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8th Annual West Side County Fair – Riverside Park South

September 12, 2010: 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Riverside Park South, West of Riverside Drive stretching between 72nd street and 126th
Enjoy a little country in Manhattan and celebrate the change of seasons with carnival rides and games, music, square dancing, sideshow performers, a petting zoo, greenmarket and more! Visit Riverkeeper at the “Green Acre” environmental corner. The Green Acre features hands-on activities for kids about environmental awareness, green living, and animal care. Learn More

Hudson Valley Reggae Festival

September 18, 2010: 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa in Ellenville, NY (Catskill Mountains) map
Join Riverkeeper at the Hudson Valley Reggae Festival on Saturday, September 18th. The site of this day long music festival will be held on 250 acres in the beautiful Catskill Mountains at Honor’s Haven Resort and Spa in Ellenville, NY. Riverkeeper’s own Executive Director, Paul Gallay will be speaking at the event on the topic of gas drilling in NY’s watershed. The mission of this event is to promote environmental responsibility through music, hands-on environmental educational programs and grassroots community actions. The Hudson Valley Reggae Festival features an eclectic assortment … Learn More

Purina/Yesterday’s News Do-Gooder Design Challenge

September 21, 2010: 5:00PM to 7:00PM
Xchange 640 West 28th Street, NY, NY
Yesterday’s News, an eco-friendly cat litter made from recycled newspaper, launched the Yesterday’s News Do-Gooder Design Challenge, an initiative designed to teach consumers that doing good for the environment is in fashion all year. Learn More

9th Annual Haverstraw International Street Fair

September 26, 2010: 11:00AM to 4:00PM
Main Street and Broadway in Haverstraw, NY
The Historical Society of Rockland County presents some of the traditional arts, dance and music that are part of our diverse communities and cultural landscape here in Rockland County. This annual event a family oriented festival, dedicated to celebrating the International Culture in our communities. Colorful street vendors, including Riverkeeper, together with various festival activities for the entire family enhance the community’s involvement and celebration in an outdoor atmosphere. The fair will be free of charge and open to the public. (Rain or shine) Learn More

Community Forum On the Future of the Hudson River and its Watershed

September 29, 2010: 6:30PM to 9:00PM
Nyack Library: 59 South Broadway, 10960
Provide your input, and participate in a conversation about the 2010-2014 Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda with Fran Dunwell NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Coordinator Learn More