From Guest Blogger Jessy Troy: 5 Green Events in NYC

Being green can be a time-consuming task and no one should have to do it alone! Whether you’re wanting to work in a more environmentally concerned industry, make like-minded friends, rub shoulders with influential figures or simply buy fresh local produce, New York City offers nearly unlimited opportunities to live a green life.

If you’re on the American east coast and have a passion for environmental causes, you can save the world and meet new friends by checking out any one of these five green events in NYC (Find more green events in NYC using NewYorkHotels.org’s calendar):

1. Green Careers Meetups

If you’ve got a mind for environmental matters and would like to make your career a green one, the Green Careers meetups held each month in New York City are an excellent place to start! By connecting with others who are transitioning into a more environmentally friendly mode of working, you’ll make new friends while building valuable contacts for potential future business endeavors!

When & Where: The next meeting of the Green Careers group will take place on August 7, 2012 at 307 Seventh Avenue.

2. Solar Series at the Commons

A very important aspect of the world’s slow move towards more Earth-friendly technologies is represented by the power of the Sun and our ability to harness the solar energy it produces. The Solar Series at the Commons focuses on exactly that, offering clinics aimed at helping home and building owners to quickly assess the potential for solar electricity in their properties. Learn how to measure the carbon footprint of your premises while preparing for a greener future for you and your neighbors!

When & Where: The Solar Series will be hosted at the Commons on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn on August 9, 2012.

3. Hands and Hearts Community Garden Farm Stand

While in-depth looks at how to improve your environmental efforts can be fantastic educational experiences, sometimes you just want to do a good green deed while on the go! The Hands and Hearts Community Garden Farm Stand offers a place to purchase locally grown produce and other goods, rewarding your efforts at sustainability with something delicious and highly affordable.

When & Where: The Farm Stand is open from 3:30 PM-6:30 PM every Wednesday between July 11 and October 24, 2012 at New Lots Avenue and Alabama in Brooklyn. Get some fun travel ideas here.

4. GoGreen NYC

The ultimate in New York-based green events, the GoGreen Conference offers a unique opportunity to learn more about sustainable practices at home and in the workplace through educational panel sessions with distinctly different topics and styles, networking all the while with friends and neighbors who share your passion for the environment.

Whether you’re an ordinary citizen looking to immerse yourself in the green movement or a business owner hoping to make like-minded connections, the GoGreen Conference offers an unbeatable venue!

When & Where: The GoGreen Conference will be held in the Times Center on West 41st Street on September 19, 2012.

5. 2012 New York Green Summit and Royal Gala Award Dinner

Presented by the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in New York City, the upcoming New York Green Summit will play host to the most influential figures in the city’s green movement, bringing them together for what is sure to be an inspiring dinner and awards ceremony. Learn from the best and brightest in industry, academics and countless other fields through speeches and lectures while sharing in a common goal with each of them

When & Where: The Annual Green Summit will be held in the presence of T.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden on October 3, 2012 at the SACC New York headquarters.