Events

Come learn about Pershing Community Farm, enter the lottery for a community garden plot, or find out more about our volunteer opportunities and farm stand.  

Mark Your Calendars! Our annual State of the City address will take place on March 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Poughkeepsie High School Auditorium (70 Forbus Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603). Delivered by Mayor Yvonne Flowers, the presentation will showcase our City's progress, celebrate our recent milestones, and share the vision for the City of …

Dutchess County Community Meeting Thursday, March 26 | 6:00 PM 302A Mill St, Poughkeepsie, NY They’ve failed us — the politicians, the profiteers, the broken systems built to keep us down. But we’re not staying silent. We’re organizing. We’re fighting back. Join our Dutchess County Community Meeting to get to know your neighbors, learn about …

The Vassar College campus is facing a plague of invasive vines, which are outcompeting native plant species for resources and space. In an effort to mitigate the impact of these vines, the Vassar Preserve is collaborating with the Office of Sustainability, Vassar Residential Life, and the Grounds Department to organize a student workday, during which students …

Test your farm smarts and learn something new with fun rounds of trivia rooted in real work from our fields, classrooms, and community food programs 🌱. Hosted by our Farmer Katie - come grab a drink, play some trivia, and hang out with us before the season starts. We’ll share a meal pot luck-style! Join …

Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10 am – 3 pm Dutchess Community College, Falcon Hall Free admission. No registration required. View the Authors & Illustrators Meet and greet authors and illustrators (covering reading ages from preschool to 8th grade) and take your picture with your favorite costumed book characters. Books will be available to purchase (cash …

Join the Poughkeepsie Farm Project for the first community harvest of the season, Saturday, March 28th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM! Community harvests are FREE and OPEN TO ALL, no questions asked. Harvest as much from our winter greens as you choose; any extra harvest will be donated to our community partners. Meet at …

No Kings is back this month—because as long as billionaires and corporate politicians keep trying to consolidate power, we will keep organizing. Join us on March 28 to remind the wealthy few that power belongs to the people. More details coming soon!