Sunday
April 12,
2026
Street Tree Care on Cortelyou

 

2PM - 4PM

Meeting at Flatbush Food Co-op, 1415 Cortelyou Rd.

Join us and Big Reuse for an event where volunteers will be guided in removing trash, aerating the soil, and adding a blend of compost & mulch to street tree beds along Cortelyou.

All supplies will be provided. Please dress comfortably for the weather and working with compost. Don't forget to bring a water bottle and stay hydrated!

Please bring a friend and share this with your neighbors and in the community!

RSVP here to volunteer.

Thank you to Big Reuse and sponsor District 40 CM Rita Joseph for making this event possible.
Saturday
April 18,
2026
Spring Blood Drive

9AM - 3PM

Did you know donating one pint of blood can save up to three lives in our city?
Donate at Flatbush Food Co-op for New York Blood Center!

Register to donate here.
Sunday
April 26,
2026
Sustainable Sunday

 

10AM - 2PM

Drop off your unwanted or broken electronics at Flatbush Food Co-op for environmentally safe disposal- plus recycle textiles and papers!

Learn about local sustainability efforts from E 4th St Community Garden, South Midwood Pollinators, and Big Reuse!

Accepting working and non-working:

Computers, monitors, printers, scanners, keyboards, peripherals, cables, TVs (all types and sizes), VCR & DVD players, audio/visual equipment, video games, and cell phones!

Recycling services provided by the Lower East Side Ecology Center.

 

E-waste questions? Check out the FAQ.