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Earth Day New York City 2011

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!

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

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:

NYC Cruise
& other Cruises

The Beast
WILL SOON BE
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Would You Like To?
Ride the Beast and get the thrill of speeding through New York Harbor. Learn about buying tickets today!

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Semi-Circle Cruise
- Pier 83 - Circle Line Cruises - West 42nd Street & 12th Avenue
Rates: $27 for Adults and less for Children and Seniors
2 Hours

Year Round
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Full Island Cruise
- Circle Line Cruises - Pier 83, West 42nd Street & 12th Avenue
Rates: $28.00 for Adults and less for Seniors and Children
3 Hours

Year Round
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New York Elegant Dinner Cruise
- World Yacht Marina
Pier 81, West 41st Street at the Hudson River
Rates: $116
3 hours
Year Round
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Earth Day is on Friday, April  22, 2011 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
Date to come

'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
Date to come
'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
Dates to come
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
Date to come

- Educational programs presented by local schools, community groups, companies, and individuals displaying research or art projects designed to enhance our understanding of our environment
- Recycling stations for bicycles and electronic equipment
- Contests, including a scavenger hunt
- Writing, recycling poster design, artwork using recycled materials, and street tree bed design (and, of course tree planting)
- 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

Earth Day at Times Square
April 22
(time to be announced).  Exhibits and C02 'E' Drive.

From last year:
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 41st 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
Date to come
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.

EarthFair Outside beside Grand Central Terminal
April 22 - 23
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 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.

EarthFair Indoors at Vanderbilt Hall
within Grand Central Terminal
April 21 - 23

Exhibits and entertainment.

Earth Day Celebrations at Prospect Park

  • Earth Day Celebration at Prospect Park
    Date to come
    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

  • Stay tuned...

Images from a previous Year's Giant Earth Images Show at Grand Central Terminal

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