ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now
'ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now.' Multidisciplinary, Multicultural Theatre & Dance on Reproductive Freedom & Environmental Justice! Through humor, mythology, Afro-futurism, dance and drama, we look at toxins, microplastics, and the effects on our bodies, our communities and our futures.
Works by writers Diane Breeser, Cindy Cooper, Alinca Hamilton, Mildred Inez Lewis, Cassandra Medley and Laura Shamas; Lorca Peress directs. Choreography by Jennifer Chin. Co-produced by MultiStages Theatre and ReproFreedomArts.
ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now
'ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now.' Multidisciplinary, Multicultural Theatre & Dance on Reproductive Freedom & Environmental Justice! Through humor, mythology, Afro-futurism, dance and drama, we look at toxins, microplastics, and the effects on our bodies, our communities and our futures.
Works by writers Diane Breeser, Cindy Cooper, Alinca Hamilton, Mildred Inez Lewis, Cassandra Medley and Laura Shamas; Lorca Peress directs. Choreography by Jennifer Chin. Co-produced by MultiStages Theatre and ReproFreedomArts.
Threads of Impact NYC
Threads of Impact NYC is a high-impact New York fashion-for-systems-change benefit hosted by The Lab. Strategically timed between New York Fashion Week and Climate Week, the event bridges sustainability in fashion climate leadership, cultural storytelling and women’s empowerment.
It Takes a Village - An Open Garden Art Studio
Come join The Unframed Arts Collective for sustainability-focused art activations in a community art garden in Harlem. This event is entirely free for all ages!
The Unframed Arts Collective, in partnership with the New York Restoration Project, invites you to a day of sustainability-inspired art at the Los Amigos Community Garden.
This free, family-friendly event will feature interactive art activations rooted in community building. Donations are warmly welcomed; however, all activations in this event are free.
As a grassroots organization, UAC is committed to providing weekly workshops that primarily serve individuals experiencing housing insecurity. We not only believe that art is a tool for healing, but that self-expression and community are rights that everyone should have access to.
We will have two professionally led art workshops (see below for schedule of events) with limited spots- RSVP to secure your spot!
Come celebrate the power of creativity on September 19 when art will be in full bloom!
Schedule of Events:
11 am - 12 pm: Clay coasters, mini dried flower bouquet making, cardboard insect creations, seedling starters
12 pm - 2 pm: **Artist-Led Workshop #1 (Paint Pouring with Danielle M. Chéry - 13 years and older)
2 PM - 4 PM: Live Jazz Music, clay coasters, mini dried flower bouquet making, and cardboard insect creations
4 pm - 6 PM: **Artist-Led Workshop #2 (Art workshop with Ivory Nunez Medrano)
6-7 PM: Clay coasters, mini dried flower bouquet making, cardboard insect creations, seedling starters, and light refreshments (chips, dips, and non-alcoholic drinks)
ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now
'ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now.' Multidisciplinary, Multicultural Theatre & Dance on Reproductive Freedom & Environmental Justice! Through humor, mythology, Afro-futurism, dance and drama, we look at toxins, microplastics, and the effects on our bodies, our communities and our futures.
Works by writers Diane Breeser, Cindy Cooper, Alinca Hamilton, Mildred Inez Lewis, Cassandra Medley and Laura Shamas; Lorca Peress directs. Choreography by Jennifer Chin. Co-produced by MultiStages Theatre and ReproFreedomArts.
Climate Week Community Clean Up Day @ Socrates Sculpture Park
Head over to Socrates Sculpture Park and Hallet’s Cove for a Community Clean Up Day in recognition of Climate Week! Tend to our coastal ecosystem with Socrates staff by weeding, raking, and helping clean up the beach as well as street tree beds on Vernon Blvd.
No gardening experience is necessary; we will provide the gloves and any needed tools. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable outdoor clothing. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Capacity: 20 Volunteers.
All are welcome to join the Clean Up Day, part of Climate Week 2026!
NYC Climate Week 2026: Sustainable Sports & Entertainment
This year, the Sustainability, Energy, and Entertainment Network (SEEN) at Columbia's Climate School is partnering with the Green Sports Alliance, Hollywood Climate Summit, Music Sustainability Alliance, Sustainable Entertainment Alliance, and Broadway Green Alliance to convene leaders from sports, entertainment, and media for an afternoon of networking and expert panel discussions focused on advancing sustainability. Under the theme Powering Forward, the event will build on recent industry momentum and explore how organizations can accelerate impact through innovation, cross-sector partnerships, and shared leadership.
Discussions will focus on four key areas: Storytelling, Media & Culture (driving climate action through influence and engagement); Sustainable Live Events (creating greener concerts, festivals, and sporting events); Community Resilience Through Venues (leveraging venues to create lasting environmental and community impact); and Sustainable Apparel & Merchandising (advancing circularity and responsible consumer products).
The audience will include professionals leading sustainability efforts across the sports, entertainment, and media industries, including executive leadership, broadcast and production, marketing and communications, ESG and CSR, community impact, licensing, partnerships, and merchandising. Attendees will represent professional sports leagues, teams, venues, colleges and universities, broadcasters, and leaders from the music, film, and television industries, alongside students and emerging professionals.
Climate Week NYC: Food and Agriculture Film Festival
Join Food Tank, Halter, The Rockefeller Foundation, Kat Taylor, and Groundswell for the “All Things Food and Agriculture Film Festival"
On Monday, September 21st, join Food Tank, Kat Taylor, President of TomKat Foundation, Halter, The Rockefeller Foundation, The Henry Ford, and Groundswell for the “Food & Agriculture Film Festival" at WNYC-NPR Studios’ The Greene Space in New York City for an exclusive, invitation-only event as part of Climate Week NYC.
Confirmed speakers and performers include:
Xiye Bastida, Climate Justice Activist, Executive Director, Re-Earth Initiative, and FOOD 2050 Visionary
Brandon Burks, Broadway Actor, Singer, and Dancer
Elijah Caldwell, OBIE Award-winning Actor, Singer, Pianist, and Music Director
Sara Farley, Vice President, The Rockefeller Foundation
Andrew Fraser, President, Halter
Spence Medford, Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer, The Henry Ford
Danielle Nierenberg, President, Food Tank
Kacie Scherler-Abney, Fifth-Generation Rancher, Scherler-Abney Land & Cattle
Zach Scherler-Abney, Rancher, Scherler-Abney Land & Cattle
Jennifer Sherman, Program Director, Alice Waters Institute
Kat Taylor, Founder, TomKat Ranch and TomKat Ranch Educational Foundation
Rebecca Harrell Tickell, Director and Producer, Groundswell
Haven Worley, Director, Irish Farmers: A Love Story
This special event will showcase powerful short films and documentaries highlighting the people, innovations, and ideas transforming our food system. Through film and conversation with filmmakers, farmers, and food system leaders, the festival will explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of agriculture while celebrating storytelling as a catalyst for education, connection, and action.
Power Ballads: Karaoke @ Climate Week NYC
Belt out your fave power ballads live and loud while vibing with climate warriors at Climate Week NYC!
Join Atlas Public Policy during NYC Climate Week for a low-pressure, high-energy karaoke night. Come sing, cheer, or just hang out with good people. No perfect pitch required! Bring yourself, a song you secretly know by heart, and a willingness to have some fun and maybe get behind the mic.
Drinks are on you, but the room is on us.
Please RSVP so we can make sure we can reserve the right amount of space.
See you there!
Climate Week NYC – Storytelling in the U.S. South
Free Climate Week NYC Event in partnership with The Bitter Southerner
Join the Southern Environmental Law Center as they explore the powerful Southern storytelling redefining the region and reimagining what is possible. Hear from musicians, artists, poets, and storytellers as they share authentic, powerful ways they are using narrative and experience to approach building more inclusivity into climate action.
In partnership with The Bitter Southerner.
This live event is FREE and open to the public. In-person seating is limited. Advanced registration is recommended and includes happy hour.
Register today!
Beyond NYCW: A Solutions Showcase & Block Party for the Amazon
Join Climate Live USA, Be.Together, Water Unity Network, Our House for an exciting solutions showcase designed to uplift the Amazon as a global frontline community in the climate crisis. Experience vibrant dance, live performances, DJs, and a climate hub & art installation that will be available to visit throughout the week.
Come celebrate and connect as they unite for a powerful cause through creativity, music, and activism! Beyond NYCCW: A Solutions Showcase & Block Party for the Amazon
Date & Time: September 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
Venue: Rock and Soul DJ Equipment and Records
Come celebrate and connect as we unite for a powerful cause through creativity, music, and activism!
Let's Not Die
Yellow Dot is bringing their LA based comedy variety show series to NY! Let’s Not Die features a variety of acts from stand-up, informative segments with climate experts and sometimes surprise guests! The September 22nd will feature Julio Torres, Usama Siddiquee, Stuart Goldsmith, Zach Schiffman and more!
21+ Doors open at 6pm!
BGA Fall Textile Reuse & Recycling Drive
The Broadway Green Alliance’s Fall Textile Reuse and Recycling Drive will take place across from the red steps in Duffy Square (the corner of 46th and 7th) on September 23, 2026 from 11:00am – 2:00pm. This drive is open to all shows, theatres, industry members, and fans as a free resource to responsibly recycle their unwanted show and personal textiles.
Community members unable to attend this event can drop-off their items at the refashionNYC textile bin. This bin is located in the lounge of the Actors’ Equity Association at 165 West 46th Street on the fourth floor and is available on days when there are on-site Equity auditions.
We accept:
✅ Used Clothing
✅ Clean Clothing
✅ Shoes
✅ Curtains
✅ Hats
✅ Linens
✅ Towels
✅ Handbags
✅ Belts
We do not accept:
❌ Rugs
❌ Carpets
❌ Comforters
❌ Pillows
❌ Household Items
❌ Large Luggage
❌ Fabric Yardage
❌ Fabric Scraps
Creative Climate Forum – Full Day Access
Registration is FREE and open to all. Priority will be given to those active in climate work from most impacted communities.
Join Creative Climate Forum!
A day-long, immersive gathering on Thursday, September 24th, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Pier 57 during Climate Week NYC. This free and public event welcomes artists, youth, educators, community members, advocates, and anyone ready to explore creative tools, build new connections, and take action for a more just and sustainable future. Through performances, panels, workshops, and immersive installations, we activate the power of imagination and collaboration to respond to the climate crisis—together.
What to Expect:
Live Performances with climate activists
Powerful panels on fast response and systemic change
Workshops on climate storytelling, justice, care, and community mobilization
Morning and afternoon nature walks with climate leaders
An all-day immersive Climate Action Room featuring interactive installations
A vibrant networking celebration to end the day
CLIMATE WEEK @ NYU: Entangled: Writing Animals in A Warming World
Join authors Linnea Ryshke and Sangu Iyer as they discuss the role of creative writing in advocating for the rights of nonhuman animal lives
ENTANGLED: WRITING ANIMALS IN A WARMING WORLD
Linnea Ryshke, author of Afield, and Sangamithra Iyer, author of Governing Bodies: A Memoir, A Confluence, A Watershed, grapple with multi-species encounters and futures in an era of climate crisis.
They will be in conversation with Mia MacDonald, adjunct professor of environmental studies at NYU and Executive Director of Brighter Green.
Join a discussion on writing across species lines — how attention, empathy, and story can guide us toward more compassionate ways of being.
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 3–5 PM
Jamieson Conference Room, 6th floor, Goddard Hall, 79 Washington Square East
*Please note, to get into the building, either NYU ID will be required OR proof of registration via email RSVP notification.
Vegan treats will be served!
Playing the Long Game in Sports: NYC Climate Week Panel
Climate, Resilience & Smarter Capital Investment in Facilities
This summer, the Northeast was where the world came to play and where extreme heat, flash flooding and storms tested what it takes to keep people coming through the gates. Across stadiums, college athletics, casinos and entertainment venues, owners are already investing heavily in new facilities, renovations and aging infrastructure.
The question isn't whether more capital will be spent. It's how to make that investment pay off. Can required upgrades lower operating costs? Can incentives and public funding stretch capital budgets further? Can resilience investments protect revenue and the guest experience when weather disrupts operations? And for some of the region's most visible destinations, what is the cost of being seen as falling behind?
During Climate Week NYC, leaders from sports, entertainment, policy and sustainability will explore the business case for playing the long game using asset investments to reduce risk, improve performance and prepare for what's coming next.
Atmos Presents Enchanted Forest at Climate Week NYC
Atmos presents Enchanted Forest, a curated gathering during Climate Week NYC set within one of New York's most iconic locations. A night of story, song, science, and spirit, the evening brings together authors, artists, scientists, and cultural voices to illuminate the intelligence, reciprocity, and interconnectedness of forests.
Hosted by Atmos Executive Director Theresa Perez, the program will feature acclaimed botanist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer, forest ecologist Dr. Suzanne Simard, mycologist Giuliana Furci, and Atmos Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder Willow Defebaugh, alongside a special musical performance by Dianna Lopez.
The evening will include a viewing of selected clips from the documentary film YANUNI, presented by the film’s creators who will offer reflections on themes of Indigenous sovereignty, resistance, love, and the urgent fight to protect the planet we call home.
Guests will also experience a site-specific exhibition by artist and photographer Elizaveta Porodina, as well as opportunities to connect with a community inspired by the natural world. Through conversation, art, music, and storytelling, Enchanted Forest invites audiences to explore forests not as resources, but as living networks of relationship, resilience, and renewal.
The evening will conclude with a cocktail reception in the beautiful Astor Hall.
Additional guests to be announced.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of a truly special evening.
Women’s Leadership in Climate Justice: It will not happen without us!
Join Sustaining All Life/United To End Racism in an open discussion where the voices and leadership of women and girls are key in the fight for climate justice.
This workshop will focus on listening to one another without holding back our emotions to reclaim our strength as leaders and commit ourselves to using the power we have to make change.
ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now
'ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now.' Multidisciplinary, Multicultural Theatre & Dance on Reproductive Freedom & Environmental Justice! Through humor, mythology, Afro-futurism, dance and drama, we look at toxins, microplastics, and the effects on our bodies, our communities and our futures.
Works by writers Diane Breeser, Cindy Cooper, Alinca Hamilton, Mildred Inez Lewis, Cassandra Medley and Laura Shamas; Lorca Peress directs. Choreography by Jennifer Chin. Co-produced by MultiStages Theatre and ReproFreedomArts.
The Importance of Art and Art-making in the Climate Movement
Come join Sustaining All Life for this free event!
The power of art to organize, connect, and educate puts artists and art at the forefront of revolutions and social movements.
The power of art to organize, connect, and educate has always put artists and art at the forefront of revolutions and social movements. In this period, artists are playing key roles in calling attention to, and organizing around, the climate crisis. Artists are working with designers, architects and scientists, for example, to create sustainable environments and ecosystems. Art is communicating the reality of the climate crisis: the heartbreak of loss, devastation, and destruction, and the possibility of repair, recovery, equity, and community.
We are all born with the ability to be creative. Because of being told what looks good, what doesn’t, what’s right, or what’s wrong, many of us start to feel self-conscious and lose access to our ability to be creative. But, in fact, we all still have this ability within us. It is part of being human.
With the help of listening to each other and noticing our feelings, we can reclaim our inherent creativity and unblock places where we feel stuck, unable, embarrassed or not good enough. We can free ourselves from negative thinking and allow ourselves to make, play, experiment, and express ourselves through art of all kinds.
Art can serve as a universal language that brings people together around a common goal and cause. Art can be a way to notice that we are all connected and that something that hurts one person or community hurts us all. Art can help people understand complex ideas and concepts and distill hard science into something we can understand and feel. In moments when the climate emergency feels too big and despair takes over, art can lighten our load and help us feel hopeful again. Art can help us notice how much we care about the earth.
In this workshop, you will:
Explore the impact of art and creativity in the climate movement
Make art in a safe and unpressured environment
Notice our feelings with others about the earth and the climate emergency and free ourselves from emotional burdens
ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now
'ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now.' Multidisciplinary, Multicultural Theatre & Dance on Reproductive Freedom & Environmental Justice! Through humor, mythology, Afro-futurism, dance and drama, we look at toxins, microplastics, and the effects on our bodies, our communities and our futures.
Works by writers Diane Breeser, Cindy Cooper, Alinca Hamilton, Mildred Inez Lewis, Cassandra Medley and Laura Shamas; Lorca Peress directs. Choreography by Jennifer Chin. Co-produced by MultiStages Theatre and ReproFreedomArts.
The Garden - Flying Leap
*This event is free and open to the public.
Step into a world of wonder with The Garden, a radically inclusive, meditative performance that uses movement, music, and poetic text in multiple languages to foster curiosity, connection, and a sense of belonging. Designed specifically for very young children (ages 0–5) and their families, this immersive experience invites audiences of all ages to slow down, explore nature, and reflect on the cycles of life through gentle storytelling and sensory play.
The Garden is a thoughtful response to the need for greater access to green spaces and family programming in our communities. Grounded in interactive play, it transforms park spaces into vibrant, shared worlds where families can move, listen, and participate together, inviting children to freely engage with both art and the outdoors. Whether seeking a quiet moment of reflection or a playful outdoor experience with little ones, audiences are offered a restorative opportunity to connect with nature, family, and community.
Flying Leap is New York’s only specific family theater company, activating public space for children and their caregivers. Their work aims to empower families to leap across perceived boundaries together and towards each other, into a more liberated world where kids have the agency to ask challenging questions and take action, and adults have the tools to navigate tough topics alongside them.
ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now
'ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now.' Multidisciplinary, Multicultural Theatre & Dance on Reproductive Freedom & Environmental Justice! Through humor, mythology, Afro-futurism, dance and drama, we look at toxins, microplastics, and the effects on our bodies, our communities and our futures.
Works by writers Diane Breeser, Cindy Cooper, Alinca Hamilton, Mildred Inez Lewis, Cassandra Medley and Laura Shamas; Lorca Peress directs. Choreography by Jennifer Chin. Co-produced by MultiStages Theatre and ReproFreedomArts.
Panel: Climate Crisis as a Driver of Labor Exploitation
Join P&T Knitwear Books and Podcasts for a panel discussion between diverse experts discussing how climate, migration, and forced labor are cyclically entwined.
CLIMATE WEEK NYC PANEL
Learn from business, academic, and NGO leaders about how our economic systems incentivize extraction and exploitation, creating barriers to living incomes & prosperity for all, environmental sustainability, cultural preservation, and political stability.
Doors open at 5pm, with the panel starting at 5:30pm. Come early to grab a drink from the P&T cafe!
About the host:
Empowerment Collective (EC) was founded by Nasreen Sheikh, a survivor of modern slavery and global human rights advocate. 100% led by survivors, EC utilizes circular leadership models to reduce vulnerability to poverty and exploitation through seven key human rights: nature, water, food, healthcare, housing, education, and technology. The organization takes a multi-scale approach—engaging directly with communities through relationship-based mutual aid and survivor leadership programs, while also collaborating with high-level policymakers to drive systemic change. Through the TransparaTrade initiative, EC leads a global movement for a regenerative and transparent economic system to eradicate poverty and exploitation at the root.
Broadway Birds!
Artists connecting with nature and experiencing NYC in a whole new way, hosted by artists and expert birder.
Culminating Climate Week NYC 2026, find creative inspiration, renewal, and wonder by looking up and engaging with the life all around us!
ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now
'ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now.' Multidisciplinary, Multicultural Theatre & Dance on Reproductive Freedom & Environmental Justice! Through humor, mythology, Afro-futurism, dance and drama, we look at toxins, microplastics, and the effects on our bodies, our communities and our futures.
Works by writers Diane Breeser, Cindy Cooper, Alinca Hamilton, Mildred Inez Lewis, Cassandra Medley and Laura Shamas; Lorca Peress directs. Choreography by Jennifer Chin. Co-produced by MultiStages Theatre and ReproFreedomArts.
ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now
'ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now.' Multidisciplinary, Multicultural Theatre & Dance on Reproductive Freedom & Environmental Justice! Through humor, mythology, Afro-futurism, dance and drama, we look at toxins, microplastics, and the effects on our bodies, our communities and our futures.
Works by writers Diane Breeser, Cindy Cooper, Alinca Hamilton, Mildred Inez Lewis, Cassandra Medley and Laura Shamas; Lorca Peress directs. Choreography by Jennifer Chin. Co-produced by MultiStages Theatre and ReproFreedomArts.
ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now
'ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now.' Multidisciplinary, Multicultural Theatre & Dance on Reproductive Freedom & Environmental Justice! Through humor, mythology, Afro-futurism, dance and drama, we look at toxins, microplastics, and the effects on our bodies, our communities and our futures.
Works by writers Diane Breeser, Cindy Cooper, Alinca Hamilton, Mildred Inez Lewis, Cassandra Medley and Laura Shamas; Lorca Peress directs. Choreography by Jennifer Chin. Co-produced by MultiStages Theatre and ReproFreedomArts.
The OLIVIA Project Presents DEEP TIME, a new play by Catherine Filloux
DEEP TIME a new play by Catherine Filloux, the third play in the OLIVIA trilogy. Starring Christine Bruno & Antoinette La Vecchia.
The OLIVIA Project Presents DEEP TIME, a new play by Catherine Filloux. A Reading Starring Christine Bruno & Anttoinette La Vecchia- Directed by Kristin Marting.
October 6 @ 7 p.m. at CPUSA 235 W. 23rd Street, 7th Fl, New York City, NY
DEEP TIME is the third play in Filloux’s trilogy, a sustained meditation on the environmental crisis, the human beings caught inside it, and the choices that define us. Followed by brief afterwords from Bernie Wagenblast, a voice of NYC subways, TRANSit Girl, journalist, voice actor & Benjamin Fishman, Columbia Law School, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
Run Time: 90 Minutes
Read article by Bianca Lopez Here
BGA Fall E-Waste Reuse & Recycling Drive
The Broadway Green Alliance’s Fall E-Waste Reuse and Recycling Drive will take place across from the red steps in Duffy Square (46th and 7th) on October 21, 2026 from 11:00am – 2:00pm. This drive is open to all shows, theatres, industry members, and fans, providing a free resource for responsibly recycling old electronics.
For shows, theatres, and industry members, the first hamper of e-waste is free with a suggested cost of $.50/pound after that for larger quantities. Members of the public and fans were also welcome to contribute up to 100 pounds.
We accept:
✅ Computers & Peripherals
✅ Electronic Cords
✅ Fax Machines
✅ CPU’s
✅ Phones
✅ Laptops
✅ Printers
✅ Combo TV & Computers
✅ Power Tools
✅ PDA’s & Pagers
✅ Cameras
✅ Other Data Containing Devices
We do not accept:
❌ Light Bulbs
❌ Batteries
❌ Household Appliances
❌ Air Conditioning Units
❌ Coffee Machines
❌ Medical Devices, such as X-rays
Climate Riskscapes: Living and Knowing Under Environmental Precarity
There is an urgent need for more sustainable and resilient systems of natural resource management as anthropogenic climate change pushes communities across the world into greater precarity. However, the scientific tools used for understanding this challenge tend to reinforce global Northern assumptions about the climate as a long-term steady state with slow-moving consequences, as evinced by the focus on end-of-century climate change projections in official planning. In reality, most relevant adaptation decisions happen on a human timescale in response to year-to-year climate variability. This has long been apparent to communities in arid and sub-tropical environments, for whom environmental unpredictability and complex natural resource dynamics are facts of life. Better understanding of how these climate “riskscapes” are lived and understood by impacted communities, current and historical, can unlock crucial insights for the study and practice of climate resilience everywhere.
The Climate Riskscapes Conference will convene an interdisciplinary group of humanities, natural science, and social science scholars to discuss sustainable techniques and technological systems developed and utilized locally and regionally over millennia in precarious environments. Participants will be asked to share their unique perspectives on this topic and identify points for interdisciplinary collaboration and new research initiatives.
Event Information
Day 1 (October 22) is from 3:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Day 2 (October 23) is from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free and open to the public; registration required. Contact scienceandsociety@columbia.edu with any questions.
Sip & Solutions: Conscious Holidays Edition + Gift Exchange
Join Community Climate Hub for a seasonal edition of our signature Sip & Solutions series. An evening of good drinks, real conversation, and community-powered sustainability, with a holiday twist.
The holidays generate more waste (and more stuff) than almost any other time of year. This Sip & Solutions brings the community together to talk through it (and do something about it) over rotating small-group discussions on conscious consumption, mindful giving, and lower-impact holiday habits.
What to expect:
Drinks and good company at Simple Brewing Co
4 themed discussion stations, rotating every 12–15 minutes, dig into real talk on holiday waste, gifting culture, and sustainable swaps
A closing gift exchange / regifting swap: bring something you no longer need, leave with something new-to-you
STATIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED!
Come with an open mind (and maybe a gift to swap) and leave with new ideas, new connections, and a lighter footprint heading into the season!
📍 Simple Brewing Co
📅 November 18, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:30pm
Tickets are suggested donation of $10. Your support helps us keep sustainability programming free and low-cost across NYC.
Pre-Climate Week NYC Clothing Swap
Join Luz Estella Barbosa, founder of Stella Lucchi and Clementina “Sustainable Latina” Martinez-Masarweh, founder of DNA Sustainable Threds for a hands-on workshop that transforms pre-loved clothing into something fresh and unique. Discover creative upcycling techniques, explore sustainable fashion in action, and leave inspired to give garments a second life.
What to Bring: pieces that reflect quality, style, and are in excellent condition, gently used items you would gift a friend.
Especially Desired:
• Gently worn contemporary or designer clothing
• Natural fabrics such as linen, silk, cotton, cashmere, wool, and leather
• High-quality denim
• Unique one-of-a-kind pieces
• Handmade and artisan samples
• Handbags and exceptional accessories
• All shapes and genders welcome
Every item should be freshly cleaned, free of stains, odors, tears, missing buttons, or needed repairs.
Bring a bag!
Clothing tip: wear form-fitting tank tops or shorts underneath to lessen exposure when trying on clothes. (Optional)
Please leave these at home
To keep the swap curated, we kindly ask that you do not bring:
• Heavily worn items
• Clothing with stains, holes, pilling, or damage
• Items better suited for donation
• Undergarments, swimwear, shoes, or socks
• Costume jewelry or heavily worn accessories
Our goal is quality over quantity—think boutique closet rather than donation bin.
(If you are a non-profit or artist interested in these materials, please contact community@theswapsociety.com to get looped in our conscious consumerism circle)
How it works:
Purchase a ticket for the event or join the Swap Society and swap till you drop with the "shopping pass". Members unlock unlimited swapping every day at bff dispensary and other perks. Items swap one for one.
Leftover items are either saved for the next swap or donated.
Organizations to donate clothing to in New York City
Materials For the Arts - https://www.materialsforthearts.org/donate/
Bottomless Closet - https://bottomlesscloset.org/
Schedule:
First 20 minutes: check in and mingle with swappers, snack, shop dispensary promos, and vendor mini market
Swapping begins and continues throughout the event, with wrap up starting 30 minutes to the end of the event
Arrive on time for the best picks!
Summer on the Hudson: Nature Explorers
Riverside Park Conservancy staff lead nature-focused workshops and educational craft activities for children. (Recommended ages 4-10.) September 12 – Flowers! Explore your Park and get creative by making a take-home flower printing craft.
Nature Talks at Bryant Park Reading Room: Environmental History of Parks
New York City is wilder than you might think. Thousands of species of birds, mammals, insects, plants, fungi, and more are surviving, and thriving, in every part of our city. This new lecture series, featuring ecologists, naturalists, and other nature enthusiasts, will give you a new perspective on the surprisingly abundant living things all around you.
Guest speaker Georgia Silvera Seamens is the founder and director of Local Nature Lab, an urban community forester, and a science writer.
ReprpEco: Tomorrow Is Now
'ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now.' Multidisciplinary, Multicultural Theatre & Dance on Reproductive Freedom & Environmental Justice! Through humor, mythology, Afro-futurism, dance and drama, we look at toxins, microplastics, and the effects on our bodies, our communities and our futures.
Works by writers Diane Breeser, Cindy Cooper, Alinca Hamilton, Mildred Inez Lewis, Cassandra Medley and Laura Shamas; Lorca Peress directs. Choreography by Jennifer Chin. Co-produced by MultiStages Theatre and ReproFreedomArts.
ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now
'ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now.' Multidisciplinary, Multicultural Theatre & Dance on Reproductive Freedom & Environmental Justice! Through humor, mythology, Afro-futurism, dance and drama, we look at toxins, microplastics, and the effects on our bodies, our communities and our futures.
Works by writers Diane Breeser, Cindy Cooper, Alinca Hamilton, Mildred Inez Lewis, Cassandra Medley and Laura Shamas; Lorca Peress directs. Choreography by Jennifer Chin. Co-produced by MultiStages Theatre and ReproFreedomArts.
Riverside Park Conservancy x Climate Film Festival
Join Riverside Park Conservancy and the Climate Film Festival for a special preview screening of five short films exploring our local environment and the people working to help cities and wildlife adapt to a changing climate. A conversation with filmmakers will follow, including:
Emily Driscoll, director, Snow Bears
Emily Fano, RiSC, producer, Where It Floods
Eliza Mitnick, director, A Fragile Paradise
Jason Jaacks, director, Between Moon Tides
Maggie Burnette Stogner, director, Refuge Keepers
More to be announced! RSVP Required on Eventbrite here.
Repair Cafe Brooklyn
Repair Cafes are free community events where volunteer experts help visitors fix broken household items.
Nature Talks at Bryant Park Reading Room: NYC Wildlife Rehabilitation with The Wild Bird Fund
New York City is wilder than you might think. Thousands of species of birds, mammals, insects, plants, fungi, and more are surviving, and thriving, in every part of our city. This new lecture series, featuring ecologists, naturalists, and other nature enthusiasts, will give you a new perspective on the surprisingly abundant living things all around you.
The Wild Bird Fund is a nonprofit dedicated to rehabilitating sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife in NYC.
Location Details:
Under the yellow umbrellas, between 42nd Street and the Lawn.
Bats Night Walk @ Marine Park
Join MPA and Gotham Bat Conservancy as we discover the secret lives of bats. Watch them swoop, listen to their hidden calls, and learn why these nighttime neighbors are some of the park’s most important protectors. Meet at the Gerritsen Beach Public Library for a discussion on bats followed by a guided night walk through the park.
Nature Storytime at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Join for Nature Storytime at the Environmental Education Center! Held at 3:00 PM on the third Thursday of every month (during Open Hours).
Librarians from Brooklyn Public Library Adams Street location lead for an exciting and engaging storytime session, along with singing and rhymes. Each month they select a book to pair with the Education Center’s monthly nature theme. Stick around after to check out all the animals and activities in the room during Open Hours!
Repair Café El Barrio: Introduction to sewing machines
Learn to thread and confidently use a sewing machine in this hands-on beginner class. Two sessions. Pay what you wish!
Food Demos on the Urban Farm
The Urban Farm hosts free food demonstrations to teach the community-at-large how to cook with the seasonal produce they can see growing on the farm. They have 200+ varieties of produce, including many varieties that are culturally relevant to our local communities. In food demonstrations, visitors sample produce, take home recipe cards, and ask the Community Food Educator for kitchen tricks, tips, and advice.
Crochet for the Garden: Crafting Connection & Practical Tools
Discover how crochet can support your garden and your community! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn basic crochet patterns to create useful items, including patterns you can sew in your garden! We’ll walk through accessible designs for making plant hangers for vertical growing in small spaces, holders for organizing shared supplies, and mug rugs. You can choose the pattern based on your crochet comfort level! Rooted in many cultural traditions, crochet brings people together to exchange stories and knowledge. Especially during the off-season or on rainy days, it’s a mindful, indoor companion to gardening. All skill levels welcome. Yarn, hooks, and materials will be provided.
See their website for the link to register!
NYC Parks GreenThumb hosts this event. We are proud to be the nation’s most extensive urban community gardening program, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support, community gardens are centers of environmental justice, ensuring that our city is fairer, safer, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.
Earthing in My City
Success Garden presents a series of three literary events for parents and young children. Explore, learn, and connect with nature in East New York Brooklyn!
Registration is required: RSVP on Eventbrite at bit.ly/ENYG3 as seating is limited.
Green Team (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
Green Team volunteers support essential horticultural care in Brooklyn Bridge Park, completing tasks such as weeding, planting and mulching. This is a great opportunity to learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make a tangible difference in the Park with a group of other volunteers.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome (under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) and no volunteer orientation is required. No gardening experience is necessary; we provide all the instructions and tools needed for a rewarding experience!
Weeding Wednesdays at Bushwick Inlet Park
Join us every week on Wednesday from 6pm to sunset as we weed, mulch, tend plants and blossoms, sometimes plant and water (if necessary). We have tools and gloves (but bring yours if you have them/prefer). Bring a water bottle (hydration is key! for us and the gardens). Everyone welcome but please note in your sign up if you are bringing others.
Come hang – meet other garden aficionados, get grounded – literally, identify plants, discuss best gardening practices!
Stewardship Morning at the Foodway
Lend a hand and help steward the Bronx River Foodway. Help with tasks like weeding, laying mulch, and planting some edible and native at the Foodway. This is a reoccurring event, join us Tuesday mornings through October 2026.
Historic New York: Ridgewood Reservoir
Join NYC's Urban Park Rangers for a walk at the Ridgewood Reservoir highlighting the history, ecology and engineering of this cultural treasure. The Ridgewood Reservoir in Highland Park is a 50+ acre natural oasis that straddles the border of Brooklyn and Queens.
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing beach and park clean-up initiative! They meet every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between now and the end of the year.
Pick up a trash grabber and a bucket and help to beautify our park by picking up litter and debris!
Stop by the park Visitor's Center at 298 Satterlee Street, corner of Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY, to meet our staff and borrow a bucket and grabber!
Drop-ins welcome. No RSVP required. Blue Wave clean-ups are self-led by the volunteer stewards themselves.
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing beach and park clean-up initiative!
Pick up a trash grabber and a bucket and help to beautify our park by picking up litter and debris!
Stop by the park Visitor's Center at 298 Satterlee Street, corner of Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY, to meet our staff and borrow a bucket and grabber!
Drop-ins welcome. No RSVP required. Blue Wave clean-ups are self-led by the volunteer stewards themselves.
Team RIVER Volunteers
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing beach and park clean-up initiative!
Pick up a trash grabber and a bucket and help to beautify our park by picking up litter and debris!
Stop by the park Visitor's Center at 298 Satterlee Street, corner of Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY, to meet our staff and borrow a bucket and grabber!
Drop-ins welcome. No RSVP required. Blue Wave clean-ups are self-led by the volunteer stewards themselves.
It's My Park at WNYC Transmitter Park
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Friends of WNYC Transmitter Park to beautify WNYC Transmitter Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Cyanotypes and Sun Tea
Enjoy making art using the summer sun! Hang out with a sun-brewed cup of tea!
Join us in making cyanotype prints at the Lower Eastside Girls Club rooftop garden. Participants will learn the cyanotype process from start to finish. You will also have access to use the Ecology Center’s pressed flowers collection and plants from the Girls Club rooftop garden.
Cyanotype is a handmade photographic process that uses UV light to make deep indigo-blue images.