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Earth Day New York City 2009

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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Take a look at all the Earth Day Events going on in NYC.

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 Tuesday, April  22, 2009 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

Grand Central Giant Images
April 20 - 27th; 10:00 am - 8:00 pm , 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

EarthFair Outside beside Grand Central Terminal
April 24th & April 25th
Vanderbilt Avenue between 42nd-45th street

A two-day festival of art, music and the environment on Vanderbilt Avenue & in Vanderbilt Hall. A large exhibit area highlighting our 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.

Go Green! Go Greenpoint! Earth Day Celebration in Brooklyn
Sunday April 19 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

There will be tons of fun for everyone at this festival! Features include educational displays, yummy things to eat and drink, arts & crafts, live music, scavenger hunts, an electronics recycling station, balloons, writing & art contests, environmentally friendly vendors, and yoga, judo, and other wellness displays.

In addition, drop off your cleaned gently-used bedding, books, clothes, shoes & toys – and, for a $5 donation, browse the selection and take away as many “riches” as you can carry.  Don’t forget to bring a bag (or a cart) to tote them all!

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

Annual Earthfest at Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx
Sunday, Apr 19, 2009 at 12:00 pm

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 in Central Park
Sunday, Apr 26, 2009 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Central Park Conservancy and the Green Apple Festival will host an Earth Day Celebration for families at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park on Sunday, April 26th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  Pack a picnic and bring a blanket as we celebrate with music, crafts, and activities for all.

Join the Central Park Conservancy for our annual Earth Day celebration at the Bandshell, the historic concert grounds in the heart of Central Park. Pack a picnic and bring a blanket as we celebrate with live performances, planting and mulching projects, tree care demonstrations, environmental education, and crafts with recycled materials. More details to come!

Earth Day Celebrations at Prospect Park

  • Youth Council Earth Day Celebration at Prospect Park
    Saturday, April 18
    from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Activities for the day will include gardening, removing of invasive weeds and plants, and reconstruction of flowerbeds and vegetable gardens. Learn about what we can do as individuals and families to reduce waste and conserve energy. Youth Resource Center at Bowling Green Cottage. Free.

  • Earth Day Weekend at the Prospect Park Zoo
    April 13 - 19 & April 22
    Go green for Earth Day with the Prospect Park Zoo's most amazing creatures.
    Take part in a variety of fun activities as you learn about the WCS mission to save wildlife and wild lands around the world. Prospect Park Zoo. Free with regular zoo admission..

  • Earth Week at the Audubon Center within Prospect Park
    Date(s) to come at the Audubon Center
    Celebrate Earth Week at the Prospect Park Audubon Center! This year’s Earth Week will have a different theme each day, with programming for environmentalists of all ages.
    Learn how to do your part through lectures, tours, activities, film screenings, workshops, recyclable crafts, and a daily exhibit. See the schedule below for a full list of what’s going on.


Other Events taking place at National Parks of New York Harbor:
Learn more about the following items at: www.nps.gov/npnh

  • Stay tuned...


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