Celebrate Earth Day 2009 in New York City and learn how to protect the planet with these great events featuring music and fun in the great outdoors.
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The annual New York City EarthFair will be held inside Grand Central Terminal in Vanderbilt Hall and outside of Grand Central Terminal on April 24 and 25, 2009.
Organized by the nonprofit organization Earth Day New York, the event will feature dozens of exhibits and free live music for kids and adults. Exhibitors will include Clean Air New York, Farm Sanctuary, the Rainforest Alliance, and many others. Musical entertainment will be provided by local NYC bands.
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Celebrate Earth Day in Central Parkon Sunday, April 26th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Pack a picnic and enjoy live performances, planting and mulching projects, tree care and composting demonstrations, environmental education, and crafts with recycled materials. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please call 212-360-1461.
Earth Day Celebration in Times Square
Be part of a new Earth Day tradition and watch a new "Green Ball" drop in Times Square at noon on April 22nd. The Green Ball is a 12-foot sphere made of Waterford crystal and powered by energy-efficient lights. Join Earth Day co-founder Denis Hayes and actor and activist Matthew Modine for the ball drop and the launch of a year-long Green Generation campaign.
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Help make Earth Day a time of meaningful change in your community by volunteering for volunteer projects throughout the New York area as part of the Green Apple Festival Earth Day Celebration. All volunteers will be invited to attend a free "thank you" concert at Bowery Ballroom on April 19th.