Community Garden Potluck- May 24

May 2nd, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Events, Local Business/ Community News, Organizations of Interest

Garden & Grub Potluck Picnic
Bring your family, friends, and favorite vegetarian dish. Let’s picnic and help beautify the largest community garden in Astoria.

Saturday, May 24th 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: Two Coves Garden/Triangle at 30th Ave., 8th St., & Astoria Blvd (Click the map at left for a closer look)

Learn about indoor and outdoor composting

Want a garden? Plots still available contact twocovesgarden@yahoo.com for info.

Co Sponsor: Two Coves Garden Association
Triple R Events: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
www.3R-events.blogspot.com
queensisgreen@gmail.com

May 4 Farm Visit

April 24th, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Events, Our Farms (Info and News)

Golden Earthworm PicRain or Shine! Join us for this fabulous event and see your food as it grows (that’s James at left working the fields)!

Sunday, May 4th is our first Farm Visit of the season to the Golden Earthworm Farm (of course, you are welcome at the farm any time of the year). There is no need to RSVP for the visit, just show up. Please dress appropriately, the farm grounds are muddy and temperatures in the fields at this time of year are a bit chilly. It is okay to show up a little early and enjoy lunch on the grounds. There isn’t too much in terms of food options in the area (other than fast food) so we suggest you pack a lunch or snacks! Details:

WHAT Spring Farm Walking Tour
WHEN Sunday, May 4th 2008 from 2pm to 3:30pm
WHERE The Golden Earthworm Organic Farm Map & Directions
WHO This event is open to all current and prospective CSA members.

MEET the farmers, SEE our farm fields and busy greenhouse in action, LEARN how we grow your food, ASK your questions, TALK with other CSA members, WALK the fields, VISIT with our beautiful rare breed animals.

MUNCHIES We will provide organic coffee, tea, juice and cookies. You are welcome to bring your own picnic.

Need wheels?
The LIRR (to Riverhead) is an option, but the train gets in early and leaves late. Have a day (maybe at some vineyards) planned. This would be a lovely option if you bring your bike with you (otherwise be prepared to taxi)!

Want to organize transport?
If you are a member interested in organizing a van for the group, please email info@astoriacsa.com (you must be willing to drive or find someone who is). We usually ask adults to contribute $10-$15 towards van rental and the CSA will cover the remainder, plus gas.

Have your own wheels?

If you have extra room in your car and would be willing to drive others, please leave a comment in this post (or if you’re looking for transport).
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO GOLDEN EARTHWORM: (also see here)

From New York City and points west:
Take the LIE (495) east to the last exit (Exit 73). Continue to head east on Route 58. At the traffic circle in Riverhead, stay on Route 58 (go straight). Cross over Route 105, and continue east (go straight) on Route 25 for about 2 miles into Jamesport. Make a right on Washington Avenue. (Just past Jamesport True Value Hardware on your right.) Go over railroad tracks and make a right at the first stop sign onto Peconic Bay Blvd. We are just about a mile down the road on the right. There is a long tree-lined driveway.

From Orient, Greenport and points east:
Take Route 25 (also known as Main Road) approximately 20 miles west of Greenport Village. Make a left on Washington Avenue and follow directions above.

Free Citizen Tree Pruning Class

March 18th, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Events, Local Business/ Community News, Organizations of Interest

via Partnership for Parks. (I took this class it is lots of fun!)…

Pruning with our Park Stewards
Supported by

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Trees need our help in New York City… and we need them! The benefits of trees include clean air, beauty, and shade. Life for a street tree is tough, and You can help!

NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, Partnerships for Parks, Queens Coalition for Parks and Green Spaces and Trees New York presents:

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Free Event: Cool it NYC!

March 18th, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Events, Food Policy and Action, Local Business/ Community News, Organizations of Interest

via the Horticultural Society NYC...

Environmental Education Advisory Council of New York City presents

Cool It NYC!
A Panel Discussion: Practical Applications for Reducing the Urban Heat Island Effect

Wednesday, March 26th 6-8pm
The Horticultural Society of New York
http://www.hsny.org
Pamela Ito; Director of Children’s Education
148 W 37th Street, 13th Fl, between 6th & 7thAvenues
By Subway: 1, 2, 3, N, R, W, Q, B, D, F, V to 34th Street
More after the jump…
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Just Food’s CSA in the City Conference

March 17th, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Announcements, Events, Food Policy and Action, Local Business/ Community News, Organizations of Interest, Our Farms (Info and News)

skyline_future.gifJoin Just Food for their 8th annual CSA in the City Conference at Columbia University’s Teachers College (located at 525 West 120th St. in Manhattan).

Everyone is welcome, not just CSA members. Though Astoria CSA highly encourages our members to attend, learn more and report back to the community!

It’s a fantastic way to get more involved with CSAs, find out how to start one, or just learn more about food and policy issues. (If you happen by the Raw Milk Workshop: The Real Deal on Raw Milk, say hello to me, Stacey! I’ll be speaking and leading the Q&A.)

Many of our own farmers will be present for the farmer panel, including Nancy and Alan Brown of Lewis Waite (our meat and dairy providers) and Matt Kurek, one of our vegetable farmers. (Matt is unsure of his attendance just yet– it is either the conference or find someone to attend a tractor auction in his place.)

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