Norwegian Day Parade in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
Sunday, May 17, 2026
The parade kicks off at 1:00PM
Starting at 85th Street marching along 3rd Avenue, turning
up 75th to 5th Avenue and ending at the grandstand on 67th
Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.
Visit: https://17thofmayparadecommittee-brooklyn.org/
Viking Festival at Owl’s
Head Park
Saturday, May 9, 2026
10am to 5pm
Location: By the park house
From 10 am to 12 noon, explore Viking Village. Kids can
participate in an educational Scavenger Hunt, as they explore displays/demos by
2 reenactment organizations The popular LEVS half size replica Viking ship and
crew will be in full force.
At 12 noon the performance component of our event begins, Touched
By the Vikings. There are musical and dance performances from cultures that
had a connection to the Vikings, as well as Scandinavian and local
artists. Performers this year include: Ellen Lindstrom on accordion,
Clann Eireann Pipers, Arabella Middle Eastern Dancer and Young Dancers in
Repertory.
Games for children, Scandinavian fare and Scandinavian crafts and
demos. This event is organized by the
Scandinavian East Coast Museum in partnership with: Senator Gounardes, Apple
Bank, The Friends of Owl’s Head Park, and the Bay Ridge Baptist Church.
Visit: https://www.facebook.com/p/Scandinavian-East-Coast-Museum-100064802737811/
The
Owl's Head Park Volunteers will be holding an It’s My Park Day, open to
volunteers of all of ages, on Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 10am to 12 noon. Weather permitting volunteers to be outdoors
without an umbrella. Our tables will be
set up by the park house. Volunteers
will be spreading mulch around trees and holes on the lawns. Tools and gloves will be provided.
How to get involved with the New York Restoration Project
Visit: https://www.nyrp.org/en/get-involved/
Join the Owl's Head Park Volunteers for It's My Park Day
Sunday, April 26, 2026
10am to 12 noon
Our group will be removing weeds from the back forest behind the skate park and along the bike path/greenway connector. Tools and gloves will be provided.
This event is weather permitting. If volunteers need an umbrella, we will be canceling and holding this activity for another It's My Park day.
If you have questions, email us at owlsheadvolunteer@gmail.com
Our greenup scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026 is cancelled due to rain. Please consider joining us on Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 10am to 12 noon. Our tables will be set up behind the skate park along the bike path/greenway. We will be removing weeds.
Jazz Age Lawn Party 2026
Governors Island
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Visit: https://posh.vip/e/jazz-age-lawn-party?t=website
https://www.jazzagelawnparty.com
Want to contribute to New York City’s green spaces but don’t know where to start? Already a volunteer, but need a refresher on working with Partnerships for Parks? Join this virtual workshop to learn about Partnerships for Parks’ resources and how you can get involved in caring for local parks. With dedicated time for you to connect with Partnerships for Parks’ staff in breakout rooms, you’ll walk away empowered to plug into our programs, including leading an It’s My Park project, caring and advocating for NYC’s urban forest, and applying for an NYC Green Fund grant.
Registration for this session is required and will close the day before the event. You will receive information on how to join the webinar once you register. Questions? Reach out to academy@cityparksfoundation.org.
Visit: https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/get-involved-with-your-park-2/
Encourage children with hands-on experiences exploring plants and animals in their habitat. This is an adult only session.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Discovery Garden offers countless lessons in engaging children with the world of plants. This immersive landscape—designed especially for the Garden’s youngest visitors—invites exploration through hands-on experiences, encouraging children to investigate plants and animals across diverse habitat spaces. Join this tour to gain inspiration and practical ideas for engaging children in your own garden or educational setting.
Please note: this tour is intended for adults.
Visit: NYRP
All Brooklyn community gardens are invited to join the Community Garden Alliance. The Alliance's focus is on promoting sustainable gardening practices to support healthy communities of people, plants, and wildlife. It facilitates skill sharing between gardens through workshops and seasonal gatherings and offers an avenue for communication and learning, where personal connections are forged and technical horticultural assistance may be obtained. There is no cost to participate.
Visit: BBG
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens's Community Greening Workshops 2026
Brooklyn Botanic Garden promotes urban greening through education, conservation, and creative partnerships. Working with block associations, community gardens, and other service groups, the Garden is building a vibrant network of people, places, and projects dedicated to making Brooklyn a greener place.
Visit: BBG
Grow NYC's 2026 ANNUAL SPRING PLANT SALE
Please consult the Plant Sale descriptions sheet for further information on plant varieties.
Pickup locations for GrowNYC's Annual Spring Plant Sale 2026 will be:
May 7th, May 8th, and May 9th from 10am to 2pm
Domino Park
26 North 1st Street
Brooklyn, NY 11249
GPS coordinates for directions HERE
May 15th and 16th from 10am to 2pm
Wards Meadow Loop
Randall's Island
GPS coordinates for directions HERE
New York Restoration Project -- Free Tree Giveaway 2026
Find a tree giveaway near you
April 2, 2026 update: Advance registration is full for all spring tree giveaways, but walk-ups are still welcome. During the second hour of each event, trees will be available for walk-up recipients on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Please arrive near the start of the event to join the waitlist.
Visit: https://www.nyrp.org/en/get-involved/tree-giveaways/
Brooklyn Urban Gardener Certificate Program
The Brooklyn Urban Gardener (BUG) certificate program is an annual multiple-session course that covers the basics in urban gardening and community greening. It connects the educational resources of Brooklyn Botanic Garden to the greening efforts of Brooklyn’s communities.
Visit: BBG
Learn how to design rodent resistant composting sites for homes, apartment buildings, and community gardens. Let Compost Power’s expert rat mitigation rubrics and tools guide you in mitigating existing rodent problems and determining when and how to leverage city-agency, nonprofit, or private pest control contractor support. While assessing a compost system at BBG’s Children’s Garden, get inspired to create a rodent reduction plan for your composting project. Part of this class will be held outdoors.
ASL interpreter available upon request; contact community@bbg.org at least 2 weeks prior to the class date.
For more information about BBG’s Community Greening programs, visit bbg.org/community.
Instructor: Domingo Morales
Visit: https://www.bbg.org/classes/rodent_reduction_in_compost_projects
Maples, Oaks, and More: The NYC Tree Map as a Stewardship Tool
Urban Agricultural Coordinator at New Yorkers for Parks
New York Restoration Project (NYRP) believes that access to nature is a fundamental human right. We work to ensure that all New Yorkers have equitable access to green space. For 30 years, NYRP has invested in and stewarded parks and gardens throughout the city’s five boroughs to strengthen communities.
NYRP is seeking an Urban Agriculture Coordinator (Coordinator), reporting to the Director of Urban Agriculture & Public Programming, to help implement all facets of the NYRP Urban Agriculture Program. The Coordinator will serve as the team lead for stewardship of the NYRP Teaching Garden, which includes 22 large raised beds, a three-bin compost system, a mushroom log yard, and an edible food forest area. The Coordinator will also oversee programming in the Teaching Garden, including regular community volunteer days, visits from urban agriculture partners, and other more advanced training. The Coordinator may be called on to assist with educational programming at partner sites (i.e. community gardens, school gardens, urban farms, and growing spaces affiliated with community-based organizations) that the NYRP Urban Agriculture Program works with. They will also support general program operations, including work on a citywide Public Workshop series, as well as larger departmental initiatives and events.
Visit: https://www.nyrp.org
Seasonal Forest Restoration Technician at New Yorkers for Parks
NYRP is a non-profit organization that works with residents in communities across the five boroughs to renovate gardens, restore parks, plant trees, promote urban agriculture, and build partnerships that transform the city’s landscape. NYRP values the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings and is committed to creating a greener, more resilient city for all.
The Forest Restoration Technician is a seasonal, field-based position focused on forest stewardship and restoration in Highbridge Park. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy working outdoors and want to gain practical experience in urban natural area management, restoration, or forestry. The Forest Restoration Technician will assist with planting site preparation, planting, forest stewardship and monitoring in Highbridge Park. This position will directly contribute to the expansion and improvement of New York City’s forest. Additionally, the Forest Restoration Technician will support general park maintenance in Highbridge Park, Sherman Creek and The Harlem River Greenway.
Visit: https://www.nyrp.org/en/about/careers/seasonal-forest-restoration-technician-4/
Forestry and Grounds Technician
NYRP is a non-profit organization that works collaboratively with residents in communities across the five boroughs to renovate gardens, restore parks, plant trees, promote urban agriculture, and build partnerships that transform the city’s landscape. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, and resources that each community member brings to our work. We are committed to creating a greener, more resilient city for all.
The Forestry and Grounds Technician is a field-based position that supports the ecological health, safety, and appearance of Northern Manhattan parks under the direction of the Deputy Director of Northern Parks. The Technician delivers daily maintenance, arboriculture, and forest restoration work to ensure that NYRP parks are safe and welcoming.
Visit: https://www.nyrp.org
Seasonal Assistant Gardener (Brooklyn and Queens Gardens) at New Yorkers for Parks
NYRP improves, maintains, and programs open spaces in communities lacking adequate resources. Working on public and private land citywide, NYRP’s flexible approach to land management serves as a model for non-profit municipal engagement. Together with partners in city agencies, non-profit organizations, and local communities, NYRP demonstrates the social and environmental value of building ownership over open spaces.
The Seasonal Assistant Gardener will assist the Brooklyn Zone Gardener in the general maintenance of the Community Gardens that NYRP owns and operates in the Brooklyn and Queens area as well as participate in periodic Special Greening Projects across the 5 boroughs. The Seasonal Assistant Gardener will join an experienced operations team that works toward a more equitable and sustainable urban landscape, through garden maintenance, restoration, and public engagement. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong work ethic, an interest in sustainable management practices, comfort interacting with the public and enthusiasm for NYRP’s mission.
Visit: https://www.nyrp.org/en/about/careers/seasonal-assistant-gardener-brooklyn-and-queens/
Seasonal Park Stewardship Assistant at New Yorkers for Parks
NYRP is a non-profit organization that works with residents in communities across the five boroughs to renovate gardens, restore parks, plant trees, promote urban agriculture, and build partnerships that transform the city’s landscape. NYRP values the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings and is committed to creating a greener, more resilient city for all.
The Seasonal Parks Assistant is a field-based position that cares for parks and natural areas in Northern Manhattan. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy working outdoors and want to gain experience in environmental work, forestry, gardening, landscaping, and park maintenance. Under the direction of the Deputy Director, Northern Manhattan Parks, the Assistant supports daily maintenance, basic tree and plant care, and public-facing operations to keep NYRP parks clean, safe, and welcoming.
Visit: https://www.nyrp.org
2026 Second National GrowTogether Conference — Call For Friday Garden & Greening Tours
Presented by NYC Parks GreenThumb in partnership with Urban Garden Project.
Proposal Call for Friday Garden & Greening Space Tours
Dates: Friday, May 1st, 2026
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Theme: Soil & Soul: Where Hands Get Dirty and Hearts Connect
Visit: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=x2_1MoFfIk6pWxXaZlE777vIgzjC_gFHh0eUoNhEMEdUODZDME1SVTRXUldKRlRCUVlZOUhaOThFMSQlQCNjPTEkJUAjdD1n&route=shorturl
2026 Second National GrowTogether Conference - Call for Saturday Workshop Proposals
Presented by NYC Parks GreenThumb in partnership with Urban Garden Project.
Proposal Call for Saturday Workshops
Date: May 2nd, 2026
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Location: CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Theme: Soil & Soul: Where Hands Get Dirty and Hearts Connect
Greenthumb Workshop at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Earth Month is a great opportunity to highlight your garden, connect with the community, and welcome new members. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to plan and host simple, meaningful events or classes that reflect your garden’s unique character.
Visit: https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/02/04/preparing-for-earth-month
Making Brooklyn Bloom at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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