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Westchester County Citizens’ Volunteer Monitoring Training
This exciting program provides an opportunity for citizen volunteers to help the County create a baseline of water quality data on streams throughout the county. We will spend the whole day outside learning and practicing how to use water monitoring equipment.
Household Recycling Day at WCC Valhalla
Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY, United StatesThe next Household Recycling Day will be held Friday, June 11 from 1-3 p.m. and Saturday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westchester Community College in Valhalla. For a complete and detailed list of what to bring and what’s not accepted, visit www.westchestergov.com/HRD or call 914-813-5425. Generally, in addition to chemicals and…
Friday Night Movie Series at the Ossining Community Center
OSSINING RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT PRESENTS Friday Night Movie Series at The Ossining Community Center The film series will focus on current environmental issues. Popcorn is free, bring your own drinks and get current on issues facing us such as "bad eggs." This is primarily focused towards adults but mature children are welcome to attend.…
Friday Night Movie Series at the Ossining Community Center
OSSINING RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT PRESENTS Friday Night Movie Series at The Ossining Community Center The film series will focus on current environmental issues. Popcorn is free, bring your own drinks and get current on issues facing us such as “bad eggs.” This is primarily focused towards adults but mature children are welcome to attend.…
Household Recycling Day at FDR State Park
FDR State Park Yorktown, NY, United StatesThe next Household Recycling Day will be held Friday, October 15 from 1-3 p.m. and Saturday, October 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at FDR State Park in Yorktown. For a complete and detailed list of what to bring and what’s not accepted, visit www.westchestergov.com/HRD or call 813-5425. Generally, in addition to chemicals and…
ELLA 2010 Conference on the Environment
Thayer Hotel West Point, NY, United Stateshttp://ellahhh.net/conference/ 2010 Conference on the Environment SPECIAL $75 DISCOUNT AND "OCTOBER RATES" EXTENDED UNTIL NOVEMBER 12 One-Day Conference Rate with meals only $120! - REGISTER TODAY! REGIONAL APPROACHES TO CONSERVATION November 19– 21, 2010 The Thayer Hotel, West Point, New York This year’s theme is “Regional Approaches to Conservation” in New York. The program that…
Friday Night Movie Series at the Ossining Community Center
OSSINING RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT PRESENTS Friday Night Movie Series at The Ossining Community Center The film series will focus on current environmental issues. Popcorn is free, bring your own drinks and get current on issues facing us such as “bad eggs.” This is primarily focused towards adults but mature children are welcome to attend.…
Arbor Day Celebration April 16th
Arbor Day Celebration Saturday, April 16th - 9am - 12pm Join us at Mariandale, Rt. 9, Ossining, NY just north of All Aboard – follow signs to the visitor parking lot, where we’ll meet. Forest Stewardship Activity for the whole family here in Ossining, NY – A Tree City USA Learn About Invasive Species: Arborist…
Tire Recycling Saturday – October 15
Ossining Highway Garage 85 Old Route 100, Briarcliff Manor, NY, United StatesTown residents can bring tires, free of charge to the Ossining Highway Garage, 85 Old Route 100, Briarcliff Manor, NY Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For Bulk-Pick-Up: before you discard your old Refrigerator, Freezer, AC Unit, or anything containing Freon, please call the Highway Office at 941-2241. Prior to our…
Mobile Shredder is Coming to Briarcliff Manor
Westchester County Government along with the Village of Briarcliff Manor want to protect you against identity theft and help recycle paper at the same time. This Saturday, December 10th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., you can bring unwanted documents to the parking lot at the Village Hall (1111 Pleasantville Rd.) to be shredded on…
Dear Governor Cuomo – Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series
Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY, United StatesDear Governor Cuomo - New Yorkers Against Fracking in One Voice The Concert Protest Film With the news that Governor Andrew Cuomo might lift the four-year moratorium against hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in New York state a concert/protest was organized on the doorstep in the state capitol of Albany. Panelists will include: Paul Gallay, President of Hudson…
2014 Native Plant Sale at WCC, Sat 4/24 from 10a-1p
When: Saturday, April 26, 2014, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (Members can enter at 9:30 a.m.) Where: Westchester Community College Park in Visitor Lot #1 Thousands of beautiful, beneficial native plants await your choosing at our annual sale. This year we will celebrate the birthday of wildlife artist John James Audubon (1785–1851) with a selection of shrubs…
Launch of Green Ossining Repair Cafe!
Launch Info What: Community access to free repair get-togethers and skill sharing. Repair Cafes offer the opportunity for community-sourced repair of broken items reducing contributions to the waste stream and building a sense of community through skill sharing. The Green Ossining Repair Cafe currently expects to have coaches on-hand to provide free assistance with repairing/advising on: …
Green Ossining Repair Cafe. Fixing Broken, But Beloved Items…for FREE!
RepairFlyer Nov4 10.15 RepairFlyer Nov4 Spa
Inaugural Community Bike Ride on the MOGO!
Event info: www.facebook.com/events/660954257619983/ OR https://www.westchestercycleclub.org/Rides/Schedule Join the Town of Ossining, The Village of Ossining, Green Ossining, and the Westchester Cycle Club for an Inaugural Community Bike Ride on MOGO, helping to give us a head start on our celebration of Car Free Day on Friday, September 21st. What's a MOGO? Local municipalities have been working to create…
Take the Earth Month Challenge! Join us to Talk About Your Access to Community Solar, and Con Ed’s Grid Rewards Where All Con Ed Customers Will Get A Check Back !- (Online, Registration Required)from
Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin Green Ossining and Briarcliff Sustainability and take two easy energy actions to lower your energy bill and earn cash with Sustainable Westchester! RSVP for webinar link: https://community.sustainablewestchester.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=140 For anyone who may have trouble setting up Grid Rewards, there are online open office hours to help you troubleshoot. For your GridRewards Community Campaign, Sustainable Westchester and Logical…
Town of Ossining’s Comprehensive Planning Survey (In-Person & Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesThe Town of Ossining is developing a comprehensive plan as a framework for a more sustainable Ossining. The Plan will provide a blueprint for future growth and preservation of the Town. We want to hear from you! Complete virtual or paper surveys during Earth Week to submit your feedback on a draft vision for our…
Museum of the Streets Self-Guided Walking Tour (In-Person)
Ossining, NY, United StatesGet outside!! We welcome you to enjoy exploring downtown Ossining with the established Downtown Walking Tour as well as the heritage Museum in the Streets tour. As you arrive at each location, take a walk through time by discovering facts and unique characteristics about the Downtown Ossining Historic District. Hard copies of walking maps and…
Ossining Public Library’s – Children’s Room Story Walk at Wishnie Park.For families of all ages. (In-Person)
Richard Wishnie Park Ossining, NY, United StatesEnjoy the Children Room's special Earth Day Story Walk! Beginning April 17, spend some time outside enjoying The Earth Book, by Todd Parr, which we'll be displaying in Wishnie Park! For families of all ages.
Ossining Public Library: Earth Day Kits for Kids. For children up to 6th grade. (In-Person.)
Ossining, NY, United StatesCome to the library and pick up a fantastic Earth Day craft! Available while supplies last. For children up to 6th grade
Melita’s Home Furnishing’s: Inspired by Nature Pop-Up! (In-Person)
melitas home furnishing 125 Main Street, Ossining, NY, United StatesStop into Ossining's most recognized home furnishing and gift locale where Melita celebrates Earth Day with some lovely offers: Lets really ditch Plastic! :New totes will be available for sale during the event Johil Ross brings us her passion and preserving art of her hand woven pillows.Woven on wooden floor looms using natural…
Making Recycled Paper – the Ossining High School Environmental Club (In-Person)
Louis Engel Waterfront Park Ossining, NY, United StatesMembers of the club will demonstrate how to take old papers and show how to recycle it and create new paper. They will take the finished product to make Artwork and vases. This will be in-person and they will be videoing their event and posting it on their website: …
Visit Ossining’s First Passive House! (In-Person).
Ossining, NY, United StatesEmily Sack invites you to do an exterior tour of her new - and Ossining's first - passive house (including zero waste process and composting). A passive house includes a high-level of energy efficiency which reduces the building's ecological footprint. Due to social distancing needs, you can view the interior of the house on a…
Westchester Citizens’ Climate Lobby: Environmental Group Panel Discussion (Online, Registration Required)
Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin Citizens’ Climate Lobby for a panel discussion with local environmental organizations, including Bedford 2030, Croton 100, Ossining 100, and Teatown. Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/cclgrouppanel Point of Contact: Citizens' Climate Lobby Westchester, cclwestchesterny@gmail.com
Gently Used Instrument Drive (In-Person)
Mike Risko Music School 144 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY, United StatesIf you have a gently used instrument that you no longer play, send it our way so we can bring it back to life and get it into the hands of someone who will make it sing again! Location: Mike Risko Music 144-146 Croton Ave Ossining NY 10562 914-762-8757
Evening Trail Way Rides hosted by the Westchester Cycle Club (In-Person, Registration Required)
Briarcliff Manor Public Library 1 Library Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY, United StatesGet OUTSIDE! Join the Westchester Cycle Club for an evening ride during Earth Week. Starting at the Briarcliff Library parking lot, we will ride the trail way first south on Monday evening (4/19) and then north on Wednesday (4/21) evening. Bring a snack for a break midway as we enjoy scenic views and new…
Community Solar and Grid Rewards Program: How Renters and Owners can Both Participate in Saving Money While Helping Save the Planet. (Online. Registration Required).
Ossining, NY, United StatesTake the Earth Month Challenge! Join Green Ossining and Briarcliff Sustainability and take two easy energy actions to lower your energy bill and earn cash with Sustainable Westchester! RSVP for webinar link: https://community.sustainablewestchester.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=140 1) Community Solar: allows anyone to get in on the game of moving off of fossil fuels by just signing up to get your electricity…
What You Can Do About Climate Change: A Community Approach (Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesAre you worried about climate change? Join this Green Ossining webinar to discuss the current concerns about climate and what is happening in Ossining to reduce emissions 100 percent by 2040. We’re celebrating EARTH WEEK with a special Open House that will get you all the information you need in under an hour! We’ll quickly walk…
Westchester Citizens’ Climate Lobby: Local Business Panel Discussion (Online, Registration Required)
Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin Citizens’ Climate Lobby for a panel discussion with local sustainable businesses, including: Sing Sing Kill Brewery, Good Choice Kitchen, the Green Business Partnership, and Healthy Home Energy and Consulting, Inc. Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/cclbusiness Point of Contact: Citizens' Climate Lobby Westchester, cclwestchesterny@gmail.com
Go Seining and Explore Hudson River Fish with Clearwater! (In-Person, Registration Required)
Louis Engel Waterfront Park Ossining, NY, United StatesTwo by two, put on a pair of waders and go fishing on the banks of the Hudson River with Clearwater staff at Louis Engel Waterfront Park. Gently pull in live fish and learn how to identify them with Clearwater's Hudson River Fish Dichotomous Key. Perfect for the whole family! Masks required. Equipment provided. Register Here: http://bit.ly/EarthDaySeining…
Backyard Composting is EZ! (Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin Elisa Zazerra (via zoom) at her back yard compost set up. She'll show you how she manages her food and other organic waste to create useful enriched soil. Local Food Scraps programs for organic waste will be discussed. The mic will then be opened to attendees to ask questions and/or share their methods in…
Evening Trail Way Rides hosted by the Westchester Cycle Club (In-Person, Registration Required)
Briarcliff Manor Public Library 1 Library Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY, United StatesGet OUTSIDE! Join the Westchester Cycle Club for an evening ride during Earth Week. Starting at the Briarcliff Library parking lot, we will ride the trail way first south on Monday evening (4/19) and then north on Wednesday (4/21) evening. Bring a snack for a break midway as we enjoy scenic views and new…
Westchester Citizens’ Climate Lobby: A Presentation and Discussion About Us (Online, Registration Required)
Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin Citizens’ Climate Lobby for a presentation about its climate action and learn how you can get involved. Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/ccldiscuss Point of Contact: Citizens' Climate Lobby Westchester, cclwestchesterny@gmail.com
Anne M Dorner Middle School Celebrates Earth Day! (In-Person School Event/Open Only to Those at AMD)
Anne M. Dorner Middle School Ossining, NY, United StatesOssining middle schoolers will choose from a variety of learning experiences to celebrate Earth Day and the Environmental Leaders and Protectors club will plant a tree in honor of the day. This event is open only to students at Anne M Dorner Middle School. Contact: Dorian Burden: dburden@ossiningufsd.org
Group Chicken Eggs-perience hosted by Fable Farm (In-Person, registration required)
Fable: From Farm to Table 1311 Kitchawan Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesLooking for a memorable, fun and educational activity during a pandemic? We hear you! Sign up for one of our new Fable learning experiences, fun for the whole family! Private Group Chicken Eggs-perience: Private guided group time with our fun feathered friends. Get up close and personal behind the scenes with the chickens, learn about…
Renters And Owners/Lunch& Learn: Lower Your Electricity Bills & Energy Usage, Get Paid by Con Ed! Hostd by Green Osining, Briarcliff Sustainability and Sustainable Westchester (Online, Registration Required).
Ossining, NY, United StatesGo Green, Save Green$ with Sustainable Westchester! Find out how renters and homeowners can participate in Sustainable Westchester's Community Solar to save 10% on their monthly utility bills. Sign up with GridRewards to get cash back from Con Ed this summer. Plus, get the scoop on heat pumps, clean heating and cooling and energy efficiency.…
How-To Make Your Own Summer Salve with Hudson Valley Vertival Farm (Online, Registration Required)
Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin Green Ossining friend, Kathy Puffer, owner of Hudson Valley Vertical Farm (hvvf.net) where she shows you how to make a summer salve using home grown calendula, bee's wax, and essential oils. You can register for the class (include your email address to receive a link for the class) and find farm products that she…
Join Sierra Club’s (Lower Hudson Group) Monthly Meeting Focusing on the Decommissioning of Indian Point this Month. (Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesSierra Club of the Lower Hudson is holding a community meeting to provide updates on their priorities and ongoing environmental issues with focus on the decommissioning of Indian Point this month. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8343685106?pwd=eHhDdkMrQndsNjd2bENxQW1iZWVMZz09 Meeting ID: 834 368 5106 Passcode: 278408 One tap mobile +19292056099,,8343685106#,,,,*278408# US (New York) Our Speaker will be Tina Volz-Bongar,…
Group Chicken Eggs-perience hosted by Fable Farm (In-Person, registration required)
Ossining, NY, United StatesLooking for a memorable, fun and educational activity during a pandemic? We hear you! Sign up for one of our new Fable learning experiences, fun for the whole family! Private Group Chicken Eggs-perience: Private guided group time with our fun feathered friends. Get up close and personal behind the scenes with the chickens, learn about…
Group Goat Experience hosted by Fable Farm (In-Person, registration required)
Ossining, NY, United StatesLooking for a memorable, fun and educational activity during a pandemic? We hear you! Sign up for one of our new Fable learning experiences, fun for the whole family! Private Group Goat Experience: Custom guided private tour with our favorite furry four. Feed, pet, groom and get to know our giddy goats. They will surely…
Grounding to Mother Earth- Yoga with Crossover Yoga at Engel Waterfront Park (In-person, Registration Required)
Louis Engel Waterfront Park Ossining, NY, United StatesNOTE: This event was rescheduled on 4/17 and moved to 4/24 due to the chillier weather! Mother Earth keeps fighting to give us stability, no matter what happens on her ground. Join Elisha Simpson of Crossover Yoga Project for a grounding practice to show gratitude for all that the earth has provided us through this…
Join Ossining’s Pollinator Pathway! (In-Person)
Ossining Farmers Market Ossining, NY, United StatesStop by our booth at the Farmers Market to learn more about how to support the pollinators that give us food and flowers! It's easy, fun, and beautiful to create a pollinator haven in your own yard. WEBSITE: https://www.pollinator-pathway.org/ossining IG: https://www.instagram.com/ossiningpollinatorpathway/
Group Goat Experience hosted by Fable Farm (In-Person, registration required)
Fable: From Farm to Table 1311 Kitchawan Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesLooking for a memorable, fun and educational activity during a pandemic? We hear you! Sign up for one of our new Fable learning experiences, fun for the whole family! Private Group Goat Experience: Custom guided private tour with our favorite furry four. Feed, pet, groom and get to know our giddy goats. They will surely…
Westchester Citizens’ Climate Lobby: Political Leaders Panel Discussion (Online, Registration Required)
Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin Citizens’ Climate Lobby for a panel discussion with local political leaders, including State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, State Senator Pete Harckham, State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, and Ossining Mayor Rika Levin. Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/cclpolitical Point of Contact: Citizens' Climate Lobby Westchester, cclwestchesterny@gmail.com
The 10th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep in 5 locations in Ossining! (In-Person, Registration Required)
Ossining, NY, United StatesIn 2020 the #RiverkeeperSweep removed more than 16.6 tons of trash from local waterways, and over the past decade of Ossining-based clean-ups we have personally cleaned out over 4 tons of trash. Help us make an even bigger impact this year on May 1st and register for one of our local clean up sites or…
Raven’s Knee by Thomas Eberharter Artfully Reimagined Furnishings – Open House & Sale (In-Person)
78 Brook Street, Croton-On-Hudson 78 Brook Street, Croton on Hudson, NY, United StatesEarth Day 2021 Open Studio and Sale! Come see the latest "Up-Cycled” furniture and recycled paper crafts in the showroom and tour the studio. Many items available for purchase.
The Ossining Pollinator Pathway-Green Ossining Seed Swap!
Ossining Farmers Market Ossining, NY, United StatesOssining is having a Seed Swap! Join Green Ossining, Ossining Pollinator Pathway's Margaret Phelan and Ossining Gardens' Erika Boetsch (also Chair of The Village of Ossining's Environmental Advisory Council) for this event. We're partnering with our friends at the Ossining Farmers Market (Down to Earth Markets) on Saturday, September 25th (8:30a-1p). RULES: Try to pre-package…
Green Ossining Repair Cafe
Joseph G. Caputo Community Center 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY, United States
11th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep
Ossining, NY, United StatesBig weekend of recommended enviro-HAPPENINGS here in Ossining that we'd like to make sure you know are happening: The Annual Riverkeeper Sweep is SATURDAY, May 7th. Green Ossining is hosting three sites in Ossining at varying times. But there are more and many places you can volunteer! Sign up here for the 11th Annual Day…
Green Ossining Repair Cafe
Joseph G. Caputo Community Center 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY, United States
Fable: Farm to Table’s Spring FarmFest
Fable: From Farm to Table 1311 Kitchawan Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesFable: From Farm to Table brings back their Spring FarmFest on Sunday, May 15th. See flyer for more! Go and support our local farm please!
Green Ossining Repair Cafe
Joseph G. Caputo Community Center 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY, United StatesGreen Ossining Repair Cafe
Joseph G. Caputo Community Center 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY, United StatesGreen Ossining Repair Cafe
Joseph G. Caputo Community Center 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY, United States
Green Ossining Repair Cafe
Joseph G. Caputo Community Center 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, May 20th at the Joseph Caputo Community Center in Ossining for our FINAL repair cafe of the spring/summer 2023 season! New this year we also have a bike repair and maintenance station! Julio Bicycles will be there assisting, and any needed supplies can be purchased on-site. Want to freshen up your…