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Sustainability and the Sharing Economy

Low Library 535 W. 116 St., New York, NY, United States

Sustainable living is a way of life that sees material consumption as a means rather than as an end, and attempts to use as few…

Free

When the Waters Come, Will Our Cities Survive?

Interface 140 W 30th Street, New York, NY, United States

From Superstorm Sandy to the recent devastating effects of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, natural disasters make it difficult to ignore the rapid changes our…

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Cadman Plaza Cadman Plaza West, Cadman Plaza East bet. BQE and Tillary St., New York, NY, United States

Communities across the city will remember, resist, and rise together. Five years ago, Superstorm Sandy took lives, destroyed homes, and flooded subways. Like in Florida,…

Forest Crew

Highbridge Park West 155 and Dyckman Streets, Edgecombe and Amsterdam Avenues, Manhattan, NY, United States

Forest Crew is open to community members who wish to drop in and volunteer on a weekly, bi-monthly and monthly basis. Priority registration will always…

Free

Global Energy Interconnection- Roadmap to a Low Carbon Economy

International Affairs Building Columbia University International Affairs Building, 420 W. 118 St. Room/Area: 15th Floor, New York, NY, United States

Please join the Center on Global Energy Policy for a presentation and discussion with Chairman Liu Zhenya. Chairman Liu served as Chairman and CEO of China…

Free

Invasive Species Summit: Restoration and Long-Term Management

New York Botanical Garden 200 Kazimiroff Boulevard, Bronx, NY

Invasive species are a major threat to biodiversity worldwide, second only to habitat loss. In this enlightening summit in Ross Hall, five experts share their…

$29

Pumpkin Smash 2017

Clement Clark Moore Park 10th Avenue between 21st and 22nd Streets, New York, NY, United States

Don’t let your pumpkin haunt a landfill! Bring pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns, and gourds for a smashing good time. You smash them and the NYC Compost Project…

Real Talk on Conscious Consumerism

Good Goods 121 Prince Street, New York, NY, United States

Do you call yourself a passionate conscious consumer, but feel guilty about how you eat and what you buy? Do you ever find yourself checking…

$10

One October: Film Screening with Live Score + Talk Back

Rubin Museum of Art 150 West 17th Street, New York, NY, United States

In New York, we are constantly surrounded by the sound of voices. Countless conversations and perspectives weave together the landscape that we call home. Filmed…

$18

Gardening for Liberation: A Social Justice Roundtable – Part 2

P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary/Middle School 500 Macon Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join community garden leaders for a panel followed by small group discussions where community gardeners will share stories about how they're using their community gardens…

Putting Your Garden to Bed

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace , Staten Island, NY, United States

Use traditional techniques to keep soil protected from the elements, experiment with mulch, and sow cold weather crops for next spring. Registration requested.