Calendar

Events, workshops, trainings, mixers, and conferences promoting grassroots volunteerism and civic action all over New York City. All events are free and open to the public.

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2/10/2010 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- MillionTrees NYC Tree Stewardship workshop
- Looking to become a tree steward?
  
  Since the MillionTreesNYC campaign started, over 300,000 trees have been planted across the city's five boroughs. Help us take care of these newly planted trees by coming to a MillionTreesNYC stewardship workshop where you will learn:
  - What is MillionTreesNYC?
  - How to identify trees in New York City
  - Benefits trees bring to our city
  - Tree Care- Water! Weed! Mulch!
  - Adopt-a-Tree website
  - Free stewardship tools
  Registration required!
2/11/2010 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- New Yorkers for Better Neighborhoods grant application workshop!
- Have a great idea for a community improvement project and am interested in applying for a grant?
  
  Come to a grant application workshop to learn more about our grants and for a Q&A about the application.
2/17/2010 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Evergreens in the City
- Did you know evergreens and shrubs can work well in the city?
  
  Evergreens in the City Join TreesNY for a workshop on evergreen trees and shrubs in the city. Learn how to:
  
  -Choose broadleaved and coniferous evergreens that work well in the city
  
  -How their care differs from deciduous trees
  
  -How they can be used (and are often misused) in the garden.
2/18/2010 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- New Yorkers for Better Neighborhoods grant application workshop!
- Have a great idea for a community improvement project and am interested in applying for a grant?
  
  Come to a grant application workshop to learn more about our grants and for a Q&A about the application
2/20/2010 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- 'Grassroots Fundraising' workshop
- Is your organization or group interested in raising funds?
  
  Attend our 'Grassroots Fundraising' workshop. The workshop will cover:
  - Strategy: There are many ways to raise money. Exchange fundraising experiences and strategies with other workshop participants and develop a strategy that is most appropriate for your group’s work and goals.
  - Looking Within: Tap into the resources within your own community. Identify potential donors in your community, increase their awareness about your group’s efforts and how it benefits the community, and cultivate a relationship with them.
  - Fundraising Event: Organize an event that is interesting, well planned, and that brings people out.
2/21/2010 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Greening Flatbush: Garden Where You Are
- Interested in street trees, composting or even starting your own seeds?
  
  Urban Gardens and Farms Initiative presents an afternoon of short demonstrations and hands-on workshops on planting and caring for street trees, composting with worms in your kitchen, starting your own seeds (bring your own cup-size container), and much more!
2/24/2010 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- 'Getting Your Group Growing' workshop
- Do you want to expand your garden group this season?
  
  Get ready for the upcoming season with a workshop on growing your garden group, and sowing the seeds for the future. Tips for reaching out to the community, incorporating new members, working with different greening groups, and much more!
2/24/2010 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Flatbush Food Film Forum
- Asparagus! Stalking the American Life
  
  For 30 years Oceana County Michigan has been the Asparagus Capital of the World. Now its residents and family farms take on the U.S. War on Drugs, free trade, and a fast food nation... all to save their beloved roots. The film unveils intricate connections among community identity, family farming, national politics, and international trade.
2/27/2010 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Bronx Speaks Out!
- Stop by for free tip sheets, pamphlets, and workshop schedules designed to help gardeners increase their composting expertise.
2/27/2010 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm
- Organic Growing Techniques
- Grow organically!
  
  Growing plants organically ensures your safety and the health of the environment. This workshop provides tips and techniques that include companion planting, mulching, and using water wisely.