Indoor Plants Clean Air

You can get a cleaner air in your home or office by simply getting a couple of houseplants. Some plants such as lady palm, areca palm, English ivy, golden pothos and rubber plant are very good at reducing indoor air pollutants. Aim for at least 2 plants per 100 square feet.

Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts

Natural Gourmet Institute offers a variety of public classes on cooking with health-supportive foods such as whole grains, beans, sea vegetables, etc. Browse their selection of classes and take one to learn how to cook healthy meals, including vegetarian, gluten-free and macrobiotic.

Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health
48 West 21st Street, 2nd floor (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
New York, NY 10010

Class fees vary. For more information, visit the Natural Gourmet's website.

Organic Gardening

Did you know that you can add used coffee grounds to your acid-loving plants (such as tomatoes and blueberries) for added nutrition?

Or, check out this article on how to use left-over egg shells in your organic garden.

NYC Grows

Experience New York City's gardening event of the season - spend the day learning about innovations in gardening, urban farming, organic cooking and sustainable living at this outdoor, family-friendly festival celebrating all things green in the Big Apple. Events are gardening and tree-planting workshops, organic cooking demonstrations, greenmarket with locally grown produce, eco-friendly products, hands-on urban farming activities, interactive demonstrations, free giveaways and live musical performances... Visit the site for more information.

CancerCare

If you or someone you love has been touched by cancer and needs information, referrals or financial assistance, please visit CancerCare. The organization, among other services, provides financial help for those struggling with the high costs associated with cancer treatment, ranging from pain medication to child care to transportation. Please also consider making a donation, however small, to support the work they do.

Theater Parking in NYC

Check out Icon Parking which allows you to park your car for $10 in the Theater District. Unheard of for New York City!