Please take an hour of your day tomorrow (Sunday May 23rd) and help us cleanup or as my friend @djmontini11 would say “GREEN UP”Bushwick!

*WE DEFINITELY NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS *

*If we want to see change we all need to pitch in. **also if you are not registered to vote and want to vote in the June elections the deadline is fast approaching, we will have voter registration 1-3PM center of Maria Hernandez Park with @18by.vote.

**Cleanup check in time 1:30PM. We will have a movement meditation with @jennieappleland and a chat about ranked choice voting with @jengutierreznyc and @samyforbrooklyn -cleanup registration link in our bio or at humbler.co @humbler.co . We will clean inside and outside the park, including rain gardens (and do some tree care) if we get enough volunteers.

**We will not be hosting our larger organized cleanups in July & August (summer will be focused on tree care and our clean streets sticker campaign) so come out while we are still at it!**

We are so excited to share our series of events in honor of EARTH DAY 2021. This day of events will be happening on Sunday, April 18th.

Register here: https://humbler.co/event_detail?name=Earth_Day_Rain_Garden_Education_&_Planting&id=195

We will begin with a cleanup sponsored by and starting at @metrorock_bushwick at 10:30AM & ending at Maria Hernandez Park. Immediately following the cleanup, & beginning at Noon we will have sustainability education, and an amazing list of guest speakers and partners including @cupzero_hero @reusable_solutionsnyc @deliverzer0 @bk_rot @saneenergy @nonbkpipeline @newtowncreek @nycwater @humbler.co @gothamyardbirdsanctuary @bodeguitabk @superlostcoffee This will be followed by rain garden education & planting with @nycwater . We will end the event with performances by @paperboytheprince @nateandhila and an open mic with @wearecreativecog . **Our amazing friend & volunteer @jennieappleland will also be offering a free yoga class!

We have lots of amazing events & event partners we hope you can join us.

***Cleanup, yoga & rain garden registration links in our bio***

**Cleanup volunteers will receive gifts from our sponsors @metrorock_bushwick & @bodeguitabk

Join us for an Earth Day Clean Up in Bushwick

Clean Bushwick Initiative’s event will be during 10:30 AM - 12 PM

Where: Irving Square Park, Hope Park, Hope Gardens. (Next to 335 Central Avenue)

Supplies will be provided!

To volunteer, contact Community Board 4: bk04@cb.nyc.gov or call (718)628-8400

Join the Clean Bushwick Initiative at the Community Care Weekend

Where: The Gym, 1083 Broadway BK, NY 11221

When: Saturday, April 10, Sunday April 11

2 PM - 8 PM EST

Register here

Join us for a Rain Garden Care Session at the Maria Hernandez Park Rain Gardens

When: Thursday, April 8, 5 PM - 6 PM EST

Meet at the Suydam-Irving entrance!

Join our founder, Nicole de Santis, and Karin Elgai, a waste reduction advocate and writer, for a zero waste conversation!

What is Zero Waste Wednesday?

Zero Waste Wednesday is a weekly Instagram event that interviews fascinating speakers, community organizers, entrepreneurs, and though leaders living or creating a Zero-Waste lifestyle. One of the things I miss most about in person events is getting to know our community. This show aims to help that.

We’ve got a great lineup this month. The opening show is April 7 and features Nicole De Santis the director of Clean Bushwick Initiative, which is a community advocacy organization focused on sanitation and environmental awareness. And Karin Elgai @karinelgai waste reduction advocate and writer. The April series is sponsored by Kaylaan @kaylaantoothpaste (zero waste toothpaste) and Vokashi( @vokashi Compost Pickup in NYC).
@reusable_solutionsnyc on instagram tonight, April 7th at 730PM.

Please help us continue to do this community work in Bushwick. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward upcoming Clean Bushwick Initiative projects and events.

Please join us for a virtual, vegetarian cooking class and fundraiser led by nutritionist and author Angela Mitchell, where we will be making a delicious and healthy Quinoa and Mushroom "Sausage" bowl.

*March 21st at 6PM.

**Spots are limited and registration can be found here at the humbler.co: https://humbler.co/event_detail?name=Vegetarian_Cooking_Class_&_Fundraiser&id=161

We really appreciate the support !

Join us at Maria Hernandez Park for a Street Tree Care Training and Clean Up. This event is in partnership with the NYC Park Services.

Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship to care for local street trees! Volunteers will learn how to aerate, cultivate, mulch, and identify street trees. They will also learn about the important roles street trees play in New York City. Volunteers should dress in clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. Face masks are required and water bottles are encouraged. Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. This event has been funded in part by NYC Service.

Register here: https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewardship-private/10510

Or check out our Instagram.

See you soon!

Meet us at the corner of Melrose and Knickerbocker street in Bushwick for a street clean up! We will be cleaning in both directions of Melrose, going up toward Irving and Wilson.

Please register here at the link: https://humbler.co/view-organization?id=119

Supplies and Masks required.

Meet us at the center of Irving Square Park at 12:30 PM for a meditation led by Jennie Epland. Meditation will be followed by a park, street, and rain garden clean up.

Register at Humbler here: https://humbler.co/event_detail?name=Meditation,_Park_&_Street_Cleanup&id=146

Supplies and Masks required.

As we finish the year, be sure to join us for a meditation, cleanup and indigo dyeing event all in one. We're excited to be partnering with plant care experts Plants for the People, wellness group Higher Ground Movement Collective, and textile designer Laura Kung--who will all be sharing their expertise with us.

We'll be kicking off the event with a meditation led by Jennie Epland at Higher Ground Movement Collective. Afterward, we'll be cleaning up the park and streets, and finishing the event with an indigo dyeing workshop & mini-lecture led by Laura Kung. With a big thanks to Plants for the People, volunteers will also receive a plant to take home in exchange for their support.

All supplies provided for cleanup portion.

Please bring masks if you'd like to participate in the mask dyeing portion. Small pieces of textiles of natural fiber content (cotton, silk, wool, linen, etc) OR synthetically produced cellulose fibers (rayon, tencel, viscose) are also acceptable to bring. Please do not bring any petroleum-based synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, acrylic, since the dye will not stick.

We look forward to seeing you Sunday 11/29!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maria-hernandez-park-and-street-cleanup-tickets-126691350239

On Sunday 10/18, join CBI for Crocus bulb planting and park cleanups.

We'll be taking over both Maria Hernandez Park and Bushwick Playground. Feel free to meet us at either for a thorough cleanup and planting of the parks and surrounding streets. All supplies will be provided, including gloves, trash pickers and planting tools.

Space is limited - please only RSVP if you plan to be there. We look forward to seeing you!

On Sunday, 10/4, join us for a rain garden maintenance, bulb planting and street cleaning event all in one. We'll be partnering with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, who will be educating us on rain gardens and how to plant and maintain this green infrastructure. We'll also dive into bulb planting, and park and street cleaning.

Meet us at Maria Hernandez Park. All supplies will be provided, including gloves, vests and tools (planting tools and trash grabbers) to use for the day.

Space is limited - please only RSVP if you plan to be there. We look forward to seeing you!

This Labor Day Weekend on 9/6, join us for a community cleanup, fundraising and mural unveiling event all in one. We'll be celebrating the environmental art installation from Bushwick's very own Jason Naylor, paying homage to the neighborhood. Kicking off the event will be speeches from Bushwick leaders, followed by a street cleanup and locally-sponsored food & drinks. In addition, there will be tables available to meet & learn about other community organizations and businesses, including Humbler, DeliverZero, and Cup Zero. This event is free to register, and will be accepting donations to benefit Bushwick Ayuda Mutua. All supplies are provided for the cleanup. Masks are absolutely required to join. We hope you'll be able to join us!

Join Clean Bushwick Initiative & CBI2 for a community cleanup through Bushwick's parks and streets. We'll be meeting in the middle of Irving Square Park (Knickerbocker Ave & Halsey St), and will be walking & cleaning down Knickerbocker until ending at Bushwick Playground.

Garbage pickers, gloves, garbage bags, hand sanitizer and water provided. Masks required; reusable water bottle recommended.

Please RSVP if you fully plan to join us! We look forward to seeing you there.

End your weekend on a high note with a Bushwick street cleanup. We'll be meeting outside La Cantine on the corner of Willoughby and St. Nicholas, and will be making our way over to end at Maria Hernandez Park. Cleanup will entail thorough litter and recycling pickup. Garbage pickers, gloves, garbage bags, hand sanitizer and water provided. Masks required; reusable water bottle recommended.

Please RSVP if you fully plan to join us! We look forward to seeing you there.

This Sunday, join us for a street cleanup in East Williamsburg! We'll be meeting outside duckduck at 161 Montrose and will do a thorough litter and recycling pickup of the surrounding streets. Garbage pickers, gloves, garbage bags and hand sanitizer provided. Masks are required.

Spots are limited - please RSVP if you fully plan to join us!

We're back! And the streets need us more than ever. Join us for a community cleanup across Bushwick.

Clean Bushwick Initiative is excited to be teaming up with Crossroads NYC for a community cleanup. We'll be starting at Maria Hernandez Park, working our way through the streets until we finish at Tony's Pizzeria (443 Knickerbocker Ave).

Garbage bags, gloves and trash pickers will be provided. We will have single-use masks available but encourage you to bring your own [along with a reusable water bottle] to be mindful of waste.

In maintaining compliance with public gathering considerations, limited spots remain. We look forward to seeing you there.

Clean Bushwick Initiative has proudly partnered with Zero Waste NYC to present a special workshop on reducing your environmental impact. Whether you're seeking to nail the basics or to advance your sustainability journey, our experts will guide you through the following key areas:

-Recycling 101: knowing what to recycle and how to properly execute the 5 Rs [Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Re-purpose, Recycle]

-Understanding small steps you can take to create a more sustainable home and workplace environment

-Developing eco-conscious fashion habits: understanding 'fast fashion', how to avoid, and how to replace with sustainable textiles

-Composting in NYC

-Taking collective action to transform waste streams

Sign Up: https://zerowastexcbi.eventbrite.com

Join us for an all-ages cleanup at Maria Hernandez Park, hosted in partnership with the Maria Hernandez Park Dog Run Pack. Activities include daffodil bulb planting, litter pick-up and dog run cleanup.