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Labyrinth Planting
Join us Thursday and Friday from 2-4pm as we plant native, pollinator-friendly wildflowers at the Willow Labyrinth! This planting will not only support our local pollinator population, but it will also ensure that the Willow Labyrinth, created as part of an Environmental Studies class project in 2021, remains a valuable resources for contemplative practices at the Preserve. …
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Move-Out Yard Sale/Swap
Hey Vassar students, it's time to start thinking about what to do with all your stuff during move-out! Get started with yard sale/swap days this Friday, May 5th at the TAs and THs and Saturday, May 6th on the Quad from 1-5pm! Browse items from folks selling/swapping their things, or bring a blanket to sell and swap your own. This is …
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SWAPR Hub
Still have things you need to get rid of after the yard sale/swap days? Check out the SWAPR Hub in Kenyon Gym, open 1-5pm every day from May 6th-22nd! Swing by to donate items or "shop" free market-style for things you may want next year. Need help getting your things to Kenyon? Check out our dorm/apartment area pickup …
I Love My Park Day
I Love My Park Day
Looking to spend your weekend with friends and neighbors? Walk, bike, or carpool over to College Hill Park on Saturday morning for a day of gardening and general park clean up from 10am-2pm. Register for the event here! Vassar students can sign up for transportation here.
Poughkeepsie Farm Project Plant Sale
Poughkeepsie Farm Project Plant Sale
Want to fill your garden with local, farm-grown plant starts AND support local food justice work? Join the Poughkeepsie Farm Project on Saturdays, May 6th & 13th from 10am-3pm for their Annual Plant Sale and Farm Fest held at the Vassar Barns! Shop a wide variety of vegetables, flowers, and herbs, along with goodies from local makers …
Community Spring Fest
Community Spring Fest
Join the community in celebrating Spring at Sojourner Truth State Park. Enjoy local food vendors, art, activities, live music, DJs, dancing, and more! Directions: Take NY Route 32 in Kingston and turn onto Main Street in East Kingston. Follow Main Street for approx. 1.5 miles to the park entrance. JOIN A GUIDED BIKE RIDE TO THE EVENT …
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Annual Plant Sale and Farm Fest
Annual Plant Sale and Farm Fest
Want to fill your garden with local, farm-grown plant starts AND support local food justice work? Join the Poughkeepsie Farm Project on Saturdays, May 6th & 13th from 10am-3pm for their Annual Plant Sale and Farm Fest held at the Vassar Barns! Shop a wide variety of vegetables, flowers, and herbs, along with goodies from local makers …
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Volunteer Day
Volunteer Day
Interested in spending a day giving back to the earth? Join us on May 19th from 2-4pm for our last spring volunteer Friday! We will meet in front of The Environmental Cooperative Barn at 2pm and then head over to the EcoRestore site on the Preserve. No RSVP needed!
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Bystander Intervention to Support the LGBTQIA+ Community (Virtual)
Bystander Intervention to Support the LGBTQIA+ Community (Virtual)
One-hour, interactive training will teach the 5Ds of bystander intervention methodology and how these strategies can be used to support the LGBTQIA+ community. communities. Register for this Zoom event at: dutchessny.gov/BITraining5-22 Dutchess County is committed to ensuring the local community is inclusive and respectful for all, with the human rights of every individual protected and …
LGBTQIA+ Bystander Intervention Training
LGBTQIA+ Bystander Intervention Training
Join the Commission on Human Rights' next virtual Bystander Intervention Training this Monday, May 22nd from 12pm-1:30pm. The training will teach people tools to safely intervene if they witness LGBTQIA+ harassment using five intervention strategies. Click here to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Summer Nature Journaling Sessions
Summer Nature Journaling Sessions
Join us for nature journaling sessions this summer! We will meet on the last Saturday of the month, May through July, from 10am-noon. Each session will start at the Environmental Cooperative Barn and will include a short journaling activity, a guided hike, and a sharing circle. This event is free and open to all. Interested in attending? Please let …
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Kaal Rock Park Improvements – Public Design Workshop #1
Kaal Rock Park Improvements – Public Design Workshop #1
Once the Draft Conceptual Park Plan has been prepared, the Project Team will conduct the first public design workshop. The purpose of the first workshop will be to present findings of the stakeholder meetings and provide opportunities for the public to review the Draft Conceptual Park Plan and offer input towards the final draft. To …
City Seeks Input on Kaal Rock Park (in person)
City Seeks Input on Kaal Rock Park (in person)
The city has identified Kaal Rock Park as an underutilized park in need of rehabilitation and is working to make improvements with public input. The city has retained LaBella Associates to assist with the park’s revitalization, and the project team will design lighting and electrical upgrades, add two sand volleyball courts and prepare a conceptual …