The Hudson River and its nearby waterways are lifelines connecting us to each other and our local ecosystems. We delight in ice floes cracking in the winter air, eagles hunting along a river's shores, and spending a warm afternoon on a lake's cooling waters. Most importantly, these places sustain life. But our essential water sources–and …

Location: Roy C. Ketcham High School, 99 Myers Corners Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY Free event open to all Dutchess County students and no RSVP is required to attend. Local businesses and trade organizations interested in showcasing their opportunities at the Fair are encouraged to register online at dutchessny.gov/RCKTradesFair or by calling 845-486-2000. More information here.

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Join a training and data collection session with Cary Institute and Scenic Hudson at Pershing Community Farm from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. You can add to the growing database of Poughkeepsie’s biodiversity by collecting data on plants, birds, pollinators, and other wildlife using green spaces in the city. Attending this training will prepare you …

Get a start on your garden this season and come pick up seedlings for veggies, flowers, and native plants grown at the farm or donated by local partners!