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
April 14th, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Announcements, Local Business/ Community News —
A new CSA is starting up in Long Island City supplied by the Farm at Miller’s Crossing. The distribution point will either be Sage American Kitchen on Jackson Ave or The Jacob A Riis Neighborhood Settlement in Queensbridge House.
As we have reached capacity, potential members may want to check LIC CSA out. They have 60 open shares and offer low-income shares, scholarships and accept food stamps.
Contact Danielle at Hunger Action Network (dseidita (at) hungeractionnys (dot) org)
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
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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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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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) —
Join 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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