Building on the strengths of the “teach-in” model, " Not Going Back" is organized around four types of interventions: Historical & Cultural Context/Learning As We Build; Practical Knowledge and Skill-Building; Strategic Advocacy; and Self-care and healing spaces.
Queens Library in partnership with Queens Borough President, Melinda Katz presents the 50 Years of Integration program series with generous support of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Starr Foundation.
Join a panel of Flushing experts to share stories and memories about Flushing, and engage in discussion about our neighborhood’s past, present, and future.
On January 28th, The Active Citizen is partnering with City Harvest to address hunger in New York City by volunteering at a mobile market. Please sign up to secure your spot and dress appropriately as we will be working outside.
Make a one-of-a-kind e-waste mobile sculpture. By participating in this session, you will have a wide variety of materials at your disposal such as CDs,…
As part of A Night of Philosophy & Ideas, BPL and Prospect Park Alliance present this first in a series of monthly community conversations set…
A Night of Philosophy and Ideas is an all-night marathon of philosophical debate, performances, screenings, readings, and music. Join us and be a part of…
Join the Natural Areas Conservancy for a guided walk through the coastal and forested areas of New York City’s largest park. This diverse 2,700-acre park…
The NYS Canal Corporation and Parks & Trails New York need your help for the annual Canal Clean Sweep. Last year's event was a great…
The NYC Department of City Planning’s mission is to plan the future of the city of New York. One of the core values of this…
This stirring presentation examines how common experiences drew black and white sailors together, even as deeply internalized prejudices drove them apart.
Join the AIANY Building Enclosure Council for a discussion about the basics of energy flows in a building, which flows are important to measure, and how…
President of cultureNOW, Abby Suckle, presents an illustrated talk on their urban archeology project and the creation of a map showing New York City over time. Learn about the process of surveying our local geographic history and raising questions that need to be considered as we plan a more resilient city in our future.