Earth Day NYC Takes on Food Challenge

Across the country environmental groups, municipalities, and citizens are coming together in a variety of ways to celebrate Earth Day. New York City is raising awareness by holding EarthFair 2009 this weekend at Grand Central Station. In addition to initiatives that aim to reduce carbon emissions, help endangered animals, and plant more trees, attention is being paid to sustainable food and the agriculture industry.

The Washington Post recently interviewed cookbook author Kate Heyhoe on reducing your “cookprint.”

“An ecovore looks at the total impact of food with fluidity, not rigidity. Our food choices are, at any given time or in any given place, in constant flux, because of changes in ecosystems, economics, and technology. Ecovores eat foods that are in harmony with the environment, both currently and for the foreseeable future, locally and globally. An ecovore’s diet pivots on a series of judgment calls based on conditions at the time and place,” said Heyhoe to the Washington Post. READ full interview here.

Some food related Earth Day events in the city include:

EarthFair 2009: Grand Central Terminal, April 24th and April 25th

A two-day festival of art, music and the environment on Vanderbilt Avenue & in Vanderbilt Hall. A large exhibit area highlighting our sponsors, other green businesses, organic food and environmental groups will include interactive displays that will not only educate, but provide an opportunity to take positive action for our environment. EarthFair also features live musical entertainment including numerous well-known performers and New York City-based bands.

Cooking demonstrations and legalize beekeeping outreach at the Earth Fair 2009: April 24-25, Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall (inside) and 42nd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue (outside)

McKinley’s Children’s Garden Earth Day Celebrations’ Seed Saving Workshop: April 25, 12-1pm, McKinley’s Children’s Garden, 108-56 Union Hall Street at 109th Avenue, Jamaica, Queens

Garden Planning: April 25, 1-3pm, Hattie Carthan Community Garden, 654 Lafayette Ave at Clifton, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

Tags: Composting, Earth Day, local food, sustainable food

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