Ways To Celebrate Earth Day In New York City

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After weeks of anticipating this annual observance, Earth Day is almost officially here! Although our focus has primarily been on how you can celebrate at home, we also want to encourage our readers to celebrate while out and about with others and learn more about Earth Day in the process! That's why we've put together the following list of exciting Earth Day events taking place in New York City as well as a brief overview of its history:

Founded in 1970 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day was created for the nation to join together and show support for the need to have a healthy environment. After witnessing the 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, California, Nelson was inspired to promote awareness about air and water pollution and therefore worked to develop a staff of his own that could share and spread his ideas to individuals all across the U.S. As a result, 20 million Americans joined together on April 22 to "demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies," according to the Earth Day Network. Although efforts have shifted to not just solely focus on air and water pollution, the recurring theme of environmental awareness is still evident and promoted on this day every year.

How You Can Celebrate...

If you'll be in New York for Earth Day this year, consider checking out one of the following events:

Earth Day Craft and Mini Garden Tour

When: April 22, 2015 at 3:30 PM

Where: Queens Botanical Garden

What: A great way to involve your children in Earth Day celebrations, this event offers the opportunity to create botanical themed crafts.

Earth Day 5K Walk and Green Tour

When: April 22, 2015

Where: NYC

What: For the first time, New York is hosting a 5k walk and green tour that allows participants to learn all about the city's greenest places!

Green Festival Expo

When: April 24-26, 2015

Where: Jacob Javits Center

What: Join other New Yorkers in learning about green products and services while traveling between different exhibits.

For more information about each of these events, please click here.

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