The Human Impacts Institute's mission is to foster sustainable human impacts on ecosystems through inspired engagement, leadership, collaboration, knowledge-building and creative expression.  

• The Human Impacts Institute in Action




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• Programs
  

  The programs of the Human Impacts Institute foster creativity in sustainability through experiential education, creative engagement, and collaborative partnerships. All programs are adapted to the specific needs of participants and are based upon staff availability.

• Services
  

  The Human Impacts Institute offers a diversity of environmental services geared towards engaging communities in positive social change. Options include professional certification programs, learning retreats, and environmental consulting services for home, business, and organization. Learn more.

• Support
  

  You can join the Human Impacts Institute community by donating services, supplies, or funds to us today! All donations are tax-deductible and support our mission to foster creativity in sustainability. You can also join us by following our latest projects, partnerships, and events on our blog, joining us on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Learn more.

 

 

The Latest at HII: Ed, Art, and Action!

• What's Your Creative Climate Idea?

  Call to Artists: Ten Days of Climate Action 2013

  Event Dates: September 20-29, 2013
  $1,000 in Cash Prizes!
  Early Bird Deadline: No later than 10am, Wed, July 10
  Final deadline: No later than 10am, Wednesday, July 24
  
  As an official part of Climate Week NYC, the Human Impacts Institute’s Third Annual Ten Days of Climate Action brings together artists, musicians, writers, and performers to install climate-inspired public works throughout New York City and satellite international cities. We welcome talented artists and collectives from all disciplines: visual, installation, movement, spoken word, music, film, and more. Ten Days of Climate Action uses the creative process as a tool to inspire audiences to explore the consequences of our actions, think critically about pressing issues, and to make the environment personal. These events are an opportunity to creatively engage audiences in positive action around the challenges posed by climate change. Learn more>>

• North Brooklyn Estuary Exploration Series 

  Participants in at least three of the 2013 Estuary Exploration Series will receive a certificate in Water Stewardship from HII. See the amazing FREE workshops coming up below!

• LUNCHTIME LEARNING
  

  Clean Waterways=Healthy Community

  ‪Wednesday, June 19th
  12pm-1pm
  ‬East River State Park
  90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn
  L train to Bedford Avenue
  Register now>>
  (Participation limit 30)
  
  Have lunch, while learning about water quality in our City! This topic will be explored on the East River State Park beach overlooking midtown Manhattan and will explore our on-land actions to water pollution and conservation.
   
  A vegetarian lunch will be provided for all participants. Kids are welcome with adult supervision!
  

• Want Ways to Let Your Eco-Hero Shine?

  Join HII's Weekly CommunityAction Days!

  Is big city living getting you down? Do you feel like you're not "making a difference" in your community? Join the HII Crew for our new WEEKLY community action days! Bring neighbors, colleagues, friends and strangers for our FREE action-based events and help make a positive human impact in NYC and the world!
  

  Tree Care Tuesdays
  Every Tuesday, 10am-12pm (April until Mid-September)
  Check HII's calendar for weekly location or contact us>>

  Join the HII Crew, in partnership with amazing community volunteers from Brooklyn Day Habilitation Center, in caring for our local street trees. Each week, we'll meet at a different NYC park to clean up, aerate, plant bulbs, and mulch our City's green treasures--street trees.

  No experience necessary and all tools will be provided! Just show up!
  Cool Biz Thursdays
  Every Thursday, 2pm-4pm (April until Mid-September)
  Check HII's calendar for weekly location or contact us>>

  As part of our Ecopreneurs program, join the HIi Crew in helping small businesses, and consumers, take simple steps to combat global climate change, while saving money and supporting healthy communities.

  After a 10-minute training, volunteers will hit the streets to recruit "Cool Businesses"--who pledge to keep their doors and windows closed when their heat or AC is on. Taking it a step further, we'll ask customers to show their support for Cool Biz by pledging to only shop at climate smart businesses, who don't let money--and climate-impactful energy--literally fly out their doors.

  No experience necessary. Just show up at 2pm for training! _______________________________________________