Community Storm Drain Stenciling in the Lower Village (Ossining Residents Only – Limited # of Spaces): MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE
Ossining Train Station 2-80 Secor Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin Green Ossining, the Village of Ossining and Riverkeeper for a storm drain stenciling project on Saturday, May 5, 2018 for the 7th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep, a day of service for the Hudson River and its tributaries. NOTE: Due to size limitations, this project is restricted to Ossining residents. Volunteers will meet in the MetroNorth parking…
Ossining Documentary & Discussion Series Screening of HOPE ON THE HUDSON
More info: https://www.greenossining.org/ossining-doc-discussion-series-screening-of-hope-on-the-hudson-5-17-630p-at-the-opl/
Storm Drain Stenciling Anti-Pollution Project
Storm Drain Stenciling Anti-Pollution Project hosted by Riverkeeper/Green Ossining/Village of Ossining's DPW Help us make a dent in some of the 2k storm drains we will be painting with one of six stencils to help draw attention to the fact that what goes down the drain goes into the Hudson. This will run from 10a-Noon.…
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…
Green Ossining Repair Cafe
Joseph G. Caputo Community Center 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY, United StatesThe Repair Cafe provides an opportunity for community-sourced repair of broken items, reducing contributions to the waste stream and building a sense of community through skill sharing. Coaches are expected to be on-hand to provide free assistance with repairing/advising on: Fabric Repair: seams, cuffs, hems, patches, buttons, pockets, etc Wood Repair Electrical Appliances Toys Tech Support for Computers…
AMERICA RECYCLES DAY!
How will you be more environmentally conscious today? Will you use less plastic and opt-out of single use plastic items? Let us know! In the meantime, Ossining RECYCLES! Not just on this one day. Between our 6 times a year, Repair Cafe, our E-Waste Drives, Green Tree Recycling textile drop-offs at the Saturday Farmers Market,…
The Ossining Documentary & Discussion Series Screening of PLASTIC PARADISE: THE GREAT PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH.
Ossining Public Library's Budarz Theatre 53 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY, United StatesEVERY single piece of plastic that has ever been created since the 19th century is still SOMEWHERE on our planet. So if it never goes away, where does it go? Thousands of miles away from civilization, Midway Atoll is in one of the most remote places on earth. And yet its become ground zero for The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, syphoning plastics from three distant continents. In this independent documentary film, journalist/filmmaker Angela Sun travels on a personal journey of discovery to uncover this mysterious phenomenon. Along the way she meets scientists, researchers, influencers, and volunteers who shed light on the effects of our rabid plastic consumption and learns the problem is more insidious than we could have ever imagined.
As always, this will be followed by our curated Q&A panel discussion with panelists. Jordan Christensen (NY Program Coordinator, Citizens Campaign for the Environment); Debra Magadini (Researcher, Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory), and Maija Niemisto (Education Director, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater). Many thanks to RIVERKEEPER for their partnership in this screening. ALWAYS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Green Ossining Repair Cafe
Joseph G. Caputo Community Center 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY, United StatesThe Repair Cafe provides an opportunity for community-sourced repair of broken items, reducing contributions to the waste stream and building a sense of community through skill sharing. Coaches are expected to be on-hand to provide free assistance with repairing/advising on: Fabric Repair: seams, cuffs, hems, patches, buttons, pockets, etc Wood Repair: including chairs and small tables Electrical Appliances Toys…
Green Ossining’s 9th Annual Earth Day Festival
Ossining, NY, United StatesGreen Ossining Community-Wide Tag Sale
Get ready to declutter before summer! Registration has opened for the Green Ossining Spring Community-Wide Tag Sale on Saturday, May 4th. For $25, receive a double-sided sign to post on your lawn three days before the sale; additional signs to hang around your neighborhood; a link to your home and items for sale on our Google…
Green Ossining Repair Cafe
Joseph G. Caputo Community Center 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY, United StatesThe Repair Cafe provides an opportunity for community-sourced repair of broken items, reducing contributions to the waste stream and building a sense of community through skill sharing. Coaches are expected to be on-hand to provide free assistance with repairing/advising on: Fabric Repair: seams, cuffs, hems, patches, buttons, pockets, etc Wood Repair: including chairs and small tables Electrical Appliances Toys…
Repair Cafe
Fix broken, but beloved items... for free!
Sign Up Now for the May 1st Community-Wide Tag Sale! (In-Person)
Ossining, NY, United StatesAfter cancelling our two Ossining & Briarcliff Community-Wide Tag Sales in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic, we are happy to announce that we will be holding our events in 2021 with additional measures for the safety of our participants and shoppers. DEADLINE is Saturday, April 24th so hurray! We look forward to having you…
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…
Neals Yard Remedies: Organic Earth Week Sale and Learn How to Help Save the Bees (Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesNeal's Yard Remedies to the Rescue! Not only do we offer special prices on our organic skin care for Earth Week, but check out our video on how to save the bees: https://www.facebook.com/NYROrganicGeelo/videos/781155422823281 In addition to the 'official' NYR Organic company promotion, I will contact any customer who places an order of $100+ on my website,…
Sustainable Ossining Comprehensive Plan Public Engagement (Online and In-Person)
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…
Ossining Public Library : Teen Room Selfie Scavenger Hunt. Grades 7-12. (In-Person or Online)
Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY, United StatesThe Teen Room is hosting a fun Selfie Scavenger Hunt for Earth Day! Celebrate Earth Day, perfect your selfie skills, and be entered to win a great prize. It's a win/win/win! The scavenger hunt runs from April 17 through the 25; download yours here or stop by the Teen Room to pick one up. Suitable for grades…
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.
Penny&Ting Eco friendly – Green toys (In-Person)
Penny & Ting 133 Main St, Ossining, NY, United StatesPenny&Ting will donate 10% of all sales proceed to Riverkeeper. Please come and support this Ossinig Gem. Check out their great inventory of childrens grames, toys and books. HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm 133 Main Street, Ossining, New York 10562, United States CONTACT: mayhow12@gmail.com Phone: 914-373-2590
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
Ossining Parks Habitat Stewards Spring Planting at Ryder Park (In-Person, Registration Required)
Ryder Park Morningside Drive, Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin OPHS as we plant a variety of native trees, shrubs, and grasses with high wildlife value in Ryder Park. NOTE: Raindate is Saturday, 4/24 from 10a-11am. Please register here: https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?s=&t=&season_id=18796&program_id=1431045 CONTACT: Patrick Vipperman, jpvipperman@gmail.com Location: https://goo.gl/maps/vK2Zdi5w5qcc3sah6 Morningside Drive, Ossining, NY, 10562
Seining and Water Sampling on the Hudson with the Ossining High School Environmental Club (In-Person)
Louis Engel Waterfront Park Ossining, NY, United StatesMembers of the club will be seining for fish and using a classification key to identify them and show the amazing biodiversity found in the mighty Hudson River. They will also be running a variety of tests to determine the river's ecological health: including tests for salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH, nitrates, turbidity, and temperature. We…
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: …
Earth Day Art: Art of Nature Zoom Painting Session by ArtinaBox (Online, Registration Required))
Ossining, NY, United StatesUsing a bag of found and upcycled materials and natural medium, create a unique botanical image. (Supplies provided upon registration to be used during the online Zoom session. Registration by April 14th to: ArtinaBoxCo at outrecycledbox@yahoo.com Delivery by Friday, April 16th Limit 15 participants.
Solar Panels at OHS – A proposal by the Ossining High School Environmental Club (In-Person)
Louis Engel Waterfront Park Ossining, NY, United StatesMembers of the club will demonstrate and propose the installation of Solar Panels at Ossining High School, based on research they have done. This is in-person, and they will be video-taping their event and posting it on their website: https://sites.google.com/students.ossiningufsd.org/ohsenvironmentalclub/home …
Crawbuckie Food Foraging Tour with the Rewilding School (In-Person, Pre-Registration Required)
Crawbuckie Park and Nature Preserve 98 Beach Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin naturalist and forager Eric Stone on a short hike to learn about the edible plants growing in Crawbuckie preserve. We will taste as we go. Important: Please make sure to wear good walking shoes, long pants, and bug repellant. Bring a notebook and pencil. And wear a comfortable well fitting mask. Pre-Registration Required:…
Ossining Boat and Canoe Club Open House (In-Person, Registration Required)
Ossining Boat and Canoe Club 1 Westerly Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesLooking to learn more about the only original boathouse remaining in Ossining and the volunteer-based, member-run organization that keep it going? Commodore AR Swan will be providing tours of the building and grounds, sharing its history, and discussing the clubs green and earth-friendly initiatives. Sign Up required: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090448a9ae2ea2fd0-ossining Questions? Contact A.R. Swan, commodore@obcc.org WEBSITE: obcc.org …
Louis Engel Waterfront Park Beach Walk with the Rewilding School (In-Person, Registration Required)
Louis Engel Waterfront Park Ossining, NY, United StatesLouis Engel Waterfront: Explore the history and ecology of the Hudson River through what is left behind on the beach from the low-tide. Wear comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, brimmed hat. Pre-Registration Reqiuired: https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_id=18796&program_id=1428558 MORE INFORMATION: info@rewildingschool.com Louis Engel Waterfront Park 25 Westerly Rd, Ossining, NY 10562, USA
Stash-The-Trash Ossining! Town-Wide Clean-Up at 10 locations! (In-Person, Registration Required)
Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin us on Sunday, April 18th from 10a-Noon, for our largest community-wide clean-up of the year! We've got 10 locations that will accomodate 20 people at each. We will be enforcing social distancing guidelines so please come prepared with masks. Please dress appropriately for the weather and lets GREEN OSSINING! The 10 locations include: Market…
Ossining Boat and Canoe Club Open House (In-Person, Registration Required)
Ossining Boat and Canoe Club 1 Westerly Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesLooking to learn more about the only original boathouse remaining in Ossining and the volunteer-based, member-run organization that keep it going? Commodore AR Swan will be providing tours of the building and grounds, sharing its history, and discussing the clubs green and earth-friendly initiatives. Sign Up required: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090448a9ae2ea2fd0-ossining Questions? Contact A.R. Swan, commodore@obcc.org WEBSITE: obcc.org Sunday,…
Misshapened Bowl Pop-up Shop (In-Person)
Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin local woodworker Charles Lazarus to view and purchase his handcrafted wooden bowls. He will be hosting his popup shop outside one of Ossining's most eco-friendly homes. Homeowner Emily Sack will be on hand to share tips for sustainable living and to answer questions about her home. CONTACT: Emily Sack: 914,589.1204; Charles Lazarus: 914.420.6337 4…
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…
Earth Week with EEL (Emerging Environmental Leaders) Online Event- Quiz 1 of 3 (Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesConnect with your community and local ecosystem with EEL! The Emerging Environmental Leaders (EEL) program will be posting quizzes about Ossining's natural features throughout Earth Week. Those who complete all 3 quizzes will receive a native pollinator plant seedling and an opportunity to learn more about Ossining's environmental wonders. On April 24th from 1:00pm -…
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
Brother’s Fish N Chips: Local Fish Tacos (In-Person)
Brother's Fish N Chips 172 North Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY, United StatesIn celebrating Earth day, Brother's Fish N Chips will be offering fish tacos. All ingredients in this special dish are local, and tacos will be served grilled, or in beer battered. Enjoy them with some local beer at our placed or ordered for pickup! Tacos dish will be offered From Monday 4/19 to Thursday 4/22.…
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
For Future Generations Children’s Art Display – Submissions Get a Free Smoothie (In-Person)
Good Choice Kitchen 147 Main Street, Ossining, NY, United StatesChildren's art display in the window of Good Choice Kitchen: an opportunity for children to draw and bring in their concerns about the planet, ways to help the planet, drawings of the planet and its creatures. For every drawing, they get a free smoothie!! Come see our Future Generations Children's Art Display at this location.…
Ossining Climate-adaptive Design Studio Lunch and Learn Webinar hosted by the Town and Village of Ossining (Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin us to learn more about the Ossining studio of Cornell University's Climate-adaptive Design Studio. In the fall semester of 2019, third-year Landscape Architecture Graduate students participated in a studio that specifically analyzed the Ossining waterfront and how it could be reimagined to be more adaptive to our changing climate. During this Lunch and Learn…
Max’s Arcade (Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesMax (age 12) creates an arcade out of recycled materials. Now he teaches virtual workshops to help other kids learn how to do the same. He will run workshops on Zoom... and asks participants to bring tape, recycled materials (cardboard, bottle caps, rubber bands, popsicle sticks, etc.). Join on Zoom: https://ryecountryday-org.zoom.us/j/93892690918?pwd=dDc2QzJoa1FkODRpWlJNVmNuaWV0UT09 Meeting ID: 938 9269…
Wasted: A Food Story (Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesLove food but hate waste? Join us as we explore the food system and find ways to reduce our environmental footprint. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86132768293?pwd=ZHdyRXZ3NjlUMUhtQ1RSSm9aTktTZz09 Meeting ID: 861 3276 8293 Passcode: 139381 https://www.teatown.org/
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…
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…
Virtual Music Discussions and Live Music with Mike Risko Music Store (Online, Registration Required)
Mike Risko Music School 144 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY, United StatesVirtual Music Discussions and Live Music with Mike Risko Music Store Join us for a virtual musical discussion on a different topic and live music with a different artist each night. Topics will be posted on our website and Facebook page. Email us for the zoom links. To sign up for the events, email mail@riskomusic.com. Event…
OPL Author Visit: Amy Wu and Dr. Le Thuy Vuong Discuss From Farms To Incubators: Women Innovators Revolutionizing How Our Food Is Grown. For adults. (Online, Registration Required)
Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin award-winning agtech journalist and documentary film producer/director Amy Wu as she presents the fascinating information behind her new book "From Farms to Incubators: Women Innovators Revolutionizing How Our Food is Grown" (Craven Street Books, April 20, 2021). Maintaining a secure and sustainable food supply for the 21st century is a huge challenge. Women leaders…
IFCA Thrift Shop Specials (In-Person)
Ossining, NY, United StatesMention Green Ossining Earth Day Festival and you will receive a free gift with purchase or you can participate in our exchange program by bringing in an item for the Thrift and getting an item of equal or lesser value. CONTACT: thriftstore@ifcany.org
Earth Week with EEL (Emerging Environmental Leaders) Online Event- Quiz 2 of 3 (Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesConnect with your community and local ecosystem with EEL! The Emerging Environmental Leaders (EEL) program will be posting quizzes about Ossining's natural features throughout Earth Week. Those who complete all 3 quizzes will receive a native pollinator plant seedling and an opportunity to learn more about Ossining's environmental wonders. On April 24th from 1:00pm -…
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…
Ossining Public Library’s Trivia Tuesday: Earth Day Edition: Grades 3-6 (Online, Regstration Required)
Ossining, NY, United StatesShow off your trivia skills in Kevin's rapid fire virtual competition, this time with an Earth Day theme. For Grades 3-6. Register: https://ossininglibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=12009&lib=0&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2021/04/07
Max’s Arcade (Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesMax (age 12) creates an arcade out of recycled materials. Now he teaches virtual workshops to help other kids learn how to do the same. He will run workshops on Zoom... and asks participants to bring tape, recycled materials (cardboard, bottle caps, rubber bands, popsicle sticks, etc.). Join on Zoom: https://ryecountryday-org.zoom.us/j/93892690918?pwd=dDc2QzJoa1FkODRpWlJNVmNuaWV0UT09 Meeting ID: 938 9269…
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…
Virtual Music Discussions and Live Music with Mike Risko Music Store (Online, Registration Required)
Mike Risko Music School 144 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY, United StatesVirtual Music Discussions and Live Music with Mike Risko Music Store Join us for a virtual musical discussion on a different topic and live music with a different artist each night. Topics will be posted on our website and Facebook page. Email us for the zoom links. To sign up for the events, email mail@riskomusic.com. Event…
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…
Biophilic Project: kids design (create & draw) a biophilic garden space with ArtinaBoxCo (Online, Registration Required)
Ossining, NY, United StatesWhat would your garden/green space look like if you could design green space in our neighborhoods? Using black & white photos of our Ossining community, participants can design and re-imagine their neighborhoods, in color. Registration details: Please email ArtinaBoxCo. at outrecycledbox@yahoo.com for registration using Subject: Earth Day Art Logo/picture Point of contact: Tamarah Bridgewater, outrecycledbox@yahoo.com
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…
Virtual Music Discussions and Live Music with Mike Risko Music Store (Online, Registration Required)
Mike Risko Music School 144 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY, United StatesVirtual Music Discussions and Live Music with Mike Risko Music Store Join us for a virtual musical discussion on a different topic and live music with a different artist each night. Topics will be posted on our website and Facebook page. Email us for the zoom links. To sign up for the events, email mail@riskomusic.com. Event…
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
Live Performance: Singer/Songwriter Julie Corbalis (Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesOriginal and classic acoustic rock from Julie's living room, with some stories about her love of the earth, reusing, and recycling! Julie will be livestream on Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/23sb7HGJe If there is a problem with this link you can just scoot right over to https://www.facebook.com/julie.corbalis/ This event is free but tips are appreciated!
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
Ossining Public Library’s : Earth Day Storytime. For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. (In-Person)
Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY, United StatesEnjoy an outdoor Earth Day storytime with Trish! Join us for a story, songs, and bubbles. Mask requirements and social distancing guidelines are in effect. Suitable for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Location: Ossining Public Library, lower level
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…
Earth Week with EEL (Emerging Environmental Leaders) Online Event- Quiz 3 of 3 (Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesConnect with your community and local ecosystem with EEL! The Emerging Environmental Leaders (EEL) program will be posting quizzes about Ossining's natural features throughout Earth Week. Those who complete all 3 quizzes will receive a native pollinator plant seedling and an opportunity to learn more about Ossining's environmental wonders. On April 24th from 1:00pm -…
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.…
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…
Metro-North Railroad TRACKS Program- Together Railroads And Communities Keeping Safe (Online)
Metro-North Railroad TRACKS Program- Together Railroads And Communities Keeping Safe A free rail safety presentation that covers grade crossing safety, pedestrian safety and trespass prevention on railroad property. Join Zoom Meeting: https://mta.zoom.us/j/86462552180?pwd=Q0FlK1FBTUs1R3pOM1MrUWhrNks3QT09 Meeting ID: 864 6255 2180 Passcode: &JHKpA33Tb
Max’s Arcade (Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesMax (age 12) creates an arcade out of recycled materials. Now he teaches virtual workshops to help other kids learn how to do the same. He will run workshops on Zoom... and asks participants to bring tape, recycled materials (cardboard, bottle caps, rubber bands, popsicle sticks, etc.). Join on Zoom: https://ryecountryday-org.zoom.us/j/93892690918?pwd=dDc2QzJoa1FkODRpWlJNVmNuaWV0UT09 Meeting ID: 938 9269…
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…
Live Music with the Mike Risko Band Acoustic (Online, Registration Required)
Ossining, NY, United StatesThe Mike Risko Band will play a virtual acoustic set and then we will open up the floor for a virtual open mic. All music will be earth-day themed. To register to listen to the band or to play at the virtual open mic, please email us at mail@riskomusic.com and we will send you the zoom link.…
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…
Environmental Art & Storytelling (Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesThrough storytelling, film, photos, art, and music, James Dean Conklin and Jim Metzger will share their environmental adventures in far off places and here at home as they seek solutions to climate challenges and celebrate the innovators that have created them. Join live: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82121367135
Recycled Instrument Making Party (In-Person, Registration Required)
Mike Risko Music School 144 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY, United StatesIn honor of Earth Day, come create rhythm instruments out of recycled materials that we provide to use on Make Music Day which is on 6/21. Stop by anytime between 3-6pm on Fri 4/23 to make your instrument. This is free, everyone must register by emailing mail@riskomusic.com Masks and social distancing a must. Activity…
EcoBrew Craft Beer Tasting Experience: Tasting and talk on sustainable brewing practices (Both In-Person and Online)
Sing Sing Kill Brewery 75 Spring St, Ossining, NY, United StatesSing Sing Kill Brewery is a New York State Farm Brewery committed to sourcing ingredients locally and dedicated to a practice of sustainability. Every aspect of their operations is focused on environmentally conscious practices, including the use of 100% NY-sourced renewable energy to turn locally farmed grains and hops into delicious craft beer. Join us…
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/
Bliss Co-Op Pop Up Shop (In-Person)
Bliss Co-Op 13 Park Ave, Ossining, United StatesBliss Co-op is a little boutique featuring the creative works of Hudson Valley & regional women artisans. It gives an opportunity for those artists who need a little exposure in an artisan village without the risk of opening their own shop. Bliss Co-op will be offering a pop-up shop at 13 Park Ave, Ossining, NY…
Touch the Earth: a book reading for kids at Theater O (In person, must register)
Theater O 25 State Street Ossining NY 10562, Ossining, NY, United StatesIn honor of earth day celebration, we will host an in-person reading of "Touch the Earth by Julian Lennon" at our Theater-O location. This activity will be open for kids ages 4 to 7. You must register for this event! -- Limited to 10 spots --so sign up your child ASAP. -Sign up…
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…
Whole Foods Plant-Based Lifestyle Class (Online, Registration Required)
Ossining, NY, United StatesLearn about the benefits of a whole foods plant-based diet, watch a few simple recipes, relate meal-planning with nutritional-requirement, and ask any questions or share your experience! Questions? Contact Dhruv: dhruv@ahara.org REGISTRATION LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvcu2srDouGdN0ZYGclKiggA2DpgjT5klG
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…
Earth Week with EEL (Emerging Environmental Leaders) Partially In-Person, Partially Online
Washington School 81 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY, United StatesConnect with your community and local ecosystem with EEL! The Emerging Environmental Leaders (EEL) program will be posting quizzes about Ossining's natural features throughout Earth Week. Those who complete all 3 quizzes will receive a native pollinator plant seedling and an opportunity to learn more about Ossining's environmental wonders. On April 24th from 1:00pm -…
Ossining Boat and Canoe Club Open House (In-Person, Registration Required)
Ossining Boat and Canoe Club 1 Westerly Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesLooking to learn more about the only original boathouse remaining in Ossining and the volunteer-based, member-run organization that keep it going? Commodore AR Swan will be providing tours of the building and grounds, sharing its history, and discussing the clubs green and earth-friendly initiatives. Sign Up required: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090448a9ae2ea2fd0-ossining Questions? Contact: A.R. Swan, commodore@obcc.org…
Brother’s Fish N Chips: Oyster Tasting Experience (In-Person)
Brother's Fish N Chips 172 North Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY, United StatesIn celebrating Earth day, Brother's Fish N Chips will be offering a Local Oyster tasing! You may order your local oysters for pick up, or come and enjoy them at our location. Preferably enjoyed with some local beer, this should be a good experience for those interested in locally harvested Seafood. You may visit our…
Max’s Arcade (Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesMax (age 12) creates an arcade out of recycled materials. Now he teaches virtual workshops to help other kids learn how to do the same. He will run workshops on Zoom… and asks participants to bring tape, recycled materials (cardboard, bottle caps, rubber bands, popsicle sticks, etc.). Join on Zoom: https://ryecountryday-org.zoom.us/j/93892690918?pwd=dDc2QzJoa1FkODRpWlJNVmNuaWV0UT09 Meeting ID: 938 9269 0918 Passcode: %b0cb&…
Max’s Arcade (Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesMax (age 12) creates an arcade out of recycled materials. Now he teaches virtual workshops to help other kids learn how to do the same. He will run workshops on Zoom… and asks participants to bring tape, recycled materials (cardboard, bottle caps, rubber bands, popsicle sticks, etc.). Join on Zoom: https://ryecountryday-org.zoom.us/j/93892690918?pwd=dDc2QzJoa1FkODRpWlJNVmNuaWV0UT09 Meeting ID: 938 9269 0918 Passcode: %b0cb&…
Ossining Boat and Canoe Club Open House (In-Person, Registration Required)
Ossining Boat and Canoe Club 1 Westerly Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesLooking to learn more about the only original boathouse remaining in Ossining and the volunteer-based, member-run organization that keep it going? Commodore AR Swan will be providing tours of the building and grounds, sharing its history, and discussing the clubs green and earth-friendly initiatives. Sign Up required: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090448a9ae2ea2fd0-ossining Questions? Contact A.R. Swan, commodore@obcc.org WEBSITE: obcc.org Sunday,…
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
Live Performance: Singer/Songwriter Fred Gillen Jr. (Online)
Ossining, NY, United StatesFred Gillen Jr will be singing songs about the Earth and environmental justice, with stories about his activism work. Fred will be streaming live on Facebook from Athens, NY on the Hudson River: https://www.facebook.com/fredgillenjr/ While this is a free event, tips are appreciated!!
Ossining Public Library’s Wildlife in the Hudson Valley: A Presentation With Scott Craven. For adults. (Online, Registration Required)
Ossining, NY, United StatesMan has coexisted with wildlife in the Hudson River Valley for over 7000 years. This relationship is a fascinating and dynamic one and is as complex and relevant today as it has ever been. Let's get together and celebrate Earth Day by talking about some of the mammals, fish and birds that we interact with…
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.