Tag Archives: Halloween

World Population Hits 7 Billion

Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 by Eugene

By Halloween night, the human population will reach seven billion, according to the U.N. Population Fund. “In Western Europe, Japan and Russia, it will be an ironic milestone amid worries about low birthrates and aging populations,” David Carry writes for … Continue reading →

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Haunted Pumpkins in the Garden

Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 by nicolemichelle8

The New York Botanical Garden will be haunted for the month of October. In honor of Halloween, the Botanical Garden will feature all sorts of pumpkin sculptures by artist Michael Natiello.  Sculptures will feature scarecrows, spiders, snakes, and so much … Continue reading →

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In Honor of Halloween

Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2010 by Kaitlyn B.

Because today’s Halloween, and one of the only days of the year people can justify dressing up as their favorite Jersey Shore or True Blood character, I thought I’d take a look back on how this tradition got started. Halloween, … Continue reading →

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Eco (and kid) friendly Halloween Haunts

Posted on Sunday, October 24, 2010 by Emily Adaire

Here are some environmentally themed activities for this Halloween season! Want to go see the World’s Largest Pumpkin or press your own apple cider? Head on over to the New York Botanical Garden’s annual Halloween Hoorah! From now until the … Continue reading →

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13 Night of Halloween: Screamin’ Green NYC

Posted on Friday, October 22, 2010 by Anne Johnson

Green Halloween.org is hosting their annual Halloween festival at the World Financial Center. Masks made from recycled materials, bobbing for organic apples, and fair trade candy galore should be reason enough to check it out! I’ll be heading over to … Continue reading →

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13 Nights of Halloween: Costumes with a Conscience

Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2010 by Anne Johnson

There are a few rules to celebrating Halloween in New York City: NEVER expect to find a cab at any point during the night, NEVER let anyone bite you, no matter how convincing their vampire costume may be, and ALWAYS … Continue reading →

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Since we’re on the subject of Halloween….

Posted on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 by Laura Steiner

Just because girls are allowed to look slutty and guys can dress-up as their alter ego (i.e. hipster turned jock, Stern student turned hipster) it doesn’t mean you have to forget about the environment. Leave behind fake wigs and plastic … Continue reading →

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13 Nights of Halloween: Creepy Composting

Posted on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 by Anne Johnson

Biodegradable Halloween decorations, slimy worms, and free pumpkins: what’s not to love? The Lower East Side Ecology Center hosts “Ghosts, Ghouls, and Worms: Halloween Composting” on October 26 for all those who are young at heart (or bring a kid).

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I Would Have Just Made A Big Pie…

Posted on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 by steven j

For most people, waking up to find an 1,800 pound pumpkin in their yard would be a less-than-ideal situation – my mother’s hypothetical reaction comes to mind: “What the hell is this? Who put this here? One of those delinquent … Continue reading →

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13 Nights of Halloween: 1,800 Pounds of Pure Pumpkin

Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 by Anne Johnson

I HAVE to see this pumpkin at the New York Botanical Garden. Happy Halloween!

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