We love that our big city is one filled with big love for our planet. Since 2007, New York City has been on a mission to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 30 percent by 2030—and we are well on our way to doing just that. This Earth Week, we encourage you to get out there and celebrate with your fellow New Yorkers—celebrate the small and large steps you have been taking to reduce your overall carbon footprint. Happy Earth Week, New York!
Here are some of the events happening around our city during Earth Week 2014:
Earth Day at Union Square
Tuesday April 22
Union Square
11:00 am-7:00 pm
Kids’ activities and entertainment, green vehicle runway show, green travel exhibits and green product samples are just a few of things that will be happening during Earth Day 2014. Bring your used clothing, textiles and electronics for free recycling and enjoy an after work concert (3pm-7pm).
Earth Day Hike
Tuesday April 22
200 Nevada Avenue, Staten Island
10:30 am-11:00 am
A walk along the ponds of High Rock where you can learn about the history of the environmental conservation movement on Staten Island and it continues to protect the “heart and lungs” of the Greenbelt.
Earth Day at Grand Central
Wednesday April 23 & Thursday April 24
Grand Central
11:00 am-7:00 pm
Exhibits by partner organizations outside of East 43rd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue
Arbor Day Great Tree Walk
Friday April 25
Conference House Park, Staten Island
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Celebrate Arbor Day with a Great Tree Walk at Conference House Park, led by a NYC Parks and Recreation arborist.
MillionTreesNYC Spring Stewardship Day
Saturday April 26
Marine Park, Brooklyn and Conference House Park, Staten Island
9:00 am-1:00 pm
This spring’s MillionTreesNYC forest restoration day will focus on stewardship and caring for young forests that have already been planted. Activities will include removing invasive weeds, picking up litter and spreading mulch. Registration is required for this event.
Green Festival New York City
Saturday April 26 & Sunday April 27
Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue
10:00 am-6:00 pm
The largest and longest-running sustainability event in the country, there is something for everyone interested in living a more sustainable and healthier life.
Talk to us: What are you doing to celebrate Earth Week in the New York City area?