There will be several activations this month to raise awareness about sustainability and environmental issues throughout Earth Month. These events are free and open to the public: 

Event: Composting at Smorgasburg

Date and Time: Fridays, 11AM-7PM beginning April 4

Location: Fulton Street

As part of Smorgasburg’s waste reduction efforts, customers, food, and beverage vendors will be able to use the two compost stations for their compostable service ware and food scraps. An estimated six tons of compost is expected to be diverted from landfill, per year, through this initiative!

Event: Our Fragile Space Art Exhibition + The Good Festival Video Wall

Date and Time: April 14-28 (All Day)

Location: Oculus Floor

London-based artist Max Alexander will showcase a photography exhibit titled ‘Our Fragile Space’ on the Oculus floor. This exhibit aims to raise awareness around space sustainability and demonstrate the fragility of space debris in our environment and our way of life, while also focusing on the people and initiatives working to reduce it. Alexander's exhibit will be on display at the Oculus Floor through April 28, with digital content featured on the Good Festival video wall through April 22.

Event: Westfield's The Good Festival

Date and Time: April 14-22 (various dates and times)

Location: Oculus Floor   

The Good Festival is a celebration of sustainability, creativity, and community. Enjoy interactive experiences, exclusive retailer showcases, and inspiring activations that highlight eco-conscious efforts.

• Live Music Wednesdays Performance, April 16 11AM-1PM: Enjoy a live musical performance from Arbor Duo—soprano Marisa Karchin and classical guitarist Dr. Alberta Khoury. 
• E-Recycling Extravaganza, April 18, 11AM-3PM: Recycle your old electronics at Oculus Plaza and spin the prize wheel for a chance to win exciting giveaways.
• ‘Think Outside the Box’ Giveaway, April 14-22: Experience stunning custom sculptures crafted from reusable materials by artist Fina Yeung, displayed throughout select retail stores. There will also be a social media giveaway 
• Shops at the Oculus Retail Sustainablity Kiosk, April 14-22: Discover eco-friendly products from Oculus retailers at a dedicated kiosk on the Oculus floor.

For further details, click here. 

Event: Oculus Off-Lighting 

Date and Time: April 22

Every year on Earth Day, WTC turns off the Oculus' vanity lights as an energy conservation effort to help reduce overall energy usage and bring awareness to energy consumption.

Event: Rock Your Love for the Earth

Date and Time: April 24, 12-2PM

Location: North Oculus Plaza

Join us for a rock painting event to transform ordinary rocks into beautiful works of art with environmentally friendly paint. Materials will be provided and participants can keep their rocks or donate them for display.