New Movie Explores Dangers of Agricultural Chemicals: Documenting the link between agricultural chemicals and disease

Cinema Libre Studio recently released Genetically Modified Children—documenting the link between agricultural chemicals and disease—on DVD a... Read More »

Alternatives to Violence Project Hosts Workshop in Scarsdale: August 10 to 12

The Alternatives to Violence Project is looking for peacemakers who want to become AVP conflict resolution workshop facilitators. “We are wo... Read More »

Summer Camp, Fall Retreat Provide Breast Cancer Support : “Camp Lightheart has been an overwhelming success.”

Breast cancer patients don’t live in a vacuum. Their families—especially their children—also need support. That’s the mission of Camp Lighth... Read More »

Balance Studio Makes Mind-Body Wellness Affordable: Offering a variety of affordable mind-body classes and services provided by a community of licensed independent contractors.

Balance, a new Westchester wellness studio, is offering a variety of affordable mind-body classes and services provided by a community of li... Read More »

Poughkeepsie Students Study Watershed Pollution: High school students are leading an effort to understand sources of pollution in Poughkeepsie’s Fallkill Creek, a tributary of the Hudson River.

High school students are leading an effort to understand sources of pollution in Poughkeepsie’s Fallkill Creek, a tributary of the Hudson Ri... Read More »

Greenburgh Nature Center Holds Family Campout: 5:30 p.m. on August 11 to 8:30 a.m. on August 12

The Greenburgh Nature Center’s members-only Family Overnight Campout will take place from 5:30 p.m. on August 11 to 8:30 a.m. on August 12, ... Read More »

Merritt Bookstore Hosts Course in Writing for Children: August 14, 16, 21 and 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Anyone who has ever wanted to be a children’s author can take a four-session course in the subject this month at Merritt Bookstore in Millbr... Read More »

Free Holistic Networking Event in Ossining: August 22, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Natural Life Business Partnership (NLBP) and the Mariandale Center are hosting a free networking event for holistic entrepreneurs on Aug... Read More »

Permaculture Training Begins September 15 in Dobbs Ferry: September 15, September 22, October 20 and November 3, 10 and 17

Registration is now open for Permaculture Accelerated Training Certification, which will be taught over six Saturdays beginning September 15... Read More »

Local Farm Supports Programs for Children with Special Needs: Students learn to interact with nature as they learn about and become responsible for the many plants while discovering new skills.

Most of us buy local not just because we love wholesome food and unique, handmade goods, but because we love the idea of supporting small fa... Read More »

Summer Fun on the Science Barge in Yonkers: Special activities for children, lectures for adults and hands-on events for everyone.

August is a busy month for Groundwork Hudson Valley, which creates sustainable environmental change in urban neighborhoods through community... Read More »

StepWISENow Programs Prevent Falls by Improving Balance: "Studies show that one hour of tai chi twice a week for six months can make a meaningful difference in one’s mobility and stability."

StepWISEnow, a new fitness studio on Route 9 in Briarcliff Manor, is defying the conventional notion that the older you are, the more likely... Read More »

Learn about Blue Rock School’s Unique Kindergarten Program: Free event for 4-and 5-year-olds and their parents on October 20, from 10 a.m. to noon

Blue Rock School, an independent K-8 school in West Nyack, is hosting a free event for 4-and 5-year-olds and their parents on October 20, fr... Read More »

Birth Network Supports Hudson Valley Parents: A consortium of professionals who work with women and families around pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting.

When Julietta Appleton cofounded the Childbirth Education Association in 1979, few people in the Hudson Valley knew what a doula was. Some 4... Read More »

Shamanic Healing Trainings Set for October, November: October 20-21 and again November 10-11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Eileen O’Hare will offer an introductory course in the Mesayok Medicine Spiral, a healing intensive inspired by the mystical tradition from ... Read More »

Armonk Workshop Taps into Angelic Guidance: August 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Robin C. Mueller, an intuitive medium and the author of Paranormal Is My Normal, is hosting a workshop for anyone looking for a deeper way t... Read More »

Dutchess Kids Eat Free through Summer Meals Program: They are free to all children and teens 18 and younger who come to one of the summer meals sites.

For the nearly 16,000 young people in Dutchess County who qualify for free and reduced lunch, summer is less a vacation from school than a p... Read More »

Patterson Property Owner Donates Land for Permanent Conservation

Owned by Benny Ciaiola, Birch Hill will remain in private hands and will not be open to the public. Read More »

Popular Sweet Corn Now Available at Three Feathers Farm: "We’ve been told that we have the best corn around.”

August is a special month at Three Feathers Farm, in South Salem. That’s when its famous white sweet corn is ripe and available in the farm’... Read More »

Living Small in the Hudson Valley

Let’s consider some common possessions that have eco-friendly, social-friendly and just overall life-friendly alternatives right here in the Hudson Valley. Read More »

Classroom Success Depends on Visual-Motor Development

During development, children gain more confidence in visual information as a substitute for the information that they once gathered through their mouth and hands. Read More »

Inaugural Mycology Summit Addresses Themes of Justice

A fungi-themed week of collaborative learning, networking and skill building focused on regenerative design, bioremediation and environmental justice. Read More »

Open Throat, Open Mind: Voice Coaching Creates Confidence from Inside Out

Voice coaching isn’t just for aspiring performers. Read More »

Sensory Support Calms Students with Special Needs: The converted classroom, outfitted with furniture, activities and personal items, allows students to practice calming strategies in a safe and isolated place.

The children who come to Green Chimneys School struggle with social-emotional issues that can challenge their ability to cope in certain sit... Read More »