About Brooklyn in January: Tree Mulching and Philosophy

She's done it again! Kristin Goode of About Brooklyn has a nice selection of things to do in January. Here are a few examples. There are plenty more at her site.

  • Saturday, January 10
    Mulching Madness

    Not sure what to do with your Christmas tree? Head to one of
    Brooklyn's parks, "treecycle," and watch your tree be made into mulch.
    Saturday at the Green-Wood Cemetery; Saturday and Sunday at two locations in Prospect Park.
    10am
    to 2pm at the Green-Wood Cemetery (25th Street and 5th Avenue) and
    Prospect Park (Park Circle entrance or Third Street and Prospect Park
    West)
  • Sunday, January 11
    Eating Local in the Big Apple

    This class
    will teach you everything you need to know to become a true locavore.
    Learn how to eat local, find local ingredients without spending a
    fortune, and more. $44 includes class and a cooking demo/tasting.
    Advance registration required.

    12pm to 3pm at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Avenue
    (718) 623-7200
  • Tuesday, January 13
    Philosophy and Fries
    How do you define belief? Talk it out while taking in dinner at a diner. This meet-up is sponsored by the Center for Inquiry.

    7:30pm to 9pm at Park Plaza Restaurant, 220 Cadman Plaza West