CELEBRATE EARTH DAY

Celebrate Earth Day

With both Earth Day and Arbor Day happening this week, we found some of the best eco-friendly events taking place.

    Children hold hands in a circle around Earth Adventure’s inflatable walk-in Earth Balloon.

Though the Hudson Valley lost an environmental icon with the Jan. 17 passing of Pete Seeger, organizations like Clearwater and Groundwork Hudson Valley carry on his message of sustainability and green living in the region.

With both Earth Day and Arbor Day happening this week, and with Seeger's message of environmentalism in mind, we decided to look into some of the best eco-friendly events taking place this week. Here are a few of our top picks.

A Modern Earth Day Meal:

A dinner discussion in Garrison led by New York Times environmental journalist Andy Revkin, A Modern Earth Day Meal focus on sustainability and the environment. The menu, crafted with sustainability in mind by Garrison's Fresh Company, features ingredients from local vendors like Glynwood Farm and Hudson Valley Fresh. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Chef's Collaborative, an organization that promotes sustainable cuisine and supports local farmers. 7 p.m. April 24. $40 in advance, $45 at the door. The Garrison Institute, 14 Mary's Way. Reservations required: 845-424-4800 or garrisoninstitute.org/modernearthday.

Pound Ridge's Go Green Day:

The first ever Pound Ridge Go Green Day will transform the town's elementary school into an eco-friendly festival for all ages. Earth Adventure's 20-foot diameter walk-in Earth Balloon will be in the library, and guests can explore the planet from outside and in. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., the playground will host a petting zoo, pony rides and a Go Green obstacle course. Birds of prey will be on display throughout the day, with live flight demonstrations at noon and 1:30 p.m. Other activities include a recycled art project, test drives in a Tesla Model S electric car, live music and more. For a full schedule of planned activities, visit poundridgegogreen.com. Free except for food and raffle sales. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26. Pound Ridge Elementary School, 7 Pound Ridge Road.

Sustain White Plains Street Fair:

The celebration starts with a free 10 a.m. screening of Disney's new nature documentary, "Bears," at City Center 15: Cinema De Lux (19 Mamaroneck Ave. 914-683-5805). Festivities continue outside the theater, at the corner of Mamaroneck Avenue and Main Street, where there will be interactive art exhibits, a recycled-materials fashion show, kids' activities and exhibitors on alternative energy, recycling and animal adoptions. There will also be sustainable food from local vendors for sale, as well as the unveiling of a 3-D chalk art piece focusing on the importance of natural resources. Seating for the film is limited: arrive early. For more information, contact White Plains BID at 914-328-5166 or WPBID.com. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 26.

Bear Mountain Earth Day Celebration:

Kick off the celebration at 10:30 a.m. at the Trailside Museums and Zoo by making Earth Day snacks for the bears. After the 11 a.m. feeding, there will be a variety of nature-related activities and presentations, including live animals on display, an energy bike challenge, alternative energy exhibitions on solar and wind power, nature-inspired face painting and more. While supplies last, guests will receive a free native tree seedling to take home with them (limit one per household). 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26 (Rain date April 27). $8 parking fee, $1 suggested donation to museum. Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain. 845-786-2701, Ext. 293.

Greenburgh Nature Center's Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration:

Events are all day April 27. At 11 a.m., learn how to create a rain barrel (and take it home for $40), then volunteer to spruce up the grounds with a trail cleaning at noon. A home composting class will be held at 1 p.m., with composters available to purchase for $75. At 2 p.m., local author Marcie Chambers Cuff will sign copies of "This Book was a Tree," and at 3 p.m. a tree-planting ceremony will wrap up the day. Guests who plan to help with the trail cleaning should bring work gloves and wear clothes they don't mind getting dirty. Supplies of raincatchers and composters are limited, call 914-813-1251 or visit greenburghnaturecenter.org to reserve one. 99 Dromore Road.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Suffern:

A sister to the 12th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, held in Nevada City, Calif., is coming to the Lafayette Theater. It will feature award-winning short films and mini documentaries telling stories of people who are making a difference and exploring natural landscapes, wildlife conservation efforts and protection of land and water resources. The event features an auction and raffle. Proceeds from the evening's event will be shared among several conservation groups organizing the festival. $18 for adults; $15 students and seniors. Visit www.suffernfilmfest.com. 7-10 p.m. April 22. 97 Lafayette Avenue.