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Community Registration Open for Healing Steps Registration is now open for Healing Steps. This group combines walk/run based therapy with a therapeutic group focusing on mindfulness, self-esteem and healthy coping skills and is for girls in 7th-10th grades. Each week participants will spend 1 hour in a therapeutic group and the second hour will be spent training for a 5k race to be completed at the end of the 8-week program. Most insurance plans are accepted. Healing Steps will begin on Wednesday, April 8th from 5:30-7:30 pm at Greater Life Health, 2023 Route 9 in Round Lake. To register or for more information contact Kelly Daugherty at kelly@greaterlifehealth.com, 518-538-3872 or visit website www.greaterlifehealth.com
Activites Supporting The Waldorf School’s New Tuition Model The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is proud to introduce Within Reach - a bold new tuition model that eliminates tuition barriers, guaranteeing inclusion, accessibility and transparency. The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs values diversity as a centerpiece for building a healthy community. Within Reach renews this commitment by adapting tuition to every unique financial situation. For an instant estimate, visit www.waldorfsaratoga.org/within-reach Farm Jam! A musical fundraiser to open doors to a Waldorf Education. May 30 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Music performances by The Refrigerators, Sean Rowe, Annie & the Hedonists, The Rodeo Barons, & The North & South Dakota’s. Food & Drinks served by local restaurants, wineries, and breweries, Tickets will be on sale soon! For more information regarding sponsorship, performing at our Farm Jam, or event details contact events@waldorfsaratoga.org Anxiety and Depression: An Evening Presentation with Jaimen McMillan in conjunction with Parent University. March 31 at 7:00pm at Maple Ave. Middle School—Large Group Room, 2nd floor. An exciting evening workshop from a dynamic presenter. A look at support for anxiety and depression based on movement and space. events@waldorfsaratoga.org OPEN MORNINGS Experience a morning Main Lesson.
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Meet for Q & A. Tour our buildings. Lower School on March 31 from 8:30am-10:00am at 62 York Avenue High School and April 1 from 8:30am-10:00am at 122 Regent Street RSVP: admissions@waldorfsaratoga.org | 518.587.2224 Forest Kindergarten 10th Anniversary Celebration May 2 from 10:00am-1:00pm at 45 Kaydeross Avenue West. Walk on the trails, see old friends and faculty, gather together and eat some nourishing foods—the FK way! Rain or shine—of course! Waldorf Summer Camp More Details soon…ages 3-12 Late June to early August—8, 1-week sessions.
Saratoga PLAN conserves 129 acres Saratoga PLAN and landowner David Bowman finalized a conservation easement on 129 acres of fertile farmland comprising Malta Ridge Orchard and Gardens in the Town of Malta. “Saratoga PLAN is pleased to have had the opportunity to assist Mr. Bowman in realizing his goals of protecting this farmland,” said Michael Horn, Conservation Director for Saratoga PLAN, adding “the property’s high quality, well-draining soils are ideal for farming, and will now forever be available for agricultural use.” Bowman explained that after farming a piece of property for over 40 years, the last thing he’d want is to see someone divvy up the land and build houses on it. “The biggest thing, especially in our area, is that there is so much development pressure,” said property owner David Bowman. “I hate to see houses planted on the land, I’d rather see it stay a farm.” The farm has most recently been used to grow crops, small fruit and vegetables and to raise pork and poultry. It was formerly an orchard and nursery with a farm store, growing a wide variety fruits and vegetables from peaches and plums to blueberries and raspberries, in addition to pork, chicken, beef and turkey. This farmland conservation project enjoyed wide community support. Funding for this project came from NYS Department of Ag and Markets’ Hudson Valley Agriculture Enhancement Program, a Saratoga County Farmland Protection Grant, a grant from the Town of Malta and a generous donation from Bowman. Saratoga PLAN is a nonprofit land trust that preserves the rural character, natural habitats and scenic beauty of Saratoga County so that these irreplaceable assets are accessible to all and survive for future generations. PLAN has helped conserve over 7,000 acres of land. PLAN helps landowners conserve farmland, woodlands and natural habitats, and connects people to nature through an extensive trail network, including 10 public nature preserves open for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and kayaking. Saratoga PLAN helps communities create plans that balance growth with conservation to sustain the Saratoga Region as a great place to live, work, visit, play and farm. PLAN facilitates community-based conservation by partnering with municipalities to help them accomplish their community’s conservation goals. For more information call 518-587-554 or visit saratogaplan.org
