An Afghan Culture & History Primer: Helping the Hudson Valley to Welcome Refugees (virtual)
On Sunday, February 27, join The Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History and Sina Baha and Khadija Ghanizada to learn about Afghan culture and history, and to hear first-hand some of the challenges Afghan newcomers face in the Hudson Valley. Over the past few months, several dozen Afghan refugees have settled in the Hudson …
Meeting New York’s Ambitious Climate Goals: Conflict, Compromise, and NIMBY in Renewable Energy Siting (virtual)
10th Annual Woodstock Land Conservancy Film & Discussion Series Hosted by Scenic Hudson. Register here! In 2019, NYS passed the most ambitious, hopeful, and solution-oriented legislation in the country to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By 2030, 70% of our electricity must come from renewables. In our part of the Hudson Valley, this means solar farms. …
Free Write with TMI Project
Join the TMI Project for a free weekly writing workshop series facilitated by trained workshop leaders. Drop in whenever you're available! Register here!
The Challenge and Opportunity of Greening America’s Small Cities (virtual)
Join The Future of Small Cities for a webinar on The Challenge & Opportunity of Greening America’s Small Cities to learn about opportunities to decarbonize through "green investment," electrification projects, district geothermal, energy storage, hyper-local urban food systems, community solar projects, and other innovative designs. Presenters: Dr. Catherine Tumber, author of Small, Gritty, and Green, …
Women In Science: Turning Data into Action with Tracy Brown (virtual)
Hear about ways that scientists and advocates are working together to bring about a cleaner environment while letting data tell the story. See examples of pollution reduction and conservation investments that were spurred by water quality monitoring. Explore data-based storytelling tools that connect with the public, elected officials, and resource managers to increase understanding of …
Hudson Valley Performing Arts Lab Info Session (virtual)
The Hudson Valley Performing Arts Lab is teaming up again with the Samuel Dorsky Museum in New Paltz, New York to create a devised performance piece in direct response to the works of art currently on display in the Dorsky's exhibit “Mary Frank: The Observing Heart.” All performing artists of all disciplines (ages 18 and …
Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting (in person and virtual)
Town of Poughkeepsie Town Hall 1 Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie, NYJoin here! View the agenda here
Open to Love Poetry Night (in person)
Reason and Ruckus 305 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, New YorkVisit Reason and Ruckus to listen to poetry about love, acceptance, and vulnerability - all are welcome to participate! Reconnect Foods will be serving delicious eats!
Talk on the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (virtual)
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension and Dr. Chad Wall, Field Veterinarian for NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, to learn about the current outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, the threat it poses to NYS poultry production, and how we can protect our birds and stop the spread. This event is for Small Production Flocks as …