2023 Summer Public Workshops

Street Tree Care

Seward Park Library
Tuesday, August 29, 5-7pm

Street trees provide us with shade and cooler temperatures. Help us return the love by giving the care needed for our trees to thrive. We will weed, mulch, water, and apply NYC-made compost to street tree beds in the Lower East Side.

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Leaf Litter Eco-Print Workshop

Essex Kitchen
Friday, September 8, 5-7pm

Did you know trees produce beautiful hues and prints that can be used for natural dyeing? In this hands-on workshop led by the LES Ecology Center, you’ll learn how leaves, seeds, and bark from NYC street trees can be a fun and accessible resource for dyeing fabrics. 

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Let’s Go Fishing at Stuy Cove Park

Stuy Cove Park
Thursday, September 14, 6-7:30pm

Join us and our friends at Stuy Cove Park for an evening of catch and release angling. Learn about the ecosystem of the East River, enjoy some refreshments, and make new friends. All skill levels are welcome and all materials will be provided. 

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Clothing Repair 101

Governors Island
Saturday, September 16, 1-3pm

Say no to fast fashion and learn basic techniques to make your favorite clothes last forever. This workshop is a collaboration with the Lower Eastside Girls Club Sewing and Design Department. 

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Bird Walk

Saturday, Aug 19, 10 am–12 pm
Jamaica Bay
August is the peak of fall shorebird migration in New York, and Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge is one of the best places to see it.

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Past events

Food Preservation Workshop

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 5 pm–7 pm
In this workshop, we will explore traditional and modern strategies for preserving food with an emphasis on reducing waste or using edible materials that might not otherwise be consumed. We will demonstrate 3 methods including quick pickling, fermentation, and candying.

Earth Flow | Yoga for Environmentalists

Sunday, July 23rd 10–11 am
Tompkins Square Park (Sandra Turner Garden)
This dynamic 60-minute vinyasa yoga class will thread themes of environmental and community care into breathwork, upbeat standing sequences, and introspective seated postures. Enjoy full-body exercise, mindful breathing, and uplifting music in a lush setting.

Native Plant Watercolor Workshop

Friday, August 4, 6–7:30 pm
Cactus Store
Learn how to paint native plants found in NYC while sipping some delicious craft beer.

Women and Non-Binary Fishing Clinic

Saturday, August 5, 3–5 pm
Prospect Park
Join the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and partners, the Lower East Side Ecology Center and Battery Park City Authority for an afternoon of rod and reel fishing in Prospect Park. Explore the freshwater species of Prospect Park, learn about ethical angling, and make new friends.

Bird Walk

Saturday, Aug 19, 10 am–12 pm
Jamaica Bay
August is the peak of fall shorebird migration in New York, and Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge is one of the best places to see it.