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Free October 17: An Introduction to ‘A Sand County Almanac’ with Naturalist Carey Russell

In his introduction to the 1987 edition of A Sand County Almanac, Robert Finch writes:…

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Ethical NYCOctober 14, 2024

Video

Jeffrey Palmer: ‘Earth Keepers: The Land Ethics in Kiowa Storytelling’

As our society deals with the existential threat of climate change, it is important to…

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Ethical NYCOctober 13, 2024

Youth & Family

Green Your Halloween October 27: Sustainable Costume Making with Young Ethical Explorers

FREE – Art, snacks, and Earth-friendly fun — Newcomers are ALWAYS welcome! It’s an unfortunate…

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Ethical NYCOctober 11, 2024

Announcements

Support the Fall Midnight Run: Give to Help Our Unhoused Neighbors on October 17

DOUBLE YOUR DONATION! The Society will match the first $1,000 donated. On October 17, the…

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Ethical NYCOctober 7, 2024

Sunday Platform Video

Michael Krasner: ‘America Now: How Did We Get Here? What Can We Do?’

Our current dire situation—extreme polarization; an insurgent authoritarian, Christian Nationalist movement whose presidential candidate is…

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Ethical NYCOctober 6, 2024

Upcoming Programs & Events

Visit our landmark meeting house for inspiring gatherings, enriching workshops, youth and family activities, community service projects, and world-class entertainment.

Humanist Happy Hour

Stop by our twice-monthly gathering of NYC’s Humanist, atheist, agnostic, and secularist groups featuring drinks, snacks, and great conversation. We hope to see you there! BYOB (no liquor). Snack potluck....

22 November 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Ethics and the Theater: Same Time Next Year

Our long-running staged reading and talkback series continues with Bernard Slade's Same Time Next Year! Join us for a reception 30 minutes before showtime, and for a post-reading talkback with...

22 November 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Metropolitan Entertainment Presents: Jesse Cook

Click here to purchase tickets. Notice: This concert is managed and ticketed by Metropolitan Entertainment.

22 November 2024 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Ethics and the Theater Encore: Same Time Next Year

Our long-running staged reading and talkback series continues with Bernard Slade's Same Time Next Year! Join us for a reception 30 minutes before showtime, and for a post-reading talkback with...

23 November 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Young Ethical Explorers: Celebrating World Children’s Day, Pt. II

Newcomers are always welcome! Together we’ll celebrate World Children’s Day with a world journey to ask, “How are the world’s children? How can we help one another?” 10:30am: Peace-play on the...

24 November 2024 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

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