Volunteer with the Kingston Fall Street Sweep (in person)
Kingston, NYStarting point: 177 Broadway, Kingston, NY (corner of Broadway and McEntee) Starting point coordinates (meeting location): 41.92269, -73.98827 Ending point: 65 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 Ending point coordinates: 41.91955, -73.98466 Trash and debris in the Hudson River Estuary are a persistent problem. While various clean-up programs and techniques are essential, innovative solutions are necessary to …
A Community Conversation Around Food Insecurity (virtual)
REGISTER HERE Topics Covered: Overview of NYS Food Access Programs & Pandemic Era Data Food Security Barriers in our Community. Presenters: Cristin McPeake, Vice President, Programs, Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Colin Jarvis, Executive Director, Newburgh Ministry Gabriela Vega-Matthews, Casa Comunitaria de Recursos Dutchess Christine Sergent, Executive Director, Northeast Community Council Sara Gunn, Director, …
Virtual Community Meeting with For the Many
About this event - from For the Many Register here! We’re building a grassroots movement of everyday people to fight for laws and win elections to transform New York so it works for all of us. Join our Virtual Community Meeting to get to know other folks in the organization, learn about our work and …
Volunteer with the PFP for Garlic Planting (in person)
Poughkeepsie Farm Project 51 Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie, New YorkThe Poughkeepsie Farm Project is looking for volunteers to help plant out garlic. At the end of October they planted garlic cloves that will grow throughout winter and spring to emerge as nice, full heads of garlic by early summer. This is a big project and the PFP could really use your help! There are …
Volunteer with the PFP for Garlic Planting (in person)
Poughkeepsie Farm Project 51 Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie, New YorkThe Poughkeepsie Farm Project is looking for volunteers to help plant out garlic. At the end of October they planted garlic cloves that will grow throughout winter and spring to emerge as nice, full heads of garlic by early summer. This is a big project and the PFP could really use your help! There are …
Parking & Shuttle Study: Findings & Recommendations Webinar (remote)
This live webinar will feature the findings and recommendations for the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail from Steadman-Hill Consulting and Creighton-Manning LLP, the professional team of transportation experts engaged to complete an eight-month long comprehensive Parking & Shuttle Study. The presentation will include the results of the public survey on shuttle service collected this fall. The …
Reuse Innovation Center Public Workshop (virtual)
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Volunteer With the Designing Sustainable Futures Climate Summit
Villard RoomHey Vassar Students! Interested in finding ways to incorporate meaningful action against the climate crisis into your everyday life? Want to mentor local high school students? Consider volunteering with the Designing Sustainable Futures Climate Summit, organized by Ulster BOCES and World Savvy for high school students and educators across Ulster and Dutchess counties... and hosted right here at Vassar! The Climate Summit will take place on Tuesday, April 25th …
Presentation and Discussion on Environmental Justice (in-person)
Christ Episcopal Church 20 Carroll Street, Poughkeepsie, New YorkThe Race Unity Circle A community of learners · Committed to the prosperity of all, recognizing that the welfare of individuals rests in the welfare of society at large. · Focused on transcending differences, harmonizing perspectives, and promoting the use of consultation for making decisions. · Emphasizing qualities and attitudes such as trustworthiness, cooperation, and …
Waking Up the Garden Workshop// Taller “Despertando El Jardín” (in person)
Poughkeepsie Farm Project 51 Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie, New YorkJoin the PFP for waking up the garden and starting seeds and seedlings! April 26 4:30 - 6 PM @ PFP, 51 Vassar Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie NY In this HANDS-ON workshop, we will be deciding what you are going to plant, and learning what seeds go in the ground directly or what gets started inside …