In 2010, NOFA-NY hosted its first ever Locavore Challenge to run throughout the month of September. Planning for the 2011 Locavore Challenge is already underway. The goal is to have more than 4,000 participants throughout the state involved in this event.
The Locavore Challenge is set up as a personal challenge for individuals to make a commitment to [...]
Important meeting coming up!
What: Community Discussion on Indian Point after Fukushima
When: Tuesday, April 26, 7 p.m.
Where: Nanuet Library
Why: Rockland County is right next to Indian Point (Stony Point is only about 4 miles and New City about 10 miles away). We should be concerned and aware and take action.
The disaster in Japan - nuclear reactors dangerously close [...]
The first Earth Day, on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. (www.earthday.org)
All around the world there are festivities and activities the coming weeks to celebrate Earth Day. In Rockland as well - here are a few of them, but many [...]
From the RFA newsletter I learned that there will be a lecture on Raised Bed Gardening for Beginners by Pamela Yee and Charlie Paolino from Hook Mountain Growers. Location: Nyack Public Library. Visit www.rocklandfarms.org for more information and sign up for their newsletter.
Kickoff Event - Monday, April 4, 2011, 6-9 pm
Get your free cleanup supplies! Snacks and refreshments. REGISTER ONLINE or RSVP to Andy at KRB. Located in Kaplan School Staff Dining Room on BOCES campus in W Nyack.
Can you help the KRB get the word out to more cleanup crew leaders, volunteers and sponsors? Call Andy at [...]
