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Kim Stanley Robinson and the Science Friday Book Club

Strand 828 Broadway, New York, United States

Science Friday host Ira Flatow is sitting down with acclaimed science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson to talk about his latest book New York 2140. The book envisions a not-so-distant future in which sea levels have risen, the streets of New York have become canals, and skyscrapers have become islands. The discussion will include a Q&A, book signing, and a demonstration from the Science Friday Education team. Tickets are $15 and include a Strand gift card for the same amount.

$15

Trinity Institute 2017: Water Justice

Marriott New York Downtown 85 West Street, New York, NY, United States

Be part of Trinity Institute 2017: Water Justice, a global conference held in New York City and webcast all over the world. With a sharp focus on the need for water justice initiatives in areas of access, droughts, pollution, rising tides, and flooding, Trinity Institute aims to offer actionable guidance for individuals, congregations, and the larger faith community surrounding these issues.

$100 – $300

Designing Green Roofs and Rooftop Farms

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

Calling all architects, landscape designers, urban planners, sustainability coordinators and greening professionals of all stripes! Whether you're responding to an affordable housing RFP, or designing…

$40

GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference

Hostos Community College 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx

Come celebrate the official kickoff of the community gardening season in New York City! The day will be packed with more than 30 workshops on…

$5

Sustainability Crash Course 2017

Pratt - Brooklyn Campus: Engineering Building 200 Willoughby Ave Engineering Building , Brooklyn

Imagine being able to spend one amazing day immersed in learning about sustainable design—and meeting the people who have pioneered new thinking and practices. On Saturday, March 25, 2017, Pratt’s CSDS will present the seventh annual Sustainability Crash Course, a day-long series of workshops with a host of experts from Pratt’s sustainable design faculty and elsewhere. With over 20 speakers, it is sure to be a fantastic day of exploration and inspiration! Registration required.

Free

Winter Talks: City on A Grid – How New York Became New York

6 River Terrace , New York, NY, United States

The Manhattan street grid has been called “a disaster” of urban planning and “the most courageous act of prediction in Western Civilization”. In other words, you either love it or hate it. Join Gerard Koeppel as he relates the history of this uniquely New York marvel through his most recent book.

Free

Jamaica Bay Park Tree Planting

Jamaica Bay Parking Lot First left off the Addabbo Bridge (facing the airport). Cross Bay Blvd, Queens, New York, United States

Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in the forest in Jamaica Bay Park! Trees provide so many benefits to New Yorkers such as improved air and water quality, reduced pollution, and lower energy costs. Volunteers will be trained in proper planting techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Please bring your own water bottle for this event. Space is limited and registration is required for this event.

Free

Sail the Park

Central Park's Conservatory Water 72nd to 75th St., Manhattan, NY, United States

Racing model sailboats has been a tradition at Central Park’s Conservatory Water for more than a century. Now, Sail the Park offers a way for…

$11

NYC SAFE Disposal Event – Brooklyn

Prospect Park Circle Park Cir, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The NYC Department of Sanitation is holding a series of SAFE Disposal Events (Solvents, Automotive, Flammable, Electronics) to provide NYC residents with a one-stop method…

Free

Brooklyn Bike Repair Class

Time's Up 99 S 6th Street, New York, NY, United States

Come learn how to fix bikes, do simple maintenance and tune-ups at the bike repair classes in Time’s Up’s Brooklyn bicycle co-op. Classes are free and open to the public. Donations are always appreciated.

Free

Permaculture and Urban Eco-System Design

Grove School of Engineering at City College, Steinman Lecture Hall 160 Covent Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Permaculture has the potential to transform the future, but first we have to bring it mainstream. How do we scale permaculture to redesign the massive agricultural, food, and consumer culture systems for long-term health and sustainability? What is the way forward given the sociopolitical challenges we currently face? How can a focus on local actions collectively alter a global system? Our experts will be discussing these questions and more at our permaculture forum on April 3rd, 2017.

Free