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AccessibilityEarth Day & Arbor Day
Join us in celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day in our parks and community gardens! Enjoy fun hiking adventures, tree planting activities, nature-themed programs for the whole family, and more!
Steps You Can Take to Fight Climate Change
This year's Earth Day theme is Invest In Our Planet. Learn how you can help grow a greener future for our city, starting today, with these five simple steps!
History of Earth Day and Arbor Day in New York City
The first Earth Day was celebrated in Union Square in 1970! Take a look back at this 'ecological carnival' and how it inspired our city.
Earth Day & Arbor Day Events
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Lets Help Our Street Trees Get Nutrients
at Jardin la Roca, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to pruning fruit trees inside the garden, care for our street trees, and help with the growing season by building more raise beds in the garden.
Free!
Celebrate Spring through Dance
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The wonder of spring renewal is seen in the beauty of the salt marsh and other natural environments. The season inspires music and dance; presented by the Brooklyn Dance Ensemble.
Free!
Event
Plant a Seed Day
at All People's Community Garden, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join All People's Community Garden for a volunteer workday to help start and plant new seeds for the spring season!
Free!
Event
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Earth Day Watercolors Workshop Series
at Fort Totten Park-Building 422 - NE Queens Headquarters (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join us as we create beautiful watercolor paintings while celebrating the beauty of our planet just in time for Earth Day!
Free!
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Volunteer Workday: Clifton Place Memorial Garden & Park
at Clifton Place Memorial Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn how to join a GreenThumb garden and engage in EarthMonth activities, such as building raised beds and planting a floral landscape.
Free!
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Spring Seeds Day at Newkirk Community Garden
at Newkirk Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Newkirk Community Garden for a volunteer workday to help with starting seeds ahead of the garden season! We may also participant in a general garden clean up and tool shed organization.
Free!
Event
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Earth Day Watercolors Workshop Series
at Fort Totten Park-Building 422 - NE Queens Headquarters (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join us as we create beautiful watercolor paintings while celebrating the beauty of our planet just in time for Earth Day!
Free!
Friday, May 16, 2025
CANCELLED: Earth Day Celebration
at Outdoor Performance Area (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Raising awareness about environmental issues such as pollution, deforestation, climate change, and endangered species
Free!
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