Tag: Sustainable Hudson Valley

Catalyzing Community-Led Carbon Removal in the Hudson Valley (virtual)

Sustainable Hudson Valley, Tree Media and OpenAir are joining forces with the 4 Corners Carbon Coalition to catalyze carbon removal techniques on working lands and forests in the Hudson Valley in 2024. In this workshop for local government leaders and climate active residents in the region we will cover:

  • ​Carbon removal in the Hudson Valley context;
  • ​Measuring carbon removal impact and benefits for farms and forests;
  • ​The 4 Corners Model: Uniting communities to identify and support carbon removal projects from the ground up.

​All are welcome to join, learn and get involved! To register, Click Here.

Regional Symposium on Climate Solutions (in person)

Join Sustainable Hudson Valley  for a detailed briefing on the policies, programs and funding behind New York’s Climate Act, and the Hudson Valley Regional Climate Action Strategy developed by Sustainable Hudson Valley and partners. ($20 suggested donation.)

Featuring:

  • Andrew Revkin (New York Times climate science writer and Founding Director, Initiative on Communication & Sustainability – The Earth Institute, Columbia University)
  • Maureen Leddy (Director, NYS Office of Climate Change)
  • Sameer Ranade (Climate Justice Advocate, NYSERDA)
  • Dr. Evelyn Wright (Deputy County Executive for Ulster County, NY; Ulster’s Green New Deal)
  • Melissa Everett (Executive Director, Sustainable Hudson Valley)
  • Rev. Gregory Simpson (HV Environmental Justice Coalition)
  • Cynthia Nikitin (Sustainable Hudson Valley) and others.

Register here!

Honey I Shrunk the Lawn: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint (virtual)

Learn why shrinking your lawn is climate smart, and promotes bird and other pollinator populations! Share your ideas about growing native plants, shrubs, trees, and more! This virtual event features Laura Wyeth: horticulturist and biology instructor at SUNY New Paltz .
Hosted by Sustainable Hudson Valley and in conjunction with the Marbletown Environmental Conservation Commission, this event is FREE and open to all!
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Future-Proof Your Business: Sustainable Business Practices (virtual)

Join Sustainable Hudson Valley for a sustainable business practice forum. As businesses of all sizes make commitments to carbon neutrality, biodiversity, and science based targets, what compels them and how can other businesses learn what works from the leaders? How can small to medium companies be a part of this movement in ways that help them grow market share, manage risk and retain employees? And what tools and frameworks, from Sustainable Development Goals to science based targets, can help?

Moderated by Michael Sheridan Ph.D. Associate Professor, SUNY New Paltz.

Register here!