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Celebrate Earth Day at Fort Tryon Park

Fort Tryon Park NY, United States

Be a great park steward—give back to the park by volunteering with the Friends Committee of the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks at a Beautification Day.

Plants, tools, and gloves will be provided. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes.

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Ready to Launch! Volunteer Work Day at the Boatyard

North Brooklyn Boat Club Boatyard 51 Ash Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Come down to the yard Sunday, April 23, any time from 1 to 8 PM, and lend a hand with many exciting projects to get…

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The Human Odyssey

Poe Park Visitor Center 2640 Grand Concourse, Bronx

The Human Odyssey Series, curated by Malcom Betts, is a monthly performance showcase series exploring the human connection between the performer and audience. It challenges…

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NYC SAFE Disposal Event – Manhattan

120th St Broadway & Amsterdam Ave 555 W 120th St , New York, NY, United States

The NYC Department of Sanitation is holding a series of SAFE Disposal Events (Solvents, Automotive, Flammable, Electronics) to provide NYC residents with a one-stop method…

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Lightfoot Market

26 Bridge Street , Brooklyn, NY, United States

Lightfoot Market is a pop-up event for sustainable businesses and conscientious shoppers. We created this market to showcase vendors and products with a strong commitment to sustainability. While that word gets thrown around a lot, to us “sustainability” refers to a company’s environmental, social and economic initiatives that not only create successful long-term business goals, but also contribute to the well-being of our planet and its communities.

You’ll find thoughtfully curated goods, food, speakers and more.

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Gateway Portals to the City: Infrastructure for Sustainable Urbanization

United Nations Headquarters 45th Street 1st Avenu, New York, NY, United States

The event organized by the Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization will bring together key stakeholders from Governments, UN system and other international organizations, the private sector, and civil society to engage in a dialogue that emphasizes the integrated and cross‐sectoral nature of sustainable infrastructure and portals to the city and its multiple roles in supporting the achievement of the SDGs. All modes of transport portals will be addressed.The meeting will also look at points of entry to the city from the perspective of the New Urban Agenda adopted in Quito in 2016.

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Garden Tour: Spring Ephemerals and Bulbs

The High Line, Gansevoort Street Entrance 820 Washington Street, New York, NY, United States

Get to know every detail of the High Line's plant life while walking through the park with one of our knowledgeable staff horticulturists. Discover how…

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Climate, Jobs and Justice Accountability Forum

Ethical Culture Society Concert Hall 2 West 64th Street, New York, NY, United States

Let's translate the energy of the People's Climate March and the Trump resistance into political impact in NYC: join a mass people's interview of NYC Mayor de Blasio, Public Advocate James and Comptroller Stringer. Come learn about the issues, and then hear our city's leaders' views, question them on the big issues, hold them accountable, and urge them to take the bold policy action we need!

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Drawing Water: Artist Talk with Stacy Levy

Hunter College 68th Street and Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Spend a visually engaging evening with Stacy Levy at a lecture on water, art, and ecology. Levy is an internationally known artist who specializes in creating artful, site-specific interventions and engagements with water ecology. Preceding the lecture, Levy will lead an interactive workshop.

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Adventuring: Intro to Yoga

The High Line On the High Line at 14th St., New York, NY, United States

Looking to practice yoga in the company of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts? This session accommodates individuals taking yoga for the first time and can also challenge…

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Bike Tour of Rockaway

RISE 58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Far Rockaway, NY, United States

Join Rockaway Waterfront Alliance for a bike tour of the Rockaways. Help us celebrate spring by going outside and exploring New York City together by…

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Design Tour: Elevated Design

The High Line, Gansevoort Street Entrance 820 Washington Street, New York, NY, United States

Get an insider's look at the unique design elements of the High Line and the notable architecture in the neighborhood with Patrick Hazari, Friends of…

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