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SUMMARY:Earth Month at World Trade Center
DESCRIPTION:There will be several activations this month to raise awareness about sustainability and environmental issues throughout Earth Month. These events are free and open to the public: \nEvent: Composting at Smorgasburg\nDate and Time: Fridays\, 11am-7pm beginning April 5\nLocation: Fulton Street \nAs Smorgasburg has returned to campus on Fridays so has composting. As part of Smorgasburg’s waste reduction efforts\, customers\, food\, and beverage vendors will be able to use the two compost stations for their compostable service ware and food scraps. An estimated six tons of compost is expected to be diverted from landfill\, per year\, through this initiative! \nEvent: Total Solar Eclipse from the Top\nDate: April 8\nLocation: One World Observatory \nOne World Observatory is hosting “Total Solar Eclipse from the Top” on April 8 where you’ll get solar eclipse glasses and access to the observation deck for exclusive viewing. Purchase your tickets here. \nEvent: Ants on a Log\nDate and Time: April 12\, 1-2pm\nLocation: Fulton Street \nEnjoy a performance for kids that will be fun\, interactive – all along with the themes of climate justice and environmental education. \nEvent: Rock Your Love for the Earth and Art on the Avenues Safe\nDate and Time: April 19\, 12-2PM\nLocation: North Oculus Plaza \nJoin us for a rock painting event to transform ordinary rocks into beautiful works of art with environmentally friendly paint. Materials will be provided and participants can keep their rocks or donate them for display on campus for a few weeks following the event. \nEvent: Bee Conservancy Comic Book Tabling\nDate and Time: April 19\, 12-2PM\nLocation: North Oculus Plaza \nStop by to learn more about bees and the importance of their ecosystem to our environment with the Bee Conservancy. There will be a comic book giveaway of Bee a Buddy for those who stop by the table. \nEvent: E-Recycle Event\nDate and Time: April 21-22\nLocation: North Oculus Plaza \nBring your electronic waste to the Shops at Oculus for free and environmentally safe disposal on Sunday\, April 21st\, and Earth Day – Monday\, April 22nd. Computers\, smart phones\, laptops\, and AV equipment are among the many items accepted for disposal\, all of which will be recycled! For each item of electric waste deposed\, Westfield World Trade Center in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation will plant a tree in California’s Sierra National Forest to support its recovery from wildfires. For more information about which electronic items are accepted for disposal\, click here. \nEvent: Oculus Off-Lighting\nDate and Time: April 22 \nEvery year on Earth Day\, WTC turns off the Oculus’ vanity lights as an energy conservation effort to help reduce overall energy usage and bring awareness to energy consumption. \nEvent: Esther Crow Performance\nDate and Time: April 26\, 12-2PM\nLocation: North Oculus Plaza \nClimate-Rock Puppet Party! Award-winning NYC Kindie climate-rocker and puppeteer\, Esther Crow\, teaches climate and sustainability lessons to kids through song\, dance\, and chants! By weaving comedy and kindness into each show\, Esther empowers kids with the knowledge and confidence to be leaders of social/climate justice actions\, and to understand the importance of the natural world around them. Each of her puppets has unique personalities and lessons to share\, like Sustainable Sammy\, a sock puppet who is a champion for reusing and repurposing\, and Bernie the Bee who teaches about how bees (and bats!) pollinate our fruits and vegetables.
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SUMMARY:Hoppy Rabbit Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Families and children interested in exploring Chinese language and culture meet at an indoor playground space. Open to all.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/hoppy-rabbit-playdate-6/
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SUMMARY:Spring Shred-a-thon and e-Waste Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Tax Day\, the Downtown Alliance is hosting its annual Spring Shred-a-thon and e-Waste Recycling Event. Grab your old electronics and unwanted documents and bring them over to Fulton Street between Ryders Alley and Cliff Street. There\, you’ll find a mobile shredding truck ready to securely destroy and recycle all sensitive documents\, tax receipts and old bills. (Note that you should keep at least three years worth of old tax records\, so don’t shred all your 2023 receipts just yet!) For a list of what electronics are recyclable\, click on the link.
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