Tomorrow, April 22 is Earth Day and there are plenty of fun eco-friendly activities and events happening here in New York City all week long, so start celebrating!
See a movie: If you haven't seen Flow, Irena Salina's award-winning documentary on problems surrounding the world's water supply, catch it for free tonight, April 21 at 6pm thanks to the GreenSouls at All Souls Unitarian Church on 80th St and Lexington Ave in the Reidy Friendship Hall.
Watch the lighting of the Earth Ball: No it's not New Year's Eve, but there will be a ball in Times Square this Earth Day: The Earth Ball. Watch the ball be lit as the earth and lowered at 11am in Times Square. The event launches Green Generation, a year long campaign to boost eco-friendly acts over the next year leading up to the 40th anniversary of Earth Day in 2010. The rotating ball made up of Waterford crystal and LED lights will be raised back to its permanent position atop One Times Square at 12pm.
Do lunch: Eat at NoHo Mediterranean spot il Buco. During lunch on Earth Day you'll save 15 percent and il Buco will give the amount of your savings to International Union for Conservation of Nature, which will go toward restoring the Amazon.
Toast the planet: Stop by Gotham Wines on the UWS between 2pm and 7pm on Earth Day to taste organic and biodynamic wines. If you like what you taste, save 15 percent on your purchase.
Visit a watering hole: A tap watering hole that is. Stop by a TapIt location to fill up your reusable water bottle with tap water, and just say no to bottled water on Earth Day and every day.
Check out EarthFair: Stop by Grand Central's Vanderbilt Hall on Friday, April 24 from 12pm to 7pm or Saturday April 25 from 11am to 5pm for a big green festival. You can check out organic food, eco-friendly demonstrations and performances and activities for the kids. Plus, if you still have six plastic water bottles in your possession, bring them along and trade up for a Clear2Go reusable bottle.
Spend Sunday in Central Park: The Central Park Conservancy is hosting a day filled with fun events for the whole family on Sunday, April 26. Learn how to compost, plant flowers, take a park tour, visit Greenmarket vendors, recycle electronic waste and help power the entertainment stage's sound system by pedaling a bike.
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