For those wanting to experience the city of New York from a green perspective, there are plenty of opportunities. Far from being a concrete jungle, New York boasts a plethora of parks and pleasant places, tucked between the blocks and lining Manhattan’s coastline. What’s more, these parks are feeding New York’s new urban obsession for wild foods, with a legendary forager known as ‘Wildman’ Steve Brill showing locals and tourists alike the way to produce a meal out of the berries, shoots, mushrooms and herbs that he collects in New York’s parks.

In addition, eco-conscious visitors to New York this month can celebrate Earth Day, with festivities indoors in Grand Central Terminal and outdoors in Union Square. The annual celebration at Grand Central (20–22 April) features interactive displays, sustainability talks, live performances, kids' activities and other programming. On 21 April in Union Square, meanwhile, see a green car show, interactive exhibitions, speakers and more.

For the perfect base to enjoy Earth Day, stay at the fresh and modern nyma, the new york manhattan hotel, which is available for stays in April from $234.99 per night (equating to £78 per person). Centrally situated on West 32nd street, nyma, the new york manhattan hotel provides guests with a host of FREE amenities, including free continental breakfast, free wi-fi and national phone calls, a free fitness suite open 24 hours a day and free stays for children aged 12 and under.

In addition, the hotel is working with 'Wildman' Steve Brill to offer an exclusive foraging tour promotion on stays this June from US$274.99 per room per night (which equates to £91 per person). The rate is based on two sharing and includes one night's stay and a foraging tour per couple, worth $40. To book, call freephone 0808 178 6363 or visit www.thenewyorkmanhattanhotel.co.uk and quote the code FORAGE. 

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