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Urban Street Tree Care:

Build a Tree Guard

Saturday, June 29 | 10:00am-2:00pm 

Downtown Manhattan

 

Pick up the skills necessary to construct a sturdy, simple and affordable wooden tree guard. Learn about proper street tree care, and the benefits of tree care in protecting our urban forest from litter and physical damage.

 

RSVP is required. To register, contact Wilfredo at wflorentino@citizensnyc.org / 212-822-9568. Space is limited!

 

Sponsored by the generous support of the National Grid Foundation.

 

 

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Neighborhood Leadership Institute: Basics of Community Organizing

Saturday, September 21 | 11:00am-3:00pm 

Downtown Manhattan

Bring neighbors together to work on issues that matter to you.

 

Workshops are for volunteer-led groups and individuals interested in working on community improvement projects. Those who complete four workshops will receive a Neighborhood Leadership Institute certificate. Lunch will be provided.

 

RSVP is required. To register, contact Wilfredo at wflorentino@citizensnyc.org / 212-822-9568. Space is limited!

 

 

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Neighborhood Leadership Institute: Group Structure

Saturday, October 19 | 11:00am-2:00pm 

Downtown Manhattan

Build and maintain an effective neighborhood association or community group.

 

Workshops are for volunteer-led groups and individuals interested in working on community improvement projects. Those who complete four workshops will receive a Neighborhood Leadership Institute certificate. Lunch will be provided.

 

RSVP is required. To register, contact Wilfredo at wflorentino@citizensnyc.org / 212-822-9568. Space is limited!

 

 

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Neighborhood Leadership Institute: Media Tools

Saturday, October 26 | 11:00am-2:00pm 

Downtown Manhattan

Increase public support for your group by framing your message and alerting local media.

 

Workshops are for volunteer-led groups and individuals interested in working on community improvement projects. Those who complete four workshops will receive a Neighborhood Leadership Institute certificate. Lunch will be provided.

 

RSVP is required. To register, contact Wilfredo at wflorentino@citizensnyc.org / 212-822-9568. Space is limited!

 

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Neighborhood Leadership Institute: Navigating City Government

Saturday, November 16 | 11:00am-2:00pm 

Downtown Manhattan

Learn how city government functions and how to have your community issues addressed.

 

Workshops are for volunteer-led groups and individuals interested in working on community improvement projects. Those who complete four workshops will receive a Neighborhood Leadership Institute certificate. Lunch will be provided.

 

RSVP is required. To register, contact Wilfredo at wflorentino@citizensnyc.org / 212-822-9568. Space is limited!

  

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Neighborhood Leadership Institute: Grassroots Fundraising

Saturday, December 7 | 11:00am-2:00pm 

Downtown Manhattan

Support your group's work with community fundraising efforts.

 

Workshops are for volunteer-led groups and individuals interested in working on community improvement projects. Those who complete four workshops will receive a Neighborhood Leadership Institute certificate. Lunch will be provided.

 

RSVP is required. To register, contact Wilfredo at wflorentino@citizensnyc.org / 212-822-9568. Space is limited!