Brooklyn is going green!
Across the borough this week, Earth Day celebrations will transform neighborhoods into hubs of sustainability, education and community action. From waterfront programming to storytime for the youngest environmentalists, Brooklyn’s Earth Day events reflect both the urgency of climate awareness and the creativity of the communities embracing it.
Here’s where to get your green thumb this Earth Day.
Earth Day Storytime at BPL
April 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 581 Mother Gaston Blvd. in Brownsville
Children from birth to five years and their participating caregivers can “enjoy stories, songs and rhymes” at Stone Avenue Library in Brownsville. The storytime is aimed at teaching Brooklyn youth about climate and the environment, with playtime in between.
For more information, click here.
Earth Day Native Seed Celebration at Narrows Botanical Garden
April 22, 3-5 p.m., 464 Bay Ridge Ave. in Bay Ridge
Families are invited to celebrate Earth Day with an afternoon of hands-on learning and outdoor fun. Enjoy seed giveaways, live demonstrations, garden tours, and the chance to meet frogs and turtles up close at this engaging community event.
For more information, click here.
Earth Day Bike Tour, Shirley Chisholm State Park
April 22, 4-5 p.m., Shirley Chisholm State Park in East New York/Canarsie
This free bike tour in East New York will educate riders on the history and ecology of the park’s Fountain side. Riders can borrow a bike from the park’s bike library or bring their own. Organizers remind interested riders that the tour includes “moderate inclines on gravel trails, as well as some paved trails.”
To register, click here.
Kensington Earth Day Festival
April 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kensington Plaza & Albemarle Playground in Kensington
Join a full day of Earth Day celebration featuring a community cleanup, live music, arts activities, gardening, environmental education, giveaways, and opportunities to connect with neighbors. The community cleanup kicks off at Kensington Plaza at 10 a.m.
For more information and to sign up for the cleanup, click here.
Car-Free Earth Day
April 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., various locations including Borough Park
This car-free event is hosted annually by the NYC Department of Transportation and features “free activities and programming focused on climate change, sustainability” across the city. In Brooklyn, Borough Park’s Fifth Avenue from 41st to 45th Streets will feature free family programming throughout the day. Activities include sports, performances and more.
For more information, click here.
Hoyt Street Garden Celebration
April 25, 10:30 a.m., corner of Hoyt and Atlantic avenues in Downtown Brooklyn
Join a special Earth Day celebration at The Hoyt Street Garden featuring a nature-themed storytime and craft activity with author Lauren Fornoles. Families are invited to enjoy a creative morning surrounded by community green space while celebrating the natural world.
For more information, click here.
Programming at Brooklyn Bridge Park
April 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Brooklyn Bridge Park, 334 Furman St. on the waterfront
Brooklyn Bridge Park has a full slate of programming planned on April 25. Events include intro to birds/birding, walking with an arborist, Tree ID 101, plant walks, insect hunting and the chance to volunteer with the park’s Green Team. The park will accept donations for local nonprofits like Brooklyn Book Bodega, Little Essentials and Green Tree Textile. No RSVP is needed, and the event is subject to change due to weather.
For more information, click here.
Earth Day Clothing Swap
April 25, 12 p.m., McCarren Park, 776 Lorimer St. in Williamsburg
Jem Hunts, a sustainable second-hand clothing company, will host a clothing swap at McCarren Park on April 25. The event is aimed at “creating space to refresh wardrobes sustainably, connect with each other and give great pieces a second life.” All clothing swaps are free, and leftover clothing will be donated to charity. Exact location will be giben out on the day of the event.
To RSVP or express interest, click here.
