An Unique Way to Celebrate Earth Day in New York
It is no secret that there are a few things on our planet Earth we should be keeping an eye on. You can't turn on the TV these days without someone mentioning climate change real or not, electric cars good or bad, and my favorite how bad storms are projected to get over the next few years.
I have to agree it does seem like Mother Nature has been a bit erratic these last few years so I always land on the side of caution in these discussions. I will go on record though, electric cars are not for me. I will promise to use reusable bags to make my contribution. I might even celebrate this year by going to an Eart Day event.
Hudson Valley Earth Day Celebrations 2024
Throughout the Hudson Valley, there will be various things you can do to mark Earth Day this year which is officially April 22, 2024. Chances are an organization in your town is doing a cleanup or recycling event.
If not you can bring the kids to the Mohonk Preserve for their Kids' Climate Series - Earth Day Recycle Art Project on Sunday, April 21, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. The Hudson Highlands Nature Center is also holding an Earth Day Event on Saturday, April 20th from 11 AM to 3 PM. This event would be fun for the whole family.
So what if you are looking for something with more of a grown-up experience? You are in luck because the Shawangunk Wine Trail is once again hosting its Earth Day at the Wineries Event. It is sure to make you and your dog smile.
Celebrate Earth Day in the Hudson Valley with the Shawangunk Wine Trail
The 2024 Earth Day at the Wineries is one way to celebrate helping our planet. This annual event gives you an opportunity to enjoy local wines, ciders, and more plus the first 200 ticket holders at the starting wineries get a White Spruce Sapling to take home and plant. All ticket holders get a souvenir wine glass plus a tasting flight at each stop.
You can choose to celebrate April 20th or 21st, 2024. You can choose your date and your tour. Tickets can not be bought at the door you must buy them in advance. Ticket sales end on April 16, 2024. Log on pick your itinerary and buy your ticket.
Itinerary One Stops Include:
Brooklyn Cider House - 155 North Ohioville Road, New Paltz, New York
Robibero Winery - 714 Albany Post Road, New Paltz, New York
Whitecliff Vineyard - 331 McKinstry Road, Gardiner, New York
Itinerary Two Stops Include:
Benmarl Winery - 156 Highland Ave., Marlboro, New York
Magnanini Farm Winery - 172 Straw Ridge Road, Wallkill, New York
Quartz Rock Vineyard - 40 Mountain Road, Marlboro New York
Itinerary Three Stops Include:
Applewood Winery - 82 4 Corners Road, Warwick, New York
Brotherhood, America's Oldest Winery - 100 Brothrhood Plaza Drive, Washingtonville, New York
City Winery Hudson Valley - 23 Factory Street, Montgomery, New York
Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery - 114 Little York Road, Warwick, New York
How Long Have We Celebrated Earth Day
According to the official organizers of Earth Day - earthday.org, it is not a day it is a movement. The very first Earth Day was held 47 years ago on April 22, 1977. In the decades that have followed over 1 billion people annually have been doing their best to protect our planet.
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