Community Events

Around the Community

Here are some events happening in the Albany area. Be sure to check them out!

Zero Waste Capital District Meeting via conference call

Monday, July 26, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Join this Zoom call if you are interested in learning about recycling, composting, food waste reduction, and food rescue. For more info or to RSVP, contact Amy Forando at amy@zerowastecd.org, Tina Lieberman at tina@zerowastecd.org or Mary Beilby at mary.beilby@gmail.com.

Five Rivers: Citizen Community Science: Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (MLMP)

Thursday, July 29, 1:00 PM A program to learn about monarch butterflies. Please call 518-475-0291 by the Monday before the program to register. See HERE for more information.

Sow What Now

Wednesday, August 4, 5:30 PM Are you interested in learning tips on how to plant a vegetable or flower garden? Then sign up for this Zoom class hosted by Capital Roots on August 4 at 5:30 PM. RSVP by email to MaryAnn at gardens3@capitalroots.org.

City of Albany Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting

Thursday, August 5th, 6:00 PM Watch the committee meeting via Facebook live HERE.

Discovery Center Volunteer Gardening Opportunity

Thursday, August 5 and 12, 8:00 - 9:30 AM Volunteer opportunity at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center. Work will include weeding, trimming, and litter clean-up. Click HERE to learn more.

Keep track of the NY Climate Action Council meetings and stay informed about progress on the CLCPA (Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act): Meetings and Materials (ny.gov)