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There’s just this one planet of ours, and it’s on all of us to safeguard a future with a livable climate, healthy communities and thriving nature—during Earth Month, on Earth Day and every day. Let’s put our heads, hands and hearts together and take action to preserve and protect the natural world for generations to come, from Long Island to New York City to the Adirondacks and the Great Lakes and beyond.
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Where to Find Us During Earth Month
Saturday, April 18
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Title: EarthFest
Description: TNC is joining EarthFest, an annual all-ages festival celebrating planet Earth with hands-on activities, science trivia, specimen Identification Stations and more!
Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Place: American Museum of Natural History
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Title: The Weirdest Thing: A Science Gameshow and Dance Party
Description: Visit the American Museum of Natural History to join Radiolab host Latif Nasser for a game that reveals the extraordinary true stories behind objects in the Museum’s collections.
After the gameshow, keep the energy going with a Climate Solutions Dance Party hosted by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, marine biologist and co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab. With tracks by DJ Mamoudou, this party will feature climate-inspired tunes to get you moving. Between sets, chat with local organizations including TNC about ways to take climate action.
Date: Tuesday, April 21
Time: 7:00 – 10:00pm
Place: The American Museum of Natural History
Friday, April 24-27, 2026
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Become a community scientist by capturing observations of biodiversity from April 24 - 27, 2026, using the iNaturalist app. Join the iNaturalist project for your city or area, and head outside to snap photos of plants, fungi and wildlife.
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Where a New Kind of Conservation Began
Discover the origins of The Nature Conservancy at Mianus River Gorge and the bold leadership that sparked a national conservation movement still shaping our planet today.