Events

May 7: 5th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep

Unnamed Venue Hudson Valley, NY, United States

At the 2015 Riverkeeper Sweep, more than 2,000 volunteers, and dozens of community partners worked along hundreds of miles of shoreline from Brooklyn to Troy to remove over 40 tons of debris, and plant 1,150 trees and native grasses. This … Read More

FREE

May 7-8: NY Vegetarian Food Festival

The Metropolitan Pavillion 125 West 18th St, New York, NY, United States

The 6th annual NYC Vegetarian Food Festival returns to the Metropolitan Pavilion on May 7-8, 2016! With over 120 exhibitors, three stages of entertainment, a giant activity-packed kids area, and two floors of fun….our 6th year is not to be … Read More

$35

May 7: North Shore Land Alliance Walk in the Woods Program

Gerry Park and Bar Beach Shore Trail Roslyn

Join North Shore Land Alliance on Saturday May 7th for a hike along the recently established shore train along the west side of Hempstead Harbor. This walk will have a particular appeal for children. Registration is required because space is … Read More

May 10th- “Feeding the 5000” in Union Square!

Union Square, North Plaza Broadway at 17th St - Manhattan, , Manhattan, United States

Feeding the 5000 is Feedback’s flagship campaigning event to shine a light on the global food waste scandal, champion the delicious solutions and catalyse the global movement against food waste. In Union Square, they will serve up a delicious communal feast … Read More

Free

May 12 Fruits & Vegetables – Healthy Lunches

Brentwood Public Library 34 2nd Ave , Brentwood

Participants will engage in an hour long program focused on the importance of adding more fruits and vegetables to their everyday meals with a specific emphasis on lunch. Participants will have a chance to help prepare and taste a healthy … Read More

Free

May 14 Stamp Out Hunger Letter Carriers’ Food Drive

U.S. Postal Service

Set out your bag of non-perishable food well before your letter carrier’s normal pick up time. The Food Drive takes place in more than 10,000 cities across America – call your post office to see if your town is participating. … Read More

Free

Panorama Longevity Event with Dr. Michael Greger & Others

Martha Clara Vinyards 6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY, United States

Who Should Attend? Individuals, business owners, HR directors, healthcare and wellness professionals, caregivers, and community group leaders interested in learning how to live better or inspire others to transform their lives.

$200.

May 21 March Against Monsanto

Worldwide

This is the annual international March Against Monsanto, held this year on May 21. Thousands of people across the globe will be joining together to stand up against Monsanto. Find your local event by going to marchagainstmonsanto.com. NYC's event will … Read More

Free

June 2-4: 8th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference

Unnamed Venue Madison, WI, United States

Save the date for the 8th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference, a biennial event hosted by the National Farm to School Network that will convene more than 1,500 diverse stakeholders working to source local food for institutional cafeterias and foster … Read More

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June 2: North Shore Land Alliance Walk in the Woods Program

Cedarmere 225 Bryant Ave, Roslyn Harbor

Join North Shore Land Alliance at Cedarmere and the William Cullen Bryant Preserve, as they walk the path around Bryant's pond and visit his garden area and interesting trees on the property. Registration is required as space is limited on … Read More