Earth Matter Community Composting
Community Composting – Farm Market Food Scraps, May 26, 10am-3pm Join us to build a windrow! We will combine 9,000 lbs of neighbor food scraps…
Governors Island Alliance Family Festival
Where can you dance to live music, blow gigantic bubbles, laugh with crazy clowns, and literally tumble across the harbor? At the Governors Island Alliance’s…
UTRC presents Mayoral Transportation Forum
New York City Mayoral candidates from all major parties will answer questions on a wide range of topics affecting the NYC riding public, the business community…
Cicadas: harmless, noisy, edible, cute?
What to do about the impending swarm? If you can’t beat ’em, eat ’em!
Future of civilization envisioned at NY Times “Energy” talk
Some views on sustainability presented at a recent New York Times conference
IDEAS CITY FESTIVAL
IDEAS CITY explores the future of cities around the globe with the belief that arts and culture are essential to the vitality of urban centers,…
Changing Climate, Shared Experience: Lessons for Asia, the U.S. and the World
Successfully addressing the challenge of a changing climate is critical for maintaining conditions that are ripe for overall economic sustainability, political stability, and growth. Asia…
Bike to work week is approaching!
Join thousands of other commuting cyclists who will celebrate Bike Month in May.
2nd Annual Riverkeeper Sweep
More than 1,000 volunteers are expected to join 75 volunteer-led shoreline cleanups as part of the second annual Riverkeeper Sweep, our annual day of service…
The future of NYC’s waterfronts, according to the mayoral candidates
The nuts and bolts of financing, balancing public-private partnerships, and implementation remain to be seen.
The Beloved Earth Community with Bill McKibben of 350.org
The Beloved Earth Community: an event at Riverside Church 490 Riverside Drive, NY, NY No charge to attend Sermon by Bill McKibben, founder, 350.org 10:30…
Save Coney Island Presents: Siren Screen Series 4
We are proud to announce the return of the Siren Screen Series! Thanks to local Coney Island-loving filmmakers, Screen Series 4 will kick off the…
Times Up Earth Day Dance Ride
Our Annual Earth Day Ride is one of our most successful rides every year, because we consistently stick true to the themes of earth day and…
Pitching the City: New Ideas for New York
Join Architizer and the Municipal Art Society, co-hosts of a signature event of the New Museum’s Ideas City Festival, for an exploration of new and…
The Recipe for the Future of Food in NYC
What better way to call for a better New York City food future than in the context of a recipe? And so, Food Systems Network…
3rd Annual Urban Agriculture Conference
The Horticultural Society of New York presents their 3rd Annual Urban Agriculture Conference, being held in May 2013 in New York City. This year’s conference…
Riders Alliance Rally for More Bus and Train Service
Big news: because of higher-than-expected tax revenues, the MTA is now projected to have $40 million in unexpected revenue this year! Now it’s time to…