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Groundwork Hudson Valley and the Groundwork USA Green Team in New Orleans
Groundwork Hudson Valley wishes you all happy, healthy holidays and a joyful New Year! We are incredibly grateful to be able to involve so many wonderful people and thank you for the support and interest you have shown for our growing organization.
We look forward to an exciting and productive 2010. With each new year, the role of on-the-ground community projects in sustainability, education, neighborhood greening, and job training become increasingly vital and we couldn’t do any of it without the support and participation of our neighbors, partnering organizations, local and state governments, and individual supporters.
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Saw Mill River Fish Study Completed! |
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The Saunders High School students who have been working with the Saw Mill River Coalition on a comprehensive study of fish species in the Saw Mill conducted their last survey in September, as part of the Saw Mill River BioBlitz. This proved a satisfying end to a successful year-long project which involved over 30 Saunders [...] Click Here |
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Science Barge Had An Awesome Season |
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A note from Bob Walters, Science Barge Director The Science Barge seems quiet and cold (brrr) after the hustle and bustle of our first year on the Yonkers waterfront. The Barge was a huge success and had visitors from all over the world including media from Japan, Canada, Antigua, Germany and the Netherlands. It was a [...] Click Here |
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Groundwork Hudson Valley is moving! |
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Our Office Is Moving! In January, Groundwork will be moving its office from 6 Wells Avenue to a larger office just a couple blocks away. The new office will be located at 22 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Yonkers, NY 10701. We are very excited about this new location, as added space means room for growth (and [...] Click Here |
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Umbrellas for Sale! |
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Here comes the rain and the snow! Protect yourself from nasty weather while supporting healthy rivers and streams. Umbrellas with pollution prevention messages on them are being distributed to high schools and middle schools throughout the watershed. They are $8 each and all of the profits from the sales will go towards the school. Contact [...] Click Here |
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High School River Watch |
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In January, The Saw Mill River Coalition will launch its new pollution prevention program, called High School River Watch. High school students within the Saw Mill River watershed will be invited to form River Watch Groups in which they will work consistently on the portion of the river nearest their school. Activities will include storm [...] Click Here |
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Groundwork at Riverside High School |
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Groundwork begins a new year of its Educational Outreach program at Riverside High School. Thanks to a grant through the Westchester County Youth Bureau, Groundwork is able to partner with a high school teacher to enrich one of his lab periods with real-world examples of environmental work in their neighborhood. Along with lessons about climate [...] Click Here |
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Want The Science Barge to Visit Your School? |
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While the Science Barge is closed for the winter, we will be making classroom visits, giving an introduction to Science Barge curriculum and leading students in hands-on activities, engaging with concepts such as "food miles," composting, nutrition, food webs, and of course sustainable agriculture. For more information, please contact Devon Spencer, Director of Science Barge [...] Click Here |
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Now Hiring New High School Interns for Science Barge |
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The Science Barge will be hiring five new "Honda Interns" to work on the Barge twice a week, learning about the Science Barge systems in depth, and being trained to give Barge tours on the weekends. If you are an interested student who attends school in Yonkers and are above the age of 16, contact [...] Click Here |
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Groundwork USA Assembly, New Orleans |
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On Friday, November 13th, 17 Groundwork Trusts from around the country met in New Orleans for the annual Youth Summit and to participate in the E.P.A. Brownfields Conference. A special thanks goes out to the staff at Groundwork New Orleans for coordinating such a comprehensive and meaningful experience. After getting a view of Louisiana's incredible [...] Click Here |
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