Trash To Treasure Earth Week Event
Join us for a FREE vibrant, hands-on community event filled with creativity, resources, and good energy! 🌍✨
April 18 | 10AM–5PM 📅
📍 Highbridge Park
172nd Street & Amsterdam Avenue, Washington Heights
About Globetrottina Dominicana 🌱
A tourism social venture using sustainable travel to inspire nature and cultural appreciation—while exposing youth to environmental leadership and green careers.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: 🎨
🛍️ Shop sustainably at our clothing swap (bring clean items you no longer want!)
♻️ Get creative with eco-friendly & trash art projects
🥋 Join a FREE self-defense class
🧘 Reset with a relaxing yoga session
💃 Move your body with a fun cardio dance class
🌫️ Learn how mold, air pollution & rodents impact respiratory health
🎭 Enjoy nature-themed face painting for kids
🤝 Connect with government agencies & community organizations
🗳️ Access civic engagement resources & voter registration support
🏙️ Get pest & rodent mitigation resources from the NYC Department of Health
🍎 Enjoy free snacks & drinks
Bring your friends, your family, and your love for the planet 💚🌎
⚠️ Quick Guidelines (to keep things safe & enjoyable for everyone):
♻️ Trash Art Project – Please DO NOT bring:
• Food or organic waste
• Dirty or contaminated items
• Batteries, chemicals, paint, or electronics
• Sharp objects or broken glass
• Large furniture or appliances
• Medical or hygiene waste
👕 Clothing Swap – Please ONLY bring:
• Clean, gently used clothing in good condition
🚫 We cannot accept:
• Dirty, stained, ripped, or heavily worn items
• Clothing with holes, missing buttons, or broken zippers
• Undergarments, socks, tights, or swimwear
• Damaged or dirty shoes
• Items with strong odors or pet hair
💬 If you wouldn’t wear it or gift it, please don’t bring it.
Come celebrate Earth Week with us—learn something new, connect with your community, and take action for a healthier planet 🌎💚