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Zero Waste Capital District Meeting via conference call

Monday, November 22, 6:30pm – 8:00pm via conference call

Zero Waste Capital District is a coalition of non-profit organizations and individuals committed to reducing waste in the Capital District. It provides education and outreach about proper recycling, composting, food waste reduction and food rescue. Please RSVP prior to the meeting. For more info or to RSVP, contact Tina Lieberman at tlieberm1@gmail.com or Mary Beilby at Mary Beilby at mary.beilby@gmail.com.

Radix Ecological Sustainability Center Open House

Sunday, November 28, 1:00 pm, 153 Grand Street, Albany

Radix is an urban farm and education center in Albany. You will have the opportunity to tour their grounds, hold a chicken and ask questions.

Five Rivers Guided Hike

Saturday, December 4, 2:00pm, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar

Get outside on beautiful Larch Lane, adjacent to the North Loop Trail, and visit the lesserknown Jay’s Home Run trail with a naturalist. This is a 1.5-mile hike over some of the more secretive trails at Five Rivers. Friends of Five Rivers rent snowshoes for $5 a pair in the exciting event of deep snow. Space is limited. Call 518-475-0291 by December 1 to register.

Oakwood Soul Cafe

Monday, December 13, 6:00pm, 313 10th Street, Troy

A “pay-what-you-can” community meal prepared by volunteer chefs. Come enjoy a low cost, nutritious meal.