Join us in celebrating Earth Day!
Celebrate Earth Day 2026 with our special list of community events. From artmaking and upcycling to community workshops and celebrations, there’s something for everyone. Sign up for an event below—and consider joining us on June 3 for our annual conference, NYC Next: 2026 Building Trends.
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Upcoming Events
April 11
Earth Celebrations and the Ecological City – Memory Mural Workshop
Join the LES Ecology Center and Earth Celebrations’ artist in residence, Katherine Freygang to paint a mural celebrating urban climate solutions, which will be featured in the Ecological City – Procession for Climate Solutions.
April 14
Earth Day 2026: Multifamily Decarbonization
Join ASHRAE NYC’s Annual Earth Day Event, focused on real-world outcomes from multifamily building decarbonization across New York City. As Local Law 97 drives deep emissions reductions, this full-day program will highlight post-retrofit results—what’s working, what’s not, and what lessons practitioners can apply today.
April 18
Reuse and Reimagine: Slow Circuits Wire Weaving
Slow Circuits is a participatory weaving circle where participants will collectively weave a textile installation from discarded electronic wires. The process is accompanied by a facilitated discussion that explores the extractive origins of technologies, their lifecycles, and their afterlives.
April 20
Energy Justice Film Screening Panel
Join WE ACT and the Climate Film Festival for a special Earth Week documentary film screening and panel discussion. Enjoy networking over food and beverages, followed by the 7:00 PM screening of The Light’s Won’t Dim, a short documentary exploring the promise and urgency of solar power from Puerto Rico to New York City in this climate crisis.
April 22
Join Urban Green Council at Booth #1903 at the Cooperator New York Expo! Whatever your role or responsibility in a co-op, condo, or HOA, the 2025 CooperatorEvents New York Expo is the most important event of your year. Come learn and network, find guidance, free advice and solutions to your biggest challenges. Your Community Reimagined!
Earth Day Panel Building a Greener Waterfront: The Story of Wagner Park
Come hear about the vision and design behind the newly rebuilt Wagner Park and Pavilion. Hear from members of the project team, including architects, landscape designers, and sustainability experts about the process of building a more resilient and sustainable waterfront.
Creative Climate Awards 2026 Earth Day Celebration – Collective Power
Join the Human Impacts Institute as we celebrate Earth Day with art, music, and climate action as part of the Creative Climate Awards 2026! Enjoy an evening of performances, climate projections, and local ways to get involved—all in support of climate storytelling and action.
Discover what NYC soil is made of, what makes it unique, and the challenges it faces in the urban environment. Come learn simple, hands-on ways to improve soil health and support tree beds in your own neighborhood.
April 23
Earth Day 2026: Climate & Environmental Justice in New York City
The Columbia Climate School and Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce are hosting the fifth annual conference on environmental justice. Come hear about the critical climate-driven health and environmental challenges impacting housing, education and policy in underserved communities.
Jewish Climate Summit
Adamah-NY is hosting a Jewish Climate Summit this Earth Day in partnership with JCAN, Dayenu, and RAC-NY. This gathering is designed to bring together the community across the Jewish climate space for an evening of connection, learning, and shared purpose—grounded in climate resilience and local action. Speakers include Climate Resiliency experts from New York Disaster & Interfaith Services and Rebuild by Design. Light Kosher refreshments will be served!
April 25
Join WE ACT for Environmental Justice for a special annual 5k fundraiser run! Help raise money and show support for environmental justice.
Open Streets: Car Free Earth Day
Enjoy Car-Free Earth Day, an annual event hosted by NYC DOT. The event features free activities and programming focused on climate change, sustainability, and related topics, at signature locations across the city.
Join us for the Tree Wonder Eco Fair at the English Elm in the northwest corner of Washington Square Park. The event will bring together scientists, artists, educators, and community members for a day to learn, envision, and engage with nature in Washington Square Park!
Brooklyn Bridge Park Celebration
Come celebrate Earth Day at Brooklyn Bridge Park! Enjoy walks and activities led by BBP’s horticulture and education teams, fun crafts, volunteer opportunities, and more. There will also be a recycling collection for textiles, gently used books, new and gently used children’s clothing, toys and supplies, and e-waste.
April 28
Commonpoint’s Multi-Building Energy Transformation – Climate Action in Practice
Adamah-NY is hosting a joint webinar with Commonpoint and Rich Energy Solutions focused on a real-world, multi-building energy upgrade, including the implementation of Building Management Systems (BMS). This will be a practical case study covering everything from system design and installation through commissioning, staff training, and ongoing performance monitoring. We’ll also touch on early cost savings, operational improvements, and how organizations can approach funding these types of projects.
NYC Next: 2026 Building Trends
Join us on June 3 at NYU for our annual conference, NYC Next: 2026 Building Trends!