Look below
at a couple of videos New Yorkled had taken in the past years.
Yours truly felt they so very relevant to the content and aim of
this page. To help raise awareness of what we're all striving for.
A world in which folks care about our planet. Enjoy!
An Afternoon at the NY Aquarium in Brooklyn
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Jelly Fish Stingers at the Aquarium
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On this New Yorkled
Magazine page are featured Earth Day events for all to join in
on and help make this a better world and to better our environment.
Yup!
It's that time of year again. When we all gather in many ways
to show our support, thoughts and care for Mother Nature. Unfortunately
the world seems to need this Tender Loving Care more now than
ever in human history it seems. Things almost feel as if they're
throttling out of control what with newspapers, television and
all other sorts of media mentioning how bad things are with the
environment.
It's most certainly
our time and possibly last chance to make known to the powers
that be how bad things are. How imperative the need is to begin
fixing things and how we need to spread the
word for the sake of enlightening others and educating folks.
It's our world and its the world which our children will inherit.
Our future generations deserve a better world!
Heck, it's also a good
way for us to instill in our kids the responsibility they have
in caring for our planet. So if you're interested in learning
more about participatory events, festivals and other items:
Images from a previous Year's
Giant Earth Images Show at Grand Central Terminal
Earth Day is
on Thursday, April 22, 2010 with events being scheduled during the
preceeding week and beyond. You can look below to see what's going
on in our boroughs and how you too can partake in these free activities
and such. For additional information regarding SOME of the following
you can check: www.nyc.gov/parks or
call 311
Annual Earthfest at Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx April 18 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
'at the Playground for All Children (in Pelham Bay Park)
Enjoy a variety of events, including arts and crafts, dance, music and storytelling, a nature walk and family fun.
Free admission.
Taking place at Pelham Bay Park (Bruckner Boulevard, Eastchester, Hutchinson)
Earth Day Eco-Treck 12:00 pm
'at the
Pelham Bay Ranger Station (in Pelham Bay Park)
Pay your respects to Mother Earth on an extended hike through Pelham Bay Park. Returning birds, emergent buds, and blooming wildflowers are just some of the sights we may enjoy. Wear sturdy shoes; bring water and a pair of binoculars, if you have them.
Grand
Central Giant Images April 19 - 25 (running 10 hours a day) Main Terminal, Grand Central
That's right! Those giant earth images and messages will be appearing
within the Main Concourse of that grand transportation hub of ours.
Several well-known artists have contributed work to the Giant Earth Images, including Andy Warhol, Rafal Olbinski, Keith Haring, Ronald Feldman and others. The continual projections are accompanied by nature sounds, which attract the attention of commuters moving through Grand Central. This item will run from 10:00 am to 8:00
pm each day. This item brought forth by www.earthdayny.org
Go Green! Go Greenpoint! Earth Day Celebration
in Brooklyn Saturday, April 19
- Educational programs presented by local schools, community groups, companies, and individuals displaying research or art projects designed to enhance our understanding of our environment
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Recycling stations for bicycles and electronic equipment
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Contests, including a scavenger hunt
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Writing, recycling poster design, artwork using recycled materials, and street tree bed design (and, of course tree planting)
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Health & wellness demos/classes, including judo, yoga, etc.
- Vendors with enviro-friendly merchandise
- Live music and dance performances
Taking place at Nassau Avenue & N 15th Street
Brooklyn
Go Green! Greenpoint! is sponsored by Town Square, a volunteer community-based organization in Greenpoint/Williamsburg.
For More Information: (718) 609-1090
The City of New York's Official Mayoral announcement to take place at the Crossroads of the World as part of Earth Day New York's 40th anniversary celebrations in Times Square
Earth Day will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on April 22nd, 2010. New York City will be hosting one of the world’s largest celebrations at the Crossroads of The World, Times Square.
Organizer Earth Day New York, in partnership with The City of New York, will host a public celebration in Times Square from 11am to 2pm on Earth Day this April 22. The celebration will be attended by a live audience and experienced by millions via television broadcast, online coverage, and social networking media. During the three-hour show, environmental activists, business leaders, government officials and entertainers – all of whom are committed to protecting the Earth – will take to the stage on Broadway between 45 and 46th Streets. Mayor Michael Bloomberg will make his official Earth Day announcement at the event around midday.
Earth Day Crafts at Central Park Thursday, April 22
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rain or shine.
At Chess & Checkers House
(Located inside the Park at 64th Street) FREE! All ages. Celebrate Earth Day in Central Park, Manhattan's largest green space, with Chess & Checkers House staff. They'll help you create eco-friendly, nature-inspired crafts. All ages. Limited space; no groups or strollers inside the building, please. No advance registration.
A two-day festival of art, music and the environment on Vanderbilt Avenue & in Vanderbilt Hall. A large exhibit area highlighting their sponsors, other green businesses, organic food and environmental groups will include interactive displays that will not only educate, but provide an opportunity to take positive action for our environment. EarthFair also features live musical entertainment including numerous well-known performers and New York City-based bands. Learn more at the official page.
Earth Day Celebration at Prospect Park Saturday, April 24, 2010
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join the Audubon Center as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day! Find out how Earth Day began and learn about actions you can take to help nurture and preserve our planet.
Other Events taking place at National Parks
of New York Harbor: Learn more about the following items
at: www.nps.gov/npnh
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