Every Sunday through July 7th, Myrtle Avenue is sponsoring FREE DIY workshops & classes just around the corner from Green in BKLYN. In the CitiBank Parking Lot – at Clinton and Myrtle Avenues – from 11am to 4pm every Sunday, … More →

Make Music New York is a live, free musical celebration taking place each June 21, the longest day of the year. On that day in NYC hundreds of public spaces throughout the five boroughs will become impromptu stages for over … More →

The SONY Studio Stroll returns on June 8 and 9 – this Saturday and Sunday – from 12-6pm. And it’s FREE. The Stroll is a self-guided tour of SONYA (South Of the Navy Yard Artists) members’ studios as well as … More →

Ever since we opened four years ago – on Earth Day 2009 – we’ve been helping folks recycle stuff… by answering their questions about what and where to recycle, posting recycling events and information as well as accepting #5 plastics … More →

Earth Day 2013 ——————————————————————————————– 12-1:00pm: Spoonable Saucy Caramel & Brooklyn Roasting Co. Coffee Wake up!  Time to eat local! 1:30-2:30pm: Fresh Fanatic All sourced from Mother Earth! 3:00-4:00pm: Myrtle Eats Fresh Grow (and eat) local! 4:30-5:30pm: Raaka Virgin Chocolate & … More →

Since Green in BKLYN is closed on Mondays, this year we’re celebrating Earth Day on Sunday, April 21st.We’re focusing on local foods from local businesses and, in celebration, we’re hosting tastings from local folks all day long!  It’s also Green … More →

Spring (cleaning) is here and the Lower East Side Ecology Center (LESEC) has scheduled a number of electronic waste events to help clear old and unwanted electronics out of your closets without trashing the environment! Drop-off your tech gear at … More →

Arthur Wood’s been living in the Broken Angel House (below) for 34 years.  It’s a piece of art, a labor of love and a neighborhood institution.  Now, at the age of 82, he’s scheduled to be evicted from his home … More →

“A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.” – William Hazlitt