GreenYorktown is a local environmental advocacy organization dedicated to the belief that local actions can and do lead to universal reactions. We believe that the time for action to reduce greenhouse gases and slow climate change is now.

GreenYorktown's mission is to

• Advocate for sound environmental policy in the Town of Yorktown government, following the principles of the Sierra Club's Cool Cities campaign to reduce greenhouse gas emissions towards reducing the carbon footprint of our town. GreenYorktown will also act as a watchdog group to help implement town policy.
• Outreach to the local business sector to help establish green business practices and the 'greening' of buildings, helping businesses understand the economic rewards of sound environmental practices.
• Outreach to residents through education and information to encourage greener living and empower individuals to help prevent climate change.

GreenYorktown has meetings the 2nd Monday of every month at Panera's in Yorktown Heights at 7:30 pm. You are welcome to stop by and meet us. You can also join our initiatives by joining our listserv group http://groups.google.com/group/CoolCityyorktown and follow along with some public comments at our blog: http://greenyorktown.blogspot.com

NEW TO 2011: See Calendar and Events Page for upcoming FREE public events!

GY PRESENTS: INDIAN POINT- NOW OR NEVER! April 22 Town Hall 7:30 pm Come to this informational meeting on Indian Point Nuclear Facility. (see Calendar and Events page for details)

YORKTOWN GREEN ENERGY FAIR : May 14th. We need help with this great project. We will have speakers, films, vendor booths. Email your interest or availability to greenyorktown@gmail.com

YORKTOWN ARTISAN'S CRAFT FAIR: ongoing for Summer 2011, partnering with Hilltop Hanover. This project is in its infancy, but we would love to have some help. Let us know what you can do! 

GREENYORKTOWN AND TEATOWN: "Pare Down and Cheer Up" workshops in May--ck on the Calendar and Events page for updates  

 Hilltop Hanover Farm needs our help! Anyone interested in becoming active with this wonderful community asset, please email me at greenyorktown@aol.com. This year, they offer a CSA membership and a Farmer's Market. Applications can be found at the Hilltop Hanover website.

YorktownSmartGrowth is a new splinter group whose mission is to work toward sustainable development with a smart growth basis, following the comprehensive Plan passed by the Town in 2010. First project will look at "Costco". Anyone interested in learning more, email yorktownsmartgrowth@googlegroups.com

The Yorktown Town website with links to other groups and activities in town is http://www.yorktownny.org/