In 1996 the EPA Brownfields Program, through its partnership with the US National Park Service Rivers & Trails Program, launched the Groundwork USA Initiative, modeled on the work Groundwork had been doing in the UK. Despite a decade of unparalleled economic expansion, hundreds of inner city and rural communities across America remained mired in poverty and blight. The Groundwork approach – practical projects, local empowerment, and sustained focus – is a way to deal with the revitalization and renewal of these places.
What's New
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New Grant from National Audobon Society to Partner with Lenoir Nature Preserve!
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Come to the Yonkers Mayoral Candidates Forum on Environmental Issues, 11/2
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The Fall 2011 Environmental Food Team schedule has been posted!
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Come to Aquefest in Yonkers: Saturday, October 15th 10am-2pm!
Saw Mill River Coalition
Help us battle the invasive vines! The next Free-A-Tree Vine-Cutting event is:
Saturday 1/14/12: Free-A-Tree Vine-Cutting 10am-1pm
Saturday 2/11/12: Free-A-Tree Vine-Cutting
Saturday 3/17/12: Free-A-Tree Vine-Cutting
Sunday, 4/22/12: Free-A-Tree Vine-Cutting
Saturday, 5/12/12: 3rd Annual Great Saw Mill River Clean-Up!
* All Vine-Cuttings will take place at the same place and same time unless otherwise noted. We would love to expand our reach. Let us know if you are interested in organizing your own vine-cutting or clean-up in your community! *
Contact Emily at 914-375-2151 with any questions.
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The Science Barge
The Science Barge is hibernating for the winter and will be open for school field trips and public tours in min-April. Bob Walters, the Director of The Science Barge will hold open volunteer/visiting hours through the winter every Sunday from 10am-5pm. For more information on volunteering, e-mail Bob@groundworkhv.org. To schedule a field trip for spring, call 914-375-2151. Click Here
Donate
Groundwork Hudson Valley needs your financial support to expand its programs to more people in our communities. We are educating and engaging people of all ages through collaborative projects and groundbreaking models of sustainability, like the Science Barge. Donations to Groundwork Hudson Valley are tax deductible. You can conveniently donate online, or mail a check.
