April with Friends of Brook Park

Hello from Friends of Brook Park!

Spring is here, and we've got all kinds of great stuff
going on here in the South Bronx and beyond!
Since you heard from us last, more
and more amazing things have been going on and there's
still plenty of room to grow. Stay current through our blog:

http://www.friendsofbrookpark.org/blog/

In fact, one of our
biggest projects this season will be working to break ground and remove the asphalt section of our Brook Park. The Green Team teens are back and many more schools are interested in our efforts, thanks to Teacher Orientation sessions. We have revamped our compost bin so bring some of your food scraps next time you visit! Also, in April, we will recommence our public paddling programs, so you on the river!

In order to continue this progress, though, we need
the continued support of our friends and supporters. One
of the best ways that you can do this is to become a
member of the Friends of Brook Park Green Circle, by contributing
$25/month! It's pretty inexpensive, goes a long way
towards creating a space for community and creativity,
and we make sure every penny goes a long way. This year we are working with interns form the New School and Hunter College for Social Work too.

For more info on becoming a member of the Green Circle or making a
one-time donation:
http://www.friendsofbrookpark.org/donations

Here's some of the other things that you would be
contributing to:
-Environmental education for hundreds of youth
-Community gardening
-Labyrinth walks
-Special events including cherry blossoms, Earth Day and more
-Waterfront access advocacy
-Canoe and Kayak intro paddles and Eco-tours
_Environmental Justice advocacy for Randall's Island, stopping artificial turf and more
-Indigenous Cultural activities

Thank you for your support,


Selected April Events. This is a PARTIAL listing. Volunteers welcome!

http://www.friendsofbrookpark.org/calendar/


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Wednesday April 2 12:30 -3:30
Green Team Environmental Mentoring Program

The community action experience will also allow students to become socially engaged and to understand the role of environmental awareness towards improving our quality of life.


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Wednesday April 2 1-4
Teacher Orientation
Learn how to use Brook Park as an outdoor class resource!


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Saturday April 5th
Tipi raising. Learn how to put up a tipi.

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Monday April 7 4:30
Bronx Helpers middle school program in the garden


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Tuesday April 8 4:30
Bronx Helpers high school program in the garden

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Wednesday April 9 12:30 -3:30
Green Team Environmental Mentoring Program

The community action experience will also allow students to become socially engaged and to understand the role of environmental awareness towards improving our quality of life.
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Thursday April 10 @ 12 PM Randall's Island Lawsuit Hearing
NYS Supreme Court, 111 Centre Street, Room 1227

The public is invited to attend a hearing on April 10 on a motion to enjoin further destruction of Randall’s Island, based on the irreparable harm to the environment that is occurring, and the judge’s prior decision that the leasing of the sports field project should be required to go through ULURP, which requires a more thorough environment review. Local plaintiffs are also arguing that since the agreement to grant a sub-concession to the private schools was voided until the project went through ULURP, the agreement to grant a concession to the Randall's Island Sports Foundation (which is supervising the work on the fields) should also be voided until this occurs. Please attend this important and substantive hearing on issues that affect your community.
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Friday April 11 Students from PS 30
2:30

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Wednesday April 16 12:30 -3:30
Green Team Environmental Mentoring Program

The community action experience will also allow students to become socially engaged and to understand the role of environmental awareness towards improving our quality of life.
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April 19th

First Official Group Canoe/Kayak Paddle of the Season!

To support Urban Divers event on the Harlem River...

After launching form the South Bronx on the Harlem River we will join environmental educators and community eco-stewards and THE HARLEM RIVER ECOLOGY CENTER for a fun-filled day of environmental stewardships and recreation along the HARLEM RIVER. Activities include clean-up and sprucing up of NYC Bridge Park's HARLEM RIVER NATURE TRAIL, located just north of the Historic High Bridge and the southern end of Roberto Clemente State Park. Learn why and how everything we dump on streets and parks ends up in our ocean. We will then paddle back and return. Space limited.

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Tuesday April 22, Earth Day
6 am wear Green
Manhattan location fun event to raise awareness about the destructive practices of Mountain Top Removal and the fallacy of "clean" coal.

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Tuesday April 22, Earth Day
Afternoon Programming in the garden....
If you are a performer interested in sharing with the youth of our community, contact us.

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Wednesday April 30 12:30 -3:30
Green Team Environmental Mentoring Program

The community action experience will also allow students to become socially engaged and to understand the role of environmental awareness towards improving our quality of life.
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Video: Walking the Rainbow Labyrinth, Green Team

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YanAbnOV8sI

About This Video
The Green Team teen mentoring internship with Community School for Social Justice Walking the Rainbow Labyrinth in Brook Park, South Bronx. (less)
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Autumn Garden Dance in Brook Park, the South Bronx by Sabine Heubusch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVonU1P5Ep8

About This Video
Autumn Garden Dance in Brook Park, the South Bronx by Sabine Heubusch, with numerous local school children.
Sabine Heubusch can be contacted through
www.spinelight.com. Music by Akrobatic


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Thanks!