Earth Day is a yearly celebration to appreciate the Earth and to raise awareness of our environmental challenges. At NYC Ferry our focus is on sustainability, education, and waterfront access in the neighborhoods we serve. New York City offers a multitude of opportunities to show your appreciation for the Earth this April and we’ve compiled a list of events easily accessible via the ferry.
Spring Litter Cleanup
Saturday, April 2, 2022
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
31st Ave & 34th St, Astoria
Winter always leaves our streets and sidewalks a little dirtier than usual, which is why we’re kicking off our 2022 programming by picking up litter and trash on the 31st Ave Open Street. Bags, gloves, and brooms will be provided, just bring yourself! It’s a great way to beautify the block, meet your neighbors, and spend time outdoors as the weather begins to warm up again.
Volunteer Cleanup – Beautify Astoria Park
Saturday, April 9, 2022
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Astoria Park
Interested in natural, outdoor gardening and beautification projects? Join Astoria Park Alliance community volunteers in beautifying your New York City park! Volunteers should plan to meet shortly before 10am at the Astoria Park Track Field House adjacent to the tennis courts..
Gloves and equipment will be provided.
Earth Day in Astoria Park
Saturday, April 23, 2022
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Astoria Park
Earth Day is our time to shine in Astoria Park, Queens! We’ll be planting and organizing some fun activities to show Mother Earth we care. Join us at the Astoria Park Track Field House (adjacent to the tennis courts) for a full day of volunteer events and community activities!
Gloves and equipment will be provided.
NYC Earth Day 2022 Festival in Union Square
Thursday, April 21, 2022
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Union Square Park
Earth Day 2022 is here! Show up for the environment this spring, learn what you can do in your own life, and check out our amazing line-up of virtual speakers and partners that in recent years have included Bill Nye, Al Gore, Elizabeth Warren, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Broadway performers from Hamilton and Jagged Little Pill, experts, and activists. The event includes dozens of environmental organizations and climate campaigns like March for Science and Fridays for Future, kids’ activities, and live speeches and performances.
Family Workshops: Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 23, 2022
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Rockefeller Park House
River Terrace & Murray Street
In celebration of Earthday, we take inspiration from the practice of Mottainai in Japan which encourages all to be thoughtful about waste. Create and share a zero waste ochiba art design and enjoy a dynamic live drumming performance by Taiko Masala.
#EarthLove Day
Saturday, April 30th, 2022
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Meditation Lawn and Blackwell Plaza (500 Main St.)
Roosevelt Island
Join us for fun and educational activities, where we will be raising awareness on ways we can help Roosevelt Island and our planet stay green and clean!
Spring Nature Walks with Gabriel Willow
Sunday, April 24, 2022
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Welcome spring with us and take a nature tour of the park that will focus on the restored tidal marsh ecosystem, with some ecological history of NYC weaved in. Learn about the great potential these habitats have both as an oasis for migrating birds and also how they serve as buffers from storms and sea level rise, and increase the resiliency of our waterfront and neighborhoods.