Rockland Green Map

Support Rockland Agriculture #1

anna — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:33:20 +0000

First out is a list of Nurseries where you can go and meet spring, support a local business and local agriculture (Source Rockland Farm Alliance)
(Of course they will soon be on the open green map together with other updates)

CELETTI NURSERY
937 Rt. 45 New City, NY 10956
845-354-0791
Plants, trees, shrubs, topsoil, mulch, decorative stone, annuals and perennials

DOWN TO EARTH
1040 Rt 46 Pomona 10970
845-354-8500
www.downtoearthnursery.com
Trees and shrubs, statuary and fountains, birding, pottery, lighting and decor. Starting March 10th, hours will be 9am-6pm 7 days a week

KROKUS NURSERY
927 Rt 45 New City, NY 10956
Trees, shrubs, perennials, and annualsStarting March 10th hours will be 9-5pm 7 days a week

MATTERHORN NURSERY, INC
227 Summit Park Rd. Spring Valley 10977
845-354-5986
www.matterhornnursery.com
Matterhorn is more than an award winning garden center; it is a destination! Since its inception, They have offered quality plants and everything associated with outdoor living. Since 1981, they have been known for exceptional plants, including Poinsettias, Fall Mums, Cabbage, Kale, and noted spring annual crops.

Let´s all come together for Earth Hour!

anna — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:03:24 +0000

The Wrong Kind of Green?

anna — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:10:20 +0000

Follow this link to read a v e r y interesting story, published in The Nation on March 4, on environmental non-governmental organizations and where they get some of their funding from. Thought provoking! Here is the link to the story.

Palisades indoor farmers market tomorrow!

anna — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:07:00 +0000

Support our regional farmers and treat yourself to health and community!

Why not visit the indoor farmers’ market?

anna — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:14 +0000

Found thanks to the Rockland County Tourism calendar:

Rockland’s only winter indoor farmers’ market is back! The Palisades Indoor Winter Farmers’ Market opens Saturday, February 6. The market will be held every Saturday through May 15, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Palisades Community Center located at 675 Oak Tree Road in Palisades, NY.

Housed in a charming schoolhouse built in 1870, shoppers will find seasonal fruits and vegetables, chicken, eggs and meat, pies, cupcakes, pickles, cheese, breads, nuts, jams, fair trade coffee and more from regional farmers and vendors.

Support our regional farmers and treat yourself to health and community!

For further information visit Palisadesny.com or the Rockland County Office of Tourism

Save the date - 2010 spring cleanup

anna — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:15:02 +0000

The Great American Cleanup in Rockland County, which is coordinated by Keep Rockland Beautiful and many local cleanup leaders, is Rockland’s biggest annual community improvement event.

The dates for this year’s cleanup is between April 17-25 2010.

In 2009, there were over 300 cleanups registered, around 4000 volunteers involved, and they bagged up to 40 tons of trash!

More information or how to participate, please visit the Keep Rockland Beautiful website.

HELP!

anna — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:43:37 +0000

As you may have noticed, this website is very seldom updated. The reason is that the Rockland Green Map is without a local network or group.

WOULD YOU be interested in creating a new group in Rockland, and continue to develop the map and maybe even maintaining the website you are more than welcome to contact us.

More information what this is all about can be found here or at the Green Map System website.

Take a Green Map wherever you go!

anna — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:47:22 +0000

Presentation on January 24, a non-toxic Orangetown?

anna — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:26:55 +0000

From Rose Marie Raccioppi:

The Rockland County Nontoxic Land Maintenance Act passed in June, 2008 is currently in effect.

As a member of the Orangetown Environmental Committee I will be making a presentation on January 24, 2009 in preparation of presenting a request to the Town Board for a similar nontoxic land maintenance policy. We are at a significant crossroad of consideration. A new approach to golf course maintenance is being called upon - one that puts safety of the community first!

Knickerbocker Ice Festival at Rockland Lake

anna — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:27:21 +0000

On January 24-25 the Knickerbocker Ice Festival at Rockland Lake will mark the beginning of the celebration of Henry Hudson´s journey up the Hudson River 400 years ago.

We are about to embark upon the 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson’s famous sail upon the ‘Half Moon’ in 1609.

We are proud to report that the statewide kickoff of the Quadricentennial will be right here in Rockland - the upcoming Knickerbocker Ice Festival at Rockland Lake, Sat.-Sun., January 24-25.

The best way to stay informed about the many fun events in Rockland is to visit www.rockland.org and sign up for our email updates. There is so much to do right in your own backyard — you’ll be able to invite friends and family to visit because the more you know the more you can share!

All the best,

Heather Duke, Director, Rockland County Tourism

Volunteers Needed:

Sat., Jan. 10th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - site prep - brush removal, etc.

Sat.-Sun., Jan. 24-25: Two hour shifts educating guests about recycling and composting facilities at this historic “zero waste” green event! Also need help setting up signs, vendors, and exhibits, directing parking, guiding guests to hot air balloons, ice scuptures and other events.

If you want to volunteer at this event, contact Kathy Galione (Americorps) at 845-708-7307 or by email galionek@co.rockland.ny.us