STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you’re looking for a great way to celebrate Earth Day this year, a variety of activities are being offered during the first ever Staten Island Climate Week.
From April 19 through April 26, dozens of organizations and city agencies are joining forces under the guidance of the Community Climate Corps and EcoWind Media to bring this first-of-its-kind initiative to Staten Islanders of all ages.
“We’re excited to launch Staten Island Climate Week and activate spaces across the borough,” said Nonprofit Staten Island’s Rob Grosso, who leads the Community Climate Corps team. “Showing up—whether for a cleanup, a hike, or a performance—creates real momentum. We’re proud to support this week and look forward to collaborating with our CCC ambassadors, who are key in unifying these opportunities for our borough.”
Kicking off the week is a performance of “Flood Sensor Aunty” at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden on Saturday, April 19, at 1:30 p.m.
“Flood Sensor Aunty is a funny, family-friendly piece that blends devised theater with community-centered disaster education. It follows a flood sensor working in her aunt’s chai shop who dreams of becoming a movie star—and along the way, explores the power of knowing your neighbors when facing climate change and uncertainty,” according to the press release.
On Earth Day itself, which falls on Tuesday, April 22, three events are running across the borough throughout the day.
Great Kills Veterans Memorial CleanupWhere: Brower Court and Nelson Avenue When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Who: Borough President’s Office, in collaboration with Nonprofit Staten Island, The Grace Foundation and the South Shore BIDDetails: Equipment will be supplied.Central Family Life Center’s Earth Day Community Planting Where: 114 Wright St. When: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Who: Central Family Life CenterDetails: This event will feature planting stations, environmental education, hands-on activities and food.Freshkills Park Guided HikeWhere: Freshkills ParkWhen: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Who: Freshkills Park Alliance Details: This event will explore the transformation of the former Freshkills landfill into an ecological sanctuary and a symbol of climate resilience.
“This is exactly why we created EcoWind Media—to amplify local voices, document meaningful work, and share the stories that often go untold,” said Nadia Adam, founder of EcoWind Solutions. “Staten Island Climate Week is a powerful example of community-led impact, and we’re proud to help bring that to light.”
More events are scheduled throughout the week, including Young Adult Advocacy Day, an Arbor Day Celebration, beautification efforts on Bay Street and more.
To find out more details about Staten Island Climate Week and the boroughwide events scheduled, visit siclimateweek.com.