Get Healthy Harlem

    Shugah Baybees pre-school (Family Daycare) is looking for help in starting an organic Garden.  The family Daycare consist of 5 to 12 children who practice healthy eating.we have a great backyard and need help getting started. We are located on 135 west 122nd street. Contact Mama Janay @Sbaybees@gmail,com

As many of you know, yesterday, April 22, 2024 was Earth Day. To celebrate, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, the Nourishing Kitchen of New York City, and Go Green East Harlem hosted the East Harlem Green Festival at the Target East Harlem Garden (417 E. 117th Street between Pleasant and 1st Avenue).

So, you think you know what ”green” means.  Energy-saver light bulbs.  Recycled paper. Air conditioner set at 77 degrees, not 57.  Yes, but there’s more to than that—a lot more.  According to Steve Mouzon, these are all good, but they are only a small part of the picture.  It seems we need to think bigger--much bigger.

I recently read an article about what to do with medicines that have expired. The recommendation is to mix the medications with coffee grounds and toss them in the garbage. Many people flush pills down the toilet, but this can be harmful to waterways and their ecosystems.

From Frying Pans to Food Waste: Learn to Recycle and Compost in NYC

When: Monday, September 14, 6pm-7:30pm
Where:The Countee Cullen branch of the New York Public Library, 104 West 136th Street near Lenox.

The past two or so days have been very sunny and HOT! I went to CVS today to pick up some sunscreen and a few thoughts/questions crossed my mind:

FREE Compact Florecant Lightbulbs

Sponcered by Scott Stringer, Community Board 11 and many other. 

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