This year, Climate Week returns to New York City from Sept. 20-27. The City Parks Foundation is bringing events and opportunities to city neighborhoods so that residents can learn about coastal ecosystems and explore connections between climate changes and nearby urban public spaces.
The week’s programming includes the “International Coastal Cleanup at Coney Island,” in which the CPF will join the Coney Island community for an effort to remove trash from beaches and waterways.
“New York City’s parks and green spaces are on the front lines of a changing climate, and they are places where New Yorkers can make a tangible difference in their community,” said Heather Lubov, executive director of CPF.
According to Lubov, Climate Month is an opportunity not only to connect people with their local green spaces, but also use them as venues for action to plant and care for our neighborhoods.
In September, New Yorkers can participate in “It’s My Park” projects hosted by CFP throughout Brooklyn, including a volunteer program at Cooper Park in East Williamsburg on Sept. 19, at Sunset Park and McKinley Park on Sept. 20, at Brower Park and Bensonhurst Park on Sept. 23, at Owl’s Head Park, Leif Ericson Park and McGolrick Park on Sept. 26, at Marine Park, WNYC Transmitter Park, Adam Yauch Park and Rainbow Playground on on Sept. 27.
Additional “It’s My Park” dates, including dates beyond Climate Week, can be found at: cityparksfoundation.org/volunteer-its-my-park/
City-wide Climate Week Events also include Music for Action Climate Week Concert at SummerStage in Central Park, stewardship projects at Rockaway Beach and service projects at Marcus Garvey Park in Manhattan.
The program brings together tens of thousands of volunteers to help clean and strengthen neighborhood parks. Projects are organized alongside local community groups, nonprofits and corporate volunteers.
A full list of climate week events can be found at climateweeknyc.org/event-search.
