Our Environment, Animal Tips and the Great Outdoors
Our Environment
Food Waste
Ever paid any attention to how much and how food goes to waste in your household over the course of a week? No matter whether it’s a family of one or of 13, it’s going to happen. The question is, to what extent? And what are the impacts on your […]
Housatonic Valley Association Installs Rain Gardens in Dover
The Housatonic Valley Association recently installed two rain gardens on the McDonald’s property in Dover Plains, NY. The purpose of the rain gardens is to protect streams from pollution coming from Route 22 and filter the stormwater that is collected from the McDonald’s roof and parking lot.
“This is incredibly […]
Stonewood Farm Addresses Food Insecurity in the Hudson Valley
Stonewood Farm, located off of Bangall Road in Millbrook, NY, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that champions environmental stewardship, social justice, and community well-being in the Hudson Valley.
Prepping for the upcoming season 
With the weather warming earlier and […]
Maitri Farm Champions Sustainable Farming and Community Connections
Maitri Farm, set back a ways off of Amenia Union Road, may seem quiet and modest at first glance, but the farm is anything but.
Maitri, which is named after the first of the four sublime states taught by Buddha, previously served as a dairy farm for […]
Animals Tips
Great Outdoors
