The second Keeseville Community Arts Festival has been set for the weekend of July 22nd through 24th, with several local organizations and businesses holding visual and performing arts events across the hamlet. The festival brings local residents and visitors together in celebrating the artistic assets of the community. [Read more…] about Keeseville Community Arts Festival July 22-24
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AdkAction’s New Fair Food Card; Cash for Farm Fresh Food
AdkAction is piloting a new program in Northern New York to help bring locally-produced food into reach for those hovering just above the poverty line, while prioritizing choice in the food purchased. The Fair Food Program provides direct funding to qualified households via new Fair Food Cards that work like debit cards at participating local food vendors. The balance on each Fair Food Card is topped off monthly and can be used to purchase fresh food from local farmers through farm stores, farmers markets, and food hubs like The Hub on The Hill in Essex County, NY. [Read more…] about AdkAction’s New Fair Food Card; Cash for Farm Fresh Food
AdkAction Announces New Executive Director
The AdkAction Board of Directors has announced that Sawyer Cresap has been named Executive Director.
Cresap joins AdkAction with experience and expertise in local food systems and access in rural communities, environmental justice, community engagement, land conservation, and working with organizations and communities across the Adirondack Park. [Read more…] about AdkAction Announces New Executive Director
Eat Local for Less with AdkAction’s Fair Food Pricing
AdkAction is currently enrolling households in a program designed to help subsidize the cost of locally produced food for families in Northern New York.
Households who enroll in the Fair Food Pricing program receive 30% off at participating vendors. In times of personal or collective crisis, the discount can temporarily be increased to 90% to provide even more support to households in need. [Read more…] about Eat Local for Less with AdkAction’s Fair Food Pricing
Keeseville Community Arts Festival July 23-25
AdkAction has announced a three-day celebration of arts and artists from July 23rd-25th. The festival will be held across Keeseville, in Clinton and Essex Counties, with several local organizations and businesses holding visual and performing arts events. [Read more…] about Keeseville Community Arts Festival July 23-25
Celebrate Pollinator Week With These Adirondack Activities
AdkAction’s Adirondack Pollinator Project will celebrate Pollinator Week, which recognizes the invaluable role pollinators play in supporting biodiversity, food availability, and the economy, from June 21st through 27th. [Read more…] about Celebrate Pollinator Week With These Adirondack Activities
It’s International Compost Awareness Week
AdkAction’s Compost for Good project is joining environmental and recycling businesses, organizations, community groups and individuals around the globe in celebrating International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) during the first week of May. The theme of this year’s Compost Awareness Week is “Grow, Eat… COMPOST… Repeat.” [Read more…] about It’s International Compost Awareness Week
Adirondack Pollinator Project Plant Sale
AdkAction’s Adirondack Pollinator Project is now taking orders for their 4th Annual Pollinator-Friendly Native Plant Sale. [Read more…] about Adirondack Pollinator Project Plant Sale
Student Covid Awareness PSA Contest Offers $1k Prize
a COVID-19 Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest focusing on the theme “Spread the word, Not the virus” is looking for submissions.
All New York State middle and high school students are eligible to enter. The winner will receive a $1,000 prize from AdkAction, and have their PSA showcased on television and at the Beyond the Peaks Student Film Festival on Friday, June 4th, 2021. [Read more…] about Student Covid Awareness PSA Contest Offers $1k Prize
Kiss the Ground Film Screening, Community Compost Discussion
The Wild Center and AdkAction’s Compost for Good Project have announced a virtual film screening of the new Kiss the Ground documentary and panel discussion, set for Tuesday, December 15th, from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. [Read more…] about Kiss the Ground Film Screening, Community Compost Discussion