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
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
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
