In 1996 the EPA Brownfields Program, through its partnership with the US National Park Service Rivers & Trails Program, launched the Groundwork USA Initiative, modeled on the work Groundwork had been doing in the UK. Despite a decade of unparalleled economic expansion, hundreds of inner city and rural communities across America remained mired in poverty and blight. The Groundwork approach – practical projects, local empowerment, and sustained focus – is a way to deal with the revitalization and renewal of these places.
What's New
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Come to the Yonkers Mayoral Candidates Forum on Environmental Issues, 11/2
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The Fall 2011 Environmental Food Team schedule has been posted!
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Come to Aquefest in Yonkers: Saturday, October 15th 10am-2pm!
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SAVE-THE-DATES: Volunteer Opportunities along the Saw Mill River & OCA Trail 2011/2012
- GroundworkHV: As we embark on another year of promoting "Stewardship, Job Training, and Restoration" in Yonkers Public Housing,... http://t.co/I7lXUcYX
- GroundworkHV: It's cold out by the Saw Mill River but we've got a great crew out here keeping warm by cutting down invasive vines!
- GroundworkHV: This is a great slide show, developed by graphic designers and experts on food & agriculture. The slides explain,... http://t.co/esLup0KH
- GroundworkHV: 300 years of fossil fuels in 3 minutes... an inspiring must see! http://t.co/RwktEp74
- GroundworkHV: $1,000 grants available for high school students who want to create environmental projects in their community! Do... http://t.co/HPJuJsfC
Saw Mill River Coalition
Help us battle the invasive vines! Here are some dates for the 2011-2012 Free-A-Tree Season. Hope to see you out by the River!
Saturday, 10/22/11: Vine-Cutting Kick-Off: 10am-1pm-Farragut Avenue Restoration Site
Sunday 11/20/11: Free-A-Tree Vine-Cutting: 10am-1pm-Farragut Ave.
Saturday 12/10/11
Saturday 1/14/12: Free-A-Tree Vine-Cutting 10am-1pm
Saturday 2/11/12: Free-A-Tree Vine-Cutting
Saturday 3/17/12: Free-A-Tree Vine-Cutting
Sunday, 4/22/12: Free-A-Tree Vine-Cutting
Saturday, 5/12/12: 3rd Annual Great Saw Mill River Clean-Up!
* All Vine-Cuttings will take place at the same place and same time unless otherwise noted. We would love to expand our reach. Let us know if you are interested in organizing your own vine-cutting or clean-up in your community! *
Contact Emily at 914-375-2151 with any questions. Click Here
The Science Barge
FOR KIDS: SCIENCE & ART SUNDAYS ON THE SCIENCE BARGE FUN Educational Sunday afternoon children’s workshops (ages 4-10) every Sunday between July 3 and November 6, 2-4pm, $5 (supply fee). Please RSVP to jamiekorb@gmail.com
10/30
Halloween Magic Pumpkins & Jack-O-Lanterns: Carve your own pumpkins on The Science Barge!
11/6
The Art of The Green Thumb: Most of the plants on The Science Barge are grown without soil. To understand how this is done, participants make their own mini no-soil garden to take home to grow plants the same way the Science Barge does.
More info about these workshops at http://thesciencebarge.tumblr.com Click Here
Donate To Us Without Having to Spend a Penny!
Westchester Toyota is donating proceeds from every vehicle sale to deserving non-profits in Westchester and Groundwork Hudson Valley has been chosen as 1 of the 3 charities competing for a chance to win. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT NOW TO VOTE FOR US! Here is a link to the tab: https://www.facebook.com/WestchesterToyota. Toyota will donate to the [...] Click Here