Nourishing NYC Earth Day 2011: Nourish Yourself, Nourish the Planet

NEW YORK, NY, March 30, 2011 (Press-News.org) Nourishing NYC Earth Day: Nourish Yourself, Nourish the Planet will be celebrated on Saturday, April 23th, at 12 pm at Carver Community Garden on 124th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues in Manhattan as well as in smaller gardens around the Bronx and Manhattan. Organizers of the event, led by Nourishing NYC, have been presenting Earth Day celebrations since 2008. Nourishing NYC Earth Day is a day of education, celebration and action for the world in which we live. In the spirit of Earth Day, and through the generosity of its sponsors, this event is free for the whole family!

Nourishing NYC Earth Day, East Harlem's largest Earth Day festival sets a clear example for people and businesses how simple lifestyle changes can make a difference. For example, Nourishing NYC Earth Day will feature onsite recycling demonstrations, edible art, free fresh produce distributed from a vegetable oil powered VAN, and energy efficient give outs. There will also be healthy food demonstrations from the New York Women's Culinary Alliance, providing goodies that require few wasteful utensils and are good for the body. Additional highlights of the day will include environment displays and demonstrations, interactive and educational booths by local environmental non-profit and small business groups, exhibits by local artists, and a Kids' Zone for youngsters.

Sponsors for the event include, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Earthbound Farm, TCP Inc., SpaHa Cafe, Manhattan Land Trust, the Manhattan Borough Presidents Office, Milk from the Heart, and the New York City Office of the Mayor. "The responsible stewardship of the environment is one of our core values. We're delighted to support this event with our financial assistance, because it serves as a vivid example of collaboration in the community for a common good," says Nourishing NYC sponsor.
"Nourishing NYC Earth Day is an amazing demonstration of how the everyday decisions we make in life affect our environment," explains Nourishing NYC Earth Day organizer and event co-chair Gina Keatley. "It is a chance to better understand the issues affecting our region while taking direct action to be part of the solution. It's the most fun you can have saving the planet!"
For more information, please visit Nourishing NYC's website atwww.nourishingnyc.org or call 646.524.7627.

Nourishing NYC Earth Day 2011
419 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10003
646-524-7627 http://www.NourishingNYC.org
About Nourishing NYC Earth Day 2011
Event Fact Sheet

Date: April 23, 2011
Time: 12 PM
Place: Carver Community Garden
124th Street btw 2nd and 3rdAve, Manhattan
Cost: Free to the public

What is Nourishing NYC Earth Day 2011?

Nourishing NYC Earth Day, East Harlem's largest Earth Day festival sets a clear example for people and businesses how simple lifestyle changes can make a difference. For example, Nourishing NYC Earth Day will feature onsite recycling demonstrations, edible art, free fresh produce, and energy efficient give outs. There will also be healthy food demonstrations from the New York Women's Culinary Alliance, providing goodies that require few wasteful utensils and are good for the body. Additional highlights of the day will include environment displays and demonstrations, interactive and educational booths by many local environmental non-profit and small business groups, exhibits by local artists, and a Kids' Zone for youngsters.

To join us, contact us, via info@nourishingnyc.org

What activities will there be?

Because this is Nourishing NYC's Earth Day, the festival is free of charge. Whatever your interest, Nourishing NYC Earth Day will have something for you. Children's activities will teach kids about the environment while they have fun. For the adults, there will be exhibits and, of course, environmental organizations and green businesses will be on hand to help you take action to protect the world you live in.

Who are the organizers?

The organizers of the event, Nourishing NYC, has been presenting Earth Day celebrations since 2008. Sponsors include Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Earthbound Farm, TCP Inc., SpaHa Cafe, Manhattan Land Trust, the Manhattan Borough Presidents Office, Milk from the Heart, and the New York City Office of the Mayor.

Where do I find out more?

For more information and to volunteer, please visit the website at http://www.NourishingNYC.org or call 646.524.7627