{"id":204739,"date":"2026-04-21T14:35:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/204739\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:35:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:35:40","slug":"how-to-celebrate-earth-day-across-brooklyn-brooklyn-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/204739\/","title":{"rendered":"How to celebrate Earth Day across Brooklyn \u2022 Brooklyn Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"

Across the borough this week, Earth Day celebrations will transform neighborhoods into hubs of sustainability, education and community action. From waterfront programming to storytime for the youngest environmentalists, Brooklyn\u2019s Earth Day events<\/a> reflect both the urgency of climate awareness and the creativity of the communities embracing it.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s where to get your green thumb on this Earth Day.\n<\/p>\n

Earth Day Storytime at BPL <\/a><\/p>\n

April 22, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 581 Mother Gaston Blvd. in Brownsville<\/p>\n

Children from birth to five years and their participating caregivers can \u201cenjoy stories, songs and rhymes\u201d at Stone Avenue Library in Brownsville. The storytime is aimed at teaching Brooklyn youth about climate and the environment, with playtime in between.<\/p>\n

For more information, click here<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Earth Day Bike Tour, Shirley Chisholm State Park<\/a><\/p>\n

April 22, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Shirley Chisholm State Park in East New York\/Canarsie<\/p>\n

This free bike tour in East New York will educate riders on the history and ecology of the park\u2019s Fountain side. Riders can borrow a bike from the park\u2019s bike library or bring their own. Organizers remind interested riders that the tour includes \u201cmoderate inclines on gravel trails, as well as some paved trails.\u201d<\/p>\n

To register, click here<\/a>.
\n\"\"The view from Brooklyn Bridge Park.File photo by Erica Price\n<\/p>\n

Programming at Brooklyn Bridge Park<\/a><\/p>\n

April 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Brooklyn Bridge Park, 334 Furman St. on the waterfront<\/p>\n

Brooklyn Bridge Park has a full slate of programming planned on April 25. Events include intro to birds\/birding, walking with an arborist, Tree ID 101, plant walks, insect hunting and the chance to volunteer with the park\u2019s Green Team. The park will accept donations for local nonprofits like Brooklyn Book Bodega, Little Essentials and Green Tree Textile. No RSVP is needed, and the event is subject to change due to weather.<\/p>\n

For more information, click here<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Earth Day Clothing Swap<\/a><\/p>\n

April 25, 12 p.m., McCarren Park, 776 Lorimer St. in Williamsburg\n<\/p>\n

Jem Hunts<\/a>, a sustainable second-hand clothing company, will host a clothing swap at McCarren Park on April 25. The event is aimed at \u201ccreating space to refresh wardrobes sustainably, connect with each other and give great pieces a second life.\u201d All clothing swaps are free, and leftover clothing will be donated to charity. Exact location will be giben out on the day of the event.<\/p>\n

To RSVP or express interest, click here<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Car-Free Earth Day<\/a><\/p>\n

April 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., various locations including Borough Park<\/p>\n

This car-free event is hosted annually by the NYC Department of Transportation and features \u201cfree activities and programming focused on climate change, sustainability\u201d across the city. In Brooklyn, Borough Park\u2019s Fifth Avenue from 41st to 45th Streets will feature free family programming throughout the day. Activities include sports, performances and more.<\/p>\n

For more information, click here<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n