NY Climate Tech: Apr 25 - May 2
Our next meetup! Health x Climate, Plastic Detox, Adaptation x Real Estate, Climate Solutions, and more upcoming events
Hi all,
Hope you all had a great Earth Week, whether you spent it in NYC, took Amtrak down to DC Climate Week, stopped over in Austin for EarthX, or went cross-country to SF Climate Week!
From deep tech challenges to public messaging to real human impact, health and climate are deeply linked. But they rarely share the same stage. We’re thrilled to be bringing these connections together with two upcoming events:
This Tuesday April 28, don’t miss our next 🗽 NY Climate Tech Meetup : HealthTech x ClimateTech Edition, cohosted CVT at SOSV. RSVP here.
Next Monday, May 4, the Climate Film Festival and Columbia Climate School bring Netflix’s ♻️ The Plastic Detox to the big screen, followed by an expert Q&A. Don’t miss it and RSVP here.
Here are our picks for the week:
Tuesday tackle the world’s hardest problems at the 🗽 NY Climate Tech Meetup : HealthTech x ClimateTech Edition at SOSV.
On Wednesday start with breakfast at 🌡️ ACA Group x Jupiter Intelligence: Unlocking ROI Through Climate Adaptation in Real Estate, spend the afternoon at 🔌 Powering Micromobility: Demystifying E-Bike Charging and close out the day with the 🍻 Clean Creatives NYC Spring Happy Hour in Williamsburg or the
Thursday talk climate investing on the UWS at the 🥂 TTI NYC | Climate Happy Hour, catch Climatebase fellows in Brooklyn at the 🍹 NYC Happy Hour [Climatebase Fellowship] or go to midtown to learn about 🌱 Making Sustainability Real: From Strategy to Action
Friday head to Judson Memorial for PEN World Voices’ ✅ Climate Solutions with Bill McKibben, Katharine Wilkinson, and Kate Aronoff.
Saturday taste extinction and rebirth at 🌰 Speculative Botany: Sensing the American Chestnut at Index Space in Greenpoint.
Til next week!
Cheers,
Alec, Sonam, and the Climate Tech Cities team
This Week’s Events
Saturday, Apr 25
Sunday, Apr 26
Monday, Apr 27
Tuesday, Apr 28
🐵 Honoring Jane Goodall’s Legacy: Film Screening and Discussion
🌱 Sustainability Graduate Programs Final Capstone Briefings: Spring 2026
Wednesday, Apr 29
🌡️ ACA Group x Jupiter Intelligence: Unlocking ROI Through Climate Adaptation in Real Estate
❄️ Overview of the 2026 NYC Cooling Tower Updates: 4 in-person sessions
Thursday, Apr 30
Friday, May 1
🌷 A Garden at the End of the World: Spatial Justice in Industrial Communities
🎹 John Medeski & Los Abstraccioneros - Camino Verde Benefit Concert
Saturday, May 2
Community Shoutouts
🌊 Waterfront Conference: May 19
The Waterfront Conference is our region’s premier forum for the shared waterfront. Annually, the event attracts more than 600 participants, including policymakers, community leaders, scientists, engineers, architects, academics, and environmental advocates, as well as labor, real estate, insurance, and financial service professionals. Want to get involved or table? Get in touch with dezer@waterfrontalliance.org
Opportunities
🌇 Urban Future Competition: Due 4/27
Celebrating its 10th year, the Urban Future Prize Competition is open for startup applications, awarding $50,000 in non-dilutive funding to two winners, $10,000 to two runner-up teams, and admission into the ACRE Incubator for leading climatetech startups across Climate Mitigation and Climate Adaptation tracks.
🚀 Entrepreneur Roundtable Accelerator: Due 5/4
ERANYC is where founders build, connect, and grow their companies with the help of our team and deep network of mentors and investors. ERA provides a unique advantage to founders—NYC’s largest mentor network, with 1,000+ expert mentors and 700+ alumni founders across all major industries. $150K investment on a 6% Post-Money SAFE, $600K+ in perks & cloud credits (AWS, Google Cloud, OpenAI & more).
Upcoming Opportunities
ConEd Nonprofit Grants: Due June 30
Upcoming Events
☕ Climate Coffee NYC: May 3
🥚 From Waste to Material: Designing with Eggshell Biomaterials: May 3
📊 Spring 2026 Lecture in Climate Data Science: HANG FAN: May 7
🌲 Mass Timber in the City: Opportunities & Challenges for Residential Design: May 7
♻️ Wasted Fashion: May 7
⚡ Task Force Roundtable: Enabling Resilient Critical Infrastructure for Communities: May 8
🦁📡 Internet of Animals: How Wildlife Can Help Forecast Environmental Change: May 8
💰 Next Frontier of Capital: Investing in Innovation & Sustainable Progress: May 8
🦪 Volunteering Untapped NYC: Billion Oyster Project (May Event): May 9
🍏 Green Apple Trivia: May 12
🌙 After5NewYork: The Future of Going Out: Can Nightlife Be Sustainable?: May 13
⚡ Data Center Summit Day 2 - Onsite Power Generation Technology Solutions: May 14
🌱 SJC Youth Eco Ambassador Program-Climate Policy & The Art of Doing w/ CRAN: May 15
🌍 Bloomfield, NJ - Climate Reality Local Training Event: May 16
🌎 Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventres Startup and Talent Platforms
Climate Tech Cities and Streetlife Ventures are launching new platforms to support climate founders, funders, and career transitioners! There is no shortage of great companies raising money for their groundbreaking ideas, great investors looking to support with capital, and great talent living the mantra that every job is a climate job. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Events in Detail
🧬 Bioyarn: Create Biotextiles from Algae
When: Saturday, Apr 25
Where: Genspace, Brooklyn
This hands-on workshop at Genspace NYC offers participants the opportunity to create biotextiles directly from algae, combining sustainable materials science with practical fiber arts. The class caters to knitters, makers, and anyone interested in exploring innovative bio-based textiles, providing a unique intersection of biotechnology and creative production. Attendees will gain practical skills in bioengineering while producing wearable or usable yarn, making this an actionable learning experience in emerging sustainable materials.
🌱 Seeds of Change
When: Saturday, Apr 25
Where: Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza, New York
Seeds of Change is a free, community-focused sustainability event held at Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza in Manhattan, celebrating Earth Day with activities centered on creativity, community engagement, and environmental action. The event brings together local residents and sustainability advocates for a morning of collaborative celebration and learning. With its prime location in Midtown Manhattan and zero-cost entry, it offers accessible community participation in environmental initiatives.
🌾 NYCHA Farms & Gardens Summit 2026
When: Saturday, Apr 25
Where: Ingersoll Community Center (NYCHA), Brooklyn
The NYCHA Farms & Gardens Summit 2026 celebrates the spring season and showcases urban agriculture initiatives across New York City Housing Authority properties. This free community event brings together residents, neighbors, and stakeholders to highlight the flourishing gardens and farms within NYCHA developments. The summit provides an opportunity to connect with community members and learn about sustainable food production and green space initiatives in public housing.
🛶 Volunteer at the Bronx River Open House with the Bronx River Alliance
When: Saturday, Apr 25
Where: Starlight Park, Bronx County
The Bronx River Alliance hosts an Open House event at Starlight Park featuring walking tours, interactive activities, and tabling booths focused on environmental stewardship and community engagement. Fordham students volunteer as event staff, providing hands-on experience in environmental advocacy and community service. This free event offers participants direct interaction with the Bronx River Alliance team and opportunities to learn about local river restoration initiatives and environmental conservation.
🧶 Habitat for the Discarded Exhibition and Artist Talk
When: Saturday, Apr 25
Where: Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse, Kings County
This exhibition explores the creative intersection of invasive Japanese Knotweed and waste wool, challenging conventional notions of discarded materials through art and community engagement. Hosted at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse, the event features an artist talk and Q&A with Madeline Brubaker and Rachel Dana, offering participants an opportunity to reimagine sustainable material use. The free, five-hour event welcomes all community members to engage with innovative approaches to environmental and textile waste.
😂 Hahapocalypse
When: Saturday, Apr 25
Where: Caveat, New York
Hahapocalypse brings together comedians and activists for an entertaining evening that merges humor with climate advocacy. This event at the renowned Caveat venue in New York combines stand-up comedy with social activism, creating a unique platform for raising awareness about climate movements. Attendees can enjoy live performances while directly supporting environmental causes through ticket proceeds.
🌍 Earth Day Festival w/ Bunch Crew
When: Sunday, Apr 26
Where: 770 Jackson St, Hoboken
The Earth Day Festival with Bunch is a free outdoor celebration on April 26, 2026, in Hoboken, NJ designed to bring together locals in small groups to celebrate environmental consciousness and community. Organized by Bunch, a platform focused on facilitating meaningful social connections, the event combines environmental awareness with grassroots networking. This 5-hour festival offers a casual, accessible way to meet like-minded individuals while engaging with Earth Day themes in a community-oriented setting.
🌳 Rooted in New York: Tree Stewardship with PlantxChange
When: Sunday, Apr 26
Where: Corner of 47th & 4th avenue., Brooklyn
PlantxChange hosts a hands-on tree stewardship event in Brooklyn that combines environmental action with community engagement. Participants will learn urban forestry practices while caring for trees in one of New York’s neighborhoods. This free event offers a practical opportunity to contribute to urban greening initiatives and connect with like-minded environmental advocates.
🐨 The Beverley Discussion 2026: Environmental Sustainability in Australian Art, with Annabel Keenan and Aruna D’Souza
When: Monday, Apr 27
Where: American Australian Association, New York
This discussion brings together 2025 Beverley Art Writers Travel Grant recipient Annabel Keenan and acclaimed critic Aruna D’Souza to explore how Australian artists and cultural institutions are implementing environmentally sustainable practices. Keenan shares firsthand insights from her travels across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide, including a notable case study of Bundanon, a museum and artist homestead designed with fire-resistant features on a remote nature reserve. The conversation bridges contemporary art practice with urgent environmental concerns, offering a unique perspective on how the Australian art community is addressing sustainability challenges.
🎨 2026 Creative Climate Awards: Apr 28 Salon
When: Tuesday, Apr 28
Where: Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), New York
The 2026 Creative Climate Awards Salon brings together artists and climate advocates for an intimate discussion on vision, resilience, and collective community action in response to climate challenges. Hosted by the Human Impacts Institute at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, this free event offers a unique platform for creative professionals to explore climate solutions through an artistic lens. The salon format facilitates meaningful dialogue and networking among artists, activists, and community leaders working at the intersection of creativity and environmental action.
🕦 Open Hours at the Creative Climate Awards 2026
When: Tuesday, Apr 28
Where: Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), New York
The Creative Climate Awards 2026 Open Hours offers a drop-in opportunity to explore an exhibit showcasing innovative climate solutions and creative approaches to environmental challenges. Hosted by the Human Impacts Institute at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, this free event provides accessible engagement with climate-focused creative work. The flexible five-hour window allows professionals and community members to visit at their convenience and discover award-winning climate initiatives.
🤖 AI for Social Good Meetup
When: Tuesday, Apr 28
Where: Barlume, New York
This open, informal meetup brings together researchers, founders, funders, and practitioners working at the intersection of AI and social impact across climate, health, education, and conservation. The event emphasizes real-world conversations and tradeoffs rather than polished presentations, creating space for collaborative problem-solving among diverse stakeholders. Attendees can expect authentic networking opportunities with impact-focused technologists, investors, and advocates in an accessible, judgment-free environment at Union Square.
🐵 Honoring Jane Goodall’s Legacy: Film Screening and Discussion
When: Tuesday, Apr 28
Where: Kings County
This community-driven event honors Jane Goodall’s environmental legacy through a film screening, guided meditation, and facilitated discussion on climate emotions and global impact. Held during Earth Month in New York City, the evening combines creative engagement with direct action—all ticket proceeds benefit The Jane Goodall Institute, Center for Great Apes, and The Nature Conservancy. The event emphasizes community resilience and joy as a response to climate anxiety, welcoming both longtime Goodall supporters and newcomers seeking meaningful connection around environmental stewardship.
🌱 Sustainability Graduate Programs Final Capstone Briefings: Spring 2026
When: Tuesday, Apr 28
Where: Columbia University, Kraft Center, Rennert Hall, New York
Columbia University’s Sustainability Graduate Programs present their Final Capstone Briefings, showcasing research and projects from M.S. in Sustainability Management and M.S. in Sustainability Science students. This event provides direct access to emerging sustainability leaders and their innovative solutions addressing real-world environmental and social challenges. Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge sustainability research while building connections with graduate students, faculty, and industry professionals in the sustainability sector.
🌡️ ACA Group x Jupiter Intelligence: Unlocking ROI Through Climate Adaptation in Real Estate
When: Wednesday, Apr 29
Where: New York
This intimate breakfast roundtable brings together real estate professionals to address the immediate business impact of climate risk on underwriting, valuations, and investment decisions. Led by Jupiter Intelligence and ACA Global, the session translates climate analytics into actionable portfolio strategies while covering emerging requirements like GRESB compliance. Participants will learn how leading managers are integrating climate risk into financial models and decision-making frameworks.
🔌 Powering Micromobility: Demystifying E-Bike Charging
When: Wednesday, Apr 29
Where: New York
Con Edison hosts a comprehensive workshop on electric micromobility charging infrastructure, addressing the critical need for safe e-bike and e-scooter charging solutions in urban buildings and communities. The event brings together building decision-makers, developers, and municipal officials to explore fire safety protocols, manufacturer solutions, and practical deployment strategies. Featuring speakers from FDNY, NYC DOT, and NYC DOB, this free session provides actionable insights on planning, permitting, and installation of charging infrastructure.
❄️ Overview of the 2026 NYC Cooling Tower Updates: 4 in-person sessions
When: Wednesday, Apr 29
Where: New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Queens
This in-person session covers critical 2026 cooling tower regulatory updates in New York City, focusing on Legionella requirements and mandatory documentation changes. Hosted by CT Academy at the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, the event provides essential compliance guidance for facility managers, building owners, and HVAC professionals. The free session offers timely, actionable information directly from regulatory authorities to help organizations prepare for upcoming legal requirements.
🌊 Remathau: People of the Ocean
When: Wednesday, Apr 29
Where: New York
This event features a screening of “Remathau: People of the Ocean,” a documentary about Dr. Nicole Hokulani Yamase, the first Micronesian and Pacific Islander to reach the Challenger Deep, during the 25th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. The screening will be followed by a moderated conversation with Dr. Yamase exploring how Indigenous leadership and knowledge can guide ocean stewardship and coral reef protection. Hosted by Causeway Impact, One Reef, and Wildlife Conservation Network, the event bridges modern science with ancestral navigation traditions to mobilize action for Indigenous-led ocean initiatives and reef protection.
🍻 Clean Creatives NYC Spring Happy Hour
When: Wednesday, Apr 29
Where: TALEA Beer Co - Williamsburg, Kings County
Clean Creatives hosts a post-Earth Week happy hour in Williamsburg bringing together PR, advertising, and creative professionals committed to climate action and sustainable business practices. The event offers free drinks for the first 20 arrivals and provides a casual networking opportunity for creatives, CEOs, and freelancers to connect with like-minded professionals in the industry. Clean Creatives represents a global community of over 3,700 strategists and 1,500+ agencies advocating for a fossil fuel-free future in marketing and communications.
⏰ Manhattan Climate Changemakers Hour of Action
When: Wednesday, Apr 29
Where: Pier 57, New York
Manhattan Climate Changemakers hosts a productive evening of direct climate advocacy at Pier 57, combining networking with immediate action opportunities. Participants will engage in concrete political activities such as writing letters to editors, scheduling congressional meetings, and informing local governments about climate incentives. The event welcomes both newcomers and experienced advocates, requiring only a laptop and willingness to contribute to science-based, equitable climate solutions.
🌱 Making Sustainability Real: From Strategy to Action
When: Wednesday, Apr 29
Where: New York
This cross-sector conversation brings together ESG, renewable energy, and program delivery practitioners to explore how organizations translate sustainability commitments into measurable outcomes. The session addresses the critical gap between climate ambitions and execution, examining organizational priorities, real-world constraints, and what differentiates successful initiatives from stalled ones. Attendees will gain perspectives spanning carbon measurement, clean energy infrastructure, and enterprise-scale implementation, with informal networking and a tree-planting initiative supporting regenerative impact.
🧵 Weaving Plastic: Talk, Make, Collaborate
When: Wednesday, Apr 29
Where: Textile Arts Center, Brooklyn
This hands-on workshop led by Textile Arts Center WIP resident Elise Marks Vazelakis explores innovative plastic weaving techniques through a collaborative make-and-learn format. Participants will engage in practical textile creation while connecting with fellow artists and makers in an intimate evening session. The event combines skill-building with community collaboration at the established Textile Arts Center in Brooklyn, offering a unique intersection of sustainability and traditional textile practices.
📊 Spring 2026 Lecture in Climate Data Science: JOSEPH KO
When: Thursday, Apr 30
Where: Columbia Innovation Hub - Tang Family Hall, New York
This seminar hosted by Columbia’s LEAP Center features Joseph Ko discussing climate data science, combining artificial intelligence and physics approaches to understanding Earth systems. The event offers direct access to cutting-edge research in climate science and AI applications, with free admission at a premier research institution. This represents a timely opportunity to engage with emerging methodologies in climate data analysis during a critical period for climate action.
🍹 NYC Happy Hour [Climatebase Fellowship]
When: Thursday, Apr 30
Where: Clinton Hall, New York
A casual happy hour networking event hosted by Climatebase in New York City, bringing together members of the climate action community for informal connection and conversation. Held at Clinton Hall, this free event provides an accessible opportunity to meet peers working in the climate space in a relaxed social setting. The intimate gathering format, hosted by Alex Woods, emphasizes genuine relationship-building over formal presentations.
🥂 TTI NYC | Climate Happy Hour
When: Thursday, Apr 30
Where: The Dakota Bar, New York
TTI NYC hosts an intimate climate-focused happy hour bringing together founders, investors, and operators working at the intersection of climate, technology, and capital. This casual, agenda-free gathering prioritizes unstructured conversation and relationship-building over formal presentations, creating space for meaningful connections among New York’s climate-aligned ecosystem. The event is intentionally limited in size to foster quality interactions and is hosted by TTI NYC Ambassadors Nick Bravante and Linda Kagan.
🐨 The Science of Saving Koalas
When: Thursday, Apr 30
Where: American Australian Association, New York
This event brings Currumbin Wildlife Hospital’s groundbreaking koala conservation work directly to New York through an interactive live broadcast experience. Attendees will witness a virtual tour of one of the world’s busiest wildlife hospitals while engaging with leading veterinarians and researchers pioneering a world-first koala chlamydia vaccine and population stabilization program. The event combines scientific innovation, real-time wildlife care observation, and direct Q&A with experts, creating a unique opportunity to understand how collaboration between research institutions and frontline care is preventing species extinction.
🌊 The Ocean on Fire
When: Thursday, Apr 30
Where: Maison Française, New York
Anaïs Maurer presents “The Ocean on Fire,” exploring the intersection of nuclear legacy and climate activism through stories from Pacific communities. This talk examines how nuclear survivors and climate activists are addressing environmental challenges in the Pacific region. The event offers insights into environmental justice, indigenous perspectives, and the interconnected crises facing island nations. Hosted by CU Maison Française, this is a timely discussion on urgent global environmental and social issues.
🌱 New Earth Dialogues: In conversation with Lindsey Wikstrom
When: Thursday, Apr 30
Where: Another Tomorrow, New York
New Earth Dialogues presents an intimate conversation with Lindsey Wikstrom, Founding Principal of Mattaforma, exploring how circular design and regenerative approaches can transform built environments and communities. This installment examines the intersection of sustainable innovation, material science, and collaborative strategies for creating interconnected systems that prioritize ecological and human flourishing. The event brings together creative professionals and sustainability advocates for direct dialogue on architecture as a practice of care and planetary stewardship.
🎬 Creative Climate Awards 2026 Film Screening
When: Thursday, Apr 30
Where: Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), New York
The Creative Climate Awards 2026 Film Screening showcases climate-inspired films at a prestigious New York venue, featuring an exclusive Artist Q&A with participating CCA artists. This free event combines environmental storytelling with direct engagement opportunities, offering attendees insight into how creative practitioners address climate challenges. The screening provides a unique intersection of art, climate action, and community dialogue in an accessible format.
🍻 YBG-NYC Spring Happy Hour!
When: Thursday, Apr 30
Where: Clinton Hall, New York
YBG-NYC hosts a spring happy hour at Clinton Hall in Manhattan, providing Yale alumni an opportunity to network and reconnect with peers in the New York area. This casual social gathering offers a low-pressure environment for building professional relationships within the Yale alumni community. The free event is ideally timed for spring networking and community engagement.
🌷 A Garden at the End of the World: Spatial Justice in Industrial Communities
When: Friday, May 1
Where: McGolrick Park Shelter Pavilion, Brooklyn
This event explores spatial justice and environmental resilience in industrial communities through an on-site discussion at McGolrick Park in Brooklyn. Participants will examine the intersection of historical and cultural land use while considering modern approaches to biodiversity and rewilding. Hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb, this free outdoor gathering offers direct engagement with urban environmental restoration initiatives in a historically significant industrial neighborhood.
✊ 1er mai au consulat avec la gauche écologiste
When: Friday, May 1
Where: New York
This event celebrates International Workers’ Day (May 1st) at the French Consulate General in New York, bringing together French left-wing candidates for consular elections with the French expatriate community. The gathering combines political engagement with cultural celebration, featuring candidate meet-and-greets, historical context on American May Day traditions, and karaoke of labor movement songs. The event represents a unique intersection of French political participation and labor movement commemoration in the New York diaspora.
🎹 John Medeski & Los Abstraccioneros - Camino Verde Benefit Concert
When: Friday, May 1
Where: New York Society for Ethical Culture, New York
Legendary keyboardist John Medeski headlines an intimate solo piano performance alongside Peruvian Amazonian cumbia trio Los Abstraccioneros at this benefit concert for rainforest restoration. Held at the prestigious Adler Hall at the New York Society for Ethical Culture, the evening combines world-class musicianship with environmental impact, with 100% of proceeds supporting Camino Verde’s work with Indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon. The concert offers a rare opportunity to experience genre-defying jazz improvisation and authentic Amazonian music in an intimate Central Park West setting.
📖 Dystopia Gets Personal: Laila Lalami & Megha Majumdar
When: Friday, May 1
Where: Strand Book Store, New York
PEN America hosts a literary conversation between acclaimed authors Laila Lalami and Megha Majumdar exploring how surveillance, climate crisis, and inequality intersect with personal experience. This intimate discussion at the Strand Book Store’s Rare Books Room examines the dystopian elements embedded in contemporary life and their psychological impact. The event brings together two critically acclaimed writers known for their socially conscious fiction to discuss urgent themes shaping modern society.
✅ Climate Solutions
When: Friday, May 1
Where: Judson Memorial Church, New York
PEN America hosts a discussion on climate solutions featuring leading voices in the climate movement at the historic Judson Memorial Church in New York. This event brings together experts to explore actionable pathways for addressing climate challenges and charting a sustainable future. The intimate venue setting in Manhattan provides an opportunity to engage directly with climate thought leaders and network with environmentally-conscious professionals.
🛶 Riverkeeper Sweep: Clean Up the Hudson River
When: Saturday, May 2
Where: Manhattan Kayak Co, New York
The Hudson Riverkeeper Sweep is a regional day of action where paddlers join 120+ communities in simultaneous water cleanups. Participants will kayak along Midtown Manhattan with experienced guides to collect floating debris and contribute to environmental monitoring efforts coordinated by Hudson Riverkeeper. The event combines hands-on environmental stewardship with community engagement, featuring both an on-water cleanup component and a post-sweep gathering for networking and sharing results.
⚛️ C2FM Founder Speed Matching: Nuclear
When: Saturday, May 2
Where: Columbia Startup Lab (CSL), New York
C2FM hosts a curated founder speed matching event focused on nuclear technology and climate innovation at Columbia Startup Lab. Participants will engage in structured co-founder matching rounds designed to connect aspiring entrepreneurs across disciplines within Columbia’s sustainability community. The event features networking, founder-matching best practices guidance, and direct access to like-minded innovators passionate about fusion reactors, advanced fission, and small modular reactors (SMRs).
🌱 Prospect Heights Green Team Meet-up
When: Saturday, May 2
Where: 625 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn
Prospect Heights Green Team Meet-up is a monthly volunteer initiative held on the first Saturday of each month from May through October, focused on tree and plant care in the Brooklyn neighborhood. Organized by Prospect Heights Open Streets, this free community event provides hands-on environmental stewardship opportunities for local residents. The recurring nature of the program creates consistent engagement opportunities for those interested in urban greening and community building.
📸 Anthotype Emulsions: Sustainable Photographic Practices Workshop
When: Saturday, May 2
Where: Alice Austen House, Staten Island
This hands-on workshop at the historic Alice Austen House teaches participants the art of anthotype photography, a sustainable alternative to conventional photographic processes. Using foraged plants and pantry ingredients, attendees will create their own light-sensitive emulsions and produce photographic prints. The workshop combines environmental consciousness with artistic experimentation, offering a unique opportunity to explore alternative photographic techniques while learning about sustainable creative practices.
🌰 Speculative Botany: Sensing the American Chestnut
When: Saturday, May 2
Where: Index Greenpoint, Kings County
This workshop explores the ecological and cultural history of the functionally extinct American chestnut through a multisensory experience combining lecture, discussion, and a curated meal. Facilitated by ecological landscape designer Michael Cafiero and artist Adriana Gallo, participants will engage with the species through smell, touch, and taste while examining humanity’s relationship with the botanical world. The event proposes “speculative botany” as a critical method for understanding multispecies solidarity and reimagining futures for lost or transformed species.
🌍 You are Her(e): An Earth Month Celebration
When: Saturday, May 2
Where: 199 York St, Kings County
This Earth Month celebration brings together community members for an afternoon focused on environmental consciousness through art, joy, and circular economy principles. The event emphasizes both personal connection to nature and practical action-taking, creating space for learning and rest. Hosted in Brooklyn, this free gathering welcomes all attendees interested in sustainability and community engagement.