Don't Miss: Earth Day Nyack is April 16

Editor's Note: The date of Earth Day Nyack was incorrect in the original version of this post. Patch regrets the error.

NYACK, NY - For the fourth year running, Nyack will honor Mother Earth with an event that aims to raise awareness and encourage local action to preserve a healthy and sustainable Rockland County.

This year, Earth Day Nyack will be celebrated from 12pm to 5pm April 16 in the heart of the village at the Main Street Gazebo, Cedar Street and surrounding parking area.

The day includes the practical and the pleasant ― such as recycling, gardening and composting tips plus a diverse line-up of local artists providing live music, vendors and artisans offering environmentally friendly and sustainable products and services, children’s activities, delicious natural foods and loads of family fun.

Kids’ activities will include art projects, face painting and henna tattoos.

Admission is free.

A rain date is scheduled for April 17th.

As in past years, Keep Rockland Beautiful will begin and end their Community Clean-up project at the Earth Day Nyack event site. Interested participants should meet at 9:30am to join a clean-up crew at the Gazebo before Earth Day Nyack kicks off later in the day. Check their website for details.

Earth Day Nyack again welcomes the Cornell Cooperative Extension's Master Gardeners who will host an organic gardening workshop. Visitors are invited to participate in the workshop and take home some great tips.

Other highlights include an Earth-friendly sculpture made by students at Ramapo College.

Visitors are also welcome to bring and display their own sculptures made from recycled materials.

This event is sponsored by Apex Solar, Green Mountain Energy, Solarize Nyack Plus and Sunrise Solar Solutions. Local environmental groups and government agencies will also be participating.

Further information is available from the Village of Nyack Recreation Director, Melody Partrick, at the department's website; and from the Nyack Chamber of Commerce website.

PHOTO: a previous Nyack Earth Day/contributed