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Native Plant’s Summit at the New York Botanical Garden

Ross Lecture Hall at New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY, United States

The Northeastern U.S. hosts a rich diversity of native plants, many of which play essential roles for humans and the environment. Alarmingly, a number of these species are declining, often becoming imperiled as a result. This symposium will address our dearth of knowledge by bringing together experts and interested members of the public to present and discuss the state of the area's plant species.

$25

Nocturnal Wildlife

Albert H. Mauro Playground Park Drive East and 73rd Avenue Terrace, Queens, NY, United States

New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife.  From falcons and salamanders, to deer and seals; wildlife viewing is a perfect activity…

Free

Brooklyn Book Festival

Brooklyn Borough Hall 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The Brooklyn Book Festival is the largest free literary event in New York City.

Free

92 Y Annual Street Festival

92Y Lexington Ave. and E 92nd St., New York, NY, United States

92 Y's annual street festival will have free dance and fitness classes, health screenings, performances and a lot of activities for kids.

Free

A Toast to Fort Tryon Park: Wine Tasting Benefit

Stan Michels Promenade, in Fort Tryon Park New York, NY, United States

Come to the Cocktail Party Fundraiser in support of Fort Tryon Park.

Celebrate the end of summer at this annual cocktail benefit overlooking the Heather Garden and Hudson River. Sample an assortment of wines from Cabrini Wines, brews by Dyckman Beer Co., and delectable foods from the New Leaf Restaurant. All proceeds go to sustaining the park!

$45

Global Citizen Festival

Great Lawn Central Park, New York, United States

The annual Global Citizen Festival tackles that effort, bringing together some of music's biggest stars—Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Pearl Jam and many more are on this year's bill—to raise awareness around the fight against poverty, hunger and climate change throughout the world.

Free

Volunteer at Queens Botanical Garden Farm

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

Spend a morning on QBG Farm and learn how composted food scraps nourish the soil to grow healthy food in NYC. Tasks will vary by day, but may include weeding, harvesting, planting, and composting activities.

Free

Aromar Revi: ‘The Global Challenge of Implementing the Urban Sustainable Development Goals’

Hirshon Suite 55 West 13th St (Room 205) , New York, NY, United States

The India China Institute is hosting Aromar Revi to deliver a special public talk on "The global challenge of implementing the urban SDGs." Mr Revi will discuss how the United Nation's SDGs engage with the public’s understanding of sustainable development challenges, inspire public and private action, promote integrated thinking, and foster accountability.

Free

My Dog Loves Central Park Fair

Come, sit, stay, and celebrate Central Park and its dog community! Tails will be wagging as Central Park Conservancy and its program for dog lovers, Central Park Paws, host you and your canine for an afternoon of contests, training tips, games, and more.

Free

Redefining Greenways in New York City

Seaport Cultural District 181 Front Street, New York City, United States

As catalysts for alternative transportation, connections between communities and parks, and stormwater management strategies, greenways build upon a legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted’s “parkways” that linked citizens to urban green spaces in a pre-automotive era. Now, as bicycle commuting becomes increasingly viable, greenways support linkages across the urban environment. Furthermore, they often offer ecological resiliency through plantings and new habitats. Designs recall, or even incorporate New York City’s long history of industry, infrastructure and planning. But what makes a path a Greenway?

Free

Revelry by the River Oktoberfest

Stuyvesant Cove Park 24-20 FDR Drive Service Road East, new york , NY, United States

Join us for a night celebrating Solar One programs and the Renewables Industry in New York City & Across the Atlantic.

$100