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In keeping with Battery Park City’s legacy of environmental leadership, Battery Park City Authority celebrates Climate Week NYCwith a diverse set of programs open to the public. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events across BPC!
Monday, September 18, 1:30PM @ Rockefeller Park
o Meet the Beekeeper: Join a presentation led by Alvéole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive, located at the Chambers Street entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn about the importance of urban beekeeping and its benefit to sustainability efforts in BPC and throughout the city.
o Climate Week Nature Walk.Join us at the Park House to explore Rockefeller Park through a naturalist’s lens. Learn about the animals and plants that call the park home, and how climate change impacts all of us, and how we can build a sustainable future together!
Thursday, September 21, 5:30PM @ Belvedere Plaza
o Interludes: Cumbia River Band. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and Climate Week, join us for a special performance by Cumbia River Band. Drawing from a festive repertoire of Colombian Cumbia and Riverside melodies, their sound features instruments such as the tuba, accordion, clarinet, percussion, and vocals, resembling the golden era of Cumbia with an American twist. Led by multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator Martin Vejarano, the band’s original compositions and cleverly arranged classics will transport you to the captivating musical world of Cumbia River. Get ready for a musical adventure to remember!
Friday, September 22, 6PM @ 6 River Terrace
o Movie Night: The Lorax. Families are invited to a screening of the animated film based on a children’s book written by Dr. Seuss. Twelve-year-old Ted lives in a place virtually devoid of nature; no flowers or trees grow in the town of Thneedville. Ted delves into the story of the Lorax, once the gruff guardian of the forest, and the Once-ler, who let greed overtake his respect for nature.
Saturday, September 23, 10:30AM @ Rockefeller Park House
o Fall Serenade at Resonating Bodies. Celebrate the Fall Equinox with singer and songwriter Cecily Music and her band in a sweet serenade for the new Fall season under the trees. Meet at the intersection of Third Place and the Esplanade at the public art sculpture Resonating Bodies by Tony Cragg.
