Earth Day 2010-New York City Events

On April 22, 2010, Earth Day will be celebrating forty years of raising awareness and inspiring appreciation of the Earth's environment. Cities across America will be participating in many events to celebrate Earth Day. New York City is no exception with a prominent campaign challenging New Yorkers to "be the E." The "E" promotion gives Earth Day a "fresh face" that organizers hope will move people to be a positive force behind saving the environment. Based on Gandhi's quote to "be the change you want to see in the world," the campaign will encourage people to live a more sustainable, greener life. New Yorkers will have the opportunity to attend many Earth Day events in the City. Listed here are four Earth Day events that will move you to reduce your carbon footprint.

Earth Day Events in New York City-The Giant Earth Images. This exhibit will run April 19th through 25th at Grand Central Terminal in the heart of New York City. Projected on two of the columns in the terminal's main concourse will be photographs, artwork, inspirational messages and quotes by such artists as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein and Rafal Olbinski to name a few. The exhibit runs 10 hours a day for the entire week and is free to the public. For more information, please go here.

Earth Day Events in New York City-Earth Fair. This two-day event also takes place at New York's Grand Central Terminal. Earth Fair is a large event featuring exhibitors promoting organic food, green businesses and environmental non-profit groups. Live music, performances and entertainment highlight the outdoor festival. The event takes place April 23rd (noon until 7 p.m.) and April 24th (11 a.m. until 5 p.m.). For more information, please click here.

Earth Day Events in New York City-Earth Day Crafts at Chess & Checkers House, Central Park. Let the Chess & Checkers House staff help you and your family celebrate Earth Day with natured-inspired crafts. This free event is open to kids and adults of all ages. The Earth Day event takes place on April 22, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, call 212-794-4064 or visit online here.

Earth Day Events in New York City-"Under the Canopy" Exhibit. "Under the Canopy" will be celebrating Earth Day along with Central Park's trees at the event that takes place April 22nd from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center located inside Central Park. This free event will showcase the 152 different trees (over 24,000 in all!) found in Central Park. The exhibit interpretation is led by Central Park Conservancy staff who will discuss the day-to-day maintenance required as well as the different species. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 212-860-1370. Visit the Central Park Conservancy online here.

This Earth Day make a commitment to "be the change you want to see in the world." You'll be glad you did.

Sources:
http://www.earthdayny.org