Today would be community activist Jane Jacobs's 100th birthday. Her unyielding grassroots organizing helped save New York City's beloved parks and neighborhoods from development.

In Jane Jacob's spirit, write Mayor de Blasio and tell him that you oppose the City’s plan to issue a Request for Proposal to developers to build affordable housing that would destroy Elizabeth Street Garden:

Thanks to the hundreds of supporters who have already sent letters to the mayor!

Friends of Elizabeth Street Garden received a third consecutive Neighborhood Grant from Citizens Committee for New York City to support our season-long activities and events. Thank you Citizens Committee. Our outdoor community programming is vital to the health of our neighborhood.

Chinatown: A Walk Through History, with the Museum of Chinese in America as part of The Municipal Art Society’s Jane’s Walk NYC and in celebration of Lower East Side History Month — Saturday, May 7, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Uncover the History of One of New York City’s Oldest Neighborhoods
This walking tour examines how everyday buildings, public and commercial places, and streets have shaped the community from its origins as the Native American village of Werpoes Hill in 1600 to one of the fastest growing immigrant communities of present day New York City.

Good Citizen Voter Registration Drive — Saturday, May 7, Noon – 3 p.m.

Composting in the City Workshop, with the NYC Compost Project hosted by the Lower East Side Ecology Center — Saturday, May 7, 1 – 3 p.m.
Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week
Learn how to convert your yard waste and kitchen scraps into a rich, organic fertilizer in this hands-on workshop. The basics of composting will be discussed along with issues specific to composting in New York City. Register for the workshop.