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One of Earth Day New York's main projects each year is to organize and facilitate a giant celebration of Earth Day called Earth Week in Grand Central Terminal. 2007 was the fiftth annual celebration at Grand Central and was hailed a success by both visitors and exhibitors. Please click on the links to the left to view photos and see details from previous years. We look forward to our 2008 festivities!

What is Earth Day?

Earth Day began officially on April 22nd, 1970, when Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson proposed the first nationwide environmental protest. 20 million Americans gathered and organized from coast to coast, to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment. For more detailed information, please visit www.earthday.net

Earth Day continues to be celebrated on April 22nd, although many groups now organize events on the following weekend. To learn more about other Earth Day events in New York City, visit our events page.

What is Earth Week in Grand Central?

Earth Week in Grand Central Terminal is the week-long celebration organized by Earth Day New York, consisting of The Giant Earth Images, and the EarthFair. Because there are many environmental organizations in and around New York City, there are always a wide range of Earth Day activities to attend.

Earth Week in Grand Central includes The Giant Earth Images show which can be viewed by clicking the link on your left. This inspiring projection show features Earth-related artwork, photographs, quotes and messages that are projected on two giant pilars in the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal. Several well-known artists have contributed work to the Giant Earth Images, including Andy Warhol, Rafal Olbinski, Keith Haring, Robert Rauschenberg and Romero Britto. The continual projections are accompanied by nature sounds, which attract the attention of commuters moving through Grand Central.

Earth Week culminates with the EarthFair, a two-day festival of music, education and fun! Vanderbilt Hall comes to life during EarthFair with more than 50 environmental companies, non-profit organizations, and Earth Day New York sponsors, to entertain and inform children and adults. Many of our exhibitors organize hands-on activities for children, provide products samples, and allow visitors the opportunity to sign up as volunteers, sign petitions, and learn about environmentalism in New York and beyond.

To see details and to view photographs from previous year's festivities, please click on the links to your left.

Are you a teacher looking for Earth Day activities? Visit our Education Page