On June 7, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., NYC H20 is sponsoring a walking tour of the city's geological materials. New York has an abundance of building stones -in lobbies, on facades, sidewalks and curbstone. These materials used in …
As part of the Sierra Club's Sustainability Series, a panel discussion on ocean pollution will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Seafarers & International House, 123 E. 15th St., Manhattan. Door open at 6:30 for refreshments and the talk starts …
Public talk: “Oceans: Fixable messes? How we can help” Read More »
Field garlic: delicious, edible and ripe for the taking in Central Park Learn what you can pick and eat from Central Park on this four-hour tour. Central Park, always a great park for foraging, is spectacular in early summer. There are …
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GreenThumb workshop: Garden design Learn how to design for beautiful and effective urban gardening in 4-by-8-foot wooden raised beds. Explore strategies for gathering design ideas to make gardens that fit a community’s unique need and character. Dabble in the basic elements and best practices of …
The Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove invasive plants from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. As part of the Forest Crew. you will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques, and an …
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The CJYS is the largest gathering of young people of color on climate change in NYC. Last year more than 750 young adults came to the event and were later mobilized to be part of the frontline at the People’s …
COMPASSION: For the Animals Great & Small A project by artist Mary Ting Opening: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, World Elephant Day, 6-8pm August 12 – Sept. 27, 2015 Chinese American Arts Council Gallery 456 456 Broadway 3rd floor, NYC 10013 …
Wild blackberries can be picked in Prospect Park throughout the late summer. Learn what you can pick and eat from Prospect Park on this four-hour tour. Prospect Park, always a great park for foraging, is spectacular in summer. There are many terrific …
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What is Environmental Justice
Off and On: The Climate Movement and the Road Through Paris Thursday September 10th @7:00 to 9:30pm BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC Howard Gilman Opera House 30 Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217 After many years of talking about climate change, we're finally at …
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