2008 Calendar of Environmental Events

To submit an event, send an email to: webeditor@eany.org. Please include the title of the event, date, time, location, a brief description, and contact information.

ONGOING

NYC:  For the NYC Urban Park Rangers Calendar of Programs visit www.nyc.gov/parks, or call (212) NEW-YORK (dial 311 if you live in NYC).
 

NYSERDA ENERGY STAR® Change a Light, change the World Campaign. Save energy and reduce greenhouse gases by switching to efficient lighting. Businesses, community groups, schools and others can sign up as a Pledge Driver. Contact Jessica Barry, Mid-Hudson Energy $mart, barryjessica@gmail.com.

 

Focus on Nature X: Natural History Illustration. A juried exhibition of natural and cultural history illustration, organized by the New York State Museum and featuring works from around the world. Artists depict biological, geological, archaeological, and botanical subjects using a wide range of media, from traditional watercolor to digital techniques. New York State Museum; April 17, 2008 - September 7, 2008.

MAY 2008

14: Biological Invasions: How Mild Species Go Wild. Location New York State Museum, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Dr. George Robinson, Department of Biological Sciences, State University of NY at Albany will discuss case studies that illustrate potential rules for reducing risky introductions.

17: Birds, Bats and Butterflies! Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM is Birds, Bats, and Butterflies. The New York State Museum offers fun for the whole family with games, crafts, and other theme-based activities.

18: Get Hooked on Fishing. Join veteran anglers at Esopus Meadows Preserve in Ulster County at 9:00 AM for demonstrations, lessons and a chance to reel in your own prize catch.

19: Capital District Eco-Breakfast. Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Join the New York League of Conservation Voters Capital District Chapter for their annual Eco-Breakfast. For more information and to RSVP, contact Hilary Wilkes at (212) 361-6350 ext. 204.

19: Green Drinks Long Island Wine Tasting. Location: Stony Brook Southampton, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. A special edition of the Hamptons Green Drinks Gathering featuring Organic and Local Wines. For more information call 631-721-1908, email greenspeaks@ligreen.com or visit www.ligreen.com/greenspeaks. 

29: GreenDrinks at The Joseloff Art Gallery's Beyond Green Exhibit, 6:00 PM. For more information, click here. 

JUNE 2008

4: Central Park Conservancy "Taste of Summer." Location: The Bandshell at 7 PM. Tickets: $350; tables available. Contact: Lauren Mazer at 212-310-6691 or lmazer@centralparknyc.org.

7: 2008 Summer EcoTours. Paddle your canoe or kayak for a three-hour cruise as a guide explains the ecosystem and the natural and manmade forces affecting it. Experience paddlers only, no instruction available. Rentals are available through Eastern Mountain Sports. Location: Niagara River, Frog and Strawberry Islands, 8:00 AM. 

8: Bike Tour de Queens. Enjoy a leisurely paced 20-mile ride open to riders of all ages and skill levels. The course is mostly flat, and will go along waterfronts, greenways, through parks and industrial and historic neighborhoods. Registration is fee and required. Register at http://tourdequeens.org/about_the_ride.

8: Trash to Treasures. Location: New York State Museum, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. An art project using manufacturing mistakes and materials destined for the landfill.

10: Sustainable Planet Film Fundraiser. Location: Chelsea Art Museum, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Meet the 'Sustainable Stewards' for 2008 and enjoy an Urban Ecology book reading by Eco Entrepreneur Pamela Peeters. For more information and tickets, visit http://www.pamelapeeters.com/filmfestival.php.

14: 2008 Summer EcoTours. Join a guide for a two or three hour stroll and learn about natural and manmade features of our extraordinary waterways. Location: Scajaquada Creek, 2:00 PM.

17: Mapping New York Communities Workshop: An Introduction to GIS and Community Analysis. Location: Albany, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. One-day workshop for beginners. Learn how to use ArcGIS 9.2 to create thematic maps, geocode and download census survey data. For more information and to register: http://www.urban-research.info/workshops/newyork-gis.htm.

18-20: 34th Annual Vegetarian Summerfest. Classes, cuisine, conversation, and community for enlightened eaters. Location: Johnstown, PA. For more information, visit www.vegetariansummerfest.org or call 518.568.7970.

19-20: Mapping New York Communities Workshop: An Introduction to GIS and Community Analysis. Location: NYC. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. One-day workshop for beginners. Learn how to use ArcGIS 9.2 to create thematic maps, geocode and download census survey data. For more information and to register, http://www.urban-research.info/workshops/newyork-gis.htm.

21: 2008 Summer EcoTours. Take a three-hour bike ride along waterfront trails as our guides explain water quality and shoreline environment issues as well as projects happening along the water's edge. Location: Outer Harbor, 10:00 AM. 

21-22: Annual Clearwater Festival. Celebrate the first days of summer on the shores of the Hudson River at Croton Point Park. For more information on the event or to apply online to be a volunteer at: http://www.clearwaterfestival.org. Or call the Clearwater Festival volunteer coordinator at 845-454-7663 ext.123 or at volcoord@clearwater.org.

29: 2008 Summer EcoTours. Take a three-hour bike ride along waterfront trails as our guides explain water quality and shoreline environment issues as well as projects happening along the water's edge. Location: Niagara River, Niagara Falls, 10:00 AM.

JULY 2008

5: 2008 Summer EcoTours. Paddle your canoe or kayak for a three-hour cruise as a guide explains the ecosystem and the natural and manmade forces affecting it. Experience paddlers only, no instruction available. Rentals are available through Eastern Mountain Sports. Location: Buffalo River, 9:00 AM.

13: 2008 Summer EcoTours. Take a three-hour bike ride along waterfront trails as our guides explain water quality and shoreline environment issues as well as projects happening along the water's edge. Location: Niagara River, Niagara Falls, 10:00 AM.

19: 2008 Summer EcoTours. Join a guide for a two or three hour stroll and learn about natural and manmade features of our extraordinary waterways. Location: Niagara Gorge Trail #8, 10:00 AM.

24-26: 16th Annual New York State ReLeaf Conference. Register online after June 15th at www.nyurbanforestrycouncil.com.

AUGUST 2008

9: 2008 Summer EcoTours. Take a three-hour bike ride along waterfront trails as our guides explain water quality and shoreline environment issues as well as projects happening along the water's edge. Location: Niagara River, Niagara Falls, 10:00 AM.

30: 2008 Summer EcoTours. Join a guide for a two or three hour stroll and learn about natural and manmade features of our extraordinary waterways. Location: Scajaquada Creek, 2:00 PM.

31: 2008 Summer EcoTours. Take a three-hour bike ride along waterfront trails as our guides explain water quality and shoreline environment issues as well as projects happening along the water's edge. Location: Outer Harbor, 10:00 AM.

SEPTEMBER 2008

6: 2008 Summer EcoTours. Paddle your canoe or kayak for a three-hour cruise as a guide explains the ecosystem and the natural and manmade forces affecting it. Experience paddlers only, no instruction available. Rentals are available through Eastern Mountain Sports. Location: Scajaquanda Creek, 9::00 AM.

14: 2008 Summer EcoTours. Take a three-hour bike ride along waterfront trails as our guides explain water quality and shoreline environment issues as well as projects happening along the water's edge. Location: Niagara River, Niagara Falls, 10:00 AM.

15: Train to be a certified Master Composter! Contact info@lesecologycenter.org. Orientation: Thursday, 9/25 from 6-8 PM at the Lower East Side Ecology Center (Fireboat House, East River Park south of Williamsburg Bridge). Classroom instruction: five Thursdays from 6-9 PM at the Neighborhood Preservation Center (232 E. 11th Street, between 2nd & 3rd Avenues). Additional information at www.lesecologycenter.org.

27: 2008 Summer EcoTours. Join a guide for a two or three hour stroll and learn about natural and manmade features of our extraordinary waterways. Location: Niagara Gorge Trail #8, 10:00 AM.

OCTOBER 2008

TBA: Central Park Conservancy "Halloween Gala." Location: Rumsey Playfield. Tickets: $1,000; tables available. Contact: Lauren Mazer at 212-310-6691 or lmazer@centralparknyc.org.

NOVEMBER 2008

11: 2008 Annual Advocate Awards Gala sponsored by Environmental Advocates of New York. Location: The Yale Club at 5:30 PM. Additional information coming soon.