Have an Active August: Weekend Events August 3 -5
Amble Through the Ramble: Pass over streams, under arches, and through the woods along a maze of pathways in this secluded 38-acre woodland respite. Meet at the Belvedere Castle in Central Park...
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We hate to admit it in writing, but the last few weeks of summer are here. Take advantage of the sun while shaking up your weekend with some outdoor activities (and reducing your carbon footprint, of...
View ArticleYour NYC Sustainable Weekend Activities are Here!
From bike rides to park visits, this weekend promises to be a good one. Slather on some sun screen and take advantage of the concrete jungle! Active Design Community Bike Tour: Join Velo City’s...
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By Schenine Mitchell Louis P. Zicari, Jr., has been a long-standing contributor to the Brownfields Program at EPA Region 2. He currently serves as Project Manager on an EPA Environmental Workforce...
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There’s a whole bunch of stuff going on across all five boroughs this weekend, so grab that Metrocard and get to it! Autumn Moon Festival – This annual event celebrates the Chinese Festival of the...
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Congratulations to Ben Cobb on Flickr for his featured photo! Submit your view of life and our environment today and check out the State of the Environment Photo Project blog for past winners.
View ArticleSustainable Holiday Weekend Activities
There’s no excuse to stay put this weekend. The Federal Government is off for Columbus Day on October 8, so you will note that we’ve included some events for Monday as well. If we’ve left something fun...
View ArticleYour Sustainable NYC Weekend is Here
This weekend is brimming with crisp autumn fun! Grab your sweater, windbreaker, or parka and hit the city streets! Castle and its Kingdom Tour – Take a walk around the lands dominated by Central Park’s...
View ArticleNew Frog in New York City | In Search of the Richmond Ribbiter
By Seth Ausubel The air was chill and the skies leaden as our party slipped quietly through the thick woodland underbrush. We soon reached a densely overgrown pond. The still dark waters roiled as...
View ArticleGreen HALLOWEEN: NYC Weekend Activities
Plan now for the last weekend in October with some spooky activities that will help reduce your carbon footprint and get you in Halloween mode. Bats at the Belvedere: Learn about the bats native to...
View ArticleSustainable New York City Weekend Events
Have you completed all of your holiday shopping? There are plenty of green activities both indoor and out this coming weekend to keep you busy! Christmas Bird Count – Spend the pre-holiday weekend out...
View ArticleEco-Friendly Weekend Activities – Special Holiday Edition!
It’s that time of year again! We want to wish everyone a fun and sustainable holiday season. Since the world didn’t end when the Mayan calendar said it would, we compiled some extra suggestions for how...
View ArticleAn Intern’s Inspiration
By Kasia Broussalian Greening the Apple has come a long way in the nearly two years since its inception. Back then, there were three of us—and me just an intern—crafting ideas for a blog in the public...
View ArticleNew York City, Then and Now
The Documerica Returns Traveling Exhibit is on display in New York City! You can view the exhibit in the lobby of 290 Broadway, New York, NY through January 18. From January 22 – February 5 the exhibit...
View ArticleNYC Sustainable Weekend Recommendations
Greening the Apple’s weekend recommendations are back for 2013! Start the year off on a green foot with some of these activities! Electronic Waste Recycling at Tekserve— The Lower East Side Ecology...
View ArticleSustainable Weekend Activities to Keep you Warm!
It may be cold, but there’s no need to hibernate! We’ve got suggestions to help you brave the temps while still staying sustainable and eco-friendly. Animal Autographs – Head to Staten Island to learn...
View ArticleSea Farming Shellfish and Seaweed in Long Island Sound
By Mark Tedesco The theory behind the martial art of Jiu Jitsu is to use an attacker’s force against him or herself. What if the same theory can be applied to pollutants that degrade coastal water...
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Cross Central Park Promenade Tour – You will see many surprises: a hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats powered by the wind, a magnificent sculpture celebrating fresh water. These are just...
View ArticleSustainable Weekend Activities: NYC
Check out our top eco-friendly weekend recommendations and feel free to share your own in the comments section. Canstruction Design Competition: Twenty-five teams of architects, engineers, contractors...
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