Celebrate the changing seasons with an evening of enlightening and entertaining works from the journalist Elizabeth Royte and John KixMiller, the author of The Protectors of The Wood, a series of illustrated adventure novels about a group of misfit teenagers saving the world from climate change. KixMiller will be joined by the four-piece Protectors of the Wood Band.
In keeping with the notion of sankofa—remembering the past in order to move forward—this year’s theme, “Roots of Resilience,” will examine the ways in which sustainability is tradition, not trend.
The Earth Institute and the School of Continuing Education MSSM Practicum present an introduction to how sustainability standards and metrics can advance the integration of sustainability in communities. The talk will center on the STAR Community Rating System, a national certification program that promotes health, inclusion, and prosperity.
Composting can seem too hard for the average citizen, but in this class, you’ll learn how easy it can be. We’ll talk through the basics of indoor vermicomposting (composting with worms) and how you can do your part to reduce your food waste.
Each participant will construct a bin, fill it with bedding, add some red wiggler worms, and watch them go to work!
Join NYU Wagner for an engrossing conversation with one of the nation’s leading experts on property law, land use, and affordable housing—Vicki Been.
On April 10 at the Pratt Institute architects, historians, urban advocates, and city officials will present case studies of completed work, addressing design excellence and community priorities.
Join NYC H2O as Dr. Michael McGuire author of The Chlorine Revolution recounts the story of how chlorine first got introduced into municipal drinking water supplies.
Join NYC H20 and NYC Audubon for a beach cleaning event at Plumb Beach, Brooklyn!
Come out and learn how to build raised bed gardens! We will build a community garden with raised beds on a grassy lot on Beach 67th St., alongside Rockaway residents and NYC Transition movement activists!
Founded by the New Museum, IDEAS CITY is a 3-day festival May 28-30 in NYC exploring the future of cities with culture as a driving force.
Open to the Public, 100+ Free Events!
City Atlas is participating in the festival on Saturday May 30th - look out for us and come say hi! We'd love to meet you.
EXPO Gowanus is a free event created by the Gowanus Canal Conservancy (GCC), featuring Design, Stewardship and Investigation projects that beautify and enhance the health of the Gowanus Canal and Watershed.
Come enjoy free short canoe trips for beginners and families!