Gowanus Canal (Salt Lot)

Recurring shows are placed on their next date. Every listing was read off the venue's own page by a person; prices are the printed ones.

• Oct22Lowlands Nursery volunteer sessionsTHURSDAYS · 1 PM · next Thu, Oct 22, 1:00 PMFree · orientation shift required for newcomers
• Oct23Rain Gardens volunteer shiftsSELECT FRIDAYS · 10 AM · next Fri, Oct 23, 10:00 AMThree hours on select Fridays tending the rain gardens that keep stormwater out of the Gowanus Canal — planting, weeding, removing invasives and amending soil. Free, training provided, closed-toe shoes required. Sites vary, so the meeting point comes with your registration.Free
• Oct24Street Trees volunteer sessionsSELECT SATURDAYS · 10 AM · next Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 AMSelect Saturday mornings clearing, weeding and mulching Gowanus street tree beds — litter out, compost in, soil aerated. No experience needed and training is given on the day; pruning is reserved for certified Citizen Pruners. Free, closed-toe shoes, under-14s with an adult. The meeting point is given when you register.Free
• Oct24Street Tree Stewardship Volunteer DaySaturday, 10:00 AMVolunteers help care for Gowanus street trees, which can mean weeding, mulching, watering, soil work, planting and picking up litter, with training and tools supplied. Saturday morning, 10am–1pm, open to ages 14+ (younger with a guardian). Nearest trains: F or G at Carroll St, or R at Union St.See listing
• Oct31Street Tree Stewardship Volunteer DaySaturday, 10:00 AMVolunteers help care for Gowanus street trees, which can mean weeding, mulching, watering, soil work, planting and picking up litter, with training and tools supplied. Saturday morning, 10am–1pm, open to ages 14+ (younger with a guardian). Nearest trains: F or G at Carroll St, or R at Union St.See listing

The last 1 of 1 past event we listed here — useful for a sense of what this venue actually programmes.

1. City of Forest Day in GowanusOct 3, 2026