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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Public Meeting on Sea Level Rise Projection

Hunter College West Building, Room 511 121 East 67th Street , New York, NY, United States

The CUNY Institute for Sustainable Cities will be hosting a public meeting for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to discuss the Community Risk and Resilience Act and projections of sea level rise. The meeting is open to the public and the Hunter College community is encouraged to attend.

Free

United States Social Forum 2015

emple University's Howard Gittis Student Center 1755 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The US Social Forum taking place in Philadelphia, June 25-28, 2015 is a convergence driven by the understanding that people’s movements are what create social change. It is an opportunity for regional and issue-specific social justice projects to work toward broader unity. The goal is to map out action plans for a cohesive movement and organize to be on the offense against all forms of oppression.

$10 – $100

The Transition Movement Celebrates Far Rockaway Culture

Seagirt Adult Social Center 2028 Seagirt Boulevard, Far Rockaway, NY, United States

A Reggae, Calypso, Soca dance party-potluck with special presentations by Rockaway neighbors from around the world celebrates the deep Rockaway cultural roots that anchor resilient recovery.

Enjoy great food, music, short Transition and Permaculture talks that kick off the Rockaway Health Festival and Transition-Permaculture Convergence to follow on Saturday June 27th.

Free

Ranger’s Choice: White Island Birding by Canoe (Advanced)

Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park East 33rd Street and Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY, United States

NYC Parks' bright and talented Urban Park Rangers are what make our Weekend Adventure programs so amazing.

This birding by canoe trip will explore the waters of Gerritsen Creek and paddle by a delicate island where only wildflowers and wild birds reside!

Free

Transition – Permaculture Open Space Forum

Friends Meeting House 15 Rutherford Place between 2nd and 3rd Ave., New York, NY, United States

Transition activists, permaculturists, and urban agriculture advocates gather to plan impactful collaboration between our networks and movements! Potluck brunch, no charge to attend!

Free

Modern Architecture: The New Frontier

Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue, New York

A panel on latemodern and postmodern architecture and part of the Museum of the City of New York's exhibition, Saving Place: 50 Years of New York City Landmarks.

Summer on the Hudson Children’s Performance Series presents Moona Luna

Pier I in Riverside Park South Riverside Drive 70 St., New York, NY, United States

Summer on the Hudson's Children’s Performance Series runs on Thursdays from July 2 to July 30. This event includes music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to…

Free

Free Sunset Concert – Upper West Side

The Red-clay Tennis Court Riverside Park near 96th St., New York, NY, United States

Free concerts every Saturday at 7 pm! Calling all blankets, picnic baskets, and candles! The Riverside Clay Tennis Association is once again hosting its series…

Free

Brooklyn Grange Farm Tour

Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm - Navy Yard 63 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Come check out the world’s largest rooftop farm in Brooklyn’s Navy Yard! The guides from the Brooklyn Grange will tell you about our their operations and farming methods, the basics of their business model, and the environmental benefits of urban agriculture and rooftop farming, then give you some time to explore.

$10