Week of Events
Sign Up Now for the May 1st Community-Wide Tag Sale! (In-Person)
After cancelling our two Ossining & Briarcliff Community-Wide Tag Sales in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic, we are happy to announce that we will be holding our events in 2021 with additional measures for the safety of our participants and shoppers. DEADLINE is Saturday, April 24th so hurray! We look forward to having you…
Sustainable Ossining Comprehensive Plan Public Engagement (Online and In-Person)
The Town of Ossining is developing a comprehensive plan as a framework for a more sustainable Ossining. The Plan will provide a blueprint for future growth and preservation of the Town. We want to hear from you! Complete virtual or paper surveys during Earth Week to submit your feedback on a draft vision for our…
Museum of the Streets Self-Guided Walking Tour (In-Person)
Get outside!! We welcome you to enjoy exploring downtown Ossining with the established Downtown Walking Tour as well as the heritage Museum in the Streets tour. As you arrive at each location, take a walk through time by discovering facts and unique characteristics about the Downtown Ossining Historic District. Hard copies of walking maps and…
Neals Yard Remedies: Organic Earth Week Sale and Learn How to Help Save the Bees (Online)
Neal's Yard Remedies to the Rescue! Not only do we offer special prices on our organic skin care for Earth Week, but check out our video on how to save the bees: https://www.facebook.com/NYROrganicGeelo/videos/781155422823281 In addition to the 'official' NYR Organic company promotion, I will contact any customer who places an order of $100+ on my website,…
Ossining Public Library : Teen Room Selfie Scavenger Hunt. Grades 7-12. (In-Person or Online)
The Teen Room is hosting a fun Selfie Scavenger Hunt for Earth Day! Celebrate Earth Day, perfect your selfie skills, and be entered to win a great prize. It's a win/win/win! The scavenger hunt runs from April 17 through the 25; download yours here or stop by the Teen Room to pick one up. Suitable for grades…
Ossining Public Library’s – Children’s Room Story Walk at Wishnie Park.For families of all ages. (In-Person)
Enjoy the Children Room's special Earth Day Story Walk! Beginning April 17, spend some time outside enjoying The Earth Book, by Todd Parr, which we'll be displaying in Wishnie Park! For families of all ages.
Town of Ossining’s Comprehensive Planning Survey (In-Person & Online)
The Town of Ossining is developing a comprehensive plan as a framework for a more sustainable Ossining. The Plan will provide a blueprint for future growth and preservation of the Town. We want to hear from you! Complete virtual or paper surveys during Earth Week to submit your feedback on a draft vision for our…
Penny&Ting Eco friendly – Green toys (In-Person)
Penny&Ting will donate 10% of all sales proceed to Riverkeeper. Please come and support this Ossinig Gem. Check out their great inventory of childrens grames, toys and books. HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm 133 Main Street, Ossining, New York 10562, United States CONTACT: mayhow12@gmail.com Phone: 914-373-2590
Take the Earth Month Challenge! Join us to Talk About Your Access to Community Solar, and Con Ed’s Grid Rewards Where All Con Ed Customers Will Get A Check Back !- (Online, Registration Required)from
Take the Earth Month Challenge! Join us to Talk About Your Access to Community Solar, and Con Ed’s Grid Rewards Where All Con Ed Customers Will Get A Check Back !- (Online, Registration Required)from
Join Green Ossining and Briarcliff Sustainability and take two easy energy actions to lower your energy bill and earn cash with Sustainable Westchester! RSVP for webinar link: https://community.sustainablewestchester.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=140 For anyone who may have trouble setting up Grid Rewards, there are online open office hours to help you troubleshoot. For your GridRewards Community Campaign, Sustainable Westchester and Logical…
Ossining Public Library: Earth Day Kits for Kids. For children up to 6th grade. (In-Person.)
Ossining Public Library: Earth Day Kits for Kids. For children up to 6th grade. (In-Person.)
Come to the library and pick up a fantastic Earth Day craft! Available while supplies last. For children up to 6th grade
Ossining Parks Habitat Stewards Spring Planting at Ryder Park (In-Person, Registration Required)
Ossining Parks Habitat Stewards Spring Planting at Ryder Park (In-Person, Registration Required)
Join OPHS as we plant a variety of native trees, shrubs, and grasses with high wildlife value in Ryder Park. NOTE: Raindate is Saturday, 4/24 from 10a-11am. Please register here: https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?s=&t=&season_id=18796&program_id=1431045 CONTACT: Patrick Vipperman, jpvipperman@gmail.com Location: https://goo.gl/maps/vK2Zdi5w5qcc3sah6 Morningside Drive, Ossining, NY, 10562
Seining and Water Sampling on the Hudson with the Ossining High School Environmental Club (In-Person)
Seining and Water Sampling on the Hudson with the Ossining High School Environmental Club (In-Person)
Members of the club will be seining for fish and using a classification key to identify them and show the amazing biodiversity found in the mighty Hudson River. They will also be running a variety of tests to determine the river's ecological health: including tests for salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH, nitrates, turbidity, and temperature. We…
Melita’s Home Furnishing’s: Inspired by Nature Pop-Up! (In-Person)
Melita’s Home Furnishing’s: Inspired by Nature Pop-Up! (In-Person)
Stop into Ossining's most recognized home furnishing and gift locale where Melita celebrates Earth Day with some lovely offers: Lets really ditch Plastic! :New totes will be available for sale during the event Johil Ross brings us her passion and preserving art of her hand woven pillows.Woven on wooden floor looms using natural…
Making Recycled Paper – the Ossining High School Environmental Club (In-Person)
Making Recycled Paper – the Ossining High School Environmental Club (In-Person)
Members of the club will demonstrate how to take old papers and show how to recycle it and create new paper. They will take the finished product to make Artwork and vases. This will be in-person and they will be videoing their event and posting it on their website: …
Earth Day Art: Art of Nature Zoom Painting Session by ArtinaBox (Online, Registration Required))
Earth Day Art: Art of Nature Zoom Painting Session by ArtinaBox (Online, Registration Required))
Using a bag of found and upcycled materials and natural medium, create a unique botanical image. (Supplies provided upon registration to be used during the online Zoom session. Registration by April 14th to: ArtinaBoxCo at outrecycledbox@yahoo.com Delivery by Friday, April 16th Limit 15 participants.
Solar Panels at OHS – A proposal by the Ossining High School Environmental Club (In-Person)
Solar Panels at OHS – A proposal by the Ossining High School Environmental Club (In-Person)
Members of the club will demonstrate and propose the installation of Solar Panels at Ossining High School, based on research they have done. This is in-person, and they will be video-taping their event and posting it on their website: https://sites.google.com/students.ossiningufsd.org/ohsenvironmentalclub/home …
Crawbuckie Food Foraging Tour with the Rewilding School (In-Person, Pre-Registration Required)
Crawbuckie Food Foraging Tour with the Rewilding School (In-Person, Pre-Registration Required)
Join naturalist and forager Eric Stone on a short hike to learn about the edible plants growing in Crawbuckie preserve. We will taste as we go. Important: Please make sure to wear good walking shoes, long pants, and bug repellant. Bring a notebook and pencil. And wear a comfortable well fitting mask. Pre-Registration Required:…
Ossining Boat and Canoe Club Open House (In-Person, Registration Required)
Ossining Boat and Canoe Club Open House (In-Person, Registration Required)
Looking to learn more about the only original boathouse remaining in Ossining and the volunteer-based, member-run organization that keep it going? Commodore AR Swan will be providing tours of the building and grounds, sharing its history, and discussing the clubs green and earth-friendly initiatives. Sign Up required: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090448a9ae2ea2fd0-ossining Questions? Contact A.R. Swan, commodore@obcc.org WEBSITE: obcc.org …
Louis Engel Waterfront Park Beach Walk with the Rewilding School (In-Person, Registration Required)
Louis Engel Waterfront Park Beach Walk with the Rewilding School (In-Person, Registration Required)
Louis Engel Waterfront: Explore the history and ecology of the Hudson River through what is left behind on the beach from the low-tide. Wear comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, brimmed hat. Pre-Registration Reqiuired: https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_id=18796&program_id=1428558 MORE INFORMATION: info@rewildingschool.com Louis Engel Waterfront Park 25 Westerly Rd, Ossining, NY 10562, USA