If you’re anything like me, the darkest depths of your cupboard house a motley crew of old plastic takeout containers jumbled into a heap, which you rarely use. And since you already have too many, […]
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Meeker Ave Toxic Plume Meeting Today: Ask Questions
Today is your chance to learn about the toxins lurking underneath the area surrounding our beloved McGolrick Park. The New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is holding a […]
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Daffodil Bulb Planting at Bushwick Inlet Park This Saturday!
Bushwick Inlet Park will finally be expanding to its full glory soon enough, now that the final plot of land was purchased by the city. This weekend, on Saturday […]
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Lineage Farms Greenpoint CSA: Discounted Signups For Summer 2017
When you are a member of a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), it’s easier than ever to eat local. It’s healthy, supports the local economy, and reduces your carbon footprint. […]
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Learn How To Take Care of Street Trees: Workshop This Saturday 11/12!
Greening Greenpoint is hosting a tree care workshop for trees on Box St. and Clay Street, meeting at 1133 Manhattan Avenue on Saturday November 12, 9am-11am. “Greening Greenpoint will supply […]
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Greenpoint Street Cleanup – This Sunday 10/30!
There’s a Greenpoint street cleanup hosted by ReJews happening this Sunday from 10am-1pm, on Franklin Street & Kent Avenue! Supplies will be provided for all volunteers. When: Sunday, October 30th, 2016 […]
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Vert Gardens Is Moving + Plant Sale This Weekend + Fall Gardening Tips!
After 10 years in the neighborhood, local landscape design and plant shop Vert Gardens (193 Banker Street) is in the process of moving to the Navy Yards. Before they officially […]
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The Fate of Bushwick Inlet: “Where’s Our Park?” Meeting Tonight!
What’s been going on with the negotiations between the city and the owner of the CitiStorage site? Come join Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park tonight at Greenpoint Beer & Ale to chat […]
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Explore the Beautiful Kingsland Wildflowers and Community Space this Saturday (10/8)
If you didn’t get a chance to visit the beautiful Kingsland Wildflower Rooftop Festival last weekend, this Saturday October 8th starting at 5PM, is another opportunity to check out Greenpoint’s newest green […]
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Art and Green Lights Illuminate Local Streets to Inspire Thought on Climate Change
I love this time of year when Fall starts trickling in and warm sunny days are tempered with a little bit of crisp in the air. So last week, when […]