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Long Island is home to hundreds of acres of state parks, trails, plant and animal life. What better way to celebrate Earth Day than exploring and appreciating what Long Island has to offer.
Check out some of these environmentally friendly events happening across the island this week, courtesy of Long Island Press:
- Organic Appetizing Cook-off: One hundred percent of the day’s profits go directly to Residents for a more Beautiful Port Washington. Wit and Whim, 6 Carlton Ave., Port Washington. Free. April 22, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. wit-and-whim.com
- Earth Day New York: For our city workers, check out a green vehicle runway show and exhibition, green travel exhibits, environmental exhibits and product samples, and an after-work concert (3 p.m. – 7 p.m.). Union Square Park, 201 Park Ave. S., New York. Free. April 22, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. earthdayny.org
- Earth Day Celebration: Attractions include: live animal demonstrations, nature games, arts and crafts, guided nature walks, and musical performances. Downs Farm Preserve, South side of Route 25, between villages of Cutchogue and Mattituck. Free. April 26, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. groupfortheeastend.org
- Earth Day Celebration: Take part in guided nature walks, animal presentations, crafts, environmental exhibitors, and kayaking and canoeing on Old Ice Pond. Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Rd., Quogue. Free. April 26, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. quoguewildliferefuge.org
- Annual Town of Islip Earth Day Celebration: Includes live musical performances, animal exhibits, and educational workshops. Gillette Ave., Sayville. Free. April 26 (rain date: April 27) 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. townofislip-ny.gov
