There are so many cool events to choose from this week. I’m going to keep this short, so you can get right to it! If you’re just here for this week’s events - keep scrolling, and I hope to see you for nature-based virtual guided breathing this evening!
If you’re a founder (or you know a founder) of an organization or group hosting events that help people connect to the natural world and their own agency, please drop by my office hours later this month on July 26th. There is something significant about building something designed to make an impact and build a better future, and I’d love to get to know you to spotlight your events in upcoming editions of the newsletter.
🌎, Jasmine
Tuesday
[BK] Beyond Plastics Green Drinks! 5:30-7 pm. “This is a space to chat with Beyond Plastics staff and connect with other like-minded folks who are passionate about plastics advocacy.”
Saturday
[MNHTN] Goatham 2026: The Great Goat Graze-Off: 11 am-1:30 pm. “This summer, we are excited to welcome three tenacious, invasive plant-eating goats to face off in New York City’s most anticipated competitive eating event, “The Great Goat Graze-Off.”
Sunday
[VIRTUAL] Sunday Shift | Nature-based Community Breathwork: 9-9:20 pm. “The Sunday Shift is a soothing guided evening breathwork sequence perfect for the person creating an intentional Sunday wind-down routine.”
⭐ Led by yours truly!
I do not run any of the events below. If you have questions about event specifics, please contact the event organizer directly. Volunteer events are followed by a section of social/action events.
Tuesday | July 14
[BK] Community Composting with Greenspace on 4th and Big Reuse: 9-11 am. “Join Big Reuse to help a Gowanus native plant community garden process fresh food scraps and turn compost piles!”
[BK] Salt Lot Compost Processing with Big Reuse: 9 am-12 pm. “We will be processing food scraps collected from our community drop-offs, maintaining our education corner with smaller compost systems, and taking care of miscellaneous tasks around the site.”
[BX] Tune-Up Tuesdays - Garden Volunteer Days: 10 am-1 pm. “Turnip to volunteer and help us take care of our Learning Garden! Volunteers will help care for our garden, maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce.”
Thursday | July 16
[BX] Trail Work Thursdays: 9 am-12 pm. “Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park.”
Friday | July 17
[BK] Community Composting at EL Garden with Big Reuse: 10 am-12 pm. “Learn all about community composting in Bushwick, say hello to the worms & help us build a new pile for the community compost cubes!”
[MNHTN] PlacePartner Opportunity: Sunset Gardening at W 153rd St: 5-7 pm. “During this sunset event, we’ll be working together to clean up the park and weed out introduced species. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy the outdoors, and contribute to the well-being of our community.”
Saturday | July 18
[BK] FOFA TRASH GROUP: 10-11:30 am. “Join us for a fun day outdoors helping to clean up the neighborhood streets and make our community shine!”
[BK] Build-a-Berm at the Wyckoff Urban Farm: 10 am-12 pm. “A berm is an important feature in permaculture design, created by layering natural materials like compost, leaves, mycelium, and wood to form a mound that follows the natural contours of the park.”
[MNHTN] Stewardship Saturday at Gotham Park (Garden & Clean Up): 10 am-12 pm. “Let’s gather at Gotham Park to garden, clean up litter, and make our community space beautiful together!”
[MNHTN] Carmen Garden Community Garden Volunteer Days: 3-5 pm. “Help local communities as we help cultivate this beautiful community garden!”
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Monday | July 13
[MNHTN] Climate Science and Energy Engineering Dinner: 7-9 pm. “Discuss climate science and energy engineering over a pleasant meal at a restaurant that does separate checks.”
Tuesday | July 14
[MNHTN] The City as Commons: Extreme Urban Heat and Stories for a Living Future: 5-8 pm. “For this event, we’ll host a panel conversation with experts in urban heat, followed by a collaborative storytelling workshop, with time to network and connect with fellow writers, filmmakers, and climate-engaged creatives throughout.”
[BK] Beyond Plastics Green Drinks! 5:30-7 pm. “This is a space to chat with Beyond Plastics staff and connect with other like-minded folks who are passionate about plastics advocacy.”
Wednesday | July 15
[BK] FABSCRAP WAREHOUSE TOUR: 2-3 pm. “Go behind the scenes at FABSCRAP and discover how over 2 million pounds of unused textile waste have been reused or recycled!”
[BX] Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk: 2-3:30 pm. “Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan.”
[MNHTN] Sewing Essentials Part 1: How to Hem a Pair of Pants, $12+: 5-7 pm. “The first in a series of three sewing workshops, you’ll learn how to hem a pair of pants — one of the most common clothing fixes!”
[BK] SEW NEXT LEVEL :: Upcycling Workshop: 6-9 pm. “Level up your skills - sewing machines & hand sewing techniques. Bring pre-loved clothes to upcycle & transform into something new.”
[BK] Watercolor with Botanical Paints, $50: 7-9 pm. “Experiment with our house made paints from flowers, barks, bugs & more— and the ways the colors can shift with the addition of acids and bases.”
[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 | July 16
[VIRTUAL] State of Climate Tech H1’26 webinar: 11 am-12 pm. “Join us for an exclusive briefing on the latest investment trends, market shifts, and emerging opportunities shaping the climate economy in 2026.”
[MNHTN] Refashion Lab - Sewing & Upcycle Workshop for Teens, $23: 2-4 pm. “Join Refashion Lab, a hands-on workshop for high school students (rising freshmen - graduating seniors), and learn sewing and creative design techniques to transform secondhand and unwanted clothes into unique pieces that fit your style!”
[MNHTN] Women in Climate Investing & Finance Summer Social: 5:30-7:30 pm. “Join us and take a break from the heat (or the office), catch up, and share how your summers are going so far!”
Saturday | July 18
[MNHTN] Goatham 2026: The Great Goat Graze-Off: 11 am-1:30 pm. “This summer, we are excited to welcome three tenacious, invasive plant-eating goats to face off in New York City’s most anticipated competitive eating event, “The Great Goat Graze-Off.”
[GOV IS] ÈLÚ Indigo Dye – Community Dye Bath + Climate Cafe, $25+: 11 am-2 pm. “Rooted in community, creativity, and sustainability, this hands-on community dye bath introduces participants to the history and cultural significance of indigo (”Ẹ̀lú” in Yoruba, a word that also means “indigo” but as well as “love”).”
[GOV IS] Climate Chronicles Storytelling Public Circle: 2-4 pm. “Come out to Governors Island and support a phenomenal group of immigrant women as they share powerful, deeply personal narratives of climate justice, identity, resilience, and connection to the earth.”
Sunday | July 19
[BK] Community Indigo Dye Bath, $10+: 11 am-5 pm. “We’ll be hosting a giant indigo dye bath for everyone to use. Bring some pieces from home, or purchase a T Shirt, tote bag, or bandana from us. We are raising money to keep beautifying the backyard!”
[GOV IS] Book Club: The Mushroom at the End of the World, $5 suggested donation: 12-3 pm. “We are hosting a book club discussing “The Mushroom at the End of the World” by Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing. The book traces the supply chain of the matsutake mushroom to explore ecological degradation as a result of late stage capitalism and methods of considering alternative solutions and societies in its wreckage.”
[BK] Sewing Upcycling: 6-hour intensive, $280: 12-6 pm. “Join us for a 6-hour intensive sewing upcycling workshop focused on garment transformation!”
[BK] Rooted in New York: Art Making Session: 2-4:30 pm. “Come join us in person for fun and inspiring tree-sign making! This event is all about getting creative, meeting new people, and rooting in the vibrant vibes of Sunset Park.”
[VIRTUAL] Sunday Shift | Nature-based Community Breathwork: 9-9:20 pm. “The Sunday Shift is a soothing guided evening breathwork sequence perfect for the person creating an intentional Sunday wind-down routine.”
⭐ Led by yours truly!
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