Climate week is fast approaching! There are plenty of ways you can get involved around the city to learn more about climate activism and show your support for natural areas. Read on below for a list of 10 free events you can attend in NYC between September 21 to 28.

10 Free Climate Week Events

Sunday, September 21

Resilience Rising at Rockaways: Restoring Coastal Dunes with RISE and Surfrider

Queens, NY 11691 | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Get hands-on in the Rockaways and plant native plants to restore dunes as part of the “Greater Rockaway” Coastal Resilience Plan. Register online.

Monday, September 22

Tree Planting with Arbor Day Foundation and NYC Parks

St. Vartan Park, Manhattan | 9:30 am to 12:00 p.m.

Help maximize tree canopy cover at a busy Manhattan intersection by planting Plane, Oaks and Honey Locust trees. Register online.

Tuesday, September 23

Birding & Bagels Bonanza with ​​Planeteer & Superorganism

Belvedere Castle, Central Park | 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Enjoy a relaxing morning birdwatching with bird enthusiasts and a guest ornithologist. Coffee and bagels will be served! Register online.

Waterfront Webinar: Eco-Anxiety—the Newest Climate Hazard with Waterfront Alliance

Virtual via Zoom | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Join psychology and climate education experts for a discussion on how to manage eco-anxiety, and what actions you can take to cope with emotional distress related to the environmental crisis. Register for webinar.

Wednesday, September 24

Making Headway on Resiliency with Solar One & Holcim Foundation

800 FDR Drive | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

An expert panel will discuss coastal defense in New York City, followed by a tour of East Side Coastal Resiliency. Register online.

Contemplate Clouds with NYC Urban Park Rangers

Fort Tryon Park | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Learn how to identify different types of clouds followed by a guided cloud-themed meditation.

Thursday, September 25

Trees Count at Washington Square Park with NYC Parks

Washington Square Park | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m

Get involved in NYC Parks Trees Count and help the city take stock of our urban forest. Register online.

Friday, September 26

West Harlem Environmental Justice Tour with WE ACT for Environmental Justice

1854 Amsterdam Avenue | 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m.

Join WE ACT on one of their informative environmental justice walks of West Harlem. The tours will provide a deeper understanding of climate justice and the work WE ACT is doing in the community. Register for a tour.

Saturday, September 27

Cli­mate Week Open House at Governor’s Island with Low­er Man­hat­tan Cul­tur­al Coun­cil (LMCC)

Governor’s Island | 12:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This full day open house event includes activities that explore the intersection of art, climate, and urban ecology. Register online.

Sunday, September 28

Birding at Mount Loretto Unique Area with NYC Bird Alliance

Mount Loretto Unique Area | 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Join Staten Island resident and longtime birder, Anthony Ciancimino to explore Mount Loretto Unique Area and spot migrating birds. Register online.

We hope you have an insightful and invigorating climate week! For more events, check out Climate Week NYC’s events calendar.