Friends of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza

06/01/2026

🌳 Community. 🌱 Gardening. 🤝 Neighbors.

Spend a few hours giving back to the community and helping keep our parks beautiful. Join us at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza for an volunteer day!

📍 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
🗓️ June 6 | 10 AM–1 PM
💚 Scan the QR code to register.

GardeningForGood

05/05/2026

Celebrate NYC Wildflower Week
and birthday of Katharine Hepburn, legendary actress and nature lover.

🗓Saturday, May 9, 1-3 PM
*Rain date, Sunday, May 10, same time

🎉 The Oscar-winning actress 🎬 loved wildflowers and planted them in the backyard of her townhouse in Turtle Bay. Today, in the public garden that bears her name, native species like goldenrod and Virginia bluebells provide essential nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. 🌷🐝

Join the party and discover the Katharine Hepburn Garden in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza.

04/30/2026

Join us as we celebrate the birthday of the legendary Katharine Hepburn 🎬✨

🎉 Katharine Hepburn Birthday Celebration
📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Enjoy an afternoon with:
☕ Free coffee & cake
🎶 Live music
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages

💫 Free admission — everyone is welcome!

04/13/2026

🌍 Let’s celebrate our Earth together 💚

Join us for Seeds of Change, a morning full of creativity, community, and sustainability.

Come with your friends, your family, and your love for the planet 🌱
Let’s imagine, create, and grow a better future—together.

✨ Arts, crafts & games
🌿 Sustainability activities
🗳️ Vote for your favorite design

📅 April 25th | 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza

Because every small action plants a seed of change 🌱✨

12/06/2025

✨ Join Us for Our Annual Tree Lighting! ✨
You’re invited to a festive evening on Wednesday, December 10th from 5:30–7:00 PM as we light up our community tree for the holiday season!

Enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies, and get into the spirit with a special performance by The Manhattan Holiday Carols. 🎶🎄

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors — let’s celebrate together!

12/01/2025

✨ You’re Invited! ✨
Join us for our Annual Meeting this Tuesday, December 3rd.
This is an important moment for our community as we look back at our progress, share updates, and plan ahead for the upcoming year.

We truly value your voice and participation — together, we make a difference.
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 3
🕒 Time: 6:30pm
📍 Location: Japan Society

11/27/2025

🍂🧡Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🧡
Today, we pause to say thank you to our incredible members and dedicated volunteers. Year after year, you stand with us, support our mission, and make a real difference in our community.
We are truly grateful for your commitment, your time, and your heart.
Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Thanksgiving! 🦃✨

11/07/2025

Volunteers needed!!!

10/07/2025

Bring your kids for a day of fun!

10/07/2025