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Celebrate Earth Day & More This Weekend!

Posted on: April 26, 2024 - 2:38pm
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson would like to share the following events and community initiatives scheduled to take place this weekend:

Earth Day Celebration at Senasqua Park

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Join the Croton Conservation Advisory Council for the Annual Croton Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Senasqua Park! This exciting event offers a blend of fun and eco-friendly learning opportunities for the whole family.
 
With over 30 vendors, including local environmental groups and community organizations, attendees can explore valuable resources and information on environmental conservation. Don't miss the beloved tree giveaway and the inaugural "Vote for Croton’s Flower" contest! There will also be crafts and activities for children of all ages. 
 
Entertainment features Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk (1 PM under the Gazebo), Janette Aiello from Little Genii Puppets (11:30 AM), Funny Fish with Chris Letts, Yoga with Cassie (11:00 AM), and live music by Bobby G. and The Bohemians from 10:00 AM onward. Food options will be available from the Kinwich food truck.
 
A shuttle service will be available throughout the Village to promote eco-friendly transportation and reduce car usage in honor of Earth Day. A map of stops is available here - look for the blue & orange 'Shuttle Stop' signs!   
 

In conjunction with the Village's Earth Day celebration, CLEAN Croton challenges you to finish the 100 YARD TRASH. The challenge is simple - outside your home, business or favorite spot in the village, clean up every piece of trash you can find within 100 yards. Send a picture of your haul this weekend to cleancroton@johnealer.com, along with the details of where you cleaned up and how much your haul weighed.

Croton Point Nature & History Hike

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Croton Point Park Naturalist John Phillips and Village of Croton Historian Marc Cheshire will lead a hike on Saturday, April 27, at 9 a.m. to explore Croton Point’s history, natural history, archaeology and geology. The hike will last roughly 1.5 to 2 hours. This event is free. Meet at the gate to the RV park, where parking is available. Ages 6 and up; wear sturdy shoes.

National Drug Take Back Day

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The Croton Police Department and Croton Rotary Club will host a location for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. If you have medication you no longer need, you can bring it to the drop site for safe disposal at Croton Commons, 175 S. Riverside Drive, Croton-on-Hudson from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, April 27th.

If you cannot attend this event, the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department has a drop-off box at their Headquarters at 1 Van Wyck Street and will accept all unused prescription and over-the-counter medications. More information is available on the Recyclopedia page.

Community Blood Drive

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Every month, the New York Blood Center holds a community blood drive at the Croton Free Library. To sign up, call 800-933-2566 or visit nybc.org/donate. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins will be welcomed if space permits. Please remember to eat, drink, and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and photo. 

Signs of Spring Tree ID Walk

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Spring is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than by exploring the beauty of nature at The Croton Arboretum? Join certified arborists Craig Stevens and Peter Strom for the Signs of Spring Tree Identification Walk on Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the Croton Arboretum. Meet at 10 Fox Lane, Croton-On-Hudson, NY - See the Arborertum's Directions page for more info. Event is Rain or Shine!