Earth Week Programming

The Earth Day Network isn't letting the move from in-person to socially distanced programming set them back from their push for climate action. From their massive compilation of virtual Earth Day events across the world to their call to action for things you can do no matter where you are, they're ensuring the spirit of Earth Day remains alive no matter what other circumstances may arise.

Earth Week closes out with Arbor Day on Friday, April 24. The Arbor Day Foundation offers a number of ways you can still participate from home. Plant a tree if you can, jump into their social media campaign, or try one of their more creative ways to participate.

As a pandemic upends our world, it reminds us of what really matters: the health and safety of our families and our loved ones, our communities and countries. Join Citizens' Climate Lobby on April 25 for an afternoon of breakout sessions and a keynote address from Katharine Hayhoe.

Earthx has moved its film festival and a number of its conferences online for Earth Month. Conference offerings include specific tracks for sustainable cities, renewable energy, women in the environment, and more. They're also hosting free film screenings and an Earth Day 50 celebration with National Geographic.

Beginning on April 22, the Sierra Club kicks off a three-day-long massive livestream, offering attendees a chance to join activists, celebrities, and musicians like Talib Kweli, Bill McKibben, and Angelique Kidjo in a moment of community and hope for our future.

Seedballs are a great way to help restore native plants to sensitive or inaccessible areas. A ball of clay, compost or rich soil, and seeds is tossed to propagate species without trampling or trespassing. They also save labor in the field, as they needn't be planted below the surface.

The Office of Sustainability is co-hosting a web demonstration and seedball-making activity with HarborLAB on Earth Day (April 22) at 3:00 PM. RSVP now for event details closer to the day-of.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Zero Waste NYC is partnering with a zero-waste restaurant in Brooklyn and a farmers market delivery service to discuss sustainable business practices, growing local food, composting, and ways you can reduce you environmental "foodprint."

The event is open to all, with no mandatory admission cost and a donate-as-you-can option.

Many of us have fond memories associated with one of America's National Parks. Read some of the many touching and memorable stories from people like you, and share your story with the National Parks Conservation Association this Earth Month.

The Earth Day Initiative, in collaboration with March for Science NYC, is hosting a series of activities people can take all Earth Month long. Their programming includes an Earth Week Kickoff Event on April 19 at 4:00 PM featuring speakers and performers such as Lyna Hinkel, founder of 350NYC, Rachel Bronson of the Bulletin of Atomic Sciences (and manager of the Doomsday Clock), actor Joseph-Gordon Levitt, and many more.