{"title": "Crafting Community Care: DIY Fire Ciders", "start": "2026-10-28T18:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-10-28T20:00:00-04:00", "place": "Brooklyn Botanic Garden", "address": "Washington Avenue at Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["wellness/alternative-medicine/herbalism"], "description": "A workshop where participants make fire cider, a folk remedy of pungent and spicy herbs infused in apple cider vinegar and honey, traditionally prepared for cold and flu season. It is led by certified community herbalist Kira Louzoun-Heisler at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, part of its Community Greening Workshops. Participants learn the history and chemistry of fire ciders, choose from autumn crops such as spicy peppers, garlic, onions and herbs, and make their own personalized concoction for themselves and their community. Each person also takes home an herbal plant to try.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/crafting-community-care-diy-fire-ciders-51533/", "official_url": "https://www.bbg.org/classes/crafting_community_care_DIY_fire_ciders", "image": "https://noky.io/images/648ec0c2c9e2b030795bfa9c8527c3c33f2e42d5f4861e5616c6ec7dd6842456-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-28T18:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-10-28T20:00:00-04:00", "place": "Brooklyn Botanic Garden", "address": "Washington Avenue at Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY", "tickets": "sold_out"}], "similar": [{"title": "Home Apothecary: Fire Cider, Oxymels, and Tinctures with Ari", "start": "2026-11-01T11:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-01T12:00:00-05:00", "place": "Riverhead Neighborhood House", "address": "Mosholu Avenue 5521, 10471", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://rnh.as.me/?appointmentType=98351883", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["wellness/alternative-medicine/herbalism"], "description": "Home Apothecary: Fire Cider, Oxymels, and Tinctures with Ari is the first session of a Home Apothecary series in which participants learn to make traditional herbal remedies that support immune health: Fire Cider, Tinctures, and Oxymels, a honey and vinegar based medicinal preparation. The session also explores the medicinal properties of the ingredients and other potential uses. Each attendee can take their creations home.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/home-apothecary-fire-cider-oxymels-and-tinctures-with-ari-79526/", "official_url": "https://www.riverdaleonline.org/rnhcalendar/sxcgbsxk2cbxydt-jhstj-hal2j-xs6mn-6jp6a", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a368cea98a100d7ef15af93a4337e2374c4cfae9a5161c139b2d0f75e8236761-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Starting Seeds for Community Self-Sufficiency", "start": "2026-11-12T18:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-12T20:00:00-05:00", "place": "Brooklyn Botanic Garden", "address": "Washington Avenue at Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://campscui.active.com/orgs/BrooklynBotanicGarden?season=3533842&session=72186433", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/gardening"], "description": "A hands-on workshop on starting vegetables from seed as an economical act of self-determination, where participants learn money-saving tips from making their own seed-starter mix to using upcycled materials and choosing the right seeds, and start seeds to take home. It is taught by seasoned community garden leader Bronzetta Rivers as part of Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Community Greening Workshops, leaving attendees ready to prepare their garden's seed-starting for next spring. Preregistration is required, and an ASL interpreter is available upon request at least two weeks prior.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/starting-seeds-for-community-self-sufficiency-71079/", "official_url": "https://www.bbg.org/classes/starting_seeds_for_community_self_sufficiency", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f90095bf0791f0ab125e00c4af31b7da933f986dfbf1bd22e3f4ea364751570b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Farm Cooking Club with Pam Silvestri: Garlic Planting", "start": "2026-11-07T13:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Snug Harbor", "address": "", "price": "$10 & Under", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "tickets_url": "https://snugharbor.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SQg000009thyPMAQ", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["food-drink/cooking", "nature/gardening"], "description": "Farm Cooking Club with Pam Silvestri: Garlic Planting is a hands-on garlic planting session at Snug Harbor. Staten Island Advance Food Editor Pam Silvestri and Heritage Farm Manager Claudia Diaz Pina lead it, showing garlic's many uses in daily life. Participants learn why compost is essential for nourishing this hearty crop and how compost supports sustainable food production. Gardeners of every level are welcome to dig in, connect with the land, and take home growing tips.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/farm-cooking-club-with-pam-silvestri-garlic-planting-77026/", "official_url": "https://snug-harbor.org/event/farm-cooking-club-with-pam-silvestri-garlic-planting/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/509ac0a0bdc615d4a73c5e95836be0b6adbf85bba4c319afa7d40dcb435caddc-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Candle Making", "start": "2026-11-08T11:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Greater Ridgewood Historical Society", "address": "Flushing Avenue", "price": "$20", "price_from": "20.00", "price_to": "20.00", "tickets_url": "https://Candle-OH.eventbrite.com", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Candle Making is a workshop where participants make their own hand-dipped taper candles the old fashioned way and learn about the history of lighting. It is held by the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society on the grounds of the historic Vander Ende-Onderdonk House. The workshop takes place outdoors, so visitors should dress appropriately, and it is recommended for ages 8 and up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/candle-making-52935/", "official_url": "https://onderdonkhouse.org/events-list/candle1126", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d4e7a59a91e4c84d885ae60cfc66e0564782371000fd56d560917eeb3bbd6a0e-2000.webp"}]}