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A Fireside Chat with Neil Blumenthal, Co-founder of Warby Parker

Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs Altschul Auditorium, Room 417 420 W 118th St, New York, NY, United States

Come meet Neil Blumenthal, co-founder of Warby Parker, known for their designer eyewear, while leading the way for socially conscious businesses and named most innovative company in the world.

Free

Instameet at DSNY Spring Street Garage and Salt Shed

DSNY Spring Street Garage and Salt Shed 353 Spring Street , New York, NY, United States

Calling Instagrammers ! Come see what makes the DSNY Spring Street garage and salt shed a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification and bring your best photography skills forward. Click for more information.

Free

How Design Can Feed a Hungry Planet

Glass Corner, Parsons East Building, Room E206 25 East 13th Street, New York, NY, United States

Hungry? Join The School of Constructed Environments (SCE) and the editor of the food design site MOLD in a wide-ranging discussion on the future of food, touching on topics like product design for entomophogy, 3D food printing, and reducing food waste.

Free

February Mappy Hour NYC

Filson NYC, 40 Great Jones St., New York, NY, United States

Come learn about the trees in your neighborhood at highest risk for pests or disease, how to identify them, and how to spot signs of stress. Plus, Sierra Nevada brews for everyone!

$6.27

Bringing Together New York’s Urban Farm Educators

Academy of Arts & Letters 225 Adelphi St., Clinton Hill, NY, United States

With the rise of urban agriculture comes the rise of urban agriculture education. Find out more at the City Growers Education conference with the help of various presenters, panels and exciting workshops !

$5

Volunteer Open House at the Queens Botanical Garden

Queens Botanical Garden 43-50 Main Street, Flushing, NY, United States

Come out to our "Volunteer Open House" and find out more about volunteer opportunities. Refreshments will be served.

Free

Sketching New York Lives

Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue, New York

Learn about notable New Yorkers through their portraits , explore the art of silhouette portraits, and make a silhouette portrait of yourself!

Free

Perspectives on Corporate Responsibility

New Yotk University Woolworth Building 4th Floor 15 Barclay St, New York, NY, United States

Join the Society of International Business and Development at the New York University Center for Global Affairs for a thought-provoking discussion about Corporate Social Responsibility. The event will provide a forum to discuss the future of socially responsible business and the role of the private sector in international development. Topics may include: supply chain innovation, sustainability and social finance.

Free

Shop Harlem Live Harlem Lifestyle Expo

MIST Harlem 46 W. 116th Street (btwn Lenox Avenue and Fifth Ave.), New York , NY, United States

Experience 60+ lifestyle businesses, panel discussions, workshops and family/kids activities. Learn why Harlem is NYC's favorite neighborhood to EAT, SHOP, PLAY!

Free

Kids Food Festival

Celsius 41 W 40th St, New York, NY, United States

Teach your kids the value of healthful, nutritious food the fun way through cooking demos, live entertainment, and a scavenger hunt on March 5 and 6.

Free

New York Transit Museum: Special Day for Special Kids

New York Transit Museum Boerum Pl, Brooklyn, New York, United States

Enjoy the Transit Museum before we open to the public! This FREE event is for children with special needs and their families.

Free