Celebrate Earth Month 2015

April is Earth Month; Wednesday, April 22, is Earth Day, and Friday, April 24, is Arbor Day! Celebrate and raise environmental awareness by bringing the family by one of of these fun, local events. Drop by a nature-inspired festival, interact with different farm animals, or climb a beautiful sugar maple tree!

Through April 12

Celebrate Earth! At the Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Through April 12
Times vary

The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is hosting a fun-filled week of activities that celebrate nature. The activities include interacting with various farm animals, completing Earth Day-inspired crafts, and educational workshops on topics from decomposition to sea creatures! Space is limited and admittance is granted on a first come, first serve basis. Free with museum admission; ages vary. 145 Brooklyn Avenue, brooklynkids.org

Celebrate Earth! A Brooklyn Children's Museum event. — Celebrate Earth! at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Sunday, April 19

Earth Day New York in Union Square
Sunday, April 19
12pm-7pm

New Yorkers are invited to celebrate Earth Day at Union Square by listening to live music, exploring clean vehicle and green exhibitions, and participating in various children’s events. Attendees will also have the opportunity to listen to representatives from green non-profit organizations and businesses. Free, all ages. 4th Avenue between East 14th and East 18th Street, earthday.org

Eighth Annual National Grid Earth Day Celebration at Brooklyn College
Sunday, April 19
3pm

The Brooklyn Center for Performing Arts is hosting an afternoon of Earth Day events at its National Grid Earth Day Celebration. Watch live street performers, engage in a variety of family activities, and come together with the community to live more sustainably! Free; ages 4 and up. 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, brooklyncenter.org

KidSpirit Table Talk: “Climate Change: Tending Our Planet” at the Centre for Social Innovation
Sunday, April 19
12-3pm

KidSpirit, a Brooklyn-based online magazine for kids ages 11-17, will host its first-ever Table Talk in honor of Earth Day, on Sunday April 19. “Climate Change: Tending Our Planet” will feature a panel of young writers and adult experts–Dr. Ilissa Ocko, an Environmental Defense Fund researcher, George Trakas, a Guggenheim-winning environmental sculptor, and John McIlwain, Director of the Climate, Mind, and Behavior Symposium at the Garrison Institute–plus breakout groups for artists, philosophers, and activists, and a delicious lunch provided by New York’s premiere green caterer, The Cleaver Co. To register, click here. $20 per person, though scholarships are available. 601 West 26th Street, Suite 325, kidspiritonline.com

Wednesday, April 22

Earth Day at the New York Botanical Garden
Wednesday, April 22
1:30-6pm
Bring the family to NYBG on Earth Day for some fun playing in the dirt at the Howell Family Garden, a spring celebration in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, and a worm bin composting workshop! Non-members $20 for adults; $8 for children. 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx nybg.org

Friday, April 24

Arbor Day in Prospect Park
Friday, April 24
1-4pm
Join Prospect Park alliance naturalists for games, crafts, exhibitions, and talks about Brooklyn’s last remaining forest–the Park! Discover the important role trees play in the health of the Park, and learn about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection, and assist in their feeding. prospectpark.org

Saturday, April 25

Being Green Family Festival at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan
Saturday, April 25
10am

Celebrate mother earth with a morning full of eco-friendly fun at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan’s Being Green Family Festival. Families will be able to meet live animals, plant a garden, listen to stories, and find out to help take care of our planet! Free with museum admission; all ages. 212 West 83rd Street, cmom.org

Arbor Weekend at Wave Hill

Saturday, April 25
11am-3pm

Budding arborists are invited to spend an afternoon viewing Wave Hill from the treetops at its Junior Arborist Station. After being equipped with harnesses and hardhats, participants will climb a beautiful sugar maple tree while being spotted by trained professionals. Volunteers from the Almstead Tree, Shurb & Lawn Care will be available to answer any questions about the trees! Free; ages 7 and up. West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, wavehill.org

Sunday, April 26

Arbor Festival at the Queens Botanical Garden
Sunday, April 26
11am-6pm

The Queens Botanical Garden will be hosting a number of family friendly events, including tours, face painting, and even a live petting zoo at its Arbor Festival. Celebrate the holiday by listening to live music and completing environmentally-inspired crafts! Eco-friendly vendors will be displaying and selling their work and food will be available for purchase. Free; all ages. 43-50 Main Street, Queens, nycgovparks.org

Instituto Cervantes

Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.

Laurissa Jane Music

Laurissa Jane Music Studio is a dedicated institution that offers a solid foundation for students to explore the captivating world of music and arts. With experienced instructors, we offer private and group lessons in piano, voice, and guitar, for all ages and skill levels. We provide year-round training for renowned programs such as NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) and ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music). LJMS runs an annual Summer Musical Theatre Arts Program from July-August which offers a creative environment for young individuals with a passion for acting, singing, and dancing. We are proud to serve the vibrant communities of Jamaica Queens and can also provide classes virtually. At LJMS, we firmly believe in the transformative power of the arts. Call us today!

Asphalt Green

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