We’re a week from my birthday, and I have two requests of you. First, please find a way to volunteer and give back to your community before the month is over! I always volunteer the weekend of my birthday (last year, I volunteered in the park the morning of my birthday) as a reminder that one of the greatest gifts we can give the world is our service to the community. Two, please share this newsletter with a friend living in NYC who cares about our planet. Keep scrolling for this week’s (long) list of cool green events!
🌎, Jasmine
Monday
[MNHTN] Parachute Home Recycling Event: 11 am-6 pm. “Starting June 19th through June 28, you can bring in any pre-loved linens (any brand, any condition) to recycle with SuperCircle.”
Wednesday
[BK] Playful Mending- Darning, $25: 6:30-9 pm. “We will be mending clothes with darning- adding to the story of the garment. Inspired by folk motifs and traditional stitchery using scrap fabric. Guests are encouraged to bring well-loved items to mend, and scrap fabrics will be provided.”
Sunday
[MNHTN] Volunteer at Queer Liberation March 2026: various time slots. “The Reclaim Pride Coalition relies on a large team of volunteers to make QLM a success. We hope you can be a part of this team!”
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.
Monday | June 22
[BX] After Holiday Weekend Clean Ups: 9 am-12 pm. “Join the Van Cortlandt Park staff in cleaning up the Park after holiday weekends.”
Tuesday | June 23
[BX] Tune-Up Tuesdays - Garden Volunteer Days: 10 am-1 pm. “Volunteers will help care for our garden, maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce.”
[BK] Salt Lot Compost Processing with Big Reuse: 10 am-1 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.”
Wednesday | June 24
[QNS] Compost Volunteer Event at SkyFarm LIC: 1-4 pm. “Help us compost on a rooftop farm in Long Island City!”
Thursday | June 25
[QNS] Street Tree Care with LICP & Weickert: 12-2 pm. “Come help clean, weed, and care for street trees.”
[BX] Community Composting with New Roots Bronx and Big Reuse: 1-5 pm. “New Roots Bronx Community Farm centers food sovereignty, community education, and community engagement. Come learn all about composting in the new community compost cubes as you help the New Roots team make compost for their beautiful farm.”
Friday | June 26
[MNHTN] Lower East Side Street Tree Pruning: 3-5 pm. “Certified Citizen Pruners can help with pruning young street trees and folks without licenses can assist with breaking down material and learn about the importance of pruning trees.”
Saturday | June 27
[MNHTN] PlacePartner Opportunity: Ralph Ellison Memorial at W 150th St: 9-11 am. “Join us as we steward the garden beds at the Ralph Ellison Memorial!”
[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!”
[BK] East New York Farms! Volunteer Days: 11 am-1 pm. “During Farm Volunteer Day, volunteers should expect to support tasks outside on our farm such as weeding, mulching, watering, harvesting, organizing farm spaces, and any other tasks as needed.”
[BK] Compost Volunteer Days: 11 am-1 pm. “Twice a month, our Compost Team will host site days where participants can learn more about the composting process and benefits, and even bring some finished compost home!”
Sunday | June 28
[MNHTN] Volunteer at QLM 2026: various time slots. “The Reclaim Pride Coalition relies on a large team of volunteers to make QLM a success. We hope you can be a part of this team!”
[MNHTN] Street Tree Care w 136th St Green Initiative & Community Enhancement BA: 10 am-12 pm. “Join us to care for, and add mulch to the street trees.”
[BK] Tree Care & Street Cleanup: 10 am-12 pm. “Join us for Tree Care & Street Cleanup to spruce up our neighborhood and keep it green and clean!”
[MNHTN] Urban Farm Volunteers: 10 am-1 pm. “Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!”
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Monday | June 22
[MNHTN] Parachute Home Recycling Event: 11 am-6 pm. “Starting June 19th through June 28, you can bring in any pre-loved linens (any brand, any condition) to recycle with SuperCircle.”
[MNHTN] Solar One - Climate Kids: 3:30-4:30 pm. “Come explore your curiosity about solar energy through hands-on solar circuit activities, solar arts and crafts, and a tour of our state-of-the-art green building! Best for ages 6-12 years.”
[BK] Climate Cafe & Radical Imagination Activity, $5 suggested donation: 6-8 pm. “Evening starts with a facilitated discussion of climate-related emotions, followed by a fun, creative, imaginative futures activity (think solarpunk vibes).”
Tuesday | June 23
[QNS] CRAFT Urban Farmer Meetup at Sky Farm LIC: 5:30-8 pm. “We want to kick off the growing season with a networking event where growers can have conversations about plans for this year and discuss opportunities for collaboration.”
Wednesday | June 24
[MNHTN] Community Day: Mini Tin Upcycling: 4-7 pm. “We’ll provide a variety of fabrics, inserts, and materials to upcycle your mini tins. Limited tins will be provided, but supply is not guaranteed. We encourage you to bring your favorite mini tin to upcycle!”
[BK] Mending & Private Shopping Night at Remix Market, $60: 6-8 pm. “We’re here to bridge the gap between “almost perfect” and “absolutely mine,” while building lasting skills in sustainability and self-sufficiency.”
[BK] Playful Mending- Darning, $25: 6:30-9 pm. “We will be mending clothes with darning- adding to the story of the garment. Guests are encouraged to bring well-loved items to mend, and scrap fabrics will be provided.”
[QNS] Queens Climate Night: 7-8 pm. “Spend an evening with neighbors learning about and taking meaningful action on a variety of climate topics.”
[BK] Basic Mending Skillz, $45: 7-9 pm. “At this fiber clinic hosted by local fiber artist Andrea Herrada we’ll cover some basic mending techniques to give you the skills to make quick fixes to your clothes.”
[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 | June 25
[MNHTN] Takeaways from the 1st Int’l Conference on Transitioning From Fossil Fuels: 6:30-8:30 pm. “Join youth climate justice organizer Keanu Arpels-Josiah as he reflects on his recent return from The First International Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia, and what it means for how our movements here in New York City move forward.”
[BK] Make Your Own Labubu Workshop: 6:30-9:30 pm. “We’ll have all reused scrap fabric, ribbon, ric rack, beads, and fringe to play with! You’ll leave with a new addition for your bag or a gift for a friend that is sure to make them love you forever!!!!”
Saturday | June 27
[BX] Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk: 9:30-10:30 am. “Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan.”
[BK] Ask an Educator: Horseshoe Crabs: 12-2 pm. “These aquatic roombas haven’t evolved for over 400 million years, when dinosaurs still roamed the earth. Explore the shore to find out how horseshoe crabs are monitored during their mating season in Jamaica Bay and why we work to protect them.”
[MNHTN] Creativity Blooms at SoHarlem: Tote Bag Remix, $55: 12-3 pm. “Create upcycled or sustainable design projects using various mediums, concepts and practices. A variety of fine arts & crafts techniques will be explored including collage, weaving, jewelry.”
[SI] Staten Island Climate Cafe: Building the New Green Economy: 1-3:30 pm. “Come to Maker Park for a picnic, grounding activity, and a meaningful discussion on how we can support one another in building a just, green economy.”
[QNS] Clothing Swap!!! $5+ 1-5 pm. “Bring your bags of goodies that you need to get rid of + go home with incredible scores from members of our community!”
[GOV IS] Composing with the Earth on Governors Island, $5 suggested donation: 2-5 pm. “Attune yourself to the earth in recording the ambient bird chips, wind whooshes, and afternoon laughter of Governors Island, and craft a composition reflecting the inherent musicality of nature.”
Sunday | June 28
[BK] Community Birding at Prospect Park: 10 am-12 pm. “Connect with fellow nature lovers and discover the dozens of bird species that visit and reside in the park. All experience levels are welcome.”
[MNHTN] Discover the Art of Kintsugi: An Intro Workshop on Pottery Repair, $150: 2-4:30 pm. “This immersive experience is designed to help you fully understand the authentic Kintsugi repair art, using all-natural materials like urushi lacquer and metal powder.”
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