a reblog covering NYC’s sustainability scene
Posted in Events on Jun 22nd, 2008
[Photo from Erik Baard at Nature Calendar]
As thousands gather up north of the city for the annual Great Hudson River Revival that is the Clearwater Festival, Erik Baard at Nature Calendar floats the idea of hosting a sister happening on Randalls Island.
Thousands of people gather on the Croton Point Park grounds each June for a […]
Posted in Events on Jun 21st, 2008
So here’s an event that couldn’t be better aligned with what we’re trying to do here. Alas, we won’t be able to make it there in person, as we’ll be (again) creeping along America’s busted rail system. Still, we might send in a message from the tracks. In any case, it […]
Posted in Events on Jun 20th, 2008
From Green Brooklyn (who is also a proud and privileged sponsor!):
Greening The Ridge
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
*10am - 6pm
*Ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:00am
69th St. Veteran’s Memorial Pier
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
* Booths of vendors with environmentally friendly products!
* Green education programs and games!
* Fun activities for children!
* Raffles & 50/50!
* Music by local artists including; Pill Hill Radio!
* […]
Posted in Events on Jun 14th, 2008
[Photo: Transportation Alternatives, StreetBeat Newsletter.]
Lots happening in coming weeks. We think we’re going to try to do an events round-up on the reblog once every two weeks, and then a formal events newsletter once/month. Thoughts? Suggestions? Put ‘em below in the comments.
In addition to what’s listed below, always check out the Nature […]
Posted in Events on Jun 4th, 2008
Alright–time for an events round-up. Here goes:
Saturday June 7th, 12:30pm
Governors Island Science, Art Exhibition, and Lecture Series
The CUNY Sustainability Project and PlaNYC
Laura Saegert Wenkel, The CUNY Sustainability Project
More info here.
Saturday June 7th, 5-10pm
Choose GOOD Farmers Fair
Food. Drinks. Music. Community.
Live bees, mozzarella making, local farmers, bamboo t-shirts, a photobooth and much more!
GOOD, Greenmarket, Solar One and […]
Posted in Events on Jun 3rd, 2008
The CUNY Institute for Sustainable Cities is proud to present the 3rd annual Governors Island Science, Art Exhibition and Lecture Series: Sustainable CUNY | Sustainable NYC. This summer’s program seeks to engage the public by approaching sustainability in the city from all lenses, drawing lectures from the public, private and research sectors.
As CUNY progresses with […]
Posted in Events, Uncategorized on May 30th, 2008
From the source:
It looks as if Mother Nature will be showering us all tomorrow rather than providing a sunny day for the Scavenger Hunt…so sad. Grab a book, a cup of tea and stay inside tomorrow!
BUT WAIT…There’s more! We’ll try again next weekend.
The new date is Sunday, June 8…same time, same place.
[…]
Posted in Events, Livable Streets, Transportation on May 27th, 2008
Tomorrow (Wednesday) night! Be there and support livable streets.
Details here.
Posted in Events on May 23rd, 2008
Utmost apologies for my long absence. Hopefully next time real life drags me away from the city for so long, this little reblog will be in a hearty enough state to turn over to a worthy substitute poster for a bit.
But without further ado–events galore!
Tuesday, May 27th, 4-8pm
Transportation Alternatives’ 3rd Annual Greenway Summit
The […]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 6th, 2008
Yep, still out of town.