All Posts Under sustainability

Invasive Species Summit: Restoration and Long-Term Management

New York Botanical Garden 200 Kazimiroff Boulevard, Bronx, NY

Invasive species are a major threat to biodiversity worldwide, second only to habitat loss. In this enlightening summit in Ross Hall, five experts share their…

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EDUCATIONAL GREEN ROOFS CONFERENCE

PS 41 116 West 11th Street PS 41 116 West 11th Street, New York, New York, United States

Opening Remarks by Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer Closing Remarks by Council Member Corey Johnson Green roofs can be used as outdoor classrooms all year…

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Creative Climate Awards Closing Party

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) 1 East 42nd Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us as we close this inspiring month-long exhibit. Experience our best exhibit yet, hang out with our artists, see live performances, and see who…

A Public Screening of “WASTED! THE STORY OF FOOD WASTE”

Project Farmhouse 76 East 13th Street, New York, NY, United States

GrowNYC and Project Farmhouse are happy to announce a screening of the documentary film, WASTED. After the screening, please join us for an open discussion on…

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Sustainable Lawn Care

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

Get a crash course on organic lawn management in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn appropriate timing, application quantities, and techniques for using compost in…

Lightfoot Market: Holiday Pop-Up

The Metropolitan Suite 123 West 18th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, United States

GIFT SHOPPING FOR GOOD. This holiday season, find gifts that align with your values. At Lightfoot Market’s free two-day pop-up you’ll find thoughtfully curated eco-friendly…

NYC Outdoors! An Environmental Education Expo

New York University Kimmel Center 60 Washington Square South, New York, NY, United States

The NYC Outdoors! Expo is a public event showcasing environmental education resources in New York City. Who should attend? Teachers, Educators, Students, Faculty and anyone…

Issues From Transportation Hell

Seafarers & International House 123 East 15th Street, Manhattan

Part of Sierra Club's 2017-2018 Sustainability Series Speakers: William Henderson – Executive Director of Riders Council to MTA Nick Sifuentes – Executive Director of Tri-State…

Sustainable Fashion: A Brand New Bag

Baruch College – Library Building Room 750-760 151 East 25 Street, New York, NY, United States

Panel Discussion: Sustainable Fashion: A Brand New Bag Moderator: Debera Johnson, Executive Director, Brooklyn Fashion & Design Accelerator; Executive Director, Pratt Center for Sustainable Design; Panelists: Kate…

Design Experiments for the Rebuilding of Houston and other Disaster Cities

The Puck Building, The Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue 295 LaFayette Street, New York, NY, United States

Professor Natalie Jeremijenko directs the Environmental Health Clinic, and is an Associate Professor in the Visual Art Department, NYU and affiliated with the Computer Science…

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{Green Careers} March: Green Credentialing

GROHE 160 Fifth Avenue (Entrance on W 21st street) New York, NY 10010, New York City, United States

Professional certifications can often be helpful in the sustainability field, especially for professionals seeking to get their foot in the door, or change jobs. Although…

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