• Stargazing on the High Line

    High line 14th st 10th ave, Manhattan, NY, United States

    Come to the High Line to gaze at the stars, planets, and moon through the high-powered telescopes of the Amateur Astronomers Association, and chat with the experts about the sights you see.

    Free
  • The New York Transit Museum and Atlas Obscura present: The Race Underground

    The New York Transit Museum Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, United States

    Join Atlas Obscura for an evening with the New York Transit Museum and author Doug Most as he delves into the history of the first subways and the saga of their late 19th century development.

    Free
  • Recycling Volunteer Orientation

    49-51 Chambers Street 49-51 Chambers Street, New York, NY, United States

    Join GrowNYC for an engaging, interactive orientation to learn about NYC’s recycling program and how to teach others how easy it is to start recycling properly. Meet environmentally-conscious people and learn how you can help increase recycling in NYC by volunteering with us.

    Free
  • ¡Arriba! Dance Party at the Highline

    The High Line High Line at West 17th Street and 10th Avenue, Manhattan, Select a Country:

    Grab your friends and bring your dancing shoes – evenings of live Latin music and dancing are returning to the High Line this summer!

    Free
  • Urban Reviewer Residency Unveiling

    Building 403, Colonel's Row Clayton Road, New York, NY, United States

    Urban Reviewer is New York City’s first detailed, annotated digital map of master plans from the Urban Renewal era. 596 Acres will be showcasing the tool as well as premiering an interactive physical map within Spontaneous Interventions' summer residency on Governor’s Island.

    Free
  • Madison Square Kids: The Dirty Sock Funtime Band

    Madison Square Park Eleven Madison Ave., 28th Fl New York, New York City, New York, Select a Country:

    Come out to Madison Square Park on the 24th to see The Dirty Sock Funtime Band as they play their family friendly music.

    Free
  • Volunteer Weekly Garden Crew

    Sherman Creek Sherman Creek, West 203rd Street, New York, NY, United States

    Join the Garden Crew in their weekly workdays and help redesign and plant garden beds and learn more about planting, pruning and other horticultural techniques!

    Free
  • Religious Communities for Divestment and Reinvestment

    Union Theological Seminary 3041 Broadway at 121st Street, New York, NY, United States

    This group welcomes members of all faith traditions who want to learn more about how their congregations can mitigate the worst effects of climate change with a well-organized divestment and reinvestment strategy.

    Free
  • New York Restoration Project and Sustainable South Bronx Tree Care Workshop Series

    In front of the Lafayette Avenue entrance to The Hunts Point Recreation Center 1240 Lafayette Avenue ( In front of the Lafayette Avenue entrance to The Hunts Point Recreation Center), New York City, NY, United States

    Come find out for yourself and help cultivate, mulch, prune, water and clean the major tree pits bordering the Hunts Point Recreation Center and major walking routes!

    Free
  • Raising GreenspaceNyC 2: 2014 Fundraiser and Concert

    Hosteling International New York City HI-New York City, New York, NY, United States

    Join Greenspace NYC July 25th to help celebrate their growth! HI-NY has an amazing outdoor space on the Upper West Side that they are filling with great music, food, hands-on activities and speakers on sustainability. 

    Free/Donation