Earth Celebrations (EC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1991. Its goal is to foster ecological awareness and revive the arts at the center of community life. Through its innovative arts projects, performances, exhibitions, and other programs, EC engages over 10,000 individuals, 200 community gardens, and 100 organizations every year. Its pioneering, community-based ecological programs help preserve the community gardens in the Lower East Side and throughout New York City.