Come join us for a morning of community climate action and environmental stewardship! Lunch provided!

Together, we will install native plants to restore the coastline and enhance biodiversity as part of the "Greater Rockaway" Coastal Resilience Plan. This plan, led by RISE, aims to restore dune biodiversity and promote environmental stewardship for resilient communities and shorelines.

LitterScout is a youth-led environmental organization that combines community cleanup, environmental education, and technology to reduce plastic pollution and inspire climate action. Through hands-on service projects, digital learning tools, citizen science, and youth leadership development, LitterScout empowers students to create measurable environmental change in their own communities. Since its founding, volunteers have removed thousands of pounds of litter, educated thousands of students, and developed scalable solutions that connect local action with global sustainability goals.

Join us on a Sunday afternoon during Climate Week to experiment with food scrap watercolor painting! We will be using beet peels, onion skins, flowers, coffee grinds, and more to create beautiful works of art. The paints will be prepared ahead of time and we will walk you through the process so you can make your own at home. We will also be talking about all things composting - such as answering your compost questions, connecting you with your neighborhood compost site, and thinking of creative uses for food scraps!

Bring the whole family to the Bronx Zoo for a day of discovery and action during Climate Week! Join the Appalachian Mountain Club and Wildlife Conservation Society for engaging activities that connect kids and adults with the wildlife around us while exploring how we can all help protect a healthy future. Limited zoo admission is included.

All activities will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (rain or shine) on the Mitsubishi River Walk at the Bronx Zoo. Registrants will receive a bracelet for zoo limited access.

The East Village is home to a vibrant collection of community gardens, each a unique reflection of the creativity and passion of its gardeners. With a deep understanding of climate impacts and a long standing grassroots tradition, these gardens serve as eco-labs to test various climate-friendly solutions.

Explore climate endeavors in and around East Village community gardens. Choose a tour to see the solutions, with extra emphasis on the Lower East Side’s unique sustainability features on Saturday and on its energy features on Sunday’s tour.