25 April 2012

Green Festival began 2012 with a bang, celebrating Earth Day weekend in NYC at Javits Center North. As part of our first NYC event, participants ate, drank, shopped and discovered their way to a greener economy and the opportunity to embrace healthier, eco-conscious and socially-just lifestyles. Click the snapshots above to launch a photo gallery!

Thanks to Green America and Global Exchange, as well as every attendee, volunteer, exhibitor, partner and nonprofit ally whose efforts made the first NYC Green Festival a great success!

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22 April 2012

Happy Earth Day!

Thousands participated Saturday, and the celebration of sustainability continues today at NYC Green Festival! Head on down to Javits North and celebrate Earth Day with fantastic speakers, exhibitors, kids eco-crafts, earth friendly fashion, local vegetarian organic food and more!

Saturday was amazing as NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond came together under one roof to celebrate community, health, and leading the way to a greener tomorrow. As speaker Frances Moore Lappé noted in her presentation, "hope is not what we find in evidence, but what we become in action."

NYC Green Festival is broadcasting globally online in collaboration with the Huffington Post. We are live streaming all Main Stage presentations! Click here to tune in Huffington Post Green. Or tune in directly via http://www.ustream.tv/channel/green-festival-road-to-rio-and-beyond. Special Thanks to Fund-Balance, CodeBlue Foundation and Huffington Post.

There is a lot more fun in store for Sunday! Check out today's must-see programming highlights:

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19 April 2012

This weekend at NYC Green Festival, Ford will announce the winner of a $5,000 Green Grant! Many project ideas were submitted, each with unique, actionable ideas to better NYC and its surrounding communities. The decision was tough, but the five finalists have been chosen!

Come to NYC Green Festival this weekend April 21-22 at Javits Center North and vote for your favorite to receive the Community Green Grant. Every vote counts!

Check out the five local organizations in the running:

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19 April 2012

Our First NYC Green Festival is only days away! Join us this weekend, April 21-22 at Javits Center North!

Connect with your local community to find ideas and innovations that help you take the next green steps in your life. Hundreds of speakers, exhibitors, DIY workshops, films, eco-fashion designs, cooking demos, kid’s activities and more will inspire your actions to make every day Earth Day!

Javits Center North is an extension to the original Javits Center, located on 11th Avenue, between 39th and 40th Streets. The main entrance is located at 11th Ave and 40th St. Javits Center North is also accessible from the main Javits Center

Admission is affordable on any budget. Purchase your ticket online for a special discount price! Support Green Festival and get the full experience by purchasing a Fan Pass. Online ticket sales end Friday at 5pm.

Plan ahead for presentations you want to catch and exhibitors you would like to see by viewing the NYC Event Guide Online. Look for the book icon to denote book signings immediately after presentations!

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17 April 2012

Everyone is invited to NYC Green Festivals official after party at GREENHOUSE, New York City’s first eco-friendly nightlife destination!

Featuring socially conscious hip-hop band Brown Rice Family, MC Sa-Roc, Squala Orphan and DJ Butta L., as well as special GreenHouse DJ. 50% of the proceeds benefit Green Festivals.

Visit Booth #438 at NYC Green Festival to purchase tickets, or purchase your ticket online here. The party starts at 7pm and ends at 11pm and is located at 150 VARICK STREET in SoHo between Vandam & Spring Streets. Tickets are $25/adv or $30/door.

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17 April 2012

Our own NYC Green Festival Regional Director, Alix Davidson, was profiled on NBC New York last night, to kick off Earth Week and spread the word about NYC Green Festival this weekend at Javits North!

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