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Ghouls and Gourds at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden

Brooklyn Botanical Garden 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join for an afternoon of wonderful Halloween themed events for the whole family at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden!

Free – $15

Present Abundance/Harvest Celebration Week at The Clinton Garden

DeWitt Clinton High School 100 West Mosholu Parkway , South Bronx, NY, United States

You are welcome to join as we celebrate the harvest moon, the sun, the bountiful fruits and vegetables of the earth, and the precious water that sustains our life during a series of events in and around the little piece of land we call The Clinton Garden.

Free

#ClimateCitizen Conversation with Visiting Scholars

New School University Center 65 Fifth Avenue Starr Foundation Hall (UL 102) , New York, NY, United States

Hear from TEDC's Fall 2015 #ClimateCitizen Scholars as they explore the environmental justice dimensions of the USEPA Clean Power Plan. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Ana Baptista, Associate Director of TEDC and Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management.

Open to the general public.

Free

Fall Field Day

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

NYC Parks presents the first-ever Fall Field Day, at Highbridge Park in Manhattan. Kids, teens, and their families are invited to relive classic and nostalgic field day activities as they are re-introduced to a new generation. With an array of activities fit for all ages and abilities, Fall Field Day will have something for everyone to enjoy!

Free

Your City, Your Voice: Activist Training

Transportation Alternatives Office 111 John Street, Suite 260, New York, NY, United States

On November 14th, join Transportation Alternatives and activists from organizations across New York City to hone your skills, meet a great group of visionaries and get hands-on practice in building local power and effecting change … in the fields of food justice, education, housing and any other issue that affects New York City.

Free

Made in the Bronx: Green Buildings, Green Jobs

Smith Auditorium, Manhattan College 4513 Manhattan College Parkway, Bronx, NY, United States

This community forum and discussion about "greening" Bronx residential buildings while creating a green local workforce and fighting for global climate justice is co-hosted by Bronx Climate Justice North and Manhattan College Center for Urban Resilience and Environmental Sustainability (CURES).

Free

Climate Change, Cities and Youth Engagement

Wollman Hall, Eugene Lang College, b500 65 West 11th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us as we examine the role of urban young people in promoting policy action on climate change. During this interactive event we will discuss how children and youth can and are providing solutions for greater resilience in the urban environment as well as fostering social inclusion.

Free

The Cost of an Urban Climate Crisis, A #BHeard Community Town Hall

BRIC 647 Fulton Street , Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join us on December 9th for a #BHeard Community Town Hall on the high cost of climate change, and how we, as a community, can better arm ourselves for an increasingly unpredictable future. We’ll hear stories from local activists and journalists, challenge our local politicians, and start a new chapter for Brooklynites championing urban environmental activism.

Free

From Paris to New York: A People’s Agenda for Preventing Climate Change

Cathedral of St. John the Divine 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th St, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a discussion about plans to stop our reliance on fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy in New York. We’ll receive updates on what’s happening in Paris. And we’ll learn from community leaders about plans to divest from fossil fuels, stop fracking infrastructure, and create a just transition to clean energy.

Free

Film Screening: This Changes Everything

The Bob and Sheila Hoerle Lecture Hall/Hoerle Lecture Hall, UL105 (lower level), University Center 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

What if confronting the climate crisis is the best chance we’ll ever get to build a better world?

Join us for a film screening and discussion sponsored by The New School's Environmental Studies Program, Global Studies Program, and Tishman Environment and Design Center.

Free

Housing a Growing City

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

Join a panel of leaders in New York City urban planning -- including housing advocates, community leaders and city officials -- to discuss these changes in our urban fabric and the potential solutions to ensuring the city remains a leader in affordable housing.

A Pet with Paws Trunk Show at the New York Dog Nanny

New York Dog Nanny 126 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, United States

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, New York City pet owners are encouraged to join A Pet with Paws for a special trunk show that will be filled with four-legged love.

Free