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To Green & to Grow
A Community-Wide Interfaith Service Project for the Environment
Sunday, Oct. 26, 3-5pm
Wondering what you can do to green your neighborhood? Want to take real action in making the
Bronx more green and beautiful? Join your Bronx neighbors for a fun afternoon of clean up and "green
up" in at St. James Park (192nd Street and Jerome Avenue). Last year this program was an amazing
success with over 100 children and adults raking, planting and mulching. A bus will leave the Y at
2:30pm to transport people to the site and will return after the program. Contact Rachel Jacoby Rosenfield rrosenfield@riverdaley.org
Sponsored by: The Riverdale Y, CSAIR (Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale), and New Life International Church
This program is made
possible through a generous
grant from Con Edison.
Earth Day Energy Fair, April 22, 2007
Over 300 community members came to learn about green living from vendors who brought information about hybrid cars, solar and wind energy, green cleaning products, recycling and composting, and more. The second annual fair is scheduled for May 18, 2008.
To Green and To Grow
An Interfaith Service Learning Program for the Environment, Sept. 30, 2007 (chol ha-moed sukkot)- Over 100 volunteers from local houses of worship studied their faith’s approach to stewardship of the environment, and then gathered for a “clean up and green up” of a local urban park. A second program is scheduled for October 26, 2008.
Riverdale Y, Agency-Wide Energy Audit, Spring 2007
With the help of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the Riverdale Y was the first agency in Riverdale to undergo an energy audit to explore how our building can operate more efficiently.
Recycling Initiative & Recycling Education Center, Launched Fall 2007
In partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Recycling Outreach and Education, the Riverdale Y launched an agency-wide recycling program and attendant staff training. We will create a recycling education center on-site through which we will provide information, workshops and receptacles for hard-to-recycle items.
Green Fundraising, Fall 2007
Environmental awareness has informed our recent fundraising efforts tied to Hanukkah include Eco-Gifting and CFL light bulb sales.
Green Kiddush in A Box, Fall 2007
In partnership with representatives of several Riverdale synagogues, we created a template and instructions for hosting a “Green Kiddush” (communal meal after Sabbath services) to be shared with local synagogues.
Sustainable Living in Riverdale Panel, March 13, 2008 Representatives from local agencies, gardens, and government educated our community about the importance of proper waste management and sustainable living and made people aware of the recycling and sustainability resources available to them locally.
Riverdale Youthmarket, Launched July 10, 2008
In partnership with the Riverdale Neighborhood House and the CENYC Youthmarket program, we successfully launched a youth run greenmarket in Riverdale where the community can buy fresh, locally grown produce and teenagers can learn important business skills.
Purchasing Biodegradable Paper Products and Green Cleaning Supplies
We have switched to green cleaning supplies, and are replacing styrofoam with biodegradable paper.
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When G-d created the first human being, G-d led them around the Garden of Eden and said, “Look at my works! See how beautiful they are- how excellent! All has been created for your sake .. .So reflect on this, and take care not to foul or destroy my world. For if you do, there will be none to repair it after you. And what is worse, you will bring death even to the righteous people in the future.
-Midrash Ecclesiastes Rabbah 7:13
Contact
Rachel Jacoby Rosenfield
Director for Program Development and Jewish Life
718-548-8200 ext. 237
RRosenfield@rivedaley.org
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