You’ve probably seen at least some of Greenpoint’s favorite waterway (and superfund site) Newtown Creek, but have you seen ALL of Newtown Creek? Sunday morning kicks off the second annual […]
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Twin Peaks Trivia, Witch Craft 101, Little Black Fish, Beer Yoga — What’s Happening Greenpoint (4/4-4/10)
Spring Sunglass Sale!@sunnyeyeshop (284 Driggs Ave) Get ready for the warm weather with a new pair! Get $50 off any sunglasses April 1st thru May 31st. Appointments also available to update your glasses […]
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Get Dirty & Dig in at Kingsland Wildflowers This Friday (3/16)!
The 2018 season at Kingsland Wildflowers is kicking off this weekend! They’re having their first Field Day Friday, a hands-on volunteer day, this Friday, March 16th from 4-7pm. You’ll have the opportunity to tour […]
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Here’s Our Park: New Parks and the Public Realm
What is the future vision for Bushwick Inlet Park, and how should we approach it as a neighborhood connector and from a sustainability standpoint? Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park are hosting […]
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North Brooklyn Development Meeting—Flooding Edition This Thursday (3/1)
WHAT: North Brooklyn Development Meeting: Flooding Edition WHEN: Thursday, March 1st | 6:30-8:30pm WHERE: 176 Java Street More info
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Discuss Newtown Creek’s Sordid Past and Improving Future at This Talk on Jan 31
Via Newtown Creek Alliance: Join your fellow neighbors in a series of informal gatherings to learn about and discuss the latest happenings on our local superfund waterway; Newtown Creek. While […]
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Help Turn Industrial Greenpoint Actually Green: Community Greening Workshop Tuesday Jan 30!
The McGolrick Park Neighborhood Alliance, Evergreen Exchange and the NYC Soil & Water Conservation District, in partnership with the NYC Audubon, have developed a greening plan for the industrial area […]
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Drop Off Your Christmas Tree at Mulchfest 2018!
Now that all the gifts have been torn open, treasured or returned, it’s time to start disassembling (and storing, disposing of or donating) all your holiday decor. And lo, Mulchfest […]
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FREE Tree Giveaway December 6th!
Greening Greenpoint is giving away FREE TREES to Greenpoint residents on Wednesday, December 6th! Fill out this form and pledge to plant your tree in a Greenpoint yard and continue to water […]
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Sustainable Shine: Greenpoint Glitter’s Biodegradable Cosmetics Help the Planet
A little bit of glitter can go a long way. It’s a fabulous way to give your day a little something lustrous, whether it’s on an outfit, an accessory, or […]