Journeys Toward Justice – Change with The Trenton Circus Squad
Journeys Toward Justice is a multi-college collaboration spotlighting changemakers across the country who are driving justice and equity forward. The goal is to connect students, partners, and communities with one another and help us all understand the local and historical contexts of universal social justice issues and the work communities are doing. Change with The …
Abolitionist Study Group: Hosted by Queers for Justice
The Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center's Queers for Justice present the Abolitionist Study Group the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 7pm-9pm. We are in a moment in history where it feels possible to end police as an institution and challenge the criminal justice system in ways that make it possible to see another future …
Journeys Toward Justice – Climate Change in Boston: Social Determinants, Equity, and Action
Journeys Toward Justice is a multi-college collaboration spotlighting changemakers across the country who are driving justice and equity forward. The goal is to connect students, partners, and communities with one another and help us all understand the local and historical contexts of universal social justice issues and the work communities are doing. Climate Change in …
Southern Waterfront Redevelopment Task Force Meeting
The Southern Waterfront Redevelopment Task Force of the City of Poughkeepsie welcomes public comment at our meetings and believes public engagement will be critical to fostering a welcoming and accessible waterfront for all to enjoy. To participate in an upcoming task force meeting, please register by the link below. Anyone wishing to comment at the meeting …
Carbon Sequestration from the Ground Up: Opportunities in Northeastern Farms and Forests (day 1)
Scenic Hudson is co-hosting a virtual conference with Carbon Sequestration from the Ground Up East’s State Legislative Climate Alliance working group to explore the innovative efforts that are underway in their member states. Natural and working lands have a unique role to play in addressing climate change, and in the Northeast, groundbreaking work is occurring …
Carbon Sequestration from the Ground Up: Opportunities in Northeastern Farms and Forests (day 2)
Scenic Hudson is co-hosting a virtual conference with Carbon Sequestration from the Ground Up East’s State Legislative Climate Alliance working group to explore the innovative efforts that are underway in their member states. Natural and working lands have a unique role to play in addressing climate change, and in the Northeast, groundbreaking work is occurring …
PoughETRY Fest
PoughETRY Fest will be held in the month of April (which is also known as Poetry Month) on Saturday the 24th, 2021, 12 pm to 8 pm EST. Curated by the 2017 & 2018 Dutchess County Poet Laureate – Poet Gold, in collaboration with the Cunneen Hackett Arts Center, PoughETRY Fest is a one-day festival, …
Telling the Stories of Immigrant New Yorkers
Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative is proud to present, “Telling the Stories of Immigrant New Yorkers,” a discussion with journalists that will highlight immigrants’ stories while focusing on the role journalism plays in telling them. Immigrants have been the driving force of the American dream since the beginning. Regardless of where they came from or the …
Indian Point Powers Down: A Historic Day for the Hudson
Join NY River Keeper on the day that Indian Point's Unit 3 reactor is scheduled to shut down for the final time. The panel discusses immediate issues to address and even more on the horizon regarding safe decommissioning, a just transition for affected workers and communities, environmental justice, and a clean, safe energy future for …
I Love My Park Day!
College Hill Park 149 North Clinton Street, Poughkeepsie, NYVolunteer for I Love My Park Day at College Hill Park (149 North Clinton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY)! I Love My Park Day, held the first Saturday in May, attracts thousands of volunteers from across the state to participate in cleanup, improvement, and beautification events at New York State parks and historic sites. Join us to …