About the event

Join your Downtown Albany community on Earth Day (Tuesday, April 22) for a neighborhood cleanup, with lunch and refreshments provided by Coulson's Deli.

Dates

Apr 22, 2025 · 11:00 AM - Apr 22, 2025 · 3:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

New York, United States

Downtown Albany, Albany, New York 12207, United States

Directions

Parking instructions

Please refer to the on-street signage for exact meter enforcement times and parking regulations. Additional parking is available at ParkAlbany’s Green-Hudson, Riverfront and Quackenbush Garages, parking at these locations is subject to fees. For more information and rates, visit parkalbany.com.

Health & safety

By voluntarily participating in this Earth Day Cleanup, you attest that you are in good health and have no medical condition that would impact your ability to safely participate in a neighborhood cleanup activity. Hand sanitizer, gloves, bags, pickers, brooms, shovels, and rakes will be provided by event organizers. Participants are responsible for providing any and all other supplies needed to promote their health, safety, and sanitary needs at the event. Please remain aware of your surroundings at all times, follow pedestrian signals and stay in crosswalks when crossing streets. Always wear insulated gloves when cleaning, use tools as intended and refrain from using your hands to remove debris whenever possible.

Event highlights

Salvage & Shine Earth Day Popup!

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OLDE ENGLISH DOWNTOWN DOG PARK | 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

•	Drop off unwanted, old, or broken jewelry to be upcycled into art
•	Eco-conscious give-away (limited supply): 2 Paperclip bookmarks made from salvaged vinyl, biodegradable waste bag samples, and resin recycle stickers
•	Free consultations on costume jewelry repairs

Grab & Go Lunch by Coulson's News & Deli

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CHECK-IN AREA | 12:00 PM - First come, first serve

Coulson's News & Deli will provide complimentary grab and go lunches and refreshments for all Earth Day Cleanup volunteers.

T-Shirts

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Every registered volunteer will receive a Great Albany Cleanup t-shirt, courtesy of the City of Albany Department of General Services.

Free Yoga with Akua Twum

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LIBERTY PARK, 30 HUDSON AVE | 4:00 PM

Join co-workers, neighbors, friends and family for a FREE, all-levels yoga class this Earth Day in downtown Albany's Liberty Park.

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On Earth Day, we invite you to join certified yoga instructor Akua Twum for a free, all-levels yoga class. 

This is an outdoor yoga class, so please plan for the weather. Springtime in Albany can be chilly, so you may need long sleeves and pants for this class. Please bring your own water, mat, and sunscreen if needed.

Free Registration
This class is 100% free, but registration is required for all guests. Use the link above to complete the free online registration. We encourage all guests to register in advance to help us plan, but we will also provide free registration on-site at the start of class.

Rain
Outdoor yoga is weather-dependent. In case of rain, classes may be rescheduled to the next day (April 23) or canceled.

Ride the Energy Bike!

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OLDE ENGLISH DOWNTOWN DOG PARK | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

Use pedal power to charge your phone or other devices on the Energy Bike, sponsored by Global Partners LP. This hands-on activity is perfect for kids of all ages, demonstrating the amount of energy it takes just to charge the devices we rely on daily!

Tickets

Price: $0.00

Groups

Zone 1-5 Registration (Group)

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Liberty Park, 30 Hudson Ave
Albany, New York

Apr 22, 2025 11:00 am - Apr 22, 2025 3:00 pm EDT

April 22nd, 2025 at 12:00 pm EDT

Choose this registration option if you are registering more than one person and would like to be assigned to a cleanup zone in the 1-5 range, which includes areas south of State Street. See zone map above for details. To view zones 6-10, select the Zone 6-10 registration option. Use the dropdown to select the number of individuals in your group. Selecting this ticket will make your check-in location Liberty Park, 30 Hudson Ave. You will go here to check in, get your cleanup tools, and enjoy complimentary lunch and refreshments, courtesy of Coulson's Deli. If you would instead like your check-in location to be the Olde English Downtown Dog Park at Clinton Ave & N Pearl St, please choose one of the Zone 6-10 registration options.

Zone 6-10 Registration (Group)

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Olde English Downtown Dog Park (Clinton Ave & N Pearl St) Albany, NY

Apr 22, 2025 11:00 am - Apr 22, 2025 3:00 pm EDT

April 22nd, 2025 at 12:00 pm EDT

Choose this option if you are registering more than one person and would like to be assigned to a cleanup zone in the 6-10 range, which includes areas north of State Street. See zone map above for details. To view zones 1-5, please select the Zone 1-5 registration option. Use the dropdown to select the number of individuals in your group. Selecting this ticket will make your check-in location the Olde English Downtown Dog Park at Clinton Ave and N Pearl St. You will go here to check in, get your cleanup tools, and enjoy complimentary lunch and refreshments, courtesy of Coulson's News & Deli. If you would instead like your check-in location to be Liberty Park at 30 Hudson Ave, please choose the Zone 1-5 registration option.

Individuals