ioby’s cofounder Brandon Whitney was thrilled to be a part of the 2012 Next American Vanguard Class, and thrilled to get some time with ioby hero, Matt Tomasulo.
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Attention Art and Nature Enthusiasts!
Are you an art and nature enthusiast? If so, you should pencil in the first-ever Brooklyn Greenway Initiative Gallery opening on Saturday April 14, 2:00-8:00PM! The show will feature English-born ceramic artist Kathryn Robinson-Millen, who draws inspiration from observing and drawing natural and man-made forms such as rocks, pebbles, plants, earthworks and stone monoliths. Thirty-percent of proceeds will be donated by the artist to support Brooklyn Greenway Initiative’s efforts to revitalize and beautify the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway. All purchasers will also receive a one-year BGI membership. The show runs through June 25, 2012.
BGI is located at 153 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11231. Directions: F/G to Bergen or Carroll; B61 to Columbia Street. BGI is open Monday through Friday, 10:00AM-5:00PM or by appointment: 718.522.0193 or art@brooklyngreenway.org.
Join a Garden Just in Time for Spring!
The Southside Community Garden is welcoming the spring and opening its’ gates on Saturday, April 7th at 11 AM! Join them in a kickoff meeting of the garden, and learn what you can do to be apart of this sustainable green space. Located on the corner of South 4th Street and Hewes Street in Williamsburg, the members of this Southside garden encourage members of the community to join in the effort to make their neighborhood a brighter place. Bring a friend and come on down!
If you have any questions, please contact the Southside Community Garden at scgwilliamsburg@gmail.com, or visit their website: http://www.scgwilliamsburg.com/
Volunteer on Earth Day in Columbus Circle!
Volunteer to help kids learn to live sustainability in New York City on April 22nd from 12 – 4 PM! Border Crossers needs some awesome volunteers to participate in the Earth Day Block Party Celebration. Located on W 61st Street near the Columbus Circle stop of the 1,2,A,B,C, and D trains, the celebration will be jam packed with activities for elementary school kids! Who doesn’t want to help kids make friends and live more sustainably? Email jaimejin@bordercrossers.org to sign up!
Border Crossers brings together young students from segregated classrooms in New York City to explore issues of discrimination, inequality, and social justice, and to develop student leadership toward lasting social change.
Tree Care Workshop
Thanks to New York City’s MillionTreesNYC Program, over 200,000 street trees have been planted around the city in the past five years. However, the new trees won’t make it another five years if they are not properly cared for. Join the Jackson Heights Beautification Group this Saturday, March 31 for a tree-care workshop. Beyond teaching you how to properly care for street trees, you will also learn how to share your tree care knowledge with others.
If joining a grassroots tree care movement appeals to you, come to The Renaissance Charter School, 35-59 81st Street, Jackson Heights this Saturday from 10am to 1pm. For more information, visit the event page at http://on.fb.me/H6S8Uf. Hope to see you there!
April Supper Club: Pinot en Blanc
The Supper Club is an outdoor dinner series that creates the Supper Club Fund. The Supper Club Fund provides direct and matching funds to the many projects on ioby that have an explicit goal of increasing access to healthy fresh fruits and vegetables to NYC youth. The next Supper Club is on Thursday, April 19 at iCi in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Ticket information here.
