarn swap.
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BK ROT VOLUNTEER DAY | Sunday, November 13th, 11:00 AM | Brooklyn
Come get your hands a little dirty and enjoy some garden time at Know Waste Lands (1309 Dekalb)! Join BK ROT for composting-related tasks, including moving windrows, beautifying our space, and more!.
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OUTDOOR SKILLS: SHELTER BUILDING (MARINE PARK) | Sunday, November 13th, 1:00 PM | Brooklyn
Our Urban Park Rangers will teach tips that will enhance your knowledge of the natural world, and might just save your life. Rangers will teach you different methods of shelter building using natural materials.
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GREENPOINT SEWCIAL: MENDING MONDAYS | Monday, November 14th, 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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GREENPOINT/NORTHSIDE TOWN HALL | Monday, November 14th, 6:30 PM | Online
Join NYC CM Lincoln Restler’s office and various city agencies for a virtual Town Hall for updates on their work and answers to your questions.
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ENGAGING GARDEN MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY IN THE WINTER | Tuesday, November 15th, 6:00 PM | Online
Share ideas and best practices for membership engagement during the garden off-season. Winter is a great time for planning, training new garden admins, pruning, and recruiting.
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CREATIVE NATURE NYC ART ADVENTURES (GREENPOINT LIBRARY) | Wednesday, November 16th, 4:00 PM | Brooklyn
Join a space for children to investigate, ask questions, to form and test theories about urban wildlife and the plant and animal kingdom through artistic media.
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LONG ISLAND MAMMALS WEBINAR | Wednesday, November 16th, 6:00 PM | Online
Join a webinar on Long Island mammals by Mike Bottini, Seatuck Environmental Association.
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NEWTOWN CREEK SUPERFUND CAG MEETING | Wednesday, November 16th, 6:30 PM | Online
A Newtown Creek Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting typically occurs on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 PM online. Do check the CAG website to find the link to register in advance.
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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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