Art! Pizza! Community! Monthly meeting at Greenpoint Library
Thursday, September 14
Come make some art with us! We’ll devote our in-person September meeting to making art for the upcoming March to End Fossil Fuels. Join us to silkscreen a message you can wear at the march, or create your own sign. We’ll take a break from art-making to hear from environmental groups based in the Greenpoint area. Come early, and bring the kids for free pizza (while supplies last) courtesy of our friends at the beautiful Greenpoint Public Library at 107 Norman Avenue (one block from the G train). We’ll be there until 7:30. Register so the library knows how much pizza to order.
The March to End Fossil Fuels
THIS Sunday, Sept 17
Join us to show your outrage at Global Boiling! The corporate drive for profit deepens the climate crisis every year even as our carbon emissions continue to increase. We march to demand that Biden declare a Climate Emergency, stop approving fossil fuel expansion and develop an aggressive plan to move quickly off fossil fuels. Meet at 12 Noon on Broadway between 55th and 56th (roughly by the medical Training Building). NOTE: If you arrive late and can't find us, join where you can, you may find us along the march. Sign up to attend the march with 350BK. Help us organize for the March, OR help the day of the march. Join the Wave of Actions taking place from September 12th - 19th. SEE YOU AT THE MARCH! Any questions email: [email protected].
Rally for Rooftop Solar at City Hall
On September 14 at 11 am, join 350Brooklyn allies to rally with climate champion, Councilmember Sandy Nurse at City Hall Park as she introduces new legislation that would make NYC's existing rooftop solar goals mandatory. (If you're interested in attending and repping 350Brooklyn at this event, email [email protected]!)
Climate Week at City Hall
On September 19 at 5:30PM, join NYC climate champs like Sandy Nurse and Carmen De La Rosa to honor some of NYC's leading climate orgs and campaigns, including NY Renews and Transform Don't Trash. Join the celebration!
Sustainable Building Resource Fair
September 21, 4-7 pm. Brooklyn Borough Hall
Come to the Sustainable Building Resource Fair on Thursday September 21 from 4-7 in Borough Hall - 209 Joralemon Street, Community Room. You will be connected to experts and experienced contractors who can kickstart your building's sustainability upgrade. Come learn about heat pumps, solar, weatherization, HVAC, lighting, electric, renewable energy, and waste management for your building, as well as financial incentives, including IRA tax incentives, and financing to help you do the work.
Join us for the FUN!
350BK is hosting Dance for the Planet October 1st
350Brooklyn is hosting a dance party for the planet. You can be a dancer for the planet or participate as a dance team/family. Gather sponsors to support your dancing, or pay a flat entry fee, or both, and get down to the grooves of DJ Ben the Beyonder. This fun, memorable, action filled event will raise money to sustain 350Brooklyn’s critical and timely work. Get ready to dance the night away!
Power Hour is swinging into fall - full speed ahead!
Join us every Monday and some Wednesdays from 12-1pm on zoom where we call and write our legislators in support of effective climate policy - and have fun doing it. We provide all the tools necessary to dive in, you just show up! Here’s just a sample of what we’ve got going on: Gearing up for The March to End Fossil Fuels on September 17th, then marching! Mobilizing our members to testify at the coming choose to reuse hearing. Listening to the podcast Uptown Chats to learn about the Extreme Heat Bill. Supporting Intro 1065 the Urban Forest Master Plan and always keeping an eye on Local Law 97, the most sweeping, ambitious municipal climate bill ever! Sign up and join us for Power Hour.
Get involved in one of our workgroups!
350Brooklyn is volunteer-powered. At the heart of these efforts are our campaigns and committees. Follow the links below for more information on how to join.
City Action Committee works to make our city a leader in setting and implementing climate policies that improve life for all NYC residents, especially frontline communities. Our current campaigns include zero-waste legislation, green transportation, healthy buildings, and renewable energy. You can join us weekly online for Power Hour, where we call, tweet, submit testimony, and email our legislators to push for specific climate legislation and action. Evening Power Hours are all about learning, writing, and advocating.
Use this google form to connect with City Action.
Climate Check Stories and Solutions is 350Brooklyn’s podcast. Each monthly episode breaks down the climate crisis through conversations with local climate activists and community organizers. We discuss individual climate stories and pinpoint policies and local actions that can lead us to a healthier climate and a more just society—from fighting pipelines to working with nature and everything in-between. Email us at [email protected].
The Climate Idea Exchange works to deepen public understanding of the climate crisis, breaking it down into manageable topics and offering resources for local action. We work both independently and in collaboration with Brooklyn Public Library. A current project is Climate Chat: A Chance to Connect, a group conversation designed for turning our grief, anger, and fears about the climate crisis into a source of action and joy. Contact us at [email protected].
350BK Families is part of the Climate Families NYC coalition which aims to make climate activism accessible to parents and families. Our activities bring children, youth, and their adults together to fight for a livable future in age appropriate ways. Email us at [email protected].
Legislation focuses on passing significant climate legislation in Albany and in Washington. We develop relationships with local officials, research key issues, and participate in tactics like rallies and phone relays. email [email protected].
The Media Committee is 350Brooklyn's all-around in-house media team. We write copy, design graphics, run 350BK's social media channels and website, edit our biweekly community newsletter, and oversee creative initiatives like the new 350Brooklyn e-magazine Parts Per Million. Get in touch at [email protected].
People vs. Fossil Fuels/350BK is an action focused-group that works with the national PvFF coalition calling on President Biden to declare a climate emergency, stop approving fossil fuel leases and exports, and support the work of frontline communities across the country. Join us to have fun while we fight the black snake! Learn about the national coalition: peoplevsfossilfuels.org. Email: [email protected]
Plastic Free works to eliminate plastic pollution and reduce reliance on single-use plastic products. We meet monthly via Zoom, and work on a variety of projects including legislative lobbying efforts, campaigns promoting going plastic free, and neighborhood efforts to reduce waste. Email us at [email protected].
No time but able to donate? While we are an affiliate of 350.org, we are programmatically independent and our financial support comes solely from our members. Can you offer financial support, at any level? Donate here.
