Earth Day
Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, is a day where we appreciate our beautiful planet and take part in activities that are beneficial to the environment. But you don't need to wait for just one day because there are lots of ways you can help the environment right now- check out our "Green Living" tips for ways you can make a difference every day!
Events You Can Attend
Listed below are Earth Day and Arbor Day events and programs conducted by DEC staff at DEC environmental education centers and other venues for 2012:
| Date/Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| April 18 (Wed) 7:00- 9:00 PM | Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center | Volunteer Earth Day Gathering: NY Wind Education Collaborative Wind Energy Presentation A presentation for volunteers from the NY Wind Education Collaborative (NYWEC), a joint effort of the Pace University Energy and Climate Center, Citizens' Campaign for the Environment, and Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY) that is co-sponsored by NYSERDA. |
| April 21 (Sat) 9:00 AM-12:00 noon |
Capital District (Five Rivers) |
Canal Clean Sweep Celebrate Earth Day by participating in annual event hosted by NYS Canal Corp and supported by Five River's AmeriCorps members. |
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April 21 (Sat) |
Reinstein Environmental Education Center, plus 2 other sites in Western NY | Garlic Mustard Challenge Kick-Off Official kick-off for 2-month-long community challenge to remove garlic mustard from 3 sites: • 9:00 AM at Kenneglenn Nature Preserve (Wales Center) • 10:30 AM at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center (North Java) • 11:00 AM at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve (Depew) |
| April 21 (Sat) 1:00-4:00 PM |
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center | Plant Trees at Five Rivers Plant trees to improve wildlife habitat at Five Rivers in honor of Earth Day. |
| April 22 (Sun) 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | Rogers Environmental Education Center | Earth Day Spring Cleaning Volunteers (individuals and organizations) will be cleaning up in and around the Rogers Environmental Education Center, including trails, gardens and public gathering areas. |
| April 26 (Thurs) | Albany | Albany Goes Green Arbor Day tree planting at Western Avenue between Partridge and Ontario Streets with students from Pine Hills Elementary School. Time TBA |
| April 26 (Thurs) 7:00 PM |
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center | Woodcock Watch Participate in the Hudson Mohawk Bird Club's annual woodcock survey at Five Rivers to help usher in Arbor Day. |
| April 27 (Fri) 9:30 AM-1:30 PM |
Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center | Sacred Heart Volunteer Day Students from Sacred Heart Academy perform Earth Day service by cleaning debris from a Reinstein Woods wetland left by spring runoff from neighboring housing developments. |
| April 27 (Fri) 7:30 PM |
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center | Frog Watch Celebrate Arbor Day by learning more about the frogs in our area and how to help monitor how they are doing. Identify species by call and learn about how these animals are good indicator species for environmental health. |
| April 28 (Sat) 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Basom | Spring into Nature The refuge's annual celebration to welcome spring back to the swamps will include nature related exhibits, educational activities and nature programs. Reinstein staff will conduct educational activities and promote the center and camps. |
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April 28 (Sat) |
PS101 Q, Forest Hills Gardens | Forest Hills Earth Day Community Event DEC-hosted display table: answering general questions from public plus hands-on activities for children, DEC publications available (public event; anticipated attendance 200); event sponsored by the parents' association. |
| April 28 & 29 (Sat/Sun) 11:00 AM-4:00 PM |
Heckscher State Park, Suffolk | Heckscher State Park Earth Day Large Earth Day festival hosted by State Parks with many presenters and thousands of participants. DEC Region 1 Environmental Education staff will host a display table with information about camps, DEC publications, hands-on displays, and DEC education programs in Region 1. |
| April 29 (Sun) | Queen's Botanical Garden | Queens Botanical Garden Arbor Day Event DEC-hosted display table: answering general questions from public plus hands-on activities for children, DEC publications available |
| May 5 (Sat) 10:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center | Earth Day in May Volunteer day at Reinstein; help with trail maintenance, tree planting and invasive species control; general public (individuals and families), scout and youth groups welcome to participate |
| May 5 (Sat) 11:00 AM-3:00 PM |
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center | Earth Day Celebration and Plant Sale Demonstrations, exhibitors, children's activities, tours of the barn and farm animals, plants grown in the Stony Kill greenhouse for sale, sheep shearing, food, and live music. |
Plan Your Own Event
There are many recycling events and activities you can get started in your own community. Get your friends together and plan to make things better right where you live.
More about Earth Day:
- How Earth Day Began - words from Earth Day's founder Senator Gaylord Nelson
