http://www.rocklandgreenmap.org ...for a sustainable community! Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:45:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.rocklandgreenmap.org/2011/08/03/locavore-challenge-will-you-participate/ Anyone out there who likes Green Maps and the hopeful future and sustainable communities that Green Map projects usually contribute to? Here is a chance to join thousands of mappers all around the world to make a difference in one´s own back yard. Read more about the Green Map System ... http://www.rocklandgreenmap.org/2011/07/31/hello-rockland-anyone-out-there/ http://www.rocklandgreenmap.org/2011/04/30/nyack-farmer%e2%80%99s-market-starts-may-12th/ 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 ... http://www.rocklandgreenmap.org/2011/04/23/indian-point-after-fukushima/ 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 ... http://www.rocklandgreenmap.org/2011/04/16/celebrate-earth-day-april-22/