EARTH DAY CELEBRATION 2026
Bach to Rock: 12:00pm to 1:30pm in the Lapham Room on the Lower Level of the Library
Participating Organizations:
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OTHER EARTH DAY EVENTS AT PWPL
Seed Giveaway 2026
Sunday, March 1
Beginning on Sunday, March 1, 2026 visit the South Wing at the Library to pick up a packet of vegetable or herb seeds while supplies last. You too can grow your own food and live more sustainably. Generously sponsored by Plant A Row for the Hungry Port Washington.
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Raised Bed Gardening Workshop
Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30pm
Looking to start your own vegetable garden in 2026 or improve your current method of growing produce? Plant A Row for the Hungry Board Member and longtime gardener Bruce Frey will demonstrate how to build a raised garden bed on your own. He will also provide details on the types of soil components to use as well as the best way to irrigate your raised bed to enable you to bring out the best from your gardening efforts. No registration is required. Sponsored by Plant A Row for the Hungry Port Washington.
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Beyond the Bin: The Journey and Impact of Your Waste
Thursday, March 12 at 7:00pm
Where does trash go once it’s taken from the curb? Join TTPW and Monique Fitzgerald, cofounder of the Brookhaven Landfill Action and Remediation Group (BLARG) for an informative evening about where our waste goes. We’ll explore the life cycle of plastic, focusing on the Brookhaven landfill, where a large portion of LI’s waste is kept. Learn how these wastelands affect the health of all. This discussion is led by passionate youth activists, educating the community, pushing towards a sustainable future. Sponsored by Transition Town Port Washington.
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Raised Bed Gardening Workshop
Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30pm
Looking to start your own vegetable garden in 2026 or improve your current method of growing produce? Plant A Row for the Hungry Board Member and longtime gardener Bruce Frey will demonstrate how to build a raised garden bed on your own. He will also provide details on the types of soil components to use as well as the best way to irrigate your raised bed to enable you to bring out the best from your gardening efforts. No registration is required. Sponsored by Plant A Row for the Hungry Port Washington.
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Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30pm
In honor of Earth day, learn how to sew a sustainable reusable bowl cover. This class is for adults and teens only. Registration begins April 8th.