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Demonstration Park
June 27, 2017
On June 2nd, the Kiwi Energy staff rolled up their sleeves and spent the day with GrowNYC at their new urban farming project Demonstration Garden, located in Williamsburg Brooklyn’s McCarren Park. The staff helped on several projects throughout…
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GrowNYC’s Annual Spring Plant Sale
May 17, 2017
Every year since 1986, GrowNYC’s Annual Spring Plant Sale has provided community gardens and other organizations the opportunity to purchase a variety of vegetables, herbs and flowering plants grown by Greenmarket farmers at wholesale prices. The plant sale was held…
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Operation Tree and Plant Rescue
October 14, 2016
The staff at Kiwi Energy spent the day helping La Casita Verde staff dig out and rescue plants and trees from a garden in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, being donated by its former occupant. La Casita Verde is a community…
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Ride The BQT
June 7, 2016
In just under a week Transportation Alternatives will launch the Brooklyn Queens Tour or BQT. A friendly non-competitive ride that combines the former Tour de Brooklyn and Tour de Queens giving riders a choice between two routes; a…
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Future Leaders
April 21, 2016
Did you know that some of the most important trees in the world live in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest? These trees absorb carbon dioxide and help reduce the effects of worldwide climate change daily. In addition to the…
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Growing A Community Garden
April 6, 2016
Over the last few years’ community gardening has been on the rise as increasing numbers of urban dwellers realize the benefits of local produce and the importance of bringing communities together. New York City in particular has seen tremendous growth…
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BGI Half + 5
October 18, 2015
On Sunday, October 18 2015, Brooklyn Greenway Initiative (BGI), in partnership with South Brooklyn Running Club, hosted the Brooklyn Greenway Half – the only half marathon and 5K exclusively on the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway, located on the historic East River waterfront in Brooklyn. The third annual event…
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Transportation Alternatives NYC Century Bike Tour 2015
September 10, 2015
The NYC Century bike tour is a true ride of passage, now in its 26th year, the NYC Century is unlike any other bike tour you’ll find. All routes are designed not only to show riders the diversity of New…
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BGI Epic 2015
July 25, 2015
Kiwi Energy and Ecogold to support the Brooklyn Greenway Initiative for the 2015 BGI Epic Ride The BGI Epic Ride is a great event that promotes Brooklyn Greenway’s Initiative’s plan for the development and long-term stewardship of the Brooklyn…
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Grow NYC Coney Island Pumping Station
July 24, 2015
Kiwi Energy and the Ecogold Environmental Fund were very excited to be able to support and volunteer with GrowNYC at the historic Coney Island Pumping Station and urban farm. The Coney Island Pumping Station was designed by noted architect Irwin…
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Green Guerillas Youth Powered Urban Farm
July 18, 2015
Kiwi Energy and the Ecogold Environmental Fund are excited to participate and support Green Guerrilla’s Youth-Powered Urban Farm in Crown Heights. Green Guerrillas uses a unique mix of education, organization, and advocacy to help people cultivate community gardens and much…
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Transportation Alternatives- Tour de Queens
July 12, 2015
Kiwi Energy & The Ecogold Environmental Fund is a proud sponsor and participant of the 2015 Transportation Alternatives Tour de Queens The 2015 Tour de Queens starts in Astoria Park, and is approximately 20 miles. Cyclists will be able…
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EarthSpark International
March 23, 2015
Kiwi Energy and The Ecogold Environmental Fund are proud supporters of EarthSpark International. EarthSpark empowers communities by eradicating energy poverty. Efforts are focused in Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, where just 25% of households are connected to…
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Earthwatch Teach Earth Program
March 2, 2015
Kiwi Energy is excited to announce that they will be supporting two teachers to participate in the Earthwatch Teach Earth fellowship looking at Climate Change at the Arctic Edge. The live fieldwork brings a unique and…
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Grow NYC Governors Island Teaching Garden
November 21, 2014
Governors Island Teaching Garden was created as a result of the combined efforts of Grow NYC and the Trust for Governors Island, both of whom are delighted to be able to provide this valuable experience to New York City students! Governors…
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La Casita Verde Solar Pagoda
October 17, 2014
The Ecogold Environmental Fund has partnered with La Casita Verde to install a solar powered pagoda at the Williamsburg Brooklyn community garden. La Casita Verde is a Green Thumb NYC Parks community garden that was established in November 2013. The…
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BGI Epic 2014
July 27, 2014
Kiwi Energy will be a sponsor and participant in this year’s BGI Epic Ride The BGI Epic Ride is a great event that promotes Brooklyn Greenway’s Initiative’s for the development and long-term stewardship of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway. When complete,…
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Earn-A-Bike Program
June 18, 2014
Kiwi Energy and Ecogold are proud to partner with Recycle-A-Bicycle (RAB) and provide them with 100 Bern Unlimited helmets for Recycle-A-Bicycle’s Earn-A-Bike program! Earn-A-Bike gives students in school-based programs the opportunity to earn a bicycle…
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Grow NYC Annual Plant Sale
May 3, 2014
Kiwi Energy will be volunteering in the GrowNYC annual plant sale Every year since 1986, GrowNYC holds an annual Spring Plant Sale in order to provide community groups with perennial and annual flowering plants, herbs, and vegetables from Greenmarket farmers at…
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Grow to Learn Aquaponics Farm Project
March 7, 2014
Kiwi Energy is a proud supporter of Grow to Learn’s aquapontics farm project Grow To Learn was established by GrowNYC to inspire, facilitate and promote the creation of a sustainable school garden in each and every public school across…
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BGI Half 2013
October 20, 2013
Kiwi Energy is a proud sponsor and participant in this year’s Brooklyn Greenway Half & 5K! The Brooklyn Greenway Half & 5K is a great event to promote Brooklyn Greenway Initiative’s for the development and long-term stewardship of the Brooklyn…
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BGI Epic 2013
July 27, 2013
Kiwi Energy is a proud sponsor and participant of this year’s BGI Epic Ride. The BGI Epic Ride is a great event that promotes Brooklyn Greenway’s Initiative’s for the development and long-term stewardship of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway. When complete,…
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