NEW YORK--With today's continued efforts towards businesses going green, today's effective manager must be a sustainability manager. Managing people, financial, physical resources, as well as being aware of environmental impact can be a daunting task.
MILAN--A growing number of local farms have begun to work in a cooperative effort with local businesses by offering shares of the harvest to the businesses and individuals. Indeed, the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) movement has taken root in the Hudson Valley and a new CSA, Great Song Farm, is launching this season in Dutchess County, and hosting information sessions in Milan and Rhinebeck.
HYDE PARK--As part of its mission to encourage attractive design for residential and commercial properties in Hyde Park, every other year the town's Visual Environment Committee honors owners who have beautified their properties during the previous year. This year's awards will be presented in the categories of Business, Residential, Institution, Landscaping, Stone Walls, Signs, and--new this year--"Going Green."
CAMBRIDGE, MA--In the wake of the worst downturn in recent history, the U.S. home improvement industry is poised for growth, according to a major report released by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University. A New Decade of Growth for Remodeling is the sixth and latest report in the Improving America’s Housing series, published by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center.
NEW WINDSOR--The Hudson Valley Branch of the U.S. Green Building Council will host presentations and discussions entitled "Energy Saving Techniques in Green Buildings," on Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Ducktown Inn, 246 Walsh Avenue, New Windsor; Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. in the Putnam/Dutchess area and Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Skytop Steakhouse 237 Forest Hill Drive, Kingston.
MILLBROOK--Snow is a fact of life in the Hudson Valley. While it can make our roads tough to travel, the blanket of snow that is covering our region is actually good for the environment. On Friday, January 28 at 7 p.m. the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook will be hosting a talk by ecologist Dr. Peter Groffman. He will discuss how snow not only helps plants survive the winter, but protects our freshwater resources.
Dr. Groffman will also explore how climate warming and loss of snow cover can lead to a cascade of negative impacts on soil health, trees survivorship, and the quantity and quality of freshwater.
ALBANY--The Adirondack loon, and the threat that pollution poses to this iconic symbol of northern lakes, is the subject of a new classroom program co-sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
FISHKILL--The New York Upstate Chapter, Hudson Valley Branch of the U.S. Green Building Council will present "Green Building Update: What to Expect for 2011," on Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. in Fishkill. The Jan. 18th Kingston event was cancelled due to weather.
KINGSTON--Homeowners and renters in Ulster County are invited to attend a free residential energy savings workshop and plan now for a more affordable year. The workshop will be held on Thursday, Jan. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Kirkland Hotel, 289 Fair St., in Kingston. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required.
KINGSTON--Rural Ulster Preservation Company (RUPCO) said its Rental Assistance department will accept applications for the Housing Choice (Section 8) Voucher program waiting list until February 10, 2011. The program, underwritten by the federal Housing and Urban Development agency and delivered through the state Housing and Community Renewal department, provides help with paying the rent for very low-income families. It enables people with limited income to choose and lease safe, affordable, privately owned, rental housing. The program primarily serves low income senior citizens and families with children. This is the first time applications for the program have been accepted since 2008 and applications will only be accepted until February 10.
KINGSTON--ScheinMedia announces that New York House Magazine will be available exclusively online with the February issue.
New York House has been the premier real estate, green building and design magazine in the Hudson Valley-New York City region for almost 10 years. The publication's editorial is widely recognized for its exceptional coverage of green building development, along with monthly reports and feature articles on area design, products, and the sustainable lifestyle.
KINGSTON--The Sustainable Furnishings Council will host a free Sustainability Essentials Webinar on Monday, January 17th at 1pm EST.
KINGSTON--On January 21st, Big Guy Media Inc. will launch a new website to deliver high-quality, entertaining TV shows exclusively showcasing the Hudson Valley. The YourBGM.tv network will launch with five core original shows, ranging from a cooking series to personal testimonials from local residents and businesses, and deliver them regularly in an Internet format that is not offered by any other area network.
KINGSTON–The Air Force's top energy executive and a former Army energy czar will be the featured panelists at the The Solar Energy Consortium’s third annual gathering of solar industry chief executive officers on Monday, January 24.
SCARSDALE--From February 21-24, several February Holiday Programs will be offered at the Greenburgh Nature Center here.
KINGSTON--The New York Upstate Chapter, Hudson Valley Branch of the U.S. Green Building Council will host a seminar entitled, “Green Building Update: What to Expect for 2011” on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. at Skytop Steak House in Kingston and Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. at Eleven 11 Grille in Fishkill.
POUGHKEEPSIE—Hudson Valley Green Drinks is taking a departure from its usual single-location networking event this month by offering neighborhood gatherings at three or more different locations on the same night: Wednesday, Jan. 12, with varying start times.
KINGSTON—SUNY Ulster will host an open house on Thursday, Jan. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. to present information on its Clean Energy Technology Training courses.
The event, free and open to the public, will be held at SUNY Ulster - Business Resource Center, One Development Court, Ulster Avenue, in Kingston.
POUGHKEEPSIE—The Dutchess Community College Office of Community Services and the Clean Energy Technology Training Consortium will host an information session on Jan. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. on the many clean energy technology training courses available.
The event will take place at the Dutchess Hall, Betty and James Hall Theatre at Dutchess Community College.
KINGSTON--Homeowners and renters are invited to plan now for a more afforable year by attending a free seminar on residential energy savings, Thursday, Jan. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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