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Skywriting over Fort Greene Brooklyn

October 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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Skywriting over Habana Outpost Brooklyn

So, this past Tuesday I was walking to work minding my own business when the sound of 5 really large planes made me look up at the sky… after a little research, I have discovered  it was the stunt of a street artist named Ron English check out his site here and don’t forget to look up every once in a while.

-Darcy

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Look who we found hanging out in our garden.

August 26, 2009 · 1 Comment

Swallowtail Larvae at Habana Outpost

Swallowtail Larvae at Habana Outpost Aug. 09

This morning  our fabulous gardener Neive Tierney  found this guy munching on our parsley plant – at first sight it looks like a Monarch Larvae but after  a little research, I have discovered that it is the larvae of a Swallowtail butterfly. The Swallowtail mimics the appearance of the Monarch since most birds know that Monarch larvae are poisonous. (Sorry – I just had to geek out a little)  Anyway… we plan to build a cage for this guy so we can watch his transformation into a butterfly.

Next time you’re at Habana Outpost, check out the Kids Corner to see what kind of butterfly action we have going on, and I’ll continue to keep you updated here.

Click here to see photos of the Monarch Butterfly Larvae we found in our garden last year

-Darcy

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Back to School Bash 2009

August 21, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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Do you remember that looming feeling that accompanied the end of summer and the approaching beginning of school?  Well, so do we.   To help kids forget (and parents celebrate!) the impending start of the school year, we’re throwing a kickin’ party here at Habana Outpost!  Here are the deets:

Habana Outpost’s Back to School Bash
Monday, September 7th 2009 – Labor Day
12 noon – 5 pm          FREE!

Schedule of Events

All Day (12-5 pm):
-Face Painting
-Recycled Arts & Crafts
-Coloring Pages & Crayons
-Joey the Clown
-Free Habana Spiral Notebooks
-Live kid-friendly DJs
-Beanbag Toss, Bubbles, and Games! 

Kid’s Corner brought to you by Habana Works and Leadership Learning Lab – Join Marivi as she creates, inspires, and turns recycled materials into fun, usable “new” items!  www.cafehabana.com/planet

The Scrap Kins - Kids will make crafts like bookmarks and memo pads from recycled goods and decorate them for the upcoming school year!  www.thescrapkins.com

Brooklyn Public Library – Librarians will be on site signing kids up for library cards … and the best part is – anyone who signs up for a library card at the event gets a free piece of corn!  www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org

1:30-2:30 pm:  Storytime with Brownstone Books – Join storytellers for books out loud (geared toward the under 6 crowd).  Titles will include:  “Llama, Llama Misses Mama,” “Jazz Baby,” “A Fine, Fine School,” and “Miss Bindergarten.”  www.brownstonebooks.com

2:30-3:30 pm:  John Howe, The Bee Man – Join John in a hands-on, kid-friendly workshop called “Pollinators: Honeybees Make a Difference,” where children will learn how bees pollinate flowers in an interactive way.  www.thebrooklynbee.com

3:00-5:00 pm:  Cherub Rock: Dance Party for Kids – Join DJ Juice E for a kid-friendly dance party in the Lowpost (downstairs in Habana Outpost).  www.djjuicee.com

 Directions: G to Fulton, C to Lafayette, B/D/N/R/Q/2/3/4/5 to Atlantic/Pacific. 

Many thanks to our friends at:  Habana Works, Brownstone Book, Brooklyn Public Library, Scrap Kins, Leadership Learning Lab, DJ Juice E, and The Brooklyn Bee.

Check out some pics from last year’s event on the next page! (more…)

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Our garden is award winning!

August 5, 2009 · 2 Comments

Native PLants at Habana Outpost

Native Plants at Habana Outpost

Our garden got props today thanks to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s “Greenest Block in Brooklyn” contest who named us one of the top three greenest storefronts in all of BK! (more…)

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Book Your Parties/Events in the Lowpost!

July 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Last year’s opening party:
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Did you know that we have a private basement lounge area called the Lowpost? 

Did you know you can rent the space for events, like your kid’s birthday party, your own party, karaoke, a movie screening, fundraisers, and more?

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If interested, please email press@ecoeatery.com with a complete event proposal.

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Youth Going Green!

July 27, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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Today, a class from the Urban Assembly Institute for Math and Science for Young Women came by today to get a Green Tour and have a little fun at Habana!  The UAIMSYW (a mouthful!!) is a public elementary and high school in Brooklyn.  These girls are participating in a summer program on urban ecology, and they stopped by for a tour and a recycled craft exercise.

Click the link for more pics from the day…

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New Art Show by Joseph Madres

July 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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Yes, it’s that time again … time for a new art exhibit here at Habana Outpost!  This show will be up until August 3rd, so be sure to stop by and check it out.  Artist info and more pics on the next page … (more…)

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USBK on CNBC

July 8, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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So many acronyms, right??!  Check out these pics of CNBC filming at Habana Outpost on a global sustainability series.  The link to the segment should be up soon =)

More pics on the next page … (more…)

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Happening THIS Weekend

June 26, 2009 · Leave a Comment

@ Habana Outpost ….

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Art exhibit by Stefano Giovannini is now up on the wall.  Stefano is a self-taught photographer from Milan, Italy who relocated to NYC in 2000.  He began taking photos as a teenager.  Before pursuing his passion for photography, Stefano studied medicine for some time but felt he would be happier elsewhere, doing something else.  He has since worked for major and independent magazine publications in Europe and the U.S. including Nylon, Soma, Jane, Entertainment Weekly, as well as TimeOut NY, and many more.  He is perhaps best known for his photographs of musicians, including Sonic Youth, Cat Power, DJ Olive, Luna, Beck, Blonde Redhead, and many others.  His web journals feature photographs of New York City characterized by an impulsive, yet anthropological approach.  Through his eyes, we view the diversity of humanity, reality, and mythology — people, places and things — a display of social classes, traces, and leftovers of human presence.

Keep reading for more pics and events this weekend … (more…)

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P.S. 132 and P.S. 38 Visits Habana Outpost!

June 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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Students from PS 132’s Green Team made the trip to Fort Greene today to visit Habana Outpost and take a “green tour” around the premises.  The Green Team is a group of 4th and 5th grade students who have demonstrated an extraordinary interest in caring for our planet.  They work together with their Science Teacher, Ms. Leichman Cahn, to recycle PS 132’s waste, compost organic waste using red worms and beautify their school’s neighborhood through various gardening projects. 

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