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 [...]
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 [...]
Monday, April 4, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Nyack Library, located at 59 South Broadway
An informational, interactive evening which includes a screening of the When Learning Comes Naturally as seen on PBS, followed by an open discussion devoted to investigating and discussing why it is so critical for children to “unplug and get outside.” Leading the evening [...]
If you dont have the Keep Rockland beautiful newsletter, maybe you missed that The Great American Cleanup is coming up.
Dates between Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 24, 2011
56 groups signed up so far and the goal is 300 cleanups. Please pass the word - volunteers needed
Go HERE for all the information!
Rockland Farm Alliance writes:
“The mission of the Rockland Farm Alliance is to facilitate local sustainable agriculture in Rockland County. We are not a political organization and as a matter of policy, we do not endorse specific candidates or platforms. Local development issues often involve enormous economic and environmental consequences, which affect land use policy for [...]
